Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Happy Bandiversary to me!

A year ago today I had a tool put inside me that would change my life immensely. Boy oh Boy where do I start. I woke up today with a huge smile on my face. I am on a journey of finding myself. I have always been over weight. As far back as I can remember buying clothes even in 5th, 6th grade I was in plus size clothes. I am small now than I was then. Which is amazing, Thoughts of everything I have done this year that could not have been possible without the help of my band, my determination, my family, and my friends. My self confidence has sky rocketed. I never wanna sit still. Active as a bee. Zumba is my passion. I do that two days a week. Kathy went with me and she made the comment “I never thought I would see Gail Hall enjoying exercise but really loving the stuffing out of it!! Seriously I almost cried at zumba watching you!” I have done two 5K’s with my wonderful sister in law, Kathy. I lost 100 lbs and flipped myself out of a perfectly good airplane. I can wear my friends clothes for the first time in my life. I do things that I want to do, I have no issue saying no I don’t wanna do that. I am living my life for me. I am more out spoken now; I think that just comes with the confidence. I love getting attention from people. It just proves more and more that our society only see’s the outside of a person, but I am getting noticed now from my appearance which has never happened before. I went from a size 30 jeans to now 18 and some 16 depending on the brand/cut. 118 pounds down!!! U hear me people that is a person. A PERSON!! I struggle some here lately trying to keep motivated, but the end result is the same. This band is not a magic wand. I did this. I worked so hard all year, and I am not done yet!! I have the best Dr. in the world and his staff is amazing. I would not be where I am today if it wasn’t for those people and my support group of family and friends that keep me on track. I know this is short, but I have to get to work. I’ll come up with something better later.


I hope everyone has a fantastic day!!


15 comments:

  1. Wowzas lady! Congrats on your bandiversary...you are nothing short of remarkable!

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  2. Happy bandiversary, Gail! You are truly a superstar of the band!! Congratulations on all you have accomplished over the last year!

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  3. Happy bandiversary!!! I loved your post. So happy for you!

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  4. Great Post and great year for you! That is sooo awesome and you look amazing!!

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  5. Happy anniversary, you look great.

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  6. happy anniversary and congratulations to your new lease on life!

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  7. Happy Anniversary!!! You truly are an inspiration with how hard you have worked!!! Such a great post!!!

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  8. A very Happy Bandiversary to you! You look amazing and you kicked butt with your weight loss!

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  9. Happy bandiversary!!! You are doing great!

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  10. Happy Bandiversary!! August bandits ROCK

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  11. Happy Bandiversary Honey! You are looking fanfreakintastic and I am so happy for you! I still have those capri's sitting on my dresser for you! We have to do lunch so I can deliver them. Call me!

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  12. Happy Bandiversary! What a wonder accomplishment! You rock!

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  13. Happy Bandiversary!! Way to go!!!!

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  14. I know I'm a little late in commenting (deperately trying to catch up!) but congrats. You have done an amazing job and you look amazing!!!

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  15. AMAZING!!! You are so inspiring!!!

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