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Jogging Again? Who Me? - I haven't been jogging since the last time I ran my Air Force PT test in 2006.  I promised myself that I would start jogging once I got below 200lbs.  I've been under 200 for sever...

Took a cooking class at my local grocery store ton - DH and I had cooking class tonight.  It was a one class event -- LOBSTER EXTRAVAGANZA! It was a demonstration class.  The chef gave us recipes and showed us how to cook them.   ...

Two things I hate about my husband who I love dear - OMG! That man is pissing me off this morning.  1. His iPad.  He has discovered Netflix and he spends much of his free time with his headphones in watching some drivel on the sc...

Hands falling asleep when I'm sleeping - I have woken up every day this week and a few time during the night because my hands have fallen asleep.  The "asleep tingling" is waking me up and not very comfortable.  I've trie...

Is a calorie a calorie? - I went to my support group last night. It was about eating out.  At some point in the evening my surgeon said something along the lines of "The basics of losing weight don't change...

Mom as seen by my kids (grown-up) - This has been a wonderful journey for me.  I feel like I am becoming myself again.  I'm 10 months out and doing well.  I'm still 20 pounds from goal and have been the same weight f...

OT -- New Granddaughter - DH and DDIL had an open house yesterday to intorduce my new DGD, Grace, to the world.  She's such a cutie, I just had to share. 

Not feeling the best - Tuesday I did some community service and painted fences at the local Ronald McDonald house.  I picked up water when I started and drank water the whole time.  I got over heated and...

OT: Not my best travel day -- Venting - I flew to Dallas for work today.  I went to lunch with senior management.  The weather was so beautiful we ate outside.  The restaurant washed their chairs with bleach.  My new bla...

The Ladies on the Bus - I commute to work on the city bus.  I could drive, but I like riding the bus.  After losing 80+ pounds, the ladies I ride the bus with finally got the nerve to ask me about my ...

Goal Achieved - I now weigh less than my husband! I have always weighed more than him, even when we were first married!  I was a svelte 160 and he was an athletic 155.  I'm at 187 these days a...

6 (7) Month appt & Labs - I had my 6 month check-up this week.  It is really 7 months for me, but I had to reschedule due to work. I saw the PA in my clinic for the first time.  She was very happy with m...

I'm Overweight!!!! - I met my doctor's goal this morning.  I'm overweight ... no longer Obese ... far away from Morbidly Obese! I still have 25-30 pounds to hit my goal, but this feels good. Happ...

New bikes -- Second Ride - We had a great first ride on our new mountain bikes on Sunday.  DH found an easy trail entirely paved with gentle slopes.  What a fun 10 miles! After waiting several days for th...

New Hobby - DH & I broke down and bought new bicycles yesterday -- trail bikes.  We thought it would be a good way to get exercise.  We did our first ride this morning ... 10 miles on a nice p...

Therapy Visit Yesterday - I'm in the middle of my 6 month stall and feeling pretty frustrated.  I want to blame the stall on something.  I've starting snacking at night.  Good snacks though, not chips o...

Small NVS - This is a small thing, but I actually wore my shirt tucked into my pants to work this morning... without a blazer or anything to cover the tummy.  It is really more about achie...

Mourning my clothes - I took a pile of my work clothes to "Dress for Success"  and an even bigger pile to the Goodwill.  Dress for Success is an organization that promotes the economic independence ...

X-Post -- 6 Months (Pics) - I hit 6 months this weekend.  I'm down 78 pounds.  I'm happy with my progress, but need to keep an eye on old eating habits sneaking in.  When I was pre-op and even now, I love to ...

6 Months (Pics) - I was six months out on Saturday.  My weight loss has slowed considerably this month and I was down 5 pounds for the month.  My old eating habits are creeping back into my life.  I...