162 pounds down...its been way too long since I've posted!!!

My friends, Wendi and Sally...30th Birthday celebration!

My old friend from high school...East Cobb Snobs forever!


Katie (Sally's sis), Wendy, Sally and me in downtown Roswell.

Wendi Woo and Me!


Well, I have been pretty bad about posting on my blog. I have been so busy! I now have a contract position with a company in Kennesaw working as a Color Matcher. Having a full-time job, working out, dating (Yes!) and keeping up with my friends takes up a lot of my time these days. I wish there were more hours in the day. Especially more daylight hours! I have lost a total of 162 pounds and I feel amazing. The weight loss has slowed down a bit. I have plateaued at the same weight for a few months. I only have 15 more pounds to reach my doctor's goal. I am very determined to get to it before the new year. Either way, I am so happy and fortunate to be at the weight I am now. I would not be upset if I didn't lose anymore. I am in the same size that I wore in High School. It amazes me at how fast it all happened. I want to keep the weight off too! That is my New Year's resolution for 2011. I have had many resolutions in the past, but this one is really important. I want to keep this gift of health for a lifetime.

Well, take care! Enjoy a few pics from my friend Sally's 30th Birthday.

I will send another update soon. Hopefully, I won't wait for another 3 months to write again! Ha!

Lyndsey

My 1 year anniversary! 157 pounds down!!

At Chastain to see Ray Lamontagne and David Gray with Nikki, Jeremy, Ceejay, Stefanie and Wendi.



Amanda visit Atlanta for her birthday!


The Braves game with Susan and Amy....for their bdays!



Brittany's birthday...dinner at Henry's in downtown Acworth.


Visiting Sue in Dahlonega for her birthday!


It's my one year anniversary for my Gastric Bypass surgery. This time last year I was at Atlanta Medical recovering from surgery. It's hard to believe that its already been a whole year! Time really flies by and so does the weight...157 pounds to be exact! I feel so blessed to have a second chance at life...a healthy and prosperous life!!

I have a few pictures to share from this summer.

XOXO, Lulu

Beach Trip with Nikki and 152 pounds down!

At Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, GA

Me on Tybee Island....my favorite beach in the world!





Not happy with my sad salad from Paula Deans! My friend Nikki got the buttered buffet paradise and I was stuck with the healthy option!

On St. Simons Island Beach




Hey Everyone and Happy Summer to you all!! I am down 152 pounds so far and feeling so healthy! I am under the weather though with a little cold.

I have been sick with a sinus infection since last Thursday, but I am starting to feel better now after a trip to my primary physician' s office. Everyone at Dr. McDaniel's office was shocked to see me post surgery. I haven't been in about 8 months, so everyone was so thrilled to see the weight loss results. I had to be monitored by Dr. McDaniel's office for my 6 month diet / behavior modification requirement for pre-surgery approval. It felt great going into the office and weighing on the hundred pound marker and feeling so healthy! Dr. McDaniel was definitely happy to see me active and healthy as well! I am truly blessed to have a second chance at life!!

I recently went on an impromptu weekend trip with my friend Nikki from my college days at SCAD. She also lives in Georgia and works as a graphic designer. She had a wedding to attend in St. Simon's Island and I came along for the ride! We spent one night in Savannah across River Street and the next night in St. Simon's Island. It was a wonderful trip! We managed to cram a bunch of fun things to do while we were there. It was a great mini vaca for sure!!

Take care and happy summer to you all!!

149 pounds down and the family makes a visit to Atlanta!

I just had my 5 month check up since my last visit with Dr. Burrowes and I am down 149 pounds! I weigh 188 pounds! Dr. Burrowes is very happy with my progress! He doesn't want me celebrating yet though...I still have 28 more pounds to lose before I hit my goal for my height and age. I would like 10 less than that goal...150 pounds. We will see! I am keeping up the good workouts. I had a little break from the July heat wave...but I am back on track! Swimming and playing tennis is what keeps me busy these days.

The family made a visit to Atlanta to see me and we had the best weekend EVER! Enjoy the pictures above. They turned out great! I will surely miss them!! Kelly (my cousin/Shirley's daughter) and her daughter Lauren and Shirley (my mom's sister).

145 pounds down!

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These pictures were taking during Memorial Day weekend with my best friend Susan. We went to the old cotton mill at the Silver Comet Trail in Smyrna, GA. I took my little fat nugget Zoey with me too! We had a ton of fun exploring the river and climbing on big rocks. I love nature!

I have been doing well, still losing weight! I am down 145 pounds. I am still jog/walking and working out in the gym. I have started playing tennis and swimming with my friend Sally. Anything outdoors is where I like to be! I have gotten pretty sunburned though. I am getting tan...and it looks good compared to the white paleness I had before...lol!

I am staying positive on the employment end too. I just landed an internship at a shoe company in Buford, GA for the design team. I am super excited about the rich experience that I will gain...not to mention how good it will look on my resume.

Be on the lookout for more postings about my gbp journey!

XOXO

-Lyndsey

FINALLY reached my goal of hitting below the 200 pound marker!

It has been way too long since I have written on my blog. I have been very busy losing weight that's for sure. I have finally met my goal of getting under 200 pounds! I now weigh 195 lbs! That brings the grand total to 142 pounds lost!! I could not be any happier!

My next goal is Dr. Burrowes goal of hitting 160 pounds. I have 35 more pounds to lose! I see him for my next visit in July. Hopefully I will have met that goal by then. I cannot believe it's almost been one year since my surgery. (August 25th)

I am still keeping up with regular workouts. I try to exercise at least 3 to 4 days per week. I have stepped up my jogging to go farther as well. From 1 mile to 1.5 miles. I am also toning up in the gym in between my jog/walks. I even think Zoey is getting smaller too! She is my fat little nugget and needs to lose some weight!!

I have stopped going to my support group meetings for a couple of months now and have really felt guilty. They are holding one tomorrow morning and its focus is on sugar and carbs....two of my greatest weaknesses!! Hopefully I will get my butt out of bed and go get some support on!

I have new pictures too...be on the lookout soon for new postings!

March of Dimes Walk

This is "The Hot Babes" team for the March of Dimes Walk! Tom and Katrinia, Ceejay, Me, Sally, Jeremy, Brittany (the kids - Caleb, Lucienne and Ava and Drew)