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Topic: RE: Below goal and want to post new photos
Are you talking about changing your avatar or uploading a new photo?
To upload a new photo, just go to your photo section in your profile and you will see the upload photos section.
The avatar requires a bit more, but it is pretty simple. Go to your profile and in the upper left corner is the "Customize Profile" section. You want to look at the upper left side of that screen and you will see an "update avatar" section. You just need to make sure that your photo is not too big (20K I believe is the limit) or OH will not allow it to be downloaded. There are some free sites (I use http://www.shrinkpictures.com/ ) that will help you size your photo properly.
I hope this helps and answers your? We look forward to seeing you.
John
To upload a new photo, just go to your photo section in your profile and you will see the upload photos section.
The avatar requires a bit more, but it is pretty simple. Go to your profile and in the upper left corner is the "Customize Profile" section. You want to look at the upper left side of that screen and you will see an "update avatar" section. You just need to make sure that your photo is not too big (20K I believe is the limit) or OH will not allow it to be downloaded. There are some free sites (I use http://www.shrinkpictures.com/ ) that will help you size your photo properly.
I hope this helps and answers your? We look forward to seeing you.
John
Start Wt: 347 -- Lowest: 191 -- Current: 216.2 -- Goal: 197
2 MINUTE VIDEO JOURNEY ENJOY HERE ----> http://tinyurl.com/Jonoba07
New in 2010
Regain of 20 pounds has thrown me for a loop - will not let this get the best of me - what am I doing about it?
www.obesityhelp.com/group/Drop10410
Topic: Below goal and want to post new photos
Hello fellow Mayers,
I have had the same photo on here since before surgery. Can anyone tell me how to update my photo?
Anyway, my goal was 136 and I am hanging in the low 130's. I am happy with my weight and enjoying life. I still have good eating weeks and bad eating weeks, if you know what I mean. I don't worry any more about overeating, since I simply can't.
I started out at 240, and I thought that I would have a lot of loose skin, but I have been very fortunate to have little problem with that. The thing that still freaks me out are the bones showing that never did before. I notice lately that my ribs show all over. Is that normal?
Another freaky thing that I just can't get my brain around is - I often have trouble finding clothes SMALL enough now. I love to shop the sale racks, but I find that the smaller sizes are often rare. (Why is it that when I was fat, that's all I could find on sale?!!) Size 4 fits me the best, but I often settle for 6's because I don't find a lot of 4's on sale. The awesome thing is being able to wear all those cute things that I never could before.
I have absolutely no regrets about having the surgery. I does disappoint me sometimes that food just isn't fun anymore, but I have found so many other things to enjoy. I hope everyone else is as happy as I am.
Best wishes to all.
J
I have had the same photo on here since before surgery. Can anyone tell me how to update my photo?
Anyway, my goal was 136 and I am hanging in the low 130's. I am happy with my weight and enjoying life. I still have good eating weeks and bad eating weeks, if you know what I mean. I don't worry any more about overeating, since I simply can't.
I started out at 240, and I thought that I would have a lot of loose skin, but I have been very fortunate to have little problem with that. The thing that still freaks me out are the bones showing that never did before. I notice lately that my ribs show all over. Is that normal?
Another freaky thing that I just can't get my brain around is - I often have trouble finding clothes SMALL enough now. I love to shop the sale racks, but I find that the smaller sizes are often rare. (Why is it that when I was fat, that's all I could find on sale?!!) Size 4 fits me the best, but I often settle for 6's because I don't find a lot of 4's on sale. The awesome thing is being able to wear all those cute things that I never could before.
I have absolutely no regrets about having the surgery. I does disappoint me sometimes that food just isn't fun anymore, but I have found so many other things to enjoy. I hope everyone else is as happy as I am.
Best wishes to all.
J
Topic: RE: ***October...time to face the number***
I can relate to your comments. It seems like each day I finish the evening and feel like I ate too much. I use the scale to decide how agressively I'm going to monitor my food for the week. When the scale starts to creep back up, I use my Fitday program and eat more fish and chicken. I just start doing more of the stuff that helped my weight loss in the first place. So far, it seems to be working. I too am just afraid to gain it all back. My mind plays tricks on me and wants to know when this dream is going to be over and when I'm going to wake up. So far I must be sound asleep...LOL....with the dream being alive.
John
John
Start Wt: 347 -- Lowest: 191 -- Current: 216.2 -- Goal: 197
2 MINUTE VIDEO JOURNEY ENJOY HERE ----> http://tinyurl.com/Jonoba07
New in 2010
Regain of 20 pounds has thrown me for a loop - will not let this get the best of me - what am I doing about it?
www.obesityhelp.com/group/Drop10410
Topic: RE: ***October...time to face the number***
Well, I haven't updated my ticker, but I seem to be maintaining at 116. This is 4 pounds below my goal. I have lost 111.5 pounds to date. But I am ever so nervous about the scale. Some days I feel like I eat too much! I am always worried about gaining at all. I need to be held accountable!
