1 yr...OMG!

I just can't believe it! ONE WHOLE YEAR! I can't believe how much i have changed in one year. Sure i've lost weight, but along with that, i have gained confidence, i feel my relationships are better because i am a happier person. I have pretty much gone off my depression medication and feel great without it! I still have it for days i need a lil pick me up, but thats maybe once a month around the time aunt flo visits. lol.
    I have also been more open to trying new foods. I've enjoyed trying new things. I'm very happy that i have managed to stay away from the majority of carbs that got me where i was. Like the pasta's and breads. I don't keep them in the house. Not that i haven't had pizza here and there or a few pieces of pasta. Yes i said a few, the times i've had it, i fill my plate up with other things and a few things of pasta, by the time i get to it i'm almost full so a few fill me up the rest of the way. That shit swells! Let me tell you, it sits heavy in the new pouch, so i tend to stay away from it for that reason as well.
   I have found a way to eat salad and actually enjoy it. I buy fruit and actually eat it! I have been able to drink protein shakes again, after months of aversion to it. Granted sweets have tried to wiggle their way back into my life on many occasions, i am trying to limit myself on them and enjoy them in small portions.
    I exercise probably more than i ever used to. Still not as much as i would like, but it comes and goes in spurts. I am trying different things there too. I have found i still enjoy running. I love Zumba, and long walks with my puppy dogs!

Last Monday April 22nd i had Thyroid surgery. A left thyroid lobectomy. I feel great, no cancer and the recovery on this was NOTHING compared to bariatric surgery! haha! I took a week off and got to spend it with my momma. She came up from Florida to take care of me. It was so nice to have her here. :)
I had my one year post op appt on friday the 26th. That went well. The Dr and i came up with goals to set. My number 1 goal is getting to my goal weight of 130lbs by my birthday in Dec. So right now i'm working on decreasing my calories and being happy with that. Then i'll start in on the exercise again. I had my picture taken and was sent my before and after pics. Holy crap! I can't believe how fat i looked. haha. I knew i was big, but i never realized i was that big! Why didn't anyone tell me?? I was also told at my appt by my Dr that not only do i have a great support system(obviously) but that other people consider me their support and inspiration. For that i want to say thank you! I try my hardest to inspire other and be there for them. Its just so humbling to know that others see me as supportive!

So thank you to all who read! I love writing this and will continue to do so. Woo hoo for a year!