Been Awhile. . .

So I haven't blogged in a really, really long time. Life's been kinda crazy hectic. And still I don't have much to say. The journey is progressing. . .slowly but surely. I can't believe it'll be a year on October 29th. I'm down about 45 or 50 lbs. My surgeon is super pleased with that considering the MS and all; he said he'd be pleased if I lost like 35 lbs a year.. Me? Not so much. I was hoping for more like 100 lbs down in the first year. But at least going slow with it, I don't have that nasty hanging skin phenomenon. So, slow & steady right? After all, the early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. So I guess there's something to be said for hanging back and taking it slow and gradual--baby steps (a credo that applies in so many arenas). Immediate gratification is at times overrated. There are always consequences for rushing headlong into something, anything, right? Anybody can be smart after the fact: Monday morning quarterbacks, hindsight is 20/20 and all that. And I'm learning a lot in the process. Patience being one. I've also learned just in the past couple of weeks that an Eggo (or generic brand of your choice) waffle with a light smear of peanut butter along with a protein shake is a delicious breakfast and that low-fat cottage cheese is a versatile, protein-packed super food!! It's a wonderful substitute for sour cream on taco salads or baked potatoes or chili. You want a fast and healthy dessert? Mix it with some cinnamon and a packet of Splenda and OMG! So tasty and delicious. I will have to explore more uses for it. And when I do, I'll get back to you. Y'know. . .eventually. Oh yeah. . .this is me as of a couple weeks ago. In pictures, I can really see progress at least. Guess I had more to say than I originally thought.
This one is from June 2010 @ my 15 Yr Reunion
This one is from August.

And yes, the braces are new, too. Got those on June 18, 2010.

2010 is my Delta Year. Delta being the Greek letter for change.