Alot of awesome things have been happening in my life lately.
My niece Arica recently started kindergarten. I swear I will blink and she will be heading to college! That's how fast the last 5 years have gone!
I also left my former postion with the bank and transferred to a banking center at the end of August. The reduction in my stress level has been enormous and I absolutely adore my coworkers!
I am also off my anxiety meds. The only prescriptions that I am now on are for my thyroid and my prenatal vitamins! I had a difficult time coming off the Paxil, but it was worth it! I am trying to make sure my body is as chemical-free as possible so that when we start trying to conceive in March, I dont have to worry about passing anything to the baby.
I started a blog this weekend. I thought it was a way to get more exposure for my website and thus try to help more people that are struggling with the same demons that I fight. Here is the address to my blog : http://divaladyv1971.blogmaker.com/
I will be stopping by the doctor's office on Wednesday to get my "official" 1 year mark weight loss total, so I will be posting soon as well as updated pictures. I feel so absolutely blessed!
Today is September 28th. I have celebrated my 1 year "new" birthday today. I hit MMPC this morning and got weighed before work. My grand total for the year is 261 lbs GONE! :-) Pictures will come soon as I am experiencing technical difficulties with the camera battery :-( So, hopefully within the next few days, I will be posting a picture of my birthday. Again, I want to thank everyone for your love, support and prayers. More than words can fully express, my heart is overflowing with gratitude and hope.
Today is October 9th. We just got back from our vacation in Mackinaw. We had a great time. I was naughty when it came to food however. But, I am not going to beat myself up about it. I am starting anew. I did keep up the exercise while we were gone though. I took my yoga mat with me and did a practice every morning. I even did yoga on the beach at sunrise 2 out of the 4 mornings we were there. We walked alot, too. Our hotel was near everything and who wants to waste gas with the prices nowadays. Plus, our hotel had a pool.
Today is November 21st. My weightloss is at a plateau right now, but I can hardly complain. I lost weight consistently for a year. I am sure my body is just needing some time to adjust to my new way of life. Regardless of the lack of recent weightloss, I have been really excited with my life recently. About a month ago, I went rollerskating! ME! On rollerskates!!! Is that too cool, or what? I hadn't been on a pair of skates since Bush's Daddy was in office! I never thought I could do that again. I've gone twice and plan to again often. It was actually a great cardio workout! I feel like I have A.D.D. when it comes to exercise, so I love finding new ways to get my cardio. Also, last Saturday I spoke at new patient orientation for my surgeon. I was a bit unnerved because there were about 60 people in the room, but I just let God lead me. I really felt great about telling my story. I think the hardest and most humbling part was admitting my starting weight in front of everyone. I am speaking again on December 10th and at as many more that I can work in. I really feel led to reach out and help people that are in the same situation that I once was in. I am wishing you a very happy and safe Thanksgiving.
Today is Christmas Eve. I am still on a plateau with the weight loss, but I have not been gaining. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays and a bout of bronchitis, I haven't exercised like I usually do either, so I can't complain. I have had a lot of temptation food wise, and I am not proud that I did give in quite a bit. But, I will strive to get a fresh start and "kick butt" again on Monday. I am wishing you a wonderful Christmas and an even better 2006! Always remember the reason for this season. Love to all and to all a good night.
