I apologize that it's been so long since I've posted anything.  The holidays, as usual, were crazy.  I discovered something this Christmas good and bad.  The good thing is that I can eat chocolate (bite size), the bad news is that I can eat chocolate.  As I'm approaching my one year surgiversary, I am discovering that I am able to tolerate more and more.  This is scaring the crap out of me!  I had to have a little chat with myself and I sat back and thought about 2009.  I have now discovered that Dr. K has given me a gift and now it is up to me to keep up with my new healthy lifestyle.  I have 40lbs to go until I reach my ultimate goal weight and I know I have to have patience.  It's not going to go as fast and it's not going to be as easy.  I started the year by making a few goals.  I like goals rather than resolutions.  I feel like I can reach a goal!  My two biggest goals are to of course lose the last 40lbs and to run my first 5K this year.  My personal training contract ends after 9 more sessions and I am sad.  I could sign up again, but I could really use that extra $200 per month.  I owe my life to Dr. K and my trainer Luke because if it wasn't for them I would have continued on my self destructive path.  I had a fantastic 2009 and hope to continue the great success and happiness in 2010.  I encourage all of you to set your long term and short term goals.  Make a list and accomplish them!  I hope you all have a fantastic year and hope that we all continue to keep in touch and helping each other through our life changes.

Mandi B.