I agree with hugs! You are fantastic and always so quick to offer a kind word and a truck load of encouragement! Congrats on the move! Big change from LA?? I hope your move is uneventful and you get there safe and sound! See ya in 2 weeks!

 Happy Surgiversary   to me and to all my July pals!

Wow! What a ride!  We have been reminded all year that this is a journey, a marathon - not a sprint.  Thanks to everyone for hanging in there together.  Support is so important.

This section of my journey began in October of 2008 when I began my 6 month medically supervised weight loss.  I learned a lot of things that I know helped make me successful:  eating slow, small bites, time to practice my chew chew CHEW!  I lost 30 pounds.  7/9/09 I had my surgery and have lot 80 pounds!  I'm gone from a size 26 to a 12!  Lot a full shoe size as well.  I'm off all my medications: gerd, high blood pressure, diabetics, high doses of ibuprofen for knees and back,  cholesterol.  

For our family vacation this year, we went to a dude ran*****olorado.  I went horseback riding EVERYDAY.  Figured it up that I rode more than 45 miles that week.  I was able to get on and off the horse by myself.  Rode class 3 river rapids and loved every minute of it.  Altitude and activity didn't bother me!  It was the best vacation I can remember because I didn't have the limitations that my weight or health had for years - decades!

Looking back at why I had surgery and my goals...yeah, I've met them!  I'm not finished yet, but I wanted to be healthy and be able to live instead of sitting on the sidelines and I'd say I'm very happy with my decision!

Congrats to all of you!  You are all LOSERS!

Julie

Could you please hit me with that exercise bug!!!  Ugh!  I've tried all year to catch it but I haven't caught on yet.  It's still a struggle for me to get the motivation.  But I'm so excited to hear your hiking stories.  You make it sound so fun.

I need a walking challenge with someone!!!

Lisa,

Congratulations on your big move!!!  How exciting!

I think I speak for everyone here that you are our best cheerleader!!!  Thank you for all the support you give everyone!  You are always ready to help us when we're down or celebrate with us when we reach our milestones.

I am also proud to be a July'er!  I think we have the best month board on OH!

Good luck on your move and be safe!  We'll be here when you're able to get back online.

See you then!
Alanna

Yes congrats are in order for you.. you are an awesome amazing women that has lost a lot of weight.. GOOD JOB!!.. but on sad note.. I can not express my deep regret on your loss.. you are in my thoughts and prayers.. and may GOD shield his love and ample arms around you and your faimly in this time of grief.. GOD BLESS

LUV & HUGS