And on that note...

As stated in my last post, one of the biggest motivating factors for having this surgery was to be a healthy mother for my child and future children. With a pre-pregnancy weight of 300 pounds, I was tremendously blessed to have a non-complicated pregnancy with Ayden. But, after having him, I realized that not only did I want to be healthier for him, but also while pregnant with any of his future siblings. I just found an interesting article on this very subject. Also more incentive to take my seven yucky chewable vitamins everyday! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32692882/ns/health-diabetes/

Slow but steady...

I can't believe it's been over a month since I posted...time seems to passing so quickly! Believe it or not, I am just around the corner from my 8 month surgery anniversary! Currently I have lost 88 pounds, about 44 pounds from my goal, which is so unbelievably exciting! I never thought I would be able to say that I only needed to lose about 40 pounds to be at a healthy and normal weight! I am still feeling great, although the period of rapid weight loss definetely seems to be over. But that really doesn't bother me, I am still reveling the in the joy that comes with not having gained any weight in almost a year! Although the scale is slowing down, I have lost 8 inches in the last 2 months! I know that now is a crucial time to be exercising and toning, so I am really trying to make an effort to make those things more of a priority. I am excited to reach my goal weight for many reasons, but the number one thing on my mind is having another baby :) That is my ultimate goal for next year! Here are my newest measurements compared with 2 months ago:

Waist: 43 inches then, 40 inches now
Hips: 51 inches then, 48.5 inches now
Thighs: 31 inches then, 29 inches now
Calfs: 15.5 inches then, 15 inches now

STATS Today 9/9/09
Weight: 226 lbs (-88)
BMI: 33.4 (-13)
Body fat: 34.9% (-20%)
Jean size: 18
Scrub top size: 1X
Scrub pant size: 1X
Bra size: 38 D