4 year Update

I just re-read this blog to remind myself of the whole process I went through before and after weight loss surgery. Interesting to recall how fixated I was on the scale and how fun it was to see that number drop. I find myself grateful that the scale no longer rules my life. How I feel, how strong I am and how my clothes fit are my guides these days and I am finally comfortable at my weight. I hit 169 for a minute but my body is happiest between 172-180 pounds and I find I can maintain that weight without totally killing myself. Eating Paleo has helped me stay healthy, lean out and given me a great framework to keep my eating on track. My dieticians and surgeon all pushed protein first, then veg/fruit and then everything else. Paleo fits well with that. I am so grateful I had this surgery. It gave me a whole new start to life and I feel like I'm living life to it's fullest for the first time. So glad I did it but wish I had done it years ago, I get sad if I think about everything I missed out on because of my weight. But not dwelling on that, just going to keep working hard at the gym, eating clean and enjoying being able to move, lift heavy things and challenge my body to bigger and better things every day.