Hello March Goalie's

A goalie is the defender of his team's goal. The goalie stands ready to take whatever shots come at him. The good news is that no one expects the goalie to work alone. His team mates do their best to steer the opposition away so the goalie is not the sole team defender. To make it easier to defend our goal we need to surround ourselves with team mates that share the same commitment to helping us achieve our mission. It is so much easier to keep our eye on the goal when we have support from those that are closest to us. Try not to surround yourself with people that do not have your best interests at heart. If someone is always trying to sabotage your efforts you might need to reevaluate your relationship with them. The good news is that the goalie is also protected by the equipment he has been issued and the training he has received. We have been given a tool to help us achieve our weight loss goals and we have received knowledge about how best to use that tool. While I would like to believe this is indeed a team effort it is ultimately up to each of us to protect and defend our own goal. If there is a way I can help you win the game let me know. Thanks for being on my team. Life is great, Rick

"Oh my gosh Rick" I've never realized about the goalie and the simularity, Awsome inspiration!! "You-Go-Boy!!" Oops, not sure if I'm considered on your team(being that I'm not near my goal) but just had to comment on your post.

Di, Thanks for your response. It's nice to hear that someone has benefited from my post. I read your post to Barbara. Congrats on reaching 200. It sounds like maybe you are on to something with the chicken in the salad. The denser protein will fill you up faster and make you feel full and satisfied longer. Keep up the great work. Rick P.S. of course we are all on the same team, you are welcome to join in any time.

Good Afternoon Rick....your motivational post are wonderful....I am not sure if I am at goal or not at goal....I love the Goalie lingo...I am a big hockey fan...so this helped alot....I have been lurking this past week...I had 2 children's birthday parties this past weekend...I did not eat to horrible but I unfortunately have the ability to eat all foods high test sugar and all..(bummer) but I definately felt the difference from eating the small amounts junk...I felt very tired after and did not want to do anything and then that usually gets me thinking and sometimes too much think is a dangerous thing for me....because I go into failure mode...I am sure everyone out here knows that mode...but I picked myself up on Monday and when I ate I kept it light I think I had salad twice that day...and I have made it to the treadmill at the Y 1x this week... One of the odd things is for a meal I can eat like 2 cups of salad (greens and cucumbers, onions, and feta cheese...with 4oz of grilled chicken and dressing and a 1/2 of a Pita bread...that seems VERY OVERWHELMING and too much food usually I know when I am full by getting the hicups I am not sure if this is too much food..but then I think about what I use to eat pre-op and say to myself that it is not too much food...I don't know... I have a consult with my Surgeon to discuss plastic surgery for Oct 19th so if they just get rid of the excess from my abdom then I will surpass my docs goal me I am happy where I am..I am thinner now than I was in JR Highschool and HS so ...I think I am starting to ramble now.... Jannine 357/164/157

Jannine, Thanks for your encouragement. The funny thing about the hockey references is that I have never been to a hockey game or watched a whole game on tv. It just seemed to go along with what was on my mind. It sounds like you are doing great. I think that hicup is one of the signs for many people of being full. I ussualy just have a small burp (not polite, but it is a sign). Good luck on the plastics, that will definately put you in the goal range. I can also relate to your comment about your weight being the same as Jr. High. I am in that same boat. Take care, Rick

I just wanted all my "Goalie" family to know I'm reading the daily posts I just don't know if I have anything to say every day.... heheh I just want to always have my March 2006 family here, and hope our forum never dies...

Rebeca, Thanks for reading the posts. I too hope us "Marcher's" stick around for each other. Rick

I'm so impressed Rick and so happy to be on your team!