Keep moving on...

Life has been a little routine lately which is ok.  I went in last week for a fill and added 1cc for a total of 9ccs in my band with room to go.  I still haven't really "felt" the band, but I'm still working it.  I think the things that have made me successful are planning/weighing my food as much as possible and working out at least five times a week.  It works!  I'm currently 155 pounds which is the lowest weight I can ever remember.  I don't even remember being this weight in high school, so needless to say I'm THRILLED with my progress in just seven months of being banded.

So a few NSVs....I love to shop and feel like the trendy person that's been waiting to come out is finally here...it's so fun!  I also have started to feel attractive again and have much more confidence when I'm out and about - I feel GREAT!  I'm so thankful for what the band has helped me to achieve.  I'm proud and excited to see where it's going to take me next.

In the next few months, I want to work extra hard to get to my goal of 140-145 pounds.  I really don't have that far to go, so I need to push through and make it happen.  I have a trip planned for mid-may right around my birthday, so I'd love to be able to celebrate making it to goal while vacationing with some of my best friends...I really just want to celebrate my new life!  I'd also like to start dating again.  I finally love myself and feel like I'm really ready to let someone else love me too.  I'm not sure when or how this exactly will happen, but I'm putting it out there.  Watch out 2013!

A New Job and New Year!

It's been awhile since I have blogged...no one reads my blog anyway, so it's really not a big deal :o)  With that said, I've been busy!  I got a new job and am so thankful that everything worked out the way it did.  I was laid off on October 24th and started my new job on December 10th.  I am so blessed!  AND I love my new job so far!  One of the best parts is that I got a whole new wardrobe and it was FUN to shop and find trendy things!  Life is so good!

The holidays were also great this year.  Since I've lost the weight, I just feel so much more comfortable in my body and more confident all around.  Although the holidays were great, they did set me back a little with my weight loss.  It actually feels like I've gained and lost the same five pounds about three times.  I was at 159 right before Christmas, and this morning I was 161 after getting back on track with my eating and exercise.  Even though it's not perfect, I'm happy with my progress and will continue this fight!

2012 was a great year for me - a new life with the band, a new job and a new ME!  It's been such an amazing year, and I couldn't be happier.  I truly feel this is the happiest I've been in a very very long time.  So in this great new year, I'd like to get to my goal of 145, enter maintenance and last but not least meet someone special.  I don't think that's too much to ask..is it??

Happy New Year!  Can't wait to see what 2013 will bring!