Continued thoughts on a serious theme this week.
Blessings.
Category: WLS
Trying
Thanks to LA (Waking Up on the Wrong Side of 50). She pointed out that I am so much better than I was four years ago.
Next time, or tomorrow is always an option. Giving up just because you fail today doesn’t mean that tomorrow you will fail again.
Blessings.
You
Proud of myself? Nope…frustrated. Frustrated that I have regain, and it took having pictures to show me what I look like again. Frustrated that I have allowed myself to not follow the plan, and the tool that I fought hard to have help me.
June 2015–Washington DC.
I have to be proud that I am no longer there – right?
February 2019 – Disney Princess 5k —I am SO VERY PROUD of myself for this. Why can’t I just be happy with myself? It is a daily struggle – constant. David asked if I was okay with my weight, and I told him “yes.” But I am not okay with it. I feel so much better than what I did five years ago. Can’t that be enough?
Thankful. Frustrated. Proud. Enough.
Blessings.
3 Years
Today marks my third anniversary of my gastric sleeve surgery. I am still over a hundred (100!) pounds gone, but have regain. 
The picture above is my heaviest – 315 or 316…the right – with my regain a coupe of weeks ago—a very windy, wedding celebration.
Some pictures of before the regain…
The picture below came in a card from the Surgery Center. The picture on the left was the Friday before surgery (after losing 20 pounds), and the right is at 183- my lowest weight. 
I know I need to get a handle on my regain, and yes, I am very aware of the issues that are around the corner if I don’t contain it.
But…I come back to —I am not 316 pounds. I am able to walk – anywhere – and even participate in 5k’s. I might not be very fast, but I am out there. I am proud of where I am.
I am enough. I am able to so much these days…and nothing has to do with my size or weight.
I am enough. Happy Surgery Day to me.
Blessings.
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My thoughts for today…maybe even a reminder for everyday.
Blessings.
May 4th
May the 4th be with you…
This wasn’t going to be my post today, but after the actor that portrayed Chewey, Peter Mayhew. passed away on May 1st, I had to change it.
Yes I know that this is at Disney, and that this isn’t the actual character, but…I was in awe and blown away by the experience.
It was like I was chatting with Chewey (of course), but really though! I was overwhelmed.
This was an amazing experience, and I am so happy that I was able to experience it.
It was wonderful. Truly awesome, and a memorable experience. I have loved the Star Wars movies, and most of the characters since I was twelve.
By the way, I hate the way I look in the pictures. I have had about thirty pounds of regain, and it shows. Ugh.
Blessings.
Friday
Simple…love y’all. Happy Friday.
Blessings.
Lupus
May is Lupus Awareness Month. It is also Sjogren’s Syndrome Awareness. I have these diseases but I fight like a girl, and every day is a blessing.
If you want to contribute to Lupus Awareness please go to Lupus.org for more information.
I am a Lupus WARRIOR! 💗
Blessings today and always.
Radishes
I love raw radishes, or in a salad. My Mom made radishes poached in butter. 
I bought these the other day…washed, and cut into quarters or halves.
I decided to roast them with some olive oil, salt and pepper.
Baked for about 30 minutes or until softened, and slightly browned.
I loved these. David doesn’t care for them, but these weren’t bad per him.
My plate…too much food and I didn’t eat all of it.
Blessings.
Friday
Ready for the weekend! Love y’all!
Blessings.
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