My One Year Horn-Tooting....

Ironically this week I am working on a project in an office where I used to work. I am seeing folks that I have not seen in 1 1/2 years, and my surgery was a year ago today.  And all I can say is wow - my cheeks hurt from smiling! I never imagined some of the reactions that I would get!  I have had to re-introduce myself to people that I worked side by side with - and have them doubt me when I tell them that I am Caryn!  I have 4 old co-workers that walk by me at various points of time and murmur things like "oh my God", "Beautiful", and "Wow".   I was just walking between isles of cubicles and overheard 3 people talking about me---and it was all good!  And one person even went and gathered up 2 others to come see me.   What a hoot!  I put a 1 year blog entry up - and am sitting here so overwelmed with satisfaction and happiness that I did this, I feel like I could write a book! Who knows, maybe I will!   It is an incredible feeling to know that I did this for me and my kids - for my health, for me to be a better, more energetic mom to my kids - and it worked!  I didn't do it to look good, or to get a man (God help me on that front - he's gonna have to drop one in my lap cause looking for one sucks LOL), I didn't do it to wear any particular clothes.  I did it to be healthier and to be able to do more with my kids.  And I can!  I am actually looking forward to jogging on the track when I go on my vacation this summer (on a cruise ship), I can't wait for spring so I can start walking/jogging again in my community.   I am rambling, I know. But I am just so thankful  and excited!

Congratulations Caryn!!! I am so happy for you. {{{{HUGS}}}} -Antoinette

Caryn, I am so happy for you and proud of you.   You were my original inspiration to get active after my surgery.   Your posts about walking kept me going! You deserve all the great comments.  You look fantastic and your great attitude is second to none! Keep smiling!

Wow Dave - I can't tell you how much that means to me!  Because your running is now my inspiration to get going on the exercise again and knock off this last 25-30 pounds!!  Thanks so much!  Hope to see you on the 19th with the rest of the group!

Congrats Caryn. You're a wonderful inspiration!! Did you ever think you'd be so excited to be talked about? I'm sure that your kids are as proud of you as we are, and MORE!

wow what a positive post and very inspiring.  You must feel fabulous and I would have loved to shock the old coworkers, LOL.  You are right it is all about health and you are taking your back.  Good for you.  I hope to follow in your footsteps and be there by next year.  I miss walking and jogging. 

Thanks Gang! It is a wonderful feeling!   Can't wait for the weather to turn nice again so I can be more motivated to get outside and moving! :)