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Topic: RE: What are your "Top 5"?
woohooo @ you being too hot for a teacher!!! Did you ever think you would hear those words?
!) waking up in the morning, excited to start the day, excited to get ready and pick out my outfit.
2) Going shopping anywhere and not finding jeans to fit and having to go to the jr's section
3) Seeing a picture of myself and NOT cringing.
4) my 12 yr old thin daughter asks to wear my clothes. lol! And they are tight on here! I love that!!
5) attention from other men, still not sure how to take that. Do you smile?ignore? act like you don't notice?
!) waking up in the morning, excited to start the day, excited to get ready and pick out my outfit.
2) Going shopping anywhere and not finding jeans to fit and having to go to the jr's section
3) Seeing a picture of myself and NOT cringing.
4) my 12 yr old thin daughter asks to wear my clothes. lol! And they are tight on here! I love that!!
5) attention from other men, still not sure how to take that. Do you smile?ignore? act like you don't notice?
highest 239/Day of surgery 225/Current 119 TT and Breast Lift 3/08
Topic: RE: "Honey are you picking up weight?"
unbelievable, I can't believe that someone would say that to you. Of course it had to be how bundled up were I don't think a few lbs would make someone say that. And wow, I can't believe that anyone would say that.
I know that mesed your day up. I'm sorry.
I know that mesed your day up. I'm sorry.
highest 239/Day of surgery 225/Current 119 TT and Breast Lift 3/08
Topic: RE: What are your "Top 5"?
Top 5 Things I LOVE about not being fat....
1) Finally being off of all the medication I use to take , just to live.
2) Getting that second look from people that haven't seen you in awhile
3) Shopping, shopping and more shopping.
4) The expression on my boyfriends face when I put on a hot new outfit
5) Knowing that I am in control of my weight and my destiny!
1) Finally being off of all the medication I use to take , just to live.
2) Getting that second look from people that haven't seen you in awhile
3) Shopping, shopping and more shopping.
4) The expression on my boyfriends face when I put on a hot new outfit
5) Knowing that I am in control of my weight and my destiny!
Topic: "Honey are you picking up weight?"
WOW! Somebody slapped me and bought me back to reality. Yesterday was my Tuesday out with my Mother and the Seniors. As everyone knows yesterday was not a good day to be going to Atlantic City, NJ with all the rain and bad weather, but the trip could not be canceled. Because I'm always COLD anyway, I was wrapped up like a mummy with a pair of thermal underwear, thermal socks, a wool turtleneck sweater, a lined sweatsuit, hat and a coat. Now, when I went up to the front of the bus to get a cup of coffee for my Mom one of the ladies asks me "Genie, are you starting to put your weight back on honey?" 
"WHAT!" are you freaking' kidding me? Can the two or three pounds I picked up be showing that much!? Now I will admit I haven't been exercising and I've been snacking here and there, but the question showed in my face because when I got back to my seat my Mom wanted to know what the hell was wrong with me. When I told her about the comment, she said don't worry about it. Yea, okay little lady only weighing 135lbs soak and wet; a reality check fof me to get my butt back in the groove and back on track and the program BIG TIME!
WOW! Somebody slapped me and bought me back to reality. Yesterday was my Tuesday out with my Mother and the Seniors. As everyone knows yesterday was not a good day to be going to Atlantic City, NJ with all the rain and bad weather, but the trip could not be canceled. Because I'm always COLD anyway, I was wrapped up like a mummy with a pair of thermal underwear, thermal socks, a wool turtleneck sweater, a lined sweatsuit, hat and a coat. Now, when I went up to the front of the bus to get a cup of coffee for my Mom one of the ladies asks me "Genie, are you starting to put your weight back on honey?" "WHAT!" are you freaking' kidding me? Can the two or three pounds I picked up be showing that much!? Now I will admit I haven't been exercising and I've been snacking here and there, but the question showed in my face because when I got back to my seat my Mom wanted to know what the hell was wrong with me. When I told her about the comment, she said don't worry about it. Yea, okay little lady only weighing 135lbs soak and wet; a reality check fof me to get my butt back in the groove and back on track and the program BIG TIME!
Topic: RE: What are your "Top 5"?
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
Hmmm, only the top five, huh? Lets see if I can narrow the list down:
1. Not feeling embarrassed for my husband or my kids to be seen with me.
2. Feeling and looking like a normal gal of my age. I finally feel young and energetic after nearly 20 years of being heavy, then overweight, then obese, then downright fat.
3. I have to take your #2....being a good role model for my family. For me that is one of the most important aspects of being a fine mother and wife.
4. NO MORE SNORING!! Sounds like a small thing, I know...but as soon as I started snoring, I suddenly realized just how fat I really was. As if all of the mounting medical issues weren't enough of a clue. duh.
5. Last, but certainly not least as these are in no particular order...it's a toss up between being able to shop for clothes anywhere and not minding to have my picture taken anymore.
Life after RNY is good! This surgery and it's gifts are priceless to me.
