I went from here:
to here:
and in the process regained my health and my zest for life.
I don't deny myself any food that I really want, but I do eat far more mindfully now, and often enough just asking myself, "Is it really worth it?" suffices to stop me from eating something I really shouldn't.
That's one big milestone. Another one that I completely spaced is my four-year blogiversary, which passed unnoticed a few weeks ago. Go, me!
Both things, weight-loss surgery and blogging, have transformed my life immeasurably. I've made the best friends I've ever had through blogging, and I can't picture how dull and dreary my life would be without you all. So thank you for being my friends, all you bloggy people out there! Whether you lurk without commenting, read and comment, or blog yourselves, you are ALL appreciated.
*smooch*
There's a kiss for each and every one of you!
UPDATE:
I have been COMMANDED, by a certain lovably bossy someone who shall remain nameless, to add the following photo to this blogpost.
Blogging has exposed me to so many things as well and is worth the effort! Thanks to blogging my reading list is full, I am trying to sharpen my skills with the written word and I would have not met you or many others I consider "virtual friends".
ReplyDeleteWell done!
From a humble reader/commenter, congratulations on both the blogiversary and the weightloss!
ReplyDeleteGoodness knows - if you didn't open up this blog, we'd never have met you, and we'd all be so much poorer for it.
Thank you, Keads and SCI-FI!
ReplyDeleteYou are wonderful people, and I'm proud to know you!
Blogging for four years? Hell, I am a newbie!
ReplyDeleteKeep on rocking, Christina!
ReplyDelete*Christina iz teh HAWT* 8^) - (did y'all see the Halloween candy handing-out pic)? - (Wolf Whistle)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the blogiversary and the weight loss!
proud to have you as a blog friend and hope to meet you in person some day!
Congratulations on two great results from two great choices!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Y'all!
ReplyDeleteYou look wonderful but I will say again, you are beautiful in pictures but STUNNING in person.
ReplyDeleteIt's a healthier lifestyle, and you are right, you pick and choose more carefully.
Congratulations on that, the blogiversary and for just being you.
Enjoyed the phone chat the other night, I'm finally home.
Why thanks! Christina-smooches go well with coffee :) Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Christina - those are some MONGO milestones! You look absolutely fabulous, are an absolute kick to read & seem to be an all around doll! Keep on with the awesomeness, woman!
ReplyDeleteNow here's a two-fer I'll drink to! Salud!
ReplyDelete*overwhelmed*
ReplyDeleteWOW, thank you all so much! My ego will be even MORE inflated now! ;)
Congrats on both Chris
ReplyDeleteit's amazing how great a tool weight loss surgery is to give you the power to make those better choices.
I agree my choice to do weigh loss surgery was also one of the best choices i made
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B, you are always an inspiration, in so many ways!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Darlin'.
I love the costume and the lady in it. I'm so glad you're happy. Now you have to visit.
ReplyDeleteZelda, you are a total doll! Thanks, I'll have to see about driving all the way over yonder to visit you!
ReplyDeletecongratulations on all of that! And hey! I took that second pic;) You are gorgeous. And ya look good too.
ReplyDeleteBlogging is a funny thing. I too have met the best people through such an anti-social activity.
Yeah, I know it's a drive. But THE ALAMO!!! Everyone who lives in Texas has to make a pilgrimage. It's like the hajj. It's our Mecca. And you can bring Phlegmmy and do a road trip. Oh now I wanna go.
ReplyDeleteLOL, that sounds FABULOUS! Hmmm...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your fabulous new you!
ReplyDeleteHere's to you, kicking ass and taking names, and we love every minute of it. Four More Years! Four More Years! Four More Years!
ReplyDeleteYou have always looked beautiful to me, Mom. Congratulations on all of this and being the greatest Mom EVAR!
ReplyDeleteRabbit and Phlegmmy, thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteTALLY, thank YOU for the lovely compliments. :)