A trying Month.......

December was a really trying month for me.  My whole family ended up getting that horrible flu that was going around.  My daughter had pneumonia, my husband ended up with a chest infection and I had the stomach flu and a wicked cough.  I got to the point where I couldn't eat because I was throwing up so much, and then when I got to the point that I could eat, nothing would stay down because I had gone so long without food. 

 

The doctor ended up putting me back on liquids for about a week, and that is what ended up pushing me over my 100 pound loss.  So it wasn't necessarily a bad thing!

 

Unfortunately, not being able to go to the gym for almost two weeks was.  I tried a few times to go back early but I would get half way through my work out and have a coughing fit!  Then they were closed way to much over Christmas and New Years in my opinion.

 

I really tried to stay away from Christmas goodies, but I may have had a nibble here and there... and I may have paid for it... here and there.  Was it worth it... No.  But it was Christmas!  And boy am I ever glad it is over!

 

Now I'm so happy to be back into my routine, back to the gym 5 days a week, back taking my vitamins everyday (thankfully I switched to vitamins that I can swallow because the chewable ones were just awful and I admittedly skipped more than I took lately.)

 

 

That is what I take in a week... A lot less then when I was having to take the chewables!!!!!

 

Ive only lost about 8 pounds in the last month... my weight loss had slowed.. as I knew it would.. but I really think I would have lost more if I had been able to be consistent at the gym and if it wasn't for those darn Christmas goodies!

 

My new years resolution was to have more self discipline. I'm trying so hard.. but its not always so easy... my gastric bypass is just a tool... I still have to use it right!

 

Here I am today... a third of who I was 7 months ago!!!!

 

 

OMG!!! You look FANTASTIC!!!! Glad to hear you're feeling better. There was lots of things going around here in Ottawa too, the stomach flu and the colds. Keep up the great work!

Wow, love your pic.  You look great!

So sorry to hear about the sickness in your family this past month.  *knock on wood* I haven`t had any!!

Glad to see that you are moving to a more regimented vitamin supplementation.  Swallowing pills is so much easier than the chewables!!

Congrats on your Century Club status.

Judy

Wow what a trying month you have had. 
The goodies were my downfall this Christmas.  I have thrown everything out! I now know I have to keep it out of my house for sure.

You look fantastic and have done amazing!

Char

December was a trying month but just think positive and January will be a better one! Glad to hear you are on the mend from your illness.I hope you continue towards good health.

 Well it sounds like everyone's healing up! I'm glad your feeling better and it sounds like your ready to get back into the swing of things! Good for you for recognizing and changing!!!

By the way, you look great in your progress picture! Keep up the good work!

Happy that you are feeling better and back on track. You look wonderful - still love that tattoo - congratulations!!

You look amazing keep up the great work. 

 Congratulations on your 100 lb. weight loss!  (can't wait for my turn, lol,  I'm only 6 weeks post-op,)

Sorry to hear of the family Flu bug you had and hope everyone is now  feeling better.
  My husband also had it and shared it with me,   however mine ended in Pneumonia and I have now been sick almost 3 weeks & finally starting to feeling better    Let's hope it doesn't come around again!

 I was in the crapper for the holidays too!!! But it's a new year, use it to your advantage. So you had some goodies here and there, well I did too. It's ok. Don't beat yourself up over it!! I find if I don't give in to little cravings here and there I'm more of a monster and then I'd eat a whole chocolate bar instead of the intended 2 pieces!!! You look great by the way. What a great accomplishment!