So my last week of recovery is officially over and now I can focus on trying to get motivated again.  This week I did not gain or lose any weight.  Not happy with that but also not upset with that either.  I need help though.  This crazy weather here in Chicago is bringing me down.  I need nice weather so I can get out there...but that is not going to happen anytime soon. 

Alex

So I went for my final post operative check and here I was thinking it's been a month since my surgery and I can start working out.  (Remind you this was my mentality last week).  Thankfully I only worked out only two times cause doc says I have to wait another week before I do any working out.  This stinks cause my motivation is slowly disappearing.  Help!!!!  I do get my walking in everyday with commuting to work but I need more.  Help!!!  Alex

Hi...Alex here.  Worked out for the 1st time in over 2 months last night.  Sore as heck.  Back hurts.  But if I can't complain about it on my blog then who can i complain to?  Just sitting here watching the biggest loser waiting for a commercial to pullout my ab lounge.  Man it collected dust like you wouldn't believe.  I am still excited about this whole thing and I find the support wonderful.  Thanks to everyone for your great ideas and good luck wishes.

Today I chose a partner...my sister in law.  I had to wait a month before I could start working out due to doctor's orders and my surgery I had on Dec. 11, 2007.  I am ready to put my foot forward and start off right this year.  Now that the holidays, my bday are both over and I have the ok from my doc I can see myself getting back on track and losing the 50 pounds I want to lose.  I already lost 17 pounds since September and I now know I can do this.  I chose my sister in law because she motivates me the most cause I see her make the effort as best she can while juggling a full time job, full time mother and wife.  We have tried things together in the past and were successful but of course are lives get busy and then the summer comes and then the holidays...but she seems to get back on track and that motivates me even more.  So we may be eating different things and working out differently but we are both determined to lose the weight.

Alexandra

 

Yesterday I decided that I was going to embark on a journey to lose weight. I made a decision to weigh in and begin my journey to a healthier and happier lifestyle. I am really fed up with wearing the same three pants to work. They are the only ones that fit me decent; all of the other pants are too tight. I'm tired of feeling too fat for my clothes. I want to wear clothes and not worry about having to suck it in all of the time; my gut that is. In the past, I have always gotten off to a great start and haven't really followed through. This time, I've this new found motivation and energy that will see me through to the end of my twenty pound weight loss. I am determined to feel comfortable in my own skin and actually get to wear all of the clothes in my closet.         Elaine