Thanks for the great topic, Belle...it's nice to remind myself of the many great things this new way of life has brought to me.
~Suz
1. Not feeling embarrassed for my husband or my kids to be seen with me.
2. Feeling and looking like a normal gal of my age. I finally feel young and energetic after nearly 20 years of being heavy, then overweight, then obese, then downright fat.
3. I have to take your #2....being a good role model for my family. For me that is one of the most important aspects of being a fine mother and wife.
4. NO MORE SNORING!! Sounds like a small thing, I know...but as soon as I started snoring, I suddenly realized just how fat I really was. As if all of the mounting medical issues weren't enough of a clue. duh.
5. Last, but certainly not least as these are in no particular order...it's a toss up between being able to shop for clothes anywhere and not minding to have my picture taken anymore.
Life after RNY is good! This surgery and it's gifts are priceless to me.
Thanks for the great topic, Belle...it's nice to remind myself of the many great things this new way of life has brought to me.
~Suz
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
Topic: What are your "Top 5"?
MY Top 5 Things I LOVE about not being fat are:
1) SHOPPING- anywhere I want and always finding something that looks great.
2) Being a good role model for my kids & students about being healthy
3) Having my husbad think I am super sexy
4) Attention from men NOT my husband (one of my students told me that his dad, after Parent-Teacher conferences, said that I was "too hot to be a teacher" lol!)
5) Not living my life in fear of being too fat... I loved Disney World this summer when I did not have to worry about fitting into plane seats, ride seats, being too fat for the weight limit, etc.
So what are your favorite things?!
1) SHOPPING- anywhere I want and always finding something that looks great.
2) Being a good role model for my kids & students about being healthy
3) Having my husbad think I am super sexy
4) Attention from men NOT my husband (one of my students told me that his dad, after Parent-Teacher conferences, said that I was "too hot to be a teacher" lol!)
5) Not living my life in fear of being too fat... I loved Disney World this summer when I did not have to worry about fitting into plane seats, ride seats, being too fat for the weight limit, etc.
So what are your favorite things?!
BEL
Topic: RE: Monday Morning Weigh Ins
BOTT
Girl, don't feel bad..I have no idea what I am doing either!! Thats why I have a bunch of friends volunteering to help out!! It was fun having the college kids over to help out...boy do I remember being that young!! What a time!!
I feel you on the water in take..some days I drink like its going out of style and other days I realize I have barely had 40 oz of water.....its a hit or miss....like if I don't start out with my first glass at 6 am with my iron pill..its down hill from there...like today, I have not had my water yet (nor my shower and I am due at work in like 20 minutes, can we say I am late today??? lol) So let me hop of this computer and go get ready!! Have a great week!
Steph
I feel you on the water in take..some days I drink like its going out of style and other days I realize I have barely had 40 oz of water.....its a hit or miss....like if I don't start out with my first glass at 6 am with my iron pill..its down hill from there...like today, I have not had my water yet (nor my shower and I am due at work in like 20 minutes, can we say I am late today??? lol) So let me hop of this computer and go get ready!! Have a great week!
Steph
BOTT
Topic: RE: Monday Morning Weigh Ins
BOTT
Thanks for the tip Belle! I had not thought to use a primer!! Glad you had a great weekend!!! I will let you know how it turns out!
BOTT
Topic: RE: Monday Morning Weigh Ins
BOTT
Thanks Steady Eddie!! I am actually going to try and spray paint my computer desk and tv stand and a book shelf. YIKES I am so not the artsy fartsy type (well maybe the fartsy type since surgery 
lol) But not artsy at all..so I don't know but I am going to attempt it this week. No rain in the forcast so I can spray it and leave it outside. If it does not work out it was a bargin deal I got at Wal-mart for all three pieces so I will not be too upset. It just in my computer room where my daughter entertains so any..I will let you know how it all turns out.
And is there any other way to pack other than at the last minute?? lol I am always up right before heading out the door trying to pack..I trick my self by saving I mentally pack ahead of time and know what I am going to take and just have to put it in the suitcase.....now when its time to find those items with 15 mins before having to head out....boy is that fun!! lol
lol) But not artsy at all..so I don't know but I am going to attempt it this week. No rain in the forcast so I can spray it and leave it outside. If it does not work out it was a bargin deal I got at Wal-mart for all three pieces so I will not be too upset. It just in my computer room where my daughter entertains so any..I will let you know how it all turns out. And is there any other way to pack other than at the last minute?? lol I am always up right before heading out the door trying to pack..I trick my self by saving I mentally pack ahead of time and know what I am going to take and just have to put it in the suitcase.....now when its time to find those items with 15 mins before having to head out....boy is that fun!! lol
BOTT
Topic: RE: Monday Morning Weigh Ins
BOTT
Hey Jeanie!! Hey, you been back two weeks in a row and that is wonderful!! And you mindset already sounds more positive!! You are back on track and it only takes what, 21 days to break a habit? So we can break these snacking and grazing habits by taking it one day at a time....Keep up the good work and those pounds will start to move again in the down ward direction!
Steph
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