Good call on staying home Meg. I slid right past the on ramp to the 401 this morning so had to take an alternate route to the gym. Then my alternate route had a road closure so I detoured again. By that time I'm thinking I should have stayed home. With this crazy weather the gym was the busiest I've seen in weeks. And I thought I was the only crazy one out this morning. Anyway, I did 15 kms on the bike this morning and felt great! Now for a long day at work. We had more snow at my house than they have here at work so it will be difficult to gauge later what my drive home will be like.

Yesterday, we all got a kick in the teeth here at work. We were due to get a 3.25% increase on January 1st. Because the Province MIGHT cut funding to municipalities the City has chopped our raise to 1.5%. Not impressed.

2 yrs 8+ mos out

b - 1/2 everything bagel, 1 egg, 1 slice double cheddar

S - 1 devilled egg (whole egg), raspberries

L - taco salad

S - deli turkey, cheese, pickles

D - sauteed chicken with peppers and onions, sour cream and cheese

Have a great day!

Late to the game but I haven't been on in awhile. How goes it with the pain? I'm betting you're putting strain on your hips from the way things sit differently while you are sleeping now that you've lost some weight. Wondering if the pillow between your knees has helped any? Your body is going through tons of adjustments as things shift around, your body has to figure out new ways to carry itself. One of the best things I did this year was to get regular chiropractic care. It started because of a neck issue but who knew how beneficial it would be with all the changes of the body over the year...not me but I'm glad I did it! I've had some aches and pains too, my back a bit and my tailbone is just awful...hurts to sit for more than a half hour. Turns out losing all the padding on my butt would make it very hard to sit without pain lol. Hope your pain has improved!

You are goals!

Good morning Gang! Nice mild day today! I hit the gym for my weight routine and felt pretty good about the exercise but not thrilled with the image looking back at me! Workout clothes are really not made for you to look good while at the gym. Now put me in the locker room getting into my work clothes then everything is good again! Stupid head/mind.

Still waiting for work to ramp up....I sure hope it happens soon. These days of doing nothing are starting to wear on me. I'll get out to the arena at lunch today with my walking buddy, he discovered his jeans don't fit him anymore over the holidays so he's ready to get back to the walks! YAY.

Post Op 2 yr 8+ mos

GF - small banana, 2/3rds tbsp PB

B - spaghetti sauce (meat no noodles)

S - skyr with blueberries

L - chicken caesar salad

S - deli turkey, devilled eggs (2 halves = 1 whole egg)

D - chicken burger, no bun

Have a great day!!

I had surgery January 16, 2018. This past year has been amazing.

I kinda had a two year plan. I am seriously shocked that I lost as quickly as I did, and I'm thrilled it happened that way.

I never thought I would ever be this small. I actually didn't think it was possible.

I don't even know when I last wore a size 8 pair of pants. TBH the last "small" size I recall was in my early teens and that was a 16.

The best advice I can give anyone is to stay focussed, follow the rules and get active. Choose to be healthy and make it happen. The surgery will help you get there. :)