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Topic: RE: I was pretending I never had the surgery!!
Hi Celia!
I too was of track for a bit..not visiting the boards, not exercising and the scale wasn't moving. I feared I was never going to be successful in this journey. Then I realized only I can change that. I focused on what kept me on track in the beginning, what made me feel good about myself....and hopefully I've turned off that road. I realized I need support around me, and need to stay on track or I spiral into that vicious cycle. We are all in this together...and here for each other and you're not alone!! Stay strong...you can do it!!
Shelly
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Topic: RE: Prayers Please
Melissa, I will be praying that you get some answers and are starting the road to recovery and feeling good!
Shelly
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Topic: 150 Gone
I will be 10 months out on Thursday the 24th and I am down 150 pounds, I still have a little to lose and the scale is finally movin again!!!!!! Hip Hip Hooray!!!!
Hope everyone is having a great day!!!!
Misty
Topic: RE: VOTE OR DIE~~~ :):):)
If I could afford it, I'd vote Vegas. Sadly, I have no vacation time, so I will not be there. Have fun!
Erin
Topic: RE: Finally Losing
What is with this 10 week thing. I have not lost any in 10 weeks either. I seem to think it was my thyroid overacting being the cause of my not losing weight but I see others have had this problem also.
Vio9let
Topic: RE: I was pretending I never had the surgery!!
Celia,
Welcome home, girl, welcome home. We understand what you're going through better than anyone. Like a lot of October folks, I've discovered that I can eat anything and it doesn't make me sick. I'm still limited by the size of my pouch, but I can eat over 2,000 calories a day without ever feeling discomfort in my pouch. So the size limitation of my pouch only helps me so much.
I'm still keeping track of everything I eat and how much I exercise. I think I've finally realized that I'm going to have to track my food forever if I want to keep off what I've lost. And I'll definitely have to track if I want to lose any more. Tracking helps keep me accountable, even if only to myself. And ultimately, I answer only to myself.
You are smart because you realize you need support. Whether you get that here, from a support group or from a counselor doesn't really matter, but find it somewhere. It's too easy to go back to emotional eating - keep working on changing those old unhealthy behavior patterns. You can do it, although it won't be easy. You've already taken the first step - identifying the problem. That's often the most difficult part. Now take the second step by making a plan to tackle the problem head on. You can do this and we are here to support you -
{{{{Hugs}}}} and peace for a beautiful day,
and another new beginning -
Kellie
Topic: RE: Support Groups..anyone going?
Morning, Bridgett! That's the St. Pat's I'm talking about! A small world isn't it.
Peggy B.
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Topic: RE: VOTE OR DIE~~~ :):):)
ATLANTA! Vegas is awesome, but my chances of coming are better if it's a drive vs a flight!
Rebecca