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Hey people,
Usually Brenda is the "kick butt" accountable person here, but I am going to try her shoes on for a bit, 'scuse me Brenda, hope you don't mind?
Whats up? Is everyone gaining, or busy? Hope it is the latter, and not the gaining one. If so, that's what we're here for right? I know I need to have SOMEONE care if I slide down that slope again.
Could everyone try really hard to post..... I know it's a pain in the patoot, but don't you all think it's important anymore?
I have gained and lost the same 5 pounds for the last year. Still at 160 to 165. I refuse to go over that mark though since I am technically still "overweight" at 5'7". Yeah, I get jealous of those who are at goal, but I am so happy for them too. It's such a wonderful thing to have been so huge, then maybe 15 to 20 lbs away from being normal...... so why the heck don't I just loose that weight?? I don't know. Maybe I am enjoying life, and food again after the deprivation. I do know that I read blogs to help me stay on track, like http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/
and mypyramid.gov menu planners. I also try like heck if I have a real "food" day to eat relatively light the next day. What are you all doing???
Stay healthy!
Tara
HappyThanksgiving All:
I am glad I had the Gastric Lap Band (Aug.07) but the weight is slow in coming off. I went into the "red" zone one time and knew enough to get to the local E.R. because I fell asleep and vomited during sleep, resulting in aspirating the stuff into my lungs.
I also was in the "pink" zone lol (almost red). Being 53 and menapausal doesn't help either, coupled with some depression. Wellbutrin XL (300mg) daily.
I'm sure if I can get the "stuff" out of my head, then I'll feel better about myself and move on from there.
People are still cruel and say things. Either they are stupid, ignorant or just out there to be mean.
These people are co workers! I know they are just words, but I won't tolerate it. I'd rather be by myself then to associate with the likes of those people.
My next office visit is Dec. 1 and I'm going to ask for the medication (phentermine) to assist me further.
Being a State employee doesn't help either. lol lol
Thank you,
Love,
tara
Fran
Fran
I guess I should see how "lucky" I am that my surgery DIDn't take so well - thank you for helping me to really see............. I can and do eat anything - ANYTHING. I just try really hard to be incontrol, to eat in moderation. It really makes me happy that I can enjoy things like I used to. What I need to learn is food is fuel, not pleasure. I know I eat for pleasure way too much. If I did not I would be at goal by now.
My body is horrendous. I actually felt much sexier fat then I do now with everything hanging. But I know I am healthier and will live ages longer, my bloodwork tells me so...............lol
Hugs to all *****ad
Tara
I am so glad you guys posted. Especially Kathleen, and we all know why!!! I am so glad you didn't let a few rude rejects get you down.
I am always the same, disappointingly. I guess I see the glass as half empty when I should be grateful, and I need to work on that - hard!!!
I weighed about 248 b4 surgery.
I weigh about 160 to 165 now. Some weeks I gain, others I lose. I eat pretty much whatever I want. And I mean whatever. BUT, I do consciously think about how many calories in and how many out, and adjust for that. The only real problem I have at all, and it isn't one really, is I still cannot drink with meals - which you are not supposed to anyway. But man, I get SO stinking thirsty!!!
I cannot see myself lose any more, and that makes me sad. I am still, even though to look at me you couldn't tell, overweight by most standards. Still a few pounds from "normal". To me that is sad. I just don't get it. But my life is good, even with the skin hanging, and hair loss and wrinkly face. It is good.
