Here I am...34 years old and not where I thought I would be in my life.  I currently weigh in at 299.  I went thru the 6 month nutritional training and lost 8 pounds.  Not fantastic but there you have it.  8 pounds is 8 pounds right?  

I was divorced 2 years ago.  Honestly at the time I really thought it was tragic.  As I look back at the entire situation now, I realize that it was the best thing for me and my children.  I can finally put some dark things in the closet and leave them there.  I am happier now than I have been in a long time.  I no longer have to worry about getting yelled at for breathing the wrong way.  And I notice and people have commented that I smile so much more.  I lost that part of myself that i am gaining back slowly with the help of a few great friends. 

I am looking forward to my surgery and can't wait for the day when I can do things I haven't done in a long time.  

Things I can't wait to do: Here's my list, I'll add more when I think of them.

Cross my friggin legs- Haven't been able to do this since I was about 12.

Walk and not have my thighs rubbing together- This my friends will cause serious fire in the most sensitive of places.

Climb on my 4-wheeler without the little hop- This little hop is what is needed to make this much fat get that high in the air.

Ride a bike with my kids- No explination needed.

SEX- Think this one is a no-brainer. (not that I can't have sex...just not the way I want to)

Tie my shoes - This is something that I need to hold my breath to accomplish.