11 Months Ago...

Wow, I really can't believe it's been 11 whole months since I had my WLS. In those 11 months, my life has changed so dramatically. I feel like the same person on the inside (well, maybe a little bit more confident), but the outside is so different. My husband took a photo of me to update my Facebook profile picture this weekend, and I had to do a second look to make sure it was me. What a wonderfully refreshing feeling that was!

For the record, I am down a total of 101 pounds. My weight fluctuates between 170 and 172, depending on what time of the day it is (and how many snacks I've eaten that day!). I have been at that mark for about 3-4 months now, with no major movement.



Some things that I need to work on (and these will continue to be a struggle for me for the rest of my life, no doubt):

1. More exercise - seems that there's never enough time in the day to get any regular exercise in. I do try to do at least 20-30 minutes on my treadmill a few times a week, but I will be the first to admit that those have been few and far between the last two months.

2. Eat less carbs - this has always been a problem for me. The urge to graze still comes back every once and a while, but of course, I cannot eat as much as I used to. Whereas before surgery, I could have sat down and snacked on an entire bag of pretzels or chips, now I have a handful and I'm content. What I need to work on is eating healthier snacks. Instead of crackers or pretzels, I have to make an effort to eat a piece of fruit or a piece of cheese. It's something that I'm aware of, but a carb addiction really is a hard habit to break.

Overall, I feel so fortunate to have had this much success with my WLS. I know it's a life long commitment, and something I can't give up on. I'm worth it, after all!

Until next time, peace out!