1 Year Surgaversary today ***What I have learned

Wow!!! It is almost hard to believe that today marks the one year point of my surgery. In the last year I have learned that my body does not require as much as I though it did to survive. WLS surgery has taught me how to eat and live. Excess weight didn't just weigh me down, it held me back.

Before I felt so weighted down I didn't want to go anywhere because it just took to much energy. Now I am never home (my poor dog). It has taught me to work out more and be active. I have learned that I am the one that determines the future of my health therefore I am the only one that can stop my self from eating that donut. I have also learned not to reward my  achievements with food... but rather use other motivators/rewards.  

I did not reach my goal to be at 170 but my 1year date, I am 6.4 pounds over, but I know when I reach it... it will be sweet, and I can not wait to set new goals for weight loss in my second year.

I know I do not post a whole lot but I do read most of the postings and many of them have been motivating and others supportive and some informative. Thanks everyone