Wednesday, March 23, 2011

One year into my Journey...

When I see these photos now, I think... Thank Goodness for cropping.
Our 10 year wedding anniversay trip to Disney's Vero Beach Resort... Baby Got Back! Mickey's Backyard BBQ... Baby Got Front!

Right after we bought our first house... April of 2005, the date is wrong on the photo.







The Day before surgery... Pre-op Visit. I think the biggest difference is that I am no longer ROUND... I have an hourglass(More like a Weekglass) figure back after like 7 years or so... That was the last time I was the size I am now... but the best is yet to come!
and...
I am loving my Gym life... I go to the gym 4 or 5 days a week. I do my strength training 3 days a week and on those days I also do Cardio Interval training, and on the days I don't do my strength training I just do cardio. I am more active, everyday.
and...
I love alot of healthy foods, I love grilled fish, especially Tilapia or Mahi Mahi, Greek Yogurt, Grilled Chicken, Broccoli, Green Beans, Baby Spinach, Butternut Squash, and I am trying new things to add to my favorites everyday.
and...
I hardly ever feel depressed(Exercise helps with the chemical imbalances that cause clinical depression)... although i do sometimes feel frustrated or overwhelmed. I feel powerful, like I am in control for the first time in my life. I feel knowledgeable, and able to make informed food choices... and more than a few uninformed ones too.
and...
*****I feel beautiful, I lost that somewhere in the last 100 pounds I gained or so... I smile all the time, I enjoy life with less limits, I dream again( The fat dried up my dreams pretty good too), I love well and often(I don't wonder why my husband is so madly in love with me or how he could possibly be attracted to me, and for a while there... It was hard not to wonder)...
and...of course,
*******I'm going home to where fat began, to where I was formed, molded, and raised... To where my family resides and thrives... To where Cheese is a condiment and butter is a staple... To where Soft Pretzels live( I love soft pretzels!), To the City of Brotherly Love... and My sweet Nephews who My Loving Brother blessed us with... This is a place where dessert is a course... and people eat it first to make sure they have room... And Where I am going to become my inner Supermodel! You will see, Stay Tuned!

One month ago on our cruise... Formal night, I love this dress and when I got it, It was too small. So I tried it for our last cruise in October and it was still a little too tight, I wasn't even gonna try it this time since I haven't lost alot since last October but It is loose now and hangs a little like a bag on me. Not very flattering to my new hourglass figure.... but at least I got to wear it once.


This is one month ago on my cruise...


This was a week ago... at EPCOT... I can see alot of differences from my befores, and alot of loose skins and lumps... LOL


I see you... Yes, You! Your comments lift my spirits, your friendship lifts my heart, and your support... Lifts my Weights! I am stronger with you in my corner! And thinner.... LOL



My Hat's off to you all! Thanx for your support... I am so glad that you are all part of my Healthier, Happier Life!




PS... I am giving up on the paragraphs thing, I am obviously not tech suavy... and I ramble in real-life too, as alot of you already know. I am trying to make paragraphs, and it seems to work sometimes... and then other times, not so much.

27 comments:

  1. Good for you- you look great, and have accomplished so much!

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  2. Wow, look at you! Your cruise dress is very pretty but I love the sassy hat pics the most.

    What a difference a year makes :)

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  3. What an inspiration! You look beautiful....I'm so proud of you! Congratulations!

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  4. You do look absolutely beautiful.. got a very nice card from T&D.. so sweet of them.. hugs. PS going to the Phils home opener on April 1

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  5. I love the cruise dress and I've said it before you radiate with good health! Thank you for sharing.

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  6. OMG Maria!!! WOWOWOWOWOWOOWWOW!!! you look soooooooo good!! so completely amazing!! you look tiny! my goodness! love the outfit and the hat! so cool. keep it up!! you've come so far!

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  7. OOO yay!! Photo parade. You go with your bad self girl. Look at you.. WOOT!

    And if you ever need help with your blog just let me know. I get bored easily and love designing them.

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  8. I love you so much! You are the best :) Congrats on your first year and lets have so many more that are even better!!

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  9. You look amazing!!! Congratulations! I love your before and afters :D

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  10. You should be so proud of your progress! Awesome to see your transformation! Keep working toward those goals!!!

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  11. Amazing!!!! What a change!!! I'm so happy for you!!

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  12. What a transformation, I'm so proud of you...you are an inspiration!!! Congratulations!

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  13. Fan-frickin-tastic pictures! I love that sparkly blue dress. Sparkles rule!! You have done so well and it is so great to hear you so happy. :)

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  14. I double commented... I didn't think it showed up, I suppose I should wear my reading glasses when I'm commenting. Anywhoo...you deserve a million comments today!

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  15. You look amazing!!! Such an inspiration!!

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  16. Look at you!!! Great photos!!!

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  17. I love watching the transformation. Great job so far... You're doing amazing and are an inspiration to me!

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  18. YAY!!!! You look fantastic; what a difference a year can make. Congratulations and keep up the good work.
    x

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  19. omgoodness your photos look amazing!! Love the cute hat outfit!!!

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  20. That sparkly turquoise dress is GORGEOUS on you! Wow, you've come a long way. Love the hat and the outfit you're wearing too. You've done a great job.

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  21. you are doing amazing! there is such a difference in your pre-band and now pics!

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  22. So cute!!! I love those last hat pics, you look so very happy!! :)

    What an amazing journey, you have done SO very, very, VERY well!! :)

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  23. You are looking fabulous, I love the cruise photo you look gorgeous and definately just radiate happiness.

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  24. Maria, your transformation is amazing and it shows how hard you have worked. I am SO proud of you. :)

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  25. You look incredible. Happy bandiversary, hun! Here's to continued success! Love you!

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  26. Wow, I LOVE your current pictures, and that dress is gorgeous on you! You are a beautiful person, and only get more beautiful!

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