Well, here it is my first rebirthday!

Hello everyone, I just thought I would take a moment to post today. I feel so humbled at the changes in my life this past year. I would never have imagined all the good that has come to me from finally breaking free of my weight. I am 130 lbs lighter then I was a year ago today and I no longer take any medications (except my vitamins). I exercise and I am even starting to enjoy it. I mowed the lawn for two hours on Saturday and that was after I had vacummed our church for two hours. I was really in awe of all the my body can do now. I am getting a little frustrated with my walking, I want to up the pace to a jog and up the mileage considerably and my knees dont want to cooperate. Too many years of being overweight. If anyone has any suggestions, I would love it. Anyway, I digress, I am so excited about the way I look and feel. I wear mostly a 12 now some 10 and some 14s depending on who makes them. My 18 year old son even told me last night that the outfit I had on was nice. I cant believe he noticed. I have really enjoyed all of you here on this board this past year. You have become my virtual friends. I am still going to have my rebirthday party. I just need to adjust the date. It was supposed to be last friday, but I didnt feel like having a party so close to my brother-in-laws death. I am going to reschedule it for later this month. Maybe closer to my real birthday which is July 7th. Today I will take my final picture. I have taken a picture every month on my rebirthday date and the change is remarkable. I will post a new one soon. Well thanks for letting me share. Lynn

Happy Anniversary Lynn, You certainly have come a long way! 130 lbs is great! I don't know what to tell you about the walking part except, sometimes I add to my walk. Lifting my arms and maybe adding weights to your ankles and wrists. Don't mess your knees up they are valuable! Water aerobics would be good too. You can really work out good without stressing joints. Wendy

Wendy Thanks for the kind words and I do enjoy water aerobics but it is a hassle getting to the gym to do them. But I am trying to be good to my knees. Thanks Lynn

Congratulations Lynn, You have done so beautifully, and you are so grateful and positive! I am very happy for you and am also thankful that you have been there for all of us too. Jo

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I am excited for all of us. It has been an amazing year for all of us Lynn

Oh sweetheart good for you. I understand how you feel i walked a 5 k and just not being so embarrassed or red faced and feeling like i would die made me so happy! HAPPY YEAR OF RE BIRTH!!!

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I really want to train for a 10k I am feeling the need to up my exercise. I never thought that I would enjoy exercise or want to do more but I do. Who knew what getting 130lbs off your body could do for you. Lynn

Lynn~ You have been so successful!! And, to get a compliment from your 18 year old son!! That's a WOW moment in and of itself! Congratulations on all that you have accomplished and on how much more active you are. I understand your feelings about walking. I keep trying to add in a couple of minutes of jogging, but my body doesn't like it too much. Take it easy~ it will come. I'm with Wendy in cautioning you about your knees. My right one is pretty bad, as well. Blessings, Kerri

Kerri, I just have to tell you, I love your picture. You are so cute. Thanks for the kind words and yes I was suprised that he noticed my outfit. They were really cute jeans though,LOL. I got them at the Tommy Hilfiger outlet store for 14.99. I guess we will just keep trying to up the exercise and eventually our bodies will get on board. Lynn

congrats lynn! wow, we all made it to one year! you have done an amazing job and i can't wait to see new pics! hugs~mary jo