I lurk more then I post and I figured it was about time to let you ladies know that I am still here and how my progess has been.
I am still going to the gym and working out. This past week has been over the top with stress and it was hectic so my attendance at the gym was less then stellar.....tomorrow I go back and I'm looking forward to it.
I have a new job now. I gave my notice at my current job. Honestly, I am sick and tierd of working Sundays. When I was hired I was told that I would only have to work one Sunday per month. That was do-able for me. It didn't take long for me to be working alot more then our initial agreement. Unfortunatley with it being a small shop my manager really didn't have a choice. She needed someone to do it and I'm part-time so I was the lucky one..LOL!! I even had to work Mothers Day.....ME...the lady with five boys...the ONLY one at work with children!!! That's the one that made this decision a bit easier...LOL!! My new job is only 2 miles from home...I'll save $$ on gas...NO SUNDAY work...a MAJOR plus for me as this is the ONLY day that I get to spend with all of my kids and hubby and I get paid ALOT more then my old job!!!!! YEEEHAW!!!!! LOL!!
I have to say this has been a wild ride. Sometimes I miss food. Well...not the food itself but the amount that I use to be able to eat. Does that make sense?? Just a few days ago I was at a ladies luncheon at church and the plates were served. I looked at the amount of food that was on the plate and I rememberd a day when I would have been able to eat all of that food and still been able to come home and eat a bowl full of potato chips. I was able to eat only a few bites and I was full...not stuffed or uncomfortable like I would have been before my operation...I was just comfortable. It was nice not to feel the "need" to eat all of that food.
I've managed to get rid of 70 pounds so far. Actually it's more like 75 pounds but I have to maintain that for a couple of days before I call it official. I feel SO AMAZING and I feel so "girly"....I know that sounds silly but now I want to make sure that I have things that I associate with being a lady. For example I always find that I have my nails nicely done and I also make sure that my pedicure matches. I do this myself my latest is a French Manicure...LOVE IT!!! I feel pretty and I've noticed that I am getting more attention and looks from the opposite sex. Now....don't misunderstand me...I am VERY HAPPILY married to my DH but sometimes it's nice to know that we look good to others too.....you know what I mean??? I don't feel like I've just crawled out from under a rock...I just feel GREAT!!
I really would LOVE to be able to hit my 100 pound mark by our family reunion. That's in the beginning of September. I think that I might be able to do that.
So, that's the update. I hope I don't sound odd or off color or bragging to much. Am I bragging...yep, just a little but I've waited so long for this and I am working hard to do my best....so you'll have to excuse the lil' bit of braggin' !!
Off to find my sanity.....I think I spotted it yesterday by the washing machine!! LOL!!
Hi Chrissy!!! Good to hear how things are going! Good for you for changing jobs...I am glad you got a better job, closer to home and working the hours you want! What a great thing!
I have been noticing the looks from the opposite sex too...but I'm single. Makes it a bit scary for me...Nah, I think I'll get used to it!
Chrissy, you go girl!! Five boys!!! Are you nuts!! LOL!! You are doing wonderful you know. You know what I notice most when I go to a church supper, and I'm saying this to be mean, but the amounts of food other people eat!! I'm so grateful for this WLS because it gives me a tool to control my appetite, otherwise I would be piling my plate high and eating it!!! Good for you about getting a new job! I predict that you will be over the "100" mark lost by September! I have spoken and it will be so!!!! LOL!!!! Here's crossing my fingers for you.
Nancy, I totally understand what your saying about seeing how much others eat. I do that too. I try very hard not to...but it does happen. The funny thing is I was eating that much too...if not more just a few month ago. I guess you don't realize what you were doing until you can't do it anymore and you see someone else being able to. Oh, and thanks for the prediction....LOL!! You have spoken so my scale must obey...let me go and tell "him" that you said he HAS to do it...or else....LOL!!
Update on ...ME.....:)
