18 months out...and celebrating

It's hard to believe it's been a year and half since my surgery. Feels like yesterday, but Ive accomplished so much in that period of time. 

It felt good to wake up today and realize that fighting my demons has not been as hard as I expected it to be last week when I decided I was done with my boredom and anxiety induced eating. I havent been perfect but I havent been mindlessly grazing either. (okay, I ate some Red Lobster biscuits that I didint really need but that's a whole other story).  It's the miracle of the "sleeved" life - my sleeve doesnt get me back on track, but it makes it easier. I still have to fight with my head. 

I realize that while 18 mo seems "far" out of surgery to some - I am just beginning this journey. I havent' reached my goal yet, I havent officially entered maintenance, so I know the hard work hasnt even really started yet. 

But to celebrate what I have accomplished, and as a little push (or a big push) to get my ass to goal and stay there, I decided to jump head first into the triathlon world and bought my first TRI bike and lots of toys to go with it this morning. I am just barely 3 weeks out of surgery, and wont be resuming any strenuous exercise any time soon, but I'm now fully committed to my new lifestyle (im sure my bank will remind me monthly of that haha). 

Now I just have to hope my new boobs fit in a wetsuit! 

You have done AWESOME. You are and inspiration on here. keep telling it like it is!! 

Keep up the great work Alison... Your doing a Awesome Job not to mention your so close to being that "Hot Skinny *****" and you will wear that title very well lol

Yep...im waiting to have a few guys crying over missed opportunities :)  I just need a sexy skinny ***** shirt. 

You look wonderful and I am encouraged every time I read something you right and you also make me laugh when I want to cry! Congratulations on your journey thus far.

Aww thanks - you are too sweet!

You come a long way baby...... as the line goes !!!!

Yay for Bikes and Boobs !!!!

Edit: And post some pics !!!!! (not bike shots)

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Next weekend, I'll take some pics to post :)

Those Red Lobster biscuits are called "Cheddar Bay Biscuits".  Hot damn, I did make sure I remembered the name (damn!)

You are still one of ... if not THEE inspiration in my life because I want to commit to this healthier lifestyle.  We just gotta make sure we don't have any more trips to Red Lobster anytime soon! 

I've got my food demons too gurl so let's fight these darn mofo's together!!!!

You are the best in my book and everyone loves you a lot ... just not as much as ME!!! 

Okay, I think you need to start to running. Its a big "gun" on fighting the food demons - teaches discipline, gives you focus, and burns some ******g calories :)  Seriously, its painful and sucks to put the time in, but its the one thing you can do before kids wake up, you dont need much equipment, and the only obstacle is your brain. 

lets do this Jenn :)