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WOW!

Has it been a year already? My life has been so crazy lately that I almost forgot that Im a year out from surgery. Speaking of which... Time to make an appointment with my doctor! I havent had a bariatric visit in way too long. I need to get some updates on how Im progressing. A year out from my surgery and Ive lost 138 lbs since I started my journey. Its quite possibly the most amazing thing thats ever happened to me. Its given me my life back. I am so much healthier and sometimes I take it for granted how I can do anything I want now. For example... I got a job! Just started 5 days ago. Im a waitress and now that I think about it... This is a job I couldnt have done a year ago. That long on my feet at 321 lbs was an impossibility. Now of course it still sucks to do now at 183 lbs but I can! Im also really excited about my job because it keeps me moving and shaking! Exercise without even realizing Im doing it is the best kind! hehe. I just wanted to take this time to reflect and think about how thankful I am. Before my surgery I was on a road to an early death. Theres no nice way to put it, I was killing myself. Depression caused me to eat, happiness caused me to eat, hell... I tied my shoe, lets go make a sammich. lol. Its so amazing that food doesnt rule my life anymore. Thanks OH. Giving me this place to share my story. I know very few read this if anyone does at all... It just feels good to be able to say it. I still have more goals to meet. I will get there. Much love.

*Amy*

P.S. Tomorrow, MORE PICTURES! I need a one year out photo. =D Im so excited to share!

So yesterday a friend and I were sitting on the couch watching a show on TLC about a 750 lb man. They were talking about morbid obesity and I guess I has just forgotten that morbid obesity is when a person is 100 lbs or more over weight. I pretty much loved being reminded though because it made me realize that I was no longer considered morbidly obese! If my friend wasnt there I probably wouldve cried from happiness. Before my surgery I was constantly reminded about my morbid obesity and how unhealthy it was. To not be in that category anymore is just amazing. Its something to really be proud of.

Ive finally hit a big goal of mine. 199 lbs! Im finally under 200 lbs and I will never look back! Getting here has been rough. Depression from hubby being gone, crazy ups and downs on my diet, making myself sick because Im used to eating when Im sad. But Ive gotten through that all. Ive also had some great things happen. Ive met a lot of great friends, Im finally starting to get over my social fears, Ive learned a lot about myself and who I want to be. My surgery was a real catalyst. Its helped me not only physically, but mentally as well. I have no regrets and I wouldnt change a thing. Oh, and my pool game is getting pretty good! That could possibly be the biggest change Ive seen all along! lol.

I leave tomorrow morning to go to Florida! Im flying down to Florida and my two best friends and I are roadtripping up to Georgia for Dragoncon! Its a nerd convention with Stormtroopers, and stars, and happy exploding fun times! Im a little concerned with how my eating habits are going to be on the trip  but I figure the tons of walking Im going to be doing will make up for eating a little junky.

I figured Id make a post since I had a lot running through my mind about setting goals and such. Im currently at 218 lbs, this is amazing! Its smaller than I was back in highschool. Dropping only 19 more lbs would put me UNDER 200 lbs! Thats BIG! I havent been under 200 lbs since like middleschool. I figure if I keep setting these little goals it will make the journey that much more enjoyable! Everyone wish me luck!

Wow!

It has been a long time since Ive posted anything. I guess its about time I added something new. Well, about 5 months out from surgery and Im down 100 lbs! Thats just about my half way point. Lately Ive been slacking A LOT though. With my birthday having past, husbands deployment, and various trips Ive been eating kinda junky. But Im still losing and still working at it.

Our puppy Lucy had to be put down. She got distemper and it was just terrible. She became immobile and just sick. Instead of watching her suffer and be in pain constantly we had her put down. The week of my birthday I got a new puppy though. He isnt quite Lucy but I still love him! Named him Elton because his collar is all sparkley and it reminded me of Elton John. lol.

Hmm, not much going on. Im doing my best to keep busy and not bored. Some exercise would help that bunches, lol. I really need to get my ass back into the gym. I get in a little exercise here and there but it isnt enough. I just feel so unmotivated. How do I get out of this slump?

So recently Ive been getting frustrated with the way my arms and legs are looking. I figured I might as well throw some weight training in to my daily workout. I found a great workout video on exercise on demand and Ive been doing it daily. One problem, I think building muscle is making the scale kinda hard on me! I think it might be too soon to add weights in everyday. Maybe I can do it like 3 times a week or something. I know muscle weighs more than fat and I can already see muscle building in my arms. Any thoughts on this? I know the most important thing is to drop my bmi... I think? lol.

So with Gary leaving I figured Im going to need something to depend on me! After moving in to our new place and realizing we have a yard, we decided to get a puppy! We went to a rescue shelter in our neighborhood and found the perfect puppy! We have no idea what breed she is or how old she is though, lol. We have to take her to the vet next week so hopefully we can find out then! She looks like she has part shepard in her but she is a lot smaller than a shepard. Whatever she is mixed with puzzles us! Posting some pics now!

Well, the last few weeks have been CRAZY! I havent even been online. Ive been having some serious internet withdrawl. Im all moved in to my new place, Ive had the mom in law in town, and the hubby is deploying really soon. The worst part about everything is I gained 4 lbs. I was eating poorly, and not exercising. Honestly, I wouldve expected that I gained more. Now that everything is getting under control Im getting back in to my good habits. Im so disappointed with myself for letting myself slip but nothing I can do about it now other than push myself twice as hard. Having he mom in law in town was ROUGH on my lifestyle. And thats partially why I was eating poorly but I need not make excuses. Infact, instead of typing on here Im going to get on the treadmill again. Just wanted to let everyone know that Im still alive and hanging in there.

So it seems red has been my theme for the week. I got my period! My first natural period in years. It is a combination between the birth control and the weight loss Im sure. But this pain is TERRIBLE! If you wanna talk about cramps, this is just crazy. I guess my body is just making up for all the cramps I missed for so long. Also, the Dr said no Midol. So I just get to deal with it. Oh joy! Well, enough about that. Not my most favorite topic. lol.

SO busy here. I definitely have a full enough plate until hubby leaves. I cant believe how much their is to do! I know Ive said this a lot lately, but visiting, moving, packing, EVERYTHING is so crazy. But I try to pop in almost daily to update my weight and maybe give a quick update on my life.