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Topic: Kid's Menu
Hello everyone,
I started a new job on Sept. 1st. I was really excited because I was going into this new job thinner and not worried about anyone wondering what happened to me or any knowledge of my surgery. A few weeks into this job and I started thinking, I want to tell people. I am so darn proud of myself and the fact that I have lost almost 100 #s (
4 to go baby!!). None of these people can appreciate the fact that I've come this far because they do not know about my surgery. I decided to tell one person and she was so amazed and just kept saying that it was such a blessing. 
She's right it really is!
Now, on the Thursday the whole unit about 5 people went out to eat lunch to celebrate 2 co-worker's birthdays. They giggled at the fact that I ordered from the Kid's menu. They got such a kick out of it-because they said the waitress had this funny, surprised look in her face. I didn't feel bad, I laughed too. They all thought I was not eating much because I was being "shy" or whatever. 
They thought it was funny and said how I acted like I was on a "first date". I just smiled and told them I REALLY can't eat that much but no one questioned why? I don't know if I really want to say anything since my super. and another co-worker are about the size I used to be and I don't want to make them feel weird or change their perception of me.
Anyway, what do you guys think? Has anything like this happen to any of you?
Elisa
btw, the kid's menu item was HUGE...more than a normal adult serving size
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Hello everyone,
I started a new job on Sept. 1st. I was really excited because I was going into this new job thinner and not worried about anyone wondering what happened to me or any knowledge of my surgery. A few weeks into this job and I started thinking, I want to tell people. I am so darn proud of myself and the fact that I have lost almost 100 #s (4 to go baby!!). None of these people can appreciate the fact that I've come this far because they do not know about my surgery. I decided to tell one person and she was so amazed and just kept saying that it was such a blessing. She's right it really is!
Now, on the Thursday the whole unit about 5 people went out to eat lunch to celebrate 2 co-worker's birthdays. They giggled at the fact that I ordered from the Kid's menu. They got such a kick out of it-because they said the waitress had this funny, surprised look in her face. I didn't feel bad, I laughed too. They all thought I was not eating much because I was being "shy" or whatever. They thought it was funny and said how I acted like I was on a "first date". I just smiled and told them I REALLY can't eat that much but no one questioned why? I don't know if I really want to say anything since my super. and another co-worker are about the size I used to be and I don't want to make them feel weird or change their perception of me.
Anyway, what do you guys think? Has anything like this happen to any of you?
Elisa
btw, the kid's menu item was HUGE...more than a normal adult serving size . 
Topic: RE: BAD HABITS
Yup. Sounds like menstral ravings to me! LOL
Actually, the worry about working out is a good one. If I didn't have group classes, I wouldn't do my cardio. I hate working out alone. If I wasn't worried about loosing my number one spot as female weight lifter, I'd make excuses not to lift weights. I know myself. I know what works for me. So, I set myself up to suceed. It's not easy. Exercise is not supposed to be easy. I mean it's exercise. If it was easy and fun, we'd all be skinny witches.
Right before and just a few days after I start, I feel like I'm a pig! I want to eat everything in sight. You're doing the right thing by eating "good" foods. Jerky is good for you. Lots of protein! The sodium will help with the salty snack cravings too.
Hang in there sweetie. You'll make it through this!
Topic: RE: a little WOW moment
Way to Go Terri
Isn't that just the best feeling in the world.
Once I lost the weight I make my husband pick me up on a regular basis. 
I do the run and jump into his arms and he lifts me above his head.
I do the run and jump into his arms and he lifts me above his head.
Topic: a little WOW moment
Yesterday, my husband picked me up and swung me around. I was like OMG! Don't!! You'll break your back!!! He laughed and swung me around again. It's been YEARS since a person could pick me up!
Topic: RE: BAD HABITS
I think we are all going through similar stuff. It's really hard to stay on the ball, now that our pouches are healing up and we can eat more, it's really hard not to go back to the old habits. Is there a support group you can go to in your area where you can talk about your anxiety, and your feelings?
It's amazing to me how after I've had an argument with someone, my first thought is, I want a doughnut or something greasy. Food is comfort... and it's really hard to figure out, well if that was comforting me before, what do I do to comfort myself. I wonder if it's similar to taking a child off the pacifier. This is something that's made me feel better my whole life.... and now I can't use it anymore to make me feel better.
At least you are recognizing the bad habit. Maybe the next time you stress eat, you'll say, whoa I'm stress eating. Am I really hungry? What am I doing here? You can always email me, if you want to talk offline, you know I'm here for you girl!
Topic: RE: Appetites Question...and Cravings
Regarding your appetite, I think it's a phase we all go through, a couple of months ago I was NEVER hungry... I thought maybe it was because it's summertime and I was too hot to have much of an appetite. But these things happen.
There are still plenty of fruits and veggies available even though it's Fall. Do you have a farmers market near you? I find that when the produce tastes really good it's more of an incentive to eat it. I just got some fresh raspberries at a farmers market, they are sooo good and sweet, I told my 3 year old that they were fruit snacks (like gummi snacks) and he ate them and didnt notice the difference.
With regards to the cravings, sometimes I do give in, and sometimes, I'll pick something else to snack on like a string cheese or a low fat yogurt, what matters is every day you get up just try to stick to foods that you know are good for you. I say just trying is half of the battle.
We're all in the fight together, so if you need some support, we are here for you!
Topic: BAD HABITS
Ok...here i go again...
lately i have had a ton of anxiety...and i feel myself floating back to bad habits like last night i was on the phone with a freind talking about how the teacher i dated and didnt want to get serious is now getting married lol yea i was a lil aggitated and i was eating what ever i could find....(stress eating) i was sick after and magorly GUILTY!
I try if i am gonna stress eat (which i shouldnt) but eat not bad stuff...like raisns or celery cheese anything but animal crackers which seem to be my poisen now.
im mad at myself....
MISS EXERCISE hates it so much that i try to talk myself ou of goiong...although i never win lol but i try really hard but the fear of getting fat wins. I started riding my bike at night as well to help with the anxiety. they say exercise in a natural anti depressiant so i try that.
i sit at work all doay BORED nothing to do so i pop vitamins allday to keep me from stacking out of bordom...i also found beef jery and turkey jerky is this ok i though i read it was ok. I drink loads of water to kep me so full i dont want to even think of eating but god i feel like i am everyday fighting not to stress or bordom eat...do any of you have this problem?
im feeling guitly that i hate workign out even though i go i feel like i will end up hatnig it and dreading it so much i will quit and that freaks me out....
Yes i am turning into a worry wart.
im so petrafied of regaining the weight and i really am doing everyhing right despite lil falls im not doing anything bad.
i am irritated at everything..gawd i hope someone else is or has gone thruogh this and has some kinda advice.....im a basket case.
J
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