andreasherice
There are a few things that have been consistent in my life. Being a pretty girl would be one. Being intelligent would be another. But unfortunately, so is being overweight. Looking back in my family's old photo albums, I don't think there is a picture where I am not heavy. Seriously, I was even a chunky toddler. At times, it never bothered me because I have always been pretty, smart, had friends, boyfriends even and been admired. But now that I am almost 40, for the first time in my life, I am requiring more of myself. Sure, things are pretty much the same, but I want something different. I am SO tired of hearing 'you have such a pretty face'. I could just scream!! Old ladies think they are saying something when they tell you that. Whatever!
I now have a beautiful, intelligent 3-year old daughter. Physically, she seems to take after her father - tall and slim. While she may not have the same weight and food struggles as I, she deserves a mother that can run outside with her, play kick ball with. She deserves a mother that doesn't mind going for a walk or to the zoo. Because she deserves better and face it so do I, WE will get better. She's the reason I became serious about WLS. I proudly had my gastric bypass surgery on July 25, 2012. As of September 5, I have lost a total of 67 pounds! 
I feel great but I will feel so much better when I am healthier. I now look forward to my future. I am down right EXCITED about it. My pants are so baggy until I feel like a clown walking around in them. This has forced me to wear dresses a lot more. Short dresses at that. And high heeled shoes! (Oh behave! in my Austin Powers voice - lol). The big legs are definitely out and my confidence has blossomed. I have always been confident but this is something new it seems. I am so thankful that I have been given my life back and that I am able to offer a more positive role model to my daughter.
Enough of all of that rah-rah stuff!! I am so excited!! But I've got a ways to go. I need to get up and get moving. I need all of the encouragement that I can get. So let's get...get...GET IT!!!
