80 Lb mark!!!

That's right!!! I'm at 80 lbs lost! I did some before after pics. I am amazed at my energy! It's hard to get me to sit down. I have had some adjustment issues, a little too much energy and some anxiety but I believe it is worked out now. Kinda lost my focus in the whole month of January!!! Wow! Is all I can say. I am also very proud of my husband who has been a rock through this all. And he has lost over 40 lbs himself!!!! So proud of him! We have enjoyed hiking, out bike riding TOGETHER! And now we are gearing up for fishing! I am able to do so much more including a 5k marathon this weekend for St.Patricks day!

And my friend Andrea.

As you remember we had our surgery together on Halloween Day. There's a pic of her before in the Sept 28th post... Well... Drumroll...... Here's Andrea!!! Doesn't she look wonderful!!!!! Not sure of her exact weight loss, but we are about on the same level! Beautiful!!!!!

70 lbs is a whole CHILD , and that how much is off my body!

I'm 70lbs lighter...I have a brighter "glow" as some have told me. I feel incredible! I have finally figured out what works for me food wise...I am enjoying having fitness back in my life! I can not stand to sit still, and rarely will I sit still for over 5 minutes! I love everything about how I feel! I have experienced new things such as hiking and extended cycling. I'm ready for more! I crave MORE!!!! Three new pics! The middle one is from the Special Needs State rodeo three years ago....I don't even recognize that girl.

Update December 28th

Just weighed in at 250 lbs. Now I know I didnt disclose my beginning weight. Sooo.... A month before surgery weight was 310 lbs. On day of surgery 298 lbs. I have to admit I have tears in my eyes... I'm feeling an unreal level of energy. I'm making sure my protein and vitamins are taken in. I feel a sense of freedom from that other person I carried around on my back. Today we rode bikes for an hour, I could feel the burn in my legs and it feels GOOD!!!!! I do at least 35 min on the treadmill everyday... And going to the YMCA every other day! It's happening....it's a whole new me!

Oh Lawd!!! I haven't Blogged in a MONTH!!!!

Well, life has moved on. Got back ion the swing of work, kids, work!!! And at first I was extremely tired! Then a series of colds, viruses hit the house. Which could explain the lack of blogging! Well. Update........ 40 lbs are GONE!!!! And this week I have picked up my fitness... Which includes YMCA and home fitness!

When I forget, trust me, it (my stomach , aka lil' pouch) reminds me~

Well, I've done really well. Now weighing in at 270.2 lbs. Today however, I did a no no. I ate too fast, and a full size bite of scrambled eggs. Ouch!!! And then I got sick, though nothing came up. The whole experience is not one I want to repeat. Slow and steady wins the race!

My Victory...and a lil' bit about gastric bypass.

Just now, my husband brought down some totes with cloths I hadn't wore in at least 5 years, well some of them. I know, I know , I should have culled them years ago, but it is nice blue jeans and shirts I would buy, try on at home, might could wear a time or two, or not at all and them keep because I would lose the reciept. One of the pair slide on like a glove. I was in shock when I could fasten the things shut on my waist. Oh my. I am just in kinda a shock. I knew there would be results, but two weeks post-op? 20 pounds have fallen off this body. 20 whole pounds.

Now on to the daily news, I am happier than ever that I have had the surgery, I am pleased with my healing, and of course estatic with with pounds falling off, but if anyone tells you this is easy, then they are nuts. It's a daily struggle to still keep on tract. No, I'm not eating things I should not. I am just struggling to feed my body the protein I need. I have to sometimes force something against nausea. I have changed up my routine and eating habits, but it is hard at times. Food is everywhere. Everywhere I go. I make it more than a point to park the farthest to get more walking in, and at times just avoid being in the room with someone that is eating, not because of hunger, just beause your brain just thinks if you see it, you should have it. I am this week working on getting on a hourly schedule so that in two weeks when I go back to work I will have my body on a routine. Well, that's all the news for today.