New Year - New You!!

The accepting my body thing has been a major internal struggle for me, and while I still have my moments, I'm pretty proud of myself for getting over that hurdle. I don't want to be one of those Dr. Phil guests that's touted for 24 different PS procedures, and I can't afford it, anyway. Plus, the recovery for me was more difficult than I expected and I'm not willing to put myself through that again. That being said, I found myself in a really low place after the majority of my weight loss and sunk even lower shortly after my PS because it didn't "magically" fix things the way I thought they would. Then there were the areas I didn't address which didn't bother me as much as they did after, when they were no longer secondary. But, I had to have a strong talk with myself and realize that I have so much going for me - great kids, a good job, health, intelligence and lots of great friends. I cannot and will not spend my life, my energy, agonizing over every wrinkle, droop or sag. I'm too much of a stubborn mule to let it take over my life... 2007 is definately going to be an incredible year!

So much has happened to me over the past year. 1. I made it to my goal 2. Got engaged on February 3rd. 3. Had back surgery on February 14th. 4. Got married on March 18th. 5. Had two more kids in March (my two stepsons, Lucas and Willie) so I'm now the proud momma of four. 6. Fought with doctors regarding my health and becoming convinced that my gastric bypass had made me sick before figuring out that it was only allergies made more pronounced by my post op diet. 7. Admitted that I had a problem with anorexia and began dealing with it and my body issues (this is a biggie for me). Overall, I'm happier than I've been in years. I'm enjoying my role as a minivan mom with four kids and I'm happy to have found and married my best friend. Here's to 2007 because I believe that the best is yet to come! Heather

Well sounds like LIFE has happened to all of us. I've noticed that we don't post here as often as we used to. I guess that means we are getting out there and living. I know that first year to year and a half, I've been totally obsessed with losing weight. I'm trying to focus that energy on maintaining and my marathon training. I'm afraid if I don't, I'll get fat again. That's one of my biggest fears right now. I wish all of you continued success in your lives and hope that anyone with health issues can resolve them. Happy 2007 all! Linda

Hi Everybody, Remember me? In 2006 I made it to 150 lb.s, just 2 lb.s from goal. I left my marriage of 28 years (areally positive thing), moved to another state leaving 3 adult children behind, started dating, felt the heartbreak of the rebound romance, Joined a gym and REALLY committed myself to working out (and I love it), qquit smoking on dec. 1st (have gained 5 lb.s), and so looking forward to what this new year will bring!!! I will turn 50!!!! this month. Hmmmm....maybe I'll skydive. Andrea