Ok, Jersey, I am here
I have been lurking for a long time now. With my job I can't check in often, at least can't post, I can read at times.
But mostly I tried to come back to the main board and post and I was jumped on for advise that was always appreciated before. I also realized I didn't really know anyone there.
Then I checked out here. I felt bad, not because I had gained the weight, but because I have kept it off. I feel like I would be slapping you all in the face by saying how I have managed somewhat easily to maintain my weight.
But I am here and will do what I can, if anything.
My update. I hate my job, but at least I am working. I drive a truck to Atlanta or Charlotte each week with my husband. I am either driving or trying to sleep. The truck is always moving. So when I am not working/driving, I still can't do anything. So I feel like I am waisting my life.
I want to work in entertainment. But with the economy, I can't take the chance.
I am thinking of going back to school to finish my BA, I only have 7 classes to take. Then get my teaching credentials. I can only do it on line and am not sure I can even manage one class at a time with the job I have. It also will cost alot, meaining more student loans.
But I have succeded at my weightloss. I go up and down a few pounds, but when I go up, I can usually get it back down in a week or so. I made sure of a few things. One I still can only eat 1/2 a cup of soft foods, less of meats. I eat mostly fat free or low fat foods. I also do not ever eat sugar, I still dump. I guess at times I am still obsessed with food, in not eating things that are too high in calories. I do eat what I want, what I crave, I just find it in a way I can accept. I have eaten hambergers, fries, and a few other things, but that is rare (except the fries, I have been eating them too often lately, that is changing).
I can offer other choices for foods if anyone is interested in finding something that is an ok food for a food they like that isn't so ok.
Guess that is the catch up on me. Take care everyone.
But mostly I tried to come back to the main board and post and I was jumped on for advise that was always appreciated before. I also realized I didn't really know anyone there.
Then I checked out here. I felt bad, not because I had gained the weight, but because I have kept it off. I feel like I would be slapping you all in the face by saying how I have managed somewhat easily to maintain my weight.
But I am here and will do what I can, if anything.
My update. I hate my job, but at least I am working. I drive a truck to Atlanta or Charlotte each week with my husband. I am either driving or trying to sleep. The truck is always moving. So when I am not working/driving, I still can't do anything. So I feel like I am waisting my life.
I want to work in entertainment. But with the economy, I can't take the chance.
I am thinking of going back to school to finish my BA, I only have 7 classes to take. Then get my teaching credentials. I can only do it on line and am not sure I can even manage one class at a time with the job I have. It also will cost alot, meaining more student loans.
But I have succeded at my weightloss. I go up and down a few pounds, but when I go up, I can usually get it back down in a week or so. I made sure of a few things. One I still can only eat 1/2 a cup of soft foods, less of meats. I eat mostly fat free or low fat foods. I also do not ever eat sugar, I still dump. I guess at times I am still obsessed with food, in not eating things that are too high in calories. I do eat what I want, what I crave, I just find it in a way I can accept. I have eaten hambergers, fries, and a few other things, but that is rare (except the fries, I have been eating them too often lately, that is changing).
I can offer other choices for foods if anyone is interested in finding something that is an ok food for a food they like that isn't so ok.
Guess that is the catch up on me. Take care everyone.
264/134/150/138
pre/now/Dr.G/My Goal
AT GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!
BB!!
18 years out and still at a weight I love.
wow I swear I posted a comment before but now I do not see it! 
I am so hating this new format. I am sorry to hear you hate your job, hopefully it will get better! I am proud of you for being able to keep your weight off. I am hoping for myself to get back on track and to return to the gym in the beginning of January. Have a great holiday!
Hugs, Chris
I am so hating this new format. I am sorry to hear you hate your job, hopefully it will get better! I am proud of you for being able to keep your weight off. I am hoping for myself to get back on track and to return to the gym in the beginning of January. Have a great holiday!Hugs, Chris
Hey Kristi:
I often wonderered if some folks stayed away from this board because, unlike me, they HAVE maintained their weight and felt uncomfortable mentioning that. Personally, I do not find that a slap in the face. I find it MOTIVATING! I already know it is ME who failed...not the surgery. So I would love to look to people like you...find out what you are doing right...and be reminded that it CAN be done right...long term.
Congratulations on maintaining!! I think it is great! And thank you so much for coming back. Please stick around...we ALL need your support!
Oh...and I think you should take the plunge and finish your BA...and take up teaching. It is a ***** of a job but so incredibly rewarding!
I hope that 2009 is a great year for you!! Happy Holidays!
Love and hugs,
Jersey
I often wonderered if some folks stayed away from this board because, unlike me, they HAVE maintained their weight and felt uncomfortable mentioning that. Personally, I do not find that a slap in the face. I find it MOTIVATING! I already know it is ME who failed...not the surgery. So I would love to look to people like you...find out what you are doing right...and be reminded that it CAN be done right...long term.
Congratulations on maintaining!! I think it is great! And thank you so much for coming back. Please stick around...we ALL need your support!
Oh...and I think you should take the plunge and finish your BA...and take up teaching. It is a ***** of a job but so incredibly rewarding!
I hope that 2009 is a great year for you!! Happy Holidays!
Love and hugs,
Jersey
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Surgery date: January 30, 2006 - Lap. RNY
Age: 38 Height: 5'10"
Highest/Surgery Weight: 293
Ideal Body Weight: 160
Current Weight: Fluctuating!
Pounds till GOAL: I was at goal but let's re-evaluate once I have the baby!
Surgery date: January 30, 2006 - Lap. RNY
Age: 38 Height: 5'10"
Highest/Surgery Weight: 293
Ideal Body Weight: 160
Current Weight: Fluctuating!
Pounds till GOAL: I was at goal but let's re-evaluate once I have the baby!
Hey Kristi!!!
I am soooo happy to know of you!!! I am sorry to know that your job is not as rewarding as you deseve it to be...
Reading your message I could'nt help but wondering how selfish I have been sharing my happyness about maintaining my weight. So far to be honest I don't know how to face the situaton trying to support all my brother and sisters here.
I am happy that you came back. I want you to know that you were missed.
Alex
I am soooo happy to know of you!!! I am sorry to know that your job is not as rewarding as you deseve it to be...
Reading your message I could'nt help but wondering how selfish I have been sharing my happyness about maintaining my weight. So far to be honest I don't know how to face the situaton trying to support all my brother and sisters here.
I am happy that you came back. I want you to know that you were missed.
Alex
I have been thinking of you this holliday season. This has got to be the most wonderful Christmas you have had in many years! A job, your family with you, and at a wonderful weight. You have got to be glowing with happiness!
Did you once say you were on facebooks? Let me know, I just signed up a couple weeks ago, so just checking.
Merry Christmas my friend!
Did you once say you were on facebooks? Let me know, I just signed up a couple weeks ago, so just checking.
Merry Christmas my friend!
264/134/150/138
pre/now/Dr.G/My Goal
AT GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!
BB!!
18 years out and still at a weight I love.
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