Tomorrow is my 1 year - ThinnerTimes

Jennimaria · 06-28-2006, 02:13 PM

Hey all, I wanted to post here to reflect what has happened to me in the past year. This could possibly have been the best year ever.

I've only lost between 70-75 pounds so I wouldn't call myself a total sucess in the weight loss department, but it's not over yet! I just graduated from college with my bachelors degree in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics. Being post-op and still in college was a huge struggle especially being short on money most of the year and having to eat fast food sometimes

I still try and make the best choices possible and I think I am doing a good job maintaining my weight as of right now. I'm going to be going to the gym A LOT more now that I'm out of school.

I starting dating the love of my life back in August of 05'. I had known him from school for the past 3 years, but we started talking in class in 05. We started dating when I was only 2 months post op and he has been so understanding of the fact that we can't eat at certain places. He says he always thought I was pretty even at my biggest. We are planning on getting married in a few years, no rush yet.

We built a new house in Phoenix and will be moving in exactly one month from today. I am so excited to take this next step to becomming responsible and living with Chris.

As far as food goes, I took on Photography to help kick my snacking habits. I go out a lot and experiment with my camera and take pictures of my Celica. Here's a few of the pics I have taken..

Anyway, there is my reflection on the whole year. It has been a great one indeed. I am so happy to have you guys on this board for support. I'm especially thankful to have met Heather, without her I don't know what I would do. Love ya big sis! And I love all of you as well. Don't give up on your dreams.

LyndasRoom · 06-28-2006, 03:45 PM

Jen,
What an incredible year! Your pics are WONDERFUL! Probably better than anything I've seen in/on a Toyota brochure/website. What a cool idea...I've always loved photography...you have a marvelous eye for composition.

coptergirl · 06-28-2006, 07:44 PM

Congrats, and happy re-birthday!

Bypassingme619 · 06-28-2006, 09:24 PM

Jen I personally think what you have accomplished so far is just as good as hitting the century club. In time you will hit the century club. You have come so far and will continue to have great success. By the way I love the pictures you take they look so professional.

Dorothy · 06-29-2006, 08:57 AM

HAPPY RE- B-DAY!

Hey, have you ever thought of sending those pics in to a magazine, dealer etc??? THey look better than some of the advertisements I see ! Awesome job! Great eye!

trickychick68 · 06-29-2006, 10:19 AM

Happy One Year Anniversary, and congratulations on losing over 70 lbs. It's a big deal. Also, congrats on graduation, house-building, moving, and having a good man in your life.

AngelsKisses · 06-29-2006, 10:55 AM

Awesome pictures Happy Re Birthday!

Jennimaria · 06-29-2006, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dorothy

HAPPY RE- B-DAY!

Hey, have you ever thought of sending those pics in to a magazine, dealer etc??? THey look better than some of the advertisements I see ! Awesome job! Great eye!

Thanks! You know, I could try to send them in, but they've discontinued my car forever

Thanks for all the great comments everyone. I guess 70 is a big deal, just gotta keep it up. I sure have never lost over 70lbs before, lol.

Gladitsme · 06-29-2006, 02:02 PM

Jen, happy re-birthday. You're doing great. I bet that when you start to change your eating habits you'll start dropping weight again. You look fantastic, and your photos are gorgeous!

HeatherT · 07-03-2006, 05:23 PM

Jen I am just getting around to reading posts on the site and saw your new picture & thought I better see what you have posted lately - OMG I am So glad I met you - I am so glad I met you at the airport in person too that was SO cool thank you - you are a great photographer I thought those photos were out of a magazine or something you worked on for school or that car ad company you worked for you are talented and you will be successful! Keep your head up and everything will fall into place remember to skip the bread and get a wrap at subway

i love you call me ANYTIME!!!