Something that got me thinking...

I don't post as much as I used to, but I make sure I keep reading the boards and I read a post on the NY board that got me thinking. It was about how losing weight and getting so many compliments can really go to your head to the point where you start getting ****y about your eating habits. That post really hit home for me because I realized I've done that many times in the past and this is definitely one time I don't want to fall into that old habit. It's great hearing at work "you look fantastic" or "you're so beautiful" and "you dress so great" -- I love how that makes me feel! But I have to remember the times in the past that I would lose a little weight and start hearing compliments and slack off because I figured somehow I had "earned it" or I could start "having just a little" more. This past week my new support group got a great write up in the local paper (Healthy Living section of the Southern Dutchess News) and the picture they used on the front page of me and one of the members came out really good. Everyone at work was praising me and making me feel so good! I still sometimes can't believe that girl is really ME! I'm so grateful for this surgery and this new life. BUT we've had a lot of food in the office too and I've been indulging in a "little taste here" and a "little bite there" -- and I know I need to get a grip and become conscious of those old habits and not let them creep back ever!! I still want to lose another 35-40 lbs and I have to remember that now the real work begins! It's easier to eat than before, I no longer throw up all the time like I used to and my desire for food is slowly getting back to where it used to be! Anyway, I just wanted to share that with all of you and give you something to think about just like the post on the NY board gave me a lot to think about! Hugs, Vi

you are so so right....thanks for reminding us, we have to be careful celia

Girl you look soooo good in all your pictures and those I'm jealous of the trips you've taken! I still hope to get to Cali some day and I want to get together with you when I do!! I told my friend out there that is on the top of my list of things to do when I finally get out there! Hugs, Vi

Amen to that. It is now more dangereous than ever for us to backslide. It would be so easy to just relax to much and start gaining again. Thanks for the reminder, Deb 392/256/225

Hi Deb, You've been doing great and it's time for a new picture in here! Hugs, Vi

Vi.. thanx for sharing...I have come to that realization this past week. I haven't over indulged in any one thing...but can eat more normally now and it is a bit scary. I am working to understand my body more these days. It is amazing how much this surgery has truly changed my life. I am so greatful and don't ever wanna gain any weight back that I have lost. Fight, fight, fight is my motto!!!! Keep up the great work Vi, we are gonna make it!!! Jenn

Yes, we will! We have to be strong and we can do it! Hugs, Vi

Vi, you are so right. The compliments do feel good, and eating food is easier...that might explain why my weight has been stable for the past month, I haven't lost (or gained, thank goodness). But like you, I have not reached my personal goal, and I need to keep striving for it FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. The focus, the effort, can never end, or we will tack the pounds back on. Thanks for the timely reminder! Sheryl

We will get to those goals, just think of how far we've come! Hugs, Vi