Stop Stressing...

Ok ... everyone stop stressing about your weightloss . For the past couple weeks I have been reading a lot of post where a lot of you are stressing over not hitting your goal at your year out . First you need to give your self credit for the loss you do have . Second .. did you know that the process can take up to 18 months for you to acheive your goal weight . Yes it gets harder but you have to stay on the plan and work your tool . I see so many coming here posting what they eat .. and I do not mean to sound harsh but come on .. if your eating chips - or your eating bad food choices and sitting on your tushies .. guess what .. the weight loss will slow down or worse stop . Maybe you need to step back and really - and I mean really look at what you are eating . Look at what you are doing for activity . If you do not move you will not loose . You could also pay a visit to your doctor or a nutricionist . But you got to stay on track .. you got to stick to the basic plan . Protein ..First .. Veggies - then a Carb . Make everthing you put into your mouth count .. I know it is hard .. I really do .. Not a day goes by that I do not want to sink my teeth into Donut - or cookie - or veg out in front of the TV with a bag o chips . What keeps me from doing it is I know now this is what got me to obesity .. and by God I am not going back .. no way no how . When you feel the urge to graze .. get a big drink of something good . Fix a bag of FF popcorn .. Yes Popcorn . It is low in Carbs believe it or not and not bad for ya .. ( given your doc approves ) Eat a good protein bar . Cut it up in pieces and snack on it all day .. There are great alternitives for WLS patents now .. we are not doomed to eating mush and protein drinks . Find a choice that is going to be worthy of you .. worthy of the pouch . I am sorry for the ranting .. but I care about you all .. and Succes is something you will have .. but you must work at it .. This surgery will not work alone .. you have to be willing to meet it .. not half way .. ALL THE WAY .. Love ya , Natalie

Great Post Natalie!!! We all need a boost now and then...espeicially now!! I know exactly what you are talking about. As soon as I started walking again, the pounds are slowly coming off again. I am watching what I am eating...and not eating things that I did before. I am not perfect. There is still a donut here and there, fries every once in a while...but, not every day, and not even every week. Thanks!!! Jeannie

O no .. believe me , I know we are not perfect. I have my weak moments too .. mine is sugar free cookies.. they are all gone now .. o and pringles .. I had a bad Sunday a cpl weeks ago and mounted an entire little can like it was the last .. Let's just say I paid for it later... You have done amazing... just keep working the tool sweety and before you know it .. goals will be met . Love ya and Hugs . Natalie

Thanks Nat.....I needed that. Tax season has defiantely taken a toll on me and now it's back to work on my weight loss. I have been stalled since the first of Dec. and well......It's time to move on. I have lost 145(and very happy and thankful about that) and have 70 more to go. I will make it. I have never wanted anything more (well except having my girl and they told my chances of giving birth was 1 in a million.) Anyways I must confess I am guilty of grabbing chips or whatever to just get through the day. I can eat anything...not sure that is good. I have never thrown up and not sure that is good either. But tax season is now over, and I have started my aquatic aerobics class and have increased my water to 100+ and upped the protein. I am getting back on track. My anniversary is May 4th. I hope I getting moving again before then. Thanks so much for all your posts and insight. You have been such a role model for me. I appreciate all you dedication and spirit. You are a true success story and I wanna be just like you....lol Take care and Thanks again. Love ya, April

You are so welcome .. I just hate to see you all stress out over this .. Sometimes I feel guilty for being at goal.. No I mean it ... my weight loss was fast and there really is no one here to talk about all that I am going thru.. sometimes I wi**** had happend slow .. I would at least be right there with you all .. in essence I am I guess .... You have done an excellent job and I hate to call it a job .. you have done well sticking to your lifestyle .. Hugs to you and know I am here .. for you . Natalie

Great post Nat sweetie!! This has been a very interesting and learning journey for us all. I know alot of things have to do with our heads and will power. I have been known to fall and eat the snacks, but have managed to get most of them out of the house even the s/f ones. I still have a very hard time making a good dinner. Exercising still hasnt gotten any easier for me. Not sure if I am just lazy at nature, or if it has to do with any medical condition. I am getting out into the pool now that it has warmed up, and hope it stays warm since this is about the only exercise I will get out and do with no pushing myself. I just really love to swim and the aerobic exercises I do in the pool feel free and fun not strenuous, even though I am doing a good work out. I thought I would be a good walker, but either I get too bored, or it is too hot or too cold. When I walk it seems I do best when the weather is just right and you have someone to talk to or something. I know it is easy for all of us to fall back, and some it is easier than others due to matabalism, health, or just plain energy or laziness. You should be very proud of yourself, and congrats on getting to your goal, dont feel bad that you reached it before many of us have. You are very blessed, and have worked very hard and have overcome some obstacles that some of us are still struggling to overcome. Keep up the good work!!! I love your posts!! They are so positive and helpful. Love ya sweetie- Melissa