It seems like an eternity since I've had time to write.
My 6 month surgaversary was on Christmas. This has been the best gift I have ever given myself and I finally broke the 200# mark. Feeling strangely amazing. If that makes any sense. I can't remember the last time I weighed under 200#.
I'm at 92# lost. It still is crazy to me to even think ths was possible.
I have given myself a huge challenge this year. Aside from reaching my target weight, I have signed up for the

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Hallelujah! The scale moved again and in the right direction. Just kept on keeping on the same daily calorie intake and exercise and BAM!!!
Just 1#, but it moved.
I'm thrilled.

Ok, it finally happened. 9 weeks in and the dreaded stall! Not only has the scale not gone down in a week, it had the audacity to spit up a number two digits higher! WTF! Sorry for the language but I am really angry.
I know it won't last but I was riding a high and losing consistently.
Should I increase my exercise? I know I can't eat any less. I'm averaging 600-650 cal a day.
Any advise?

Okay, I just came back from a Tai chi class with a friend. I have been curious about this for many years but have never had the courage to try it.
Let me begin by saying, never go to a tai chi class with a friend that is very hyper, happy and loves to talk type of person.
I think we spent most of the class looking at each other trying to muffle a laugh.
Lets just say tai chi was a bust for now.
There is one thing though that happened to me that opened my eyes. The class

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It seems odd to me now that I fussed and worried so much before this amazing thing all happened. It hasn't been all roses but the pros outweigh the cons by a mile stone.

Check list achievements:

-Almost 2 months sleeved and my knees don't hurt any more. This to me seems like a miracle.
-Can't wait for my 3 month check up. Just to say before this, you had to drag me kicking and screaming to a doctors office.
-Took a plane and didn't need that damn extension.

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