Update

Just a quick note to update ya.  I am still in northern Cali working and will fly home on Feb 1.  I did win the Skinny Santa Challenge in Dec and am still reeling over that.  I have gotten some of my gift cards and can't wait to use them.  Thanks so much guys.  I am coming up on my 10 month bandaversery and am wondering what my total will be at my one year bandaversery.  I will post on Friday as to my current weight.  I haven't been to the gym as much as I would like, but work and school have me tied up.  I do miss going to the gym as often and do hope that I can fix it soon.  My food choices are good which is the only reason I am loosing anything at all these days.

I do hope to catch up on everyones blogs before all the good news slips away.

Have a good week and I will check in on friday.....

Just a quickie

Weekly weigh in for this week......195lb which is a loss of two pounds and my weight loss stall has moved on and I am happy.

Thanks to Lucy from LuckyLucyslapband for the Kohls gift card from the Skinny Santa Challenge.  I can't wait to use it.

The gym again

I made to the gym again today.  Yay!

I was over at Eating for Real and Jac mentioned that she doesn't like NYR= New Year's Resolution.  Well I am here to say I don't either, as a matter of fact I hate NYR.  They are usually to lofty and are abandoned by mid February.


Headed back to Northern Cali tomorrow for work til mid February.  I have a few fellow travelers that will be in the area as well.  Should be fun see two of them again as I haven't ten them since before surgery.  I also have a hot yoga session planned and I will report on how it goes.

Just a few thoughts from me.....

OMG OMG

Ok so one more blog today....

Skinny Santa Challenge was my first weight loss challenge and it seems I won.  Thanks so much to Stace for running the challenge.  Losing weight during the holidays is the best christmas present.  Thanks so much and congratulations to all the participants.  I can't wait for the next one....such great motivation.

End of Year Weigh In and Sum Up

Well I had my surgery on March 31 of this year, 9 months ago.  I weighed my heaviest at 280 on March 21 the day I started my clear liquid diet.  Today I weigh 197.  I participated in my first weight loss challenge and feel like I did very well for myself.  I have had many NSVs since my surgery and can't wait to see what the new year will hold for me.  My greatest NSV is the fact that I know I control what happens to me in my life and health.

In 2012 My passport will be used for more than just a cruise.  I will be traveling to Rome, Prague, and Istanbul.

New Year Eve Party.....

I have to say I sported a very beautiful dress last night.  Here are a few pictures for your viewing pleasure.

Grace?

Here is the first of a few blogs that I need to get out of my head.  I had a great NSV while at the gym yesterday, I was on the treadmill and usually while running I have to hold onto the bars or risk tripping.  Yesterday I was able to run without holding onto the bar or watching my feet.  I am not sure if this is more grace or my weight loss or a good mix of both.  I will take it either way.....