QOTD Tuesday 9/07

Hi All! I've never started this before, but have been thinking about my "question" and thought I'd get some input from others who are probably thinking about it too!! This question is based upon the fact that I know several people who have had WLS in the past who have NOT kept their weight off. Many are back well into the "obese" category because they do not use their tool. So, here's the question: What are you personally going to do to make sure you maintain your weightloss throughout your lifetime (name several things if you'd like!)? Hope all of you are having a good day! Kathy 294/161/155

1. I carry a "FAT" picture of me around so I have to look at where I came from everyday 2. I try to eat right 95% of the time so I don't ever go without 3. I have learned to like exercise (walking especially) 4. I like myself now and want to take better care of this body KAthy -121 lbs

1. I also carry a "FAT" picture of me around all the time. 2. Weight myself every day and correct any problem before it is a big problem. 3. Stop beating myself up if I have a slip up and just jump back on the wagon. This was always a problem with me, I'd tell myself if I was going to bad I might as well be real bad, and just get out of control. 4. Keep exercising Lucie @ goal -105

Hi Kathy, Good question. I plan on making sure I continue to drink water - can't eat as much if I'm drinking! Make sure I take all supplements and exercise. Hopefully that will keep me on track. Thanks. Judy 251/143/?

I plan on continuing to eat healthy. I did always eat good food, not junk food. The problem was a ate way too much of it. Now I eat healthy food most of the time. If I want anything that's not good for me I drink a lot of water before I endulge myself. That way I don't eat as much. Works so far. Also, I really want to continue exercising. I love my walks with my hubby. Karen

Okay, I ran out of time yesterday to answer my own question! Anyway, to keep my weight off I will: 1. Weigh myself twice a week to always know where I'm at. If I get out of my range (Once at goal I'm setting a 5 lb. range to keep myself within) I will make myself go on strictly protein and water days until I'm back in range. 2. Exercise....I really enjoy a variety of activites, but have a hard time making them a regular part of my schedule. I've been working hard at finding different people to do different things with...that helps! 3. Allow myself a bite or two of "treats", but then walk away from them. I am already finding that I "forget" about food WAY easier than I ever did before (it used to call me from the other room!). The other day I discovered some sugar free chocolate covered peanuts I bought in mid June. They were great, but I apparently had a handful of them and forgot all about them!! The "old Kathy" could NEVER have done that! They wouldn't have lasted a day, let alone 3 months!! 4. Keep looking at those I know who have gained their weight back and remind myself that could happen to me if I don't keep working my program every single day! Kathy 294/160/155 (5 lbs. to goal!!)

Hi Kathy... thanks for posting the QOTD! Good question too.. I think that exercise and an active lifestyle is probably the key to keeping the weight off. I don't really have a plan yet but I am thinking about getting a personal trainer for about 10 visits and having them teach me how to do things and then be able to do it on my own at the Fitness Center that I can join here at work. It's part of the hospital I work for but not located on campus. I would like to start my day off there at 5:30 am but not sure if that is feasible. Thanks for making me think though... i'm going to hve to put some plan into action soon. Pam