4 1/2 Years ou and setting a new goal!! Ahhh......

Hello Ya ll,
I just wanted to share this as it is a little scary for me. I had my bypass in Oct,16 2004. I have been doing well & have never gained any weight. I allow myself a 5lb range and don't let it get out of control. I had gotten down from 439 to 200 and stayed there for quite sometime. In Dec. I had a panni removal done and I had gotten to 185 and now that my body is settled I am 190. I recently was laid off from my employer of 5 years and found I did not know what to do with myself. Well it has been a month and I am not going to let it get me. I started walking with Jules about 2 weeks ago and did the 5K walk. I am now trying to walk at least every other day and am joining a GYM as well.I have a bow flex at home but it is not working out. I would like to try to loose 30 more lbs. My docs say that it might not happen as I am almost 5 years out  but to just eat healthy and exercise and see what happens. So I am just asking if y'all can just keep me in mind as I continue on this WONDERFUL Journey.. We can all use a little extra support!!!Thanks y'all!!
Diana

you betcha, Diana!  You can do anything you put your mind to.  It's possible you may be in need of a new challenge.  You sound like you already have your plans set out and they sound like awesome plans.  I am with you every step of the way.  You are such an inspiration to us newbies just starting out on our journeys.  You are so beautiful and have so much to share.  You can do nothing but be successful.  Good luck to you ( not that you need luck)  and keep us posted!   Eldy

Thank You Eldy!! It means alot to me!! I will def keep posted and thank you again for your support you are doing awsome as well!!!!
--Diana

What an accomplishment losing all that weight.  You look wonderful and I will support you in anyway you need, of course I am only 2 weeks out LOL... I've lost only 23 pounds since pre op, but I'm sure if you sit down with a Nut, they will be able to give you a diet to jump start your metobloisum (misspelled).  It seems you do excerise alot which is 1/2 the battle... Keep your chin up you will do fine....

Chris 

Chris,
Awww.. Thanx a bunch!!!You are the best to get advice from as you are a newbie. Us "old" folks can somtimes forget the begining easy stuff..LOL... I have met with a nut before but she wasnt that helpful to me. I had my surgery at RI so I have to go there. I am probably going to try a bit of doing what Iknow I need to do and see what happens in a few weeks and then go from there!! With the nice weather it is much eaiser to want to get out!! I thank you for the kind words and support and keep up the GREAT work you are doing fantab!!!!!
DIana

Hello my Darling Diana!

Let's not forget,,,,YOU'RE DOING IT!!!! You're not just placing a goal and staring at it! You're working toward it!!! You're DOING IT!!!

Applaud yourself! Take time to look at yourself in the mirror and say "I, Diana, Am Lovable, Capable & Worth It!....Damn it!

You offer so many people so much of yourself, it's time to take some back!

I'm so proud of you! You've come a long, long way and you're not about to let anyone or anything bring you down! Not even that last 30 pounds!

I love you!

See you at Slater on Sunday!

Jules

Jules,
Thank You Jules!!!! I cannot say enough how greatful I am that I met you!! You have truley helped me sooooo much!! All I can do is repay the favor . You know that I am here anytime!! I am sooo determined its not even funny and I really have come to the realization that I need to step back again and take care of me and hopefully the people in my life that tend to hold me back will see that even after 5 years I am back at it and LOVING LIFE they will soon follow!!!!
I will be there and hopefully Paully to!!!!

Love you!!!!!!!!
Di

I don't have any words of wisdom but I CAN tell you that you are an inspiration to me. You're a beautiful young woman and when I saw your before pic I hadn't even realized how much work you've done to get to where you are today. What a journey you've had!!!!! I'm sure that you'll find something to get you where you want to be, you've done an awsome job at getting where you are. Best wishes sent your way~~~~~~Kim

I got your back Di as I know you have mine You are someone I truly look up too.  Your such a strong women and I am so proud to call you my friend.  Hope to see you this Sunday when we go walking again.  If anyone can do 30 more lbs I know you can.  WTG

Hugs
Lisa

Di ~ I have complete faith that you can do anything you set your mind to ~ you seem to be a very determined young lady!  Just look at all you've accomplished alreaady!  I'll be here to support you in any way I can.

Pam