It's been a long time

I haven't been on here for a long time. I had surgery in August of 08 and have gone from 330 to 175. I'd like to lose about 10 more pounds, but I don't know if that will happen or not. I've been stuck at 175 for a long time. I'm ok with where I am, but still it would be nice to see 165.

I've come back to try and gain some accountability for myself. Until this past week I had stopped taking my vitamins for a long time. I just this week started taking them regularly again and boy can I feel a difference. I'm not exhausted any more and am sleeping better at night. I know that was a really bad decision. The reason I stopped taking them was that I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and have had to start taking a lot of prescription meds and it took me a while to get into the groove of taking them so the vitamins took a back burner. Bad decision I know.

I also need to focus on protein again. I've not been keeping track of how much I get and haven't been eating it first at meals. Now that I'm regularly taking vitamins again, my next goal is to get that 60 to 80 grams of protein. Then I will move on to getting more exercise because right now I'm getting none. The reason for that is that I just got divorced and am taking care of my 3 young children and am having trouble finding the time to exercise while working full time and being a single mom. I know I will find the time though. Even if it's just 15 minutes.

Anyway, I just wanted to pop in and tell everyone hi. I remember some of you and see that there are quite a few new faces. I need to update my profile really badly, but will have to wait until I have time to do so.
Thanks for reading.

Hi Brandy , good to see you on here again....keep coming back all the time again.
Sorry about some of the things that have happened to you....so so so glad that you are back on your vits. very important decission to get back on them...sounds like you have a plan so stick to it ok...
again so happy to see you back on here.  

Thanks for the warm welcome back, Jan.
I'm trying to remember the name of a protein mix that I used to use, but can't. I remember one of the flavors was lemonade. Any ideas?

 I will invite you to a support group, its a good way to stay accountable. We have one in Waynesville and there is one in Springfield. It is about the same distance both ways from Clinton I think. Waynesville is the third Sat @9 in the Waynesville library and Springfield is always posted on here. I can't seem to remember it right now but its on Friday nights. I know when I don't go I start to slip so it really helps me.

Brandy,
I remember you and you look amazing. I am sorry you have had to go through a rough patch but sounds like you are getting back in the right frame of mind. Try to take care of yourself - your kiddies need you more now than ever.

Was the protein Nectar? Seems like they have a lemonade one. I like those because you can mix most of them with water instead of milk. I'm not a milk person.

Keep in touch. Our next support group meeting is on Friday, April 8, at the Library Center on South Campbell in Springfield at 6:30. I know Clinton is quite a drive - I go up there on my way to St. Joseph to see my DD and DGS - but we would love to have you.
It is a good road now all the way.

Hugs,
Lana

Yes, Lana! It was Nectar! Thank you! I didn't like the lemonade one, but remembered trying it. I will have to try that again to get me started on getting all my protein. Thanks for the invite to the support meeting. I will have to see if I can fit it into my schedule.