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Topic: RE: Weekly Weigh In...
Hey all,
I hate posting my weight. Why? because you are all so frickin thin and Im stuck here at 160 and been here for almost a year.
Now, done with the pity party..... I am happy because I CAN live this way. I dont feel like I am "dieting", my husband thinks I am gorgeous, I don't look "sick" any more. My hair is still funky, but coming back in, I can buy clothes ANYWHERE - no. not size 2's (Kathleen, I am sooo proud of you!!!- SIZE 2!!!!!!!!!! yowSA!!!) BUT SIZE 12'S WHICH I NEVER EVER THOUGHT I'D SEE AGAIN IN MY LIFETIME! I can run, jog, play with my little boy. I can eat a cookie, eat a steak, and eat salad. I can eat without feeling like I am being punished by my body - just eat with a LOT more thought and care, and STOP when I am full. I can snack without eating a whole bag, or a whole bowl - and some things just do not interest me any more because they just aren't worth the calories- -now who would've thought I'd think that way??????
I am also taking a class in college called "Lifelong Wellness". It is a very involved class that teaches all kinds of ways to keep healthy. I want to stay this way for life and I am learning a lot about how to accomplish this.
So, even though I am sad I didnt get to goal (and I still may :( I am satisfied.
Satisfied. And full......................of gratitude.
Tara
I hate posting my weight. Why? because you are all so frickin thin and Im stuck here at 160 and been here for almost a year.
Now, done with the pity party..... I am happy because I CAN live this way. I dont feel like I am "dieting", my husband thinks I am gorgeous, I don't look "sick" any more. My hair is still funky, but coming back in, I can buy clothes ANYWHERE - no. not size 2's (Kathleen, I am sooo proud of you!!!- SIZE 2!!!!!!!!!! yowSA!!!) BUT SIZE 12'S WHICH I NEVER EVER THOUGHT I'D SEE AGAIN IN MY LIFETIME! I can run, jog, play with my little boy. I can eat a cookie, eat a steak, and eat salad. I can eat without feeling like I am being punished by my body - just eat with a LOT more thought and care, and STOP when I am full. I can snack without eating a whole bag, or a whole bowl - and some things just do not interest me any more because they just aren't worth the calories- -now who would've thought I'd think that way??????
I am also taking a class in college called "Lifelong Wellness". It is a very involved class that teaches all kinds of ways to keep healthy. I want to stay this way for life and I am learning a lot about how to accomplish this.
So, even though I am sad I didnt get to goal (and I still may :( I am satisfied.
Satisfied. And full......................of gratitude.
Tara
Topic: Weekly Weigh In...
Good mornin all! Hope everyone is doing well. I have a big test on Credit Terms this morning. Ugh...this ole noggin has not taken a test in over 20 yrs. so wish me luck. I am holding steady at 122. I think my body just likes 122-125. I feel comfortable and blessed to be where I am at. Now I just hope I can stay here. Healing very well from TT. Swelling subsiding very slowly, but that is ok. EVERYONE have a wonderful week. Remember, things are as good as we decide them to be. MUCH LOVE, K
Highest: 282
Goal: 140
Current: 122
RNY Aug. 17, 2007
TT Aug. 26, 2008
Highest: 282
Goal: 140
Current: 122
RNY Aug. 17, 2007
TT Aug. 26, 2008
Topic: RE: I lost my pants now what
Congrats on the size..... that must have felt wonderfull... An good luck with the new job!!
Topic: RE: I lost my pants now what
lol GREAT FOR YOU! BET you were never happier to lose your pants either haha. Congrats! I started a new job last week and have to wear career attire. Went to Walmart to get some pants...get this...they did not have any SMALL enough for me. So, I went to Dillards. The lady in the Mrs. directed me to the petites. So, I tried on some size twos and they fit! So I am a petite size 2 whoooooooot whoooooooooot! I wanted to buy and buy and buy lol. Was pretty cool. Now I have to go study my training tests so I can keep the job to pay for the clothes lol.
Topic: I lost my pants now what
Well I went for my weigh in with my doc the other day an step up on the scale an the pants came down.. I was so embarassed.. thankfully because I have been wear pants that are just a bit big I have been wearing shorts but I dont think i could have gotten anyredder lol..
