HAVING A GOOD TIME!!

Well I'm offically addicted! I have a new addiction, swimming. Those that haven't been to the Y should really consider it. They have all kinds of classes for water exercise and have these cool water weights. It's not like most people would think, you don't have all these buff people walking around, everyone is so different. I feel very comfortable there. Most times during the day there is hardly anyone even there. I've just been 4 times so far and boy I can tell a difference in my energy, it gives me something to do and look forward to. Today after going to the Y, I went to Walmart with my parents. We went in and there were no motorized carts, I thought No problem. So for the first time in years I walked the isles of Walmart! I had the most fun, just walking and looking. Yesterday was awesome too, it was Kenneth and mines 10th wedding anniversary! He was so sweet and wrote me the most romantic love letter. He said I was like the woman he married again and how happy he was to have me healthy and active again. This surgery has really changed my life. Amy 615/395/Healthy (-220lbs)

Hey Amy, congrats on the new addiction! Do you have to wear a regular bathing suit? I've been considering doing this but didn't want to if I couldn't get away with cut off sweats and a t-shirt. Thanks! Kelle

Amy congrats on all the hard work you have put into losing your weight, I saw the Mtv show and just now realized that you were a member on here, and that you lived in Ga. Im set fo surgery on jan 14. , and Im so ready. I think you look really great..

You bought tears to my eyes. Congratulations on your accomplishments and on your tenth annivesary .

Amy, I hope to be seeing you there soon. Have fun.

What a grand husband you have. Looks like you BOTH lucked out in the mate department! I just started my New Years Resolution. I walked a mile Monday and Tuesday and have my shoes in the care for today! I don't have a Y or water facility any closer than 15 miles to me and I'm in a dilemma about where to go, but being able to walk is sooooo great! I had to get off these 78 lbs. before my feet/knees would allow it. I tried once or twice already. Too much pain. Now....it's a matter of building up my stamina for a more brisk walk! I'll get there!! Amy, I couldn't be happier for you!! I too, find I'm shopping more...don't know if that's GOOD or Bad! lol but as long as we just look, we're probably OK, huh?

I love the water too but I was always apprehensive about getting in a bathing suit. I belong to LA Fitness and you can change in the locker room and walk directly to the swimming pool from there so you don't see many people other than the 99% of the women who are also taking water aerobics. It really is great and I feel so comfortable because everyone seems to be "pleasantly plump"