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Go Andrea Go Andrea! That is just FANTASTIC!!!! 
I just LOVE LOVE LOVE hearing about everyone's success! I
WLS. too! Keep up the good work! Jean
I just LOVE LOVE LOVE hearing about everyone's success! I WLS. too! Keep up the good work! Jean 
Topic: RE: Feels so good!
YEAH!!! CONGRATS!!! What an awesome accomplishment!! That's a fantastic accomplishment!!
Topic: Feels so good!
I did it!!!
I FINALLY hit 178 lbs today for a total lose of 100 lbs!!!!!
I'm so in love with this surgery!!!!
I did it!!!
I FINALLY hit 178 lbs today for a total lose of 100 lbs!!!!!
I'm so in love with this surgery!!!! Topic: RE: Struggling...
Hi, Donna! Thank you sooo much for your support! 
I hate to admit it but I think I WAS one of those who did everything right!!! Then, reality set in when I took my first bite of taboo foods (the dreaded carbs!). Seems like I am craving them all the time now!! I don't really feel deprived or angry that others can eat the holiday goodies, it seems to be more of a physical craving. I really did much better when I avoided them completely. I was sooo focused on getting my protein in first and then having something else if I had room. I refused to eat "empty calories"! Now, I can eat more at one sitting and have started "grazing" ala cookies, choc covered pretzels, etc. 
Got to get back to basics (and I have taken some steps)! My brain tells me that it is impossible to refrain from carbs entirely but I don't seem strong enough to resist them. I'm thinking about allowing one bite or one small treat daily and see how that goes. Thinking of you and everyone else who is struggling over this holiday season. Love to hear more of your story, Donna! Thanks again for your kind words of support! 
Jean
I hate to admit it but I think I WAS one of those who did everything right!!! Then, reality set in when I took my first bite of taboo foods (the dreaded carbs!). Seems like I am craving them all the time now!! I don't really feel deprived or angry that others can eat the holiday goodies, it seems to be more of a physical craving. I really did much better when I avoided them completely. I was sooo focused on getting my protein in first and then having something else if I had room. I refused to eat "empty calories"! Now, I can eat more at one sitting and have started "grazing" ala cookies, choc covered pretzels, etc. Got to get back to basics (and I have taken some steps)! My brain tells me that it is impossible to refrain from carbs entirely but I don't seem strong enough to resist them. I'm thinking about allowing one bite or one small treat daily and see how that goes. Thinking of you and everyone else who is struggling over this holiday season. Love to hear more of your story, Donna! Thanks again for your kind words of support! Jean Topic: RE: Struggling...
Hi Jean,
I 'm srry to hear that you are struggling with your daily intake but in the same breath it is making me feel better that I am not the only one in this boat. When reading alot of messages on this board it makes me feel very inadequate sometimes. I feel like everybody else has it all figured out .People talk about getting all their protein in and water everyday and avoid bad carbs all together and I sit here and wonder why my mind isn't in thatperfect place that their's is in. I do love sharing and hearing about everyone's sucesses but I think it would very helpful when we(by we I mean myself and anyone who feels the same way) get real and try to help and encourage each other to get through the daily grind.I don't think anyone of us could ever consider ourselves a failure of any sort for all that we have endured and how far we have come, but I do think the it is only going to get harder from here on in.For me knowing that I am not the only one struggling is a help to me,it makes me feel less inadequate knowing tat maybe this is part of our journey and that we need to learn how to overcome this mental side of our obesity struggle.
Thank you for sharing.I hope we can continue to have many more discussions on this subject.
Cheers,
Donna
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Hi, Francine! I'm not into S&M but thanks for the good swift kick! lol You are soooo right about not wanting to mess up all my hard work. I've given away or thrown out the clothes I've worn in the past because gaining wt is NOT an option. I know what you mean about the self esteem thing. I didn't realize how bad it was until recently. Hiding and feeling miserable, yup, that was me! Thanks again for your kind words and support! Take care, Jean
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Hi, Abbie! Thanks for your kind words and support! 
. It IS a hard time of the year but that's not an excuse. Have taken some steps to having healthy alternatives available for me at work. Take care, Jean
. It IS a hard time of the year but that's not an excuse. Have taken some steps to having healthy alternatives available for me at work. Take care, Jean Topic: RE: Struggling...
I really don't want to fall back into my old patterns! Thanks for the supportive words. Take care, Jean
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Thanks, Heidi! (sorry about the Heather??) Waiting to hear more about your plan. BTW, I went to the groc store last night and bought protein bars and some SF candy. Also, some Skinny Cows. Jean
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