Topic: RE: Renewed Effort
Dear Iced Latte,
I am not at goal, and have about 30 or more pounds to go. I am amazed to see that you have done so much, I have never had a composition test or anything like that, good for you!!!!
And you are exercising regularly, wonderful for you!!!!! I think you have half the battle won in that you actively care and are working at it. I understand how you feel, I feel that way too, but you ARE a work in progress even if the scale doesn't show any loss.
Good luck and keep writing, you inspired me today!!!
tara
I am not at goal, and have about 30 or more pounds to go. I am amazed to see that you have done so much, I have never had a composition test or anything like that, good for you!!!!
And you are exercising regularly, wonderful for you!!!!! I think you have half the battle won in that you actively care and are working at it. I understand how you feel, I feel that way too, but you ARE a work in progress even if the scale doesn't show any loss.
Good luck and keep writing, you inspired me today!!!
tara
Topic: RE: Renewed Effort
Hello and nice to see you! Hi Fran!!! Everyone is so different. Our bodies, our metabolisms, our lifestyles. It is so neat to see everyone's success! You have done wonderfully! I wish my weight flew off...I had to work at it, and now have to work to keep it off. Not fun, not easy. People make me laugh when they find out I had RNY and they say I took "the easy way out". Honestly, to me, it was easier to stay big. But definitely NOT healthier. I am happy and blessed to be feeling stronger, and better. That is what is most important to me. I hope everyone has a wonderful day! It is starting to get chilly here...winter is definitely coming (yay!!!) Much love to all...Kathleen
Topic: RE: Renewed Effort
Hi, It really sounds like you are doing great. We all seem to lose at slightly different rates. I think most of us have much higher expectations of ourselves than our surgeons had for us. It's funny how even after losing all those lbs we can still be a little disappointed. Before the surgery I told myself that I would be happy if I made it to 180. I just wanted to be healthy. Now I feel pretty healthy but I'm not thrilled about my loose skin and the fat I see under it...especially the tummy. Your goal is a good one. It's much more difficult to lose now so it sounds like you have all the right plans to get to where you want to be. The tests on bmr are pretty interesting. I wonder if there are good ways to boost bmr. I know having more muscle is one way so running 3 times a week must be helping some. Good Luck.
Fran
Fran
Topic: RE: It's already Monday....again Weigh in Sept 29.
Hello again,
Kathleen congrats on the new job. You are doing great. Sorry to hear that you are still sore though. I didn't think the pain would last that long but I guess it's a really major operation...a lot more cutting than lap rny.
Brenda, B's are great. You have so much on your plate you need to give yourself a break.
Lisa, Welcome to the August Losers. I checked out your pictures....incredible. You look great. I can't believe the places you hike to....beautiful. Where were they. The hill on your last hike looked challenging...not wonder you lost 3 lbs this week!
Fran
Kathleen congrats on the new job. You are doing great. Sorry to hear that you are still sore though. I didn't think the pain would last that long but I guess it's a really major operation...a lot more cutting than lap rny.
Brenda, B's are great. You have so much on your plate you need to give yourself a break.
Lisa, Welcome to the August Losers. I checked out your pictures....incredible. You look great. I can't believe the places you hike to....beautiful. Where were they. The hill on your last hike looked challenging...not wonder you lost 3 lbs this week!
Fran
Topic: RE: It's already Monday....again Weigh in Sept 29.
Hi everyone, I am one of the newbies.
Struggling most of the time lately.
Sunday I went on a hike. It was pretty hard. That just tells me I am not working hard enough because it should have been easier. It was about 10 miles at least 4 of that was up hill. Check out the picture in my profile.
Any way I did lose 3lbs thanks to that hike, now if I can finish the week with success.
Surgery weight 267
current weight 167
lowest weight 163
Goal weight 155
Lisa
Struggling most of the time lately.
Sunday I went on a hike. It was pretty hard. That just tells me I am not working hard enough because it should have been easier. It was about 10 miles at least 4 of that was up hill. Check out the picture in my profile.
Any way I did lose 3lbs thanks to that hike, now if I can finish the week with success.
Surgery weight 267
current weight 167
lowest weight 163
Goal weight 155
Lisa
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