thoughts and feelings 1 yr. later
One year ago this month i began my weightloss journey , i attended my first seminar in Aug. , my first support group in Sept. and had my lapband surgery in Nov. My goals were simple , i wanted to be healthy , i wanted to feel better physically and mentally. I truly idnt know the impact being overweight had on my life , i know it sounds dumb but i really didnt until i began to see changes in my weight and the changes in my attitude and the way i look at myself . I have had many ups and some downs but i have had a trouble free journey so far . I was thinking today about some of the things i like to call "who would have thought it"
1. my weight and my clothes size would both begin with the number 1.
2. I would weigh less than my younger brother.
3. that i would turn out to love exercise and be a runner .
4. that i could love shopping more than i already did, AND be able to shop in the reg womens dept. AND not wear the biggest size they have.
I tell you these things not to brag but as encouragement from someone who has always been overweight , has always been the big girl , and who has always been the shy one in the corner . I have a long way to go and i am not content with my life ( as someone wise once said;)) but i am getting there.
1. my weight and my clothes size would both begin with the number 1.
2. I would weigh less than my younger brother.
3. that i would turn out to love exercise and be a runner .
4. that i could love shopping more than i already did, AND be able to shop in the reg womens dept. AND not wear the biggest size they have.
I tell you these things not to brag but as encouragement from someone who has always been overweight , has always been the big girl , and who has always been the shy one in the corner . I have a long way to go and i am not content with my life ( as someone wise once said;)) but i am getting there.
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, It's about learning to dance in the rain. " 
Hi, Luanne.
My middle name is Lou Ann. :) How nice to read about your experience one year out. I know it has encouraged me and will encourage others.
Blessings,
Mary Lou Ann :)
My middle name is Lou Ann. :) How nice to read about your experience one year out. I know it has encouraged me and will encourage others.
Blessings,
Mary Lou Ann :)
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
Luanne - congratulations on your journey! You can also add that you look fabulous! It's posts like these that keep me up and encouraged. It's so nice to hear people's stories that are farther out than I am. I'm so hoping I can post something like this in a few months!
Good for you for knowing what you wanted and going for it! You rock!
Good for you for knowing what you wanted and going for it! You rock!
you guys are all awesome too , i could have never done this alone and the truth is i dont have to !!! I never take anything for granted and i know that i have worked hard for every pound lost , as you guys know none of this is easy and we should all be proud of each and every pound we lose !!! I make little goals and i celebrate them all in some small way ......
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, It's about learning to dance in the rain. " 
Luanne - congratulations on your accomplishments....I can relate so much to many of them and I still have a long way to go. I also started this journey last year at the end of August; I didn't have surgery until February because I was on the pre-op diet all that time! Yeah, that was fun!! One thing I noticed this year is that for the first time in forever, I am actually enjoying the summer and not cursing the heat...it actually feels good to be outdoors. Oh and I love to shop, and that can't be good!
(50 lbs lost pre-op)
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