Hello everyone...just checking in.
Hi everyone. I have been MIA from here, but I do lurk and read threads. I have been busy lately. Have got lots of sub requests for teaching Jazzercise. I LOVE my job! It's a lot of work, but so rewarding knowing my job is to make people happy and healthy.
My weight is great. Actually I have lost weight since becoming an instructor. I WI on Thurs. and today I hit my all time low of 139.4. I really don't want to lose any more weight, but it just keeps coming off. I'm sure if I have a lull in teaching I may find a couple of lbs. I feel comfortable at 145. It's hard to believe "I" can wear a size 8! I even bought a pair of bermuda shorts in a size 6...To think that my goal size was a 12 when I started all of this is just crazy.
People are still commenting on my weight (both good and bad comments.) I just smile and only absorb the good comments. Yesterday I taught a J class and a familiar face walked in. It was an employee at DHMC who makes appts. for the bariatric patients. She was always so nice and pleasant. I approached her after class and told her I was almost 2 years post-op and she said I looked great. She said my name sounded familiar. So, those are the comments I like...
Anyway, I hope you're all doing good. Check in and give me an update on you when you have a chance.
Lisa
My weight is great. Actually I have lost weight since becoming an instructor. I WI on Thurs. and today I hit my all time low of 139.4. I really don't want to lose any more weight, but it just keeps coming off. I'm sure if I have a lull in teaching I may find a couple of lbs. I feel comfortable at 145. It's hard to believe "I" can wear a size 8! I even bought a pair of bermuda shorts in a size 6...To think that my goal size was a 12 when I started all of this is just crazy.
People are still commenting on my weight (both good and bad comments.) I just smile and only absorb the good comments. Yesterday I taught a J class and a familiar face walked in. It was an employee at DHMC who makes appts. for the bariatric patients. She was always so nice and pleasant. I approached her after class and told her I was almost 2 years post-op and she said I looked great. She said my name sounded familiar. So, those are the comments I like...
Anyway, I hope you're all doing good. Check in and give me an update on you when you have a chance.
Lisa
Oh my dear Lisa.... Congrats!! You are doing fabulous and SUCH an inspiration to all. It was very nice meeting you (concord loves you btw). - You are doing amazing work and have completely changed your life (as have I). Thank you, thank you for all that you share and especially for passing along the J bug...
2yrs... Incredible. Coming on my 1yr mark in 19 days!
2yrs... Incredible. Coming on my 1yr mark in 19 days!
Lisa, you are making all of us so proud. You are living your life to the fullest. Make sure you are getting enough protein and such! I so wish I could attend your class.
My new job is getting better and better every day. I am starting to feel more comfortable and almost like I know what I am doing. I am finally getting work, and keeping up with it. It is so nice to work with people who want to work!! And there is no drama!!! I am keeping an even keel with my weight, which is good. I wish I could start to really lose right now, but with my craziness, I am just happy to maintain. It really is so much harder with the band, although I am not regretting my decision at all.
Keep up the great work, and post every now and again. Love to hear about your successes.
My new job is getting better and better every day. I am starting to feel more comfortable and almost like I know what I am doing. I am finally getting work, and keeping up with it. It is so nice to work with people who want to work!! And there is no drama!!! I am keeping an even keel with my weight, which is good. I wish I could start to really lose right now, but with my craziness, I am just happy to maintain. It really is so much harder with the band, although I am not regretting my decision at all.
Keep up the great work, and post every now and again. Love to hear about your successes.