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I've been away from the blog for a while. Had the surgery 2 1/2 weeks ago. It went well but it was scary to get back with the exercise. My little incisions are well healed and the workout yesterday did not cause any pain to the abdomen, just the arms and legs.
As of tomorrow, I have just one month until Elvis walks me down the aisle. The dress fits well but I would love to need it altered (to be smaller) at the last moment.
I will be in the mountains this weekend. Looking forward to the getaway.

It's been a busy week with running the boys around to baseball and working on a 4th grade science project.
I'm also preparing for a laparoscopic surgery on Monday. I hope to still be able to continue with the workouts. It may put me out of commission for a couple of days and hopefully no more than a week. I am however looking forward to the surgery and feeling better after I recover. I'm also happy to have some time off of work.
It will be easier to stick to my meal plan while at home. I've alre… Continue

It's been an interesting week. I'm learning a lot about myself and finding more areas to improve. It is wonderful to read the posts from everyone. I love the support that is being given. There are truly unselfish people in this program. We are all blessed.

Goals (affirmations) for this coming week:
I have completed the exercises 2x's per day as instructed
I have only eaten healthy meals from the list of acceptable foods
I feel rested and stronger
My weight is steadily decreasing
I am losing inc… Continue

It's been a rough day--headaches again.
I was experiencing problems with the blog site and had not been able to access it for over 24 hour. I just got help from someone at Ning. I was in a panic.
I had an issue with some stress eating but am over it. I will be doing my exercises soon. Also, I have to get the cookbook because I am bored with my current eating pattern. Not good for day 4.
Just finished the taxes and feel a sense of relief for that. This weekend I will have more time to relax and g… Continue

by June 7th, 2008, I am so happy and grateful now that my weight is 199 and my waist is less that 37".
I look healthier and more normal. My knees and feet are pain free. I am able to wear more of the clothes in my closet. I am comfortable wearing a bathing suit in public.

Dax is making me aware of the price. I'm beginning to realize that the price must be paid. The FULL price. I have tried to go the discount rate in the past and have ended up with a less than quality product. I am WILLING to pa… Continue