kilmarlic
wanderings
Jan 02, 2013
I cannot believe how long it's been since I was last on here. To catch yall up to where I am and what's going on here goes....First and foremost I'm still the mother of 2 grown men. Buddy & Wayne will always be my greatest accomplishment in life. Buddy is now 22 and living with his girlfriend in the mountains of Virginia. He cooks at a small restaurant near Wintergreen ski resort. Wayne will soon be 21 and he and his girlfriend (and my Granddog, Harley) live less than 5 minutes away from me. I'm still smitten with David and we just celebrated 4 years together. His kids are growing like weeds and are now 8 and 13 already. Together we have a dog, Daphne...the Cairn terrorist. Our lives are pretty much complete and the feeling of contentment pretty much surrounds us.
I'm ashamed to say it but I've gained weight. I weighed in yesterday (Jan. 1) at 249.7 lbs. That's a regain of 40 lbs from my lowest post surgery weight. I'm pretty sure my metabolism has deserted me. (along with my willpower and motivation) but I have made an appointment for next week with my doc. I've been good about keeping track of my labs and taking my vitamins daily. I still don't drink with my meals and try to eat my protein first.
My problem comes that I am a stress eater and when I get that way----I only eat carbs. Not good. Especially not good when you learn I work for an elected official so 2012 was CHAOS especially from signing day in February for the primaries through the First Monday in December when the newly elected officer took her oath. The good news is that I'm still employeed. The Better news is I'm getting a handle on my health.
I will also add that I had to have a pacemaker implanted 2 years ago. Realizing just how close to dying I came has given me a blanket excuse for eating what I wanted, when I wanted...period. The fool that I am bought into that thinking and let it take root in my brain. Here again...our surgeries were only on our stomachs. How I wish they could have upgraded my mental capabilities as well.
It's a new year....and time for an upgraded Iris.
