It's Saturday

Well, I'm sitting here because a storm hit and we lost power: I'm using my laptop until the battery dies. I decided to write a brief update. My weight is down to 171 lbs. I'm almost in the century club, just 3 more lbs.

Last Saturday, my daughter and I went to six flags white water with one of my friends from work. I thought I would feel self conscious in my bathing suit, but I slowly got comfortable walking around. There were 2 favorite moments for me:

1. My daughter and I got on same donut on the water ride. While floating, I thanked God for the opportunity to be able to do this. I couldnt believe the whole thing.

2. My 7 year old daughter pulling towards the waves in the wave pool; the fact that she was able to pull me against the waves amazes me.

It's been a very busy week and we are preparing for back to school here in GA.

Monday is my birthday and I will be 43 years old. For the first time in 8 or 9 years, I'm not obese. I pray that it's a very relaxing day. I don't have much planned but a little pampering. One of my friends told me not to plan anything so I'm not sure what that means. Anyway, I"m blessed and truly grateful for DS.

The race bug has hit me again, I'm thinking about training for the 10k on Labor Day; back in the day when I did local races, this is one race I said I would never do, but I may. I will decide this week because I need to begin training specifically for the race. The race is primary uphill. My younger sister runs track and I asked her to do it with me but she's undecided.

So, we'll see. Anyway, that's all I have to say for now

3 Months Surgi-versary

It's been a while. I just wanted to provide a brief update. I'm 3 months out today. I've lost 59.2 pounds. I still have difficulty getting in my supplements and protein in each day. Frankly food doesn't excite me. This bothered me at first but not now.

I'm trying my best not to go bald. LOL My hair is thinning and it "bums me out" because I've always had thick hair. I keep reminding myself that it's temporary and that it will grow back. I also decided to let my relaxer grow out which will make a big difference. I'm not sure if I can do this going into summertime, but I am going to try.

Life is different for me. I still don't have the energy to exercise like I should. I'm hoping to be a member of the century club by the end of March.

I'm glad Spring is on the way, I think I will get out more and enjoy the nice weather. I use to wear 3W in shirts or size 22W in pants. I now wear 16W in pants...so, I only have 2 pairs of pants to wear right now, but frankly it doesn't bother me at all.

I'm looking forward to attending support group again. January and February meetings didn't work out for me, but I really want to go.

So my goals this month are as follows:
1. consistent exercise
2. increase protein intake
3. attend support group meeting and
4. become a member of the Century Club.

I realize that I have more control over the first 3 items than I do over the last one. I'll definitely keep you posted. I hope everyone is doing well!