Looking forward

I have been loosing more slowly this month than any other month before, but I am trying to not let it get me down. I am thinking about all of the things that will change in my life. For example, this winter, I will go out and enjoy the winter activities, instead of being afraid to slip and fall on the ice. I may be dressed like an eskimo, but I will be warm and padded in case I do fall. The fall should not be so dangerous with 160 less pounds on my body. In spring, I should be able to find a raincoat that actually fits me. I can also start a garden as the stress of bending and being on my knees will be a lot less. Next summer, I will go to the beach and not be intimidated and paranoid that everyone is staring at me because I am so fat. I try to keep a positive attitude and that really has been the biggest change since the surgery. I was such a negative person before, I saw the bad in every situation. I still see the bad, but now I choose to ignore it and focus on the good. Sorry for getting so long, hope each of you have a great day and week, Dorothy 325/235/165 -90 pounds

Congrats Dorothy!! That is such a great way to be...I was the same way before surgery. Always negative, always seeing the bad, nothing was ever good enough or ok. But now life is great and I have been given a second chance to live! I look forward to riding again (I am in the process of finding a new stable to ride at!!!) and I also look forward to dating. I never really dated before and even though I still feel fat some days I feel great about how I look and am excited to get out into the dating world! sarah ps- this month is going really slow for me too!! I need to eat more protein!!!!!

Congratulations to you too Sarah!! Isn't life grand? Good luck with the dating thing...I was never any good at it, glad that I married my high school sweetheart 12 years ago (as of July 17th). ps-I have been getting over 80 grams of protein per day, but I think I need to re-evaluate how many carbs I am eating.

I think it is pretty normal to have fluctuations in our weight loss, some months more than others. It can be frustrating but if we keep our eyes on the goal and the results we can stay on track. Yesterday I did a huge amount of bending, getting on my knees etc as we were painting wrought iron rails and lawn furniture. I couldn't believe how easy it was for me to do. Last year I wouldn't of considered this kind of activity. I never saw myself as a negative person (hope others didn't either). I do know that I could be very critical of myself tho. Now I feel good about me and that feels wonderful. Mary 305/209/125?

Good going Mary!!! I see that you are almost at the century mark, that is so great!!! I know what you mean about being critical of yourself before--same here. It does feel wonderful to feel good about yourself. Keep up the good work and thanks for all of your kind comments to everyone on this board...you are our rock!! Thanks Mary, Dorothy