Topic: RE: ***October...time to face the number***
Cyndi,
From one to another, please TAKE THOSE VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS! You know the reasons, I realize that, but don't jeopardize all your hard work. Besides, after al lthat hard work, you deserve to feel good!
Check around at places like Walmart and Costco for their brands. I know they're still expensive, but this is a necessity.
The *other* Cyndi
From one to another, please TAKE THOSE VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS! You know the reasons, I realize that, but don't jeopardize all your hard work. Besides, after al lthat hard work, you deserve to feel good!
Check around at places like Walmart and Costco for their brands. I know they're still expensive, but this is a necessity.
The *other* Cyndi
Cyndi, Leader, OH Groups,
Northern NJ Stalwarts
and (the slow-growing) Keeping It Kosher After WLS
"I want my unwarranted optimism back!" Dilbert
Northern NJ Stalwarts
and (the slow-growing) Keeping It Kosher After WLS
"I want my unwarranted optimism back!" Dilbert
Topic: RE: ***October...time to face the number***
I rarely weigh myself - I was getting a little too crazy with what the scale said. However, I still go to the nutritionist every month and she does weigh me. As of Oct. 2nd I was 139 lbs., down from 271 at my highest, 266 at surgery. However, my doctor's scale seems to be a bit different - on her scale I'm 138 lb. I'm still losing about 1 lb a month, it seems, and about half of that is fat.
Jonh, you said "I have to prepare for the time when the malabsorption will not be such a factor. I don't want to gain..." THAT is my only goal right now, to keep up with my plan (including tracking and exercise) and to develop and implant good habits. I want this to feel like a "normal" part of my day, not something I am anxious about on a daily basis (which I am, to some degree).
Jonh, you said "I have to prepare for the time when the malabsorption will not be such a factor. I don't want to gain..." THAT is my only goal right now, to keep up with my plan (including tracking and exercise) and to develop and implant good habits. I want this to feel like a "normal" part of my day, not something I am anxious about on a daily basis (which I am, to some degree).
Cyndi, Leader, OH Groups,
Northern NJ Stalwarts
and (the slow-growing) Keeping It Kosher After WLS
"I want my unwarranted optimism back!" Dilbert
Northern NJ Stalwarts
and (the slow-growing) Keeping It Kosher After WLS
"I want my unwarranted optimism back!" Dilbert
Topic: RE: ***October...time to face the number***
Thanks April.....
It felt wonderful to step on that scale yesterday and see that!!!! I have been going to Curves at least 3 times a week, but I try for 4. I have about 10 more pounds I would really like to get off, but just taking things one day at a time right now. Just so glad that things are moving in the right direction!!!!!!
165 was my best for last month....today was 160!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!
Love, Holly
It felt wonderful to step on that scale yesterday and see that!!!! I have been going to Curves at least 3 times a week, but I try for 4. I have about 10 more pounds I would really like to get off, but just taking things one day at a time right now. Just so glad that things are moving in the right direction!!!!!!
165 was my best for last month....today was 160!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!
Love, Holly
Topic: RE: ***October...time to face the number***
Holly, it was only a matter of time. Granted semed like a l-o-n-g time, but you did it!
Now for my weight: 158 was my best last month. Wanna lose just a few more, but not happening for me. However, I feel great and will be satisifed if I stay right where I'm at.
Take care everyone, April
Holly, it was only a matter of time. Granted semed like a l-o-n-g time, but you did it! Now for my weight: 158 was my best last month. Wanna lose just a few more, but not happening for me. However, I feel great and will be satisifed if I stay right where I'm at.
Take care everyone, April
Topic: RE: ***October...time to face the number***
I knew it would happen!!! I'm so happy for you!!!! I've been offline for the most part for a while. I'm chairing my 25th class reunion and, of course, all but one committee member is "way too busy". So, I've been doing it all. It's been driving me CRAZY! Thank goodness the reunion is November 22 and it's almost over. lol
I was supposed to go to the Philly OH seminar today. I won't get into it here but I'll just say my "husband" strikes again.
So, I'm home VERY po'd. I'll work on your card today or tonight.
I'm so proud of you!!!!!
I knew it would happen!!! I'm so happy for you!!!! I've been offline for the most part for a while. I'm chairing my 25th class reunion and, of course, all but one committee member is "way too busy". So, I've been doing it all. It's been driving me CRAZY! Thank goodness the reunion is November 22 and it's almost over. lolI was supposed to go to the Philly OH seminar today. I won't get into it here but I'll just say my "husband" strikes again.
So, I'm home VERY po'd. I'll work on your card today or tonight.I'm so proud of you!!!!!
* Cyndi *
Topic: RE: ***October...time to face the number***
Hey Cyndi...you busy? Check out my ticker!!!! BTW I love butterflies!!!!! Will talk soon!!!!!
Love, Holly
Love, Holly
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