Tuesday, November 8, 2011

First day back at the gym!

Hooray!  It exhausted me but I felt great!  I'm beyond happy that in the 6 weeks I didn't work out I didn't gain any weight.  In fact, I lost a few lbs but they just may come back now that I am exercising again.  I think maybe I lost some muscle mass.  Is that possible?  Anyway, I am back but I am taking it slow this week.

We got back from NY on Sunday night.  My niece Elayna's Sweet 16 party was everything and more.  There is only one thing that would have made the night better....having her dad and my dad there.  Life goes on.  I told my sister that I am so proud of her.  While I know she will never "get there", she has come so far since May 11, 2010.   Yes, she still has plenty of "moments" but she truly should be proud of herself.  I know Jimmy would be.

I saw many people at the party who I haven't seen since losing my weight.  At one point, I am dancing with a friend of my sister and she just kept going on and on and on about "how skinny" I am and asking me how I lost the weight.  I finally told her I had lapband surgery, didn't bother telling her about VSG as she was so drunk I don't think she even knew about lapband.  It was hysterical, she's going on and on and all of a sudden, I see the ice cream sundae bar open and I said "Ro, I have to go get myself a sundae!"  As I'm walking away, I think to myself that if she was in her right mind she might be thinking something like "once a fattie, always a fattie!  It really was funny.

Here are some pics from the party:

The Birthday Princess...Elayna


My beautiful girls, Jordan and Mallory


The cousins


Jordan and her Mama



My handsome nephew Eric


My sister and Elayna

13 comments:

Amanda said...

What a fun party!!

I am finally feeling back to myself in the gym since having pneumonia! Give yourself time and take it easy!

Darlin1 said...

Looks like everyone had a great time!

Beth Ann said...

So glad you are feeling better! Great pictures. Looks like a fun party!

Steph said...

I'm just go glad you are back to your normal self and that you had a great time at the party. I've missed having you around! We'll have to get togeher soon, ok? Hugs!!

Kristin said...

I am so glad you are well and back in the gym. That party looks amazing and so do you, although you still look tired!

Miss you!

Sheila said...

Love the photos, your niece and daughters are all darling! I am so glad you didn't have to miss this event!

Anonymous said...

Great pictures! You look awesome in that pink dress too!

Jes said...

You look wonderful!

I seen some pictures on Mallory's page and was glad to see you were feeling better!!!

speck said...

What an inspiration. You lost weight even when you weren't able to go to the gym.

I think your niece looks beautiful as does your girls.

Thanks for sharing.

Dawnya said...

I'm so glad you are feeling better!!

Your neice looks beautiful!!! Your sister is doing a great job. Your girls are so gorgeous...but they can't help it...Look at their hot mama!!

Marie said...

Great pictures! Looks like a lot of fun!
Good job on keeping the weight off!

Sam said...

Looks like you are having a great time :o)

Band-Babe said...

So glad you are feeling better. You look fantastic!!!