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Topic: RE: Monday! Happy 2011!
I'm so proud of you for putting yourself out there! You deserve to find someone to share you life with! You will be successful this year--set your goal, then make a plan--then the hard part--stick to it.
You can do this, look how far you've come!
Have a great day!
Kim
You can do this, look how far you've come!
Have a great day!
Kim
Topic: RE: Monday! Happy 2011!
Good Morning! Im finally back to work and back on track. It felt so good to actually eat healthy this morning!
2010 was not my year. it wasnt a very good one so im looking forward to a brighter 2011. I joined a dating site yesterday. I realized i didnt go out on one single date last year (besides Chris and he doesnt count bc we've been off and on 10 years, we're finally off for good) I dont meet guys, im shy until i get comfortable with people but its terrifying for me to "date" so i just dont do it. well its not fair to me or my child who longs for a father figure. so, i did it.
I also plan to lose these 30-40 lbs. i'll be happy with 30 but im shooting for 40. i WILL do this this year. Food will NOT control me and i will make lots of changes. eating at my desk instead of upstairs is one. They have way to much junk up there and i will also bring my lunch 3-5 days a week (today i failedat this but tomorrow will be better). I can eat healthy at work but my boss likes Five Guys and other junk that simply have no options for me. So i'll have stuff here i can eat instead of settling.
Sorry to ramble. I really have other goals and plans but no resolutions. I never stick to those.
B-1/2c cottage cheese and 1/2 ww bagel thin w/ 1tsp strawberry cream cheese (no peaches bc i was out
)
S-Click protein shake
L-1/2 low carb thick burger from hardees after my dr's appt.
S-if needed the rest of my click protein shake. i made it with milk so i can only handle 4-6oz at atime and its a 12 oz shake
D-im going to my aunt Jans for the night, it'll probably be leftovers but i'll chose wisely. roast, black eyed peas is my guess.
Thanks for being such an inspiration to me. I want to be a success just like you so im determined to be just that this year!!
2010 was not my year. it wasnt a very good one so im looking forward to a brighter 2011. I joined a dating site yesterday. I realized i didnt go out on one single date last year (besides Chris and he doesnt count bc we've been off and on 10 years, we're finally off for good) I dont meet guys, im shy until i get comfortable with people but its terrifying for me to "date" so i just dont do it. well its not fair to me or my child who longs for a father figure. so, i did it.
I also plan to lose these 30-40 lbs. i'll be happy with 30 but im shooting for 40. i WILL do this this year. Food will NOT control me and i will make lots of changes. eating at my desk instead of upstairs is one. They have way to much junk up there and i will also bring my lunch 3-5 days a week (today i failedat this but tomorrow will be better). I can eat healthy at work but my boss likes Five Guys and other junk that simply have no options for me. So i'll have stuff here i can eat instead of settling.
Sorry to ramble. I really have other goals and plans but no resolutions. I never stick to those.
B-1/2c cottage cheese and 1/2 ww bagel thin w/ 1tsp strawberry cream cheese (no peaches bc i was out
)S-Click protein shake
L-1/2 low carb thick burger from hardees after my dr's appt.
S-if needed the rest of my click protein shake. i made it with milk so i can only handle 4-6oz at atime and its a 12 oz shake
D-im going to my aunt Jans for the night, it'll probably be leftovers but i'll chose wisely. roast, black eyed peas is my guess.
Thanks for being such an inspiration to me. I want to be a success just like you so im determined to be just that this year!!
Topic: People Magazine Annual Half Their Size Issue
Ever since I decided to have WLS, this annual issue from People has griped my butt because they insinuate that "we took the easy way out". Don't get me wrong, I'm very proud of what these people accomplish. However, I do not think it is any easier to maintain significant weight loss after WLS, and WLS successes should be highlighted as well.
Back in September I sent a letter to the editor, and I thought I'd share with you--I never heard from them, but it made me feel better!
I have been a subscriber for several years and am always inspired by your annual weight loss edition “Half Their Size". I also read in the following issue the questions about why you don’t include a few people that changed their lives with weight loss surgery. If you plan on doing this type of issue again, I encourage you to reconsider your position. With obesity in America at an all time high, weight loss surgery is a viable option for many people and should not be viewed as “the easy way out". I was against weight loss surgery because honestly that is what I thought. Then I met a few people that had it and I realized just how much you have to put into it in order to be successful long term. And of course we can’t discount the success that Randy Jackson, Al Roker, Roseanne Barr, Star Jones, Sharon Osbourne and John Popper had with weight loss surgery! As a child of two super morbidly obese parents, I was super morbidly obese most of my adult life. I lost both of my parents at early ages due to obesity related diseases. High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and arthritis were just a few of the co-morbidities I had to look forward to if I didn’t change my life. I tried every diet in the book—and every exercise plan too, but failed each time regaining more than I’d lost. I did not want my life to end the same way as my parents did, so at the urging of my physician I researched weight loss surgery options. I am now a year and a half out from my gastric bypass surgery, in maintenance and enjoying a weight loss of 172 pounds (I’ve lost more than half my size!!). I am 2 pounds from “normal" on the lovely BMI charts. I run, hike, lift weights and truly love life everyday and appreciate the gift each day is. I realize many people do not do what they are supposed to do because they thought surgery was a “miracle cure". Please don’t penalize the successful weight loss surgery patients by excluding them from this inspiring issue. Just as Jenny Craig and Weigh****chers are important tools for weight loss, so is weight loss surgery for many of us. I have to put a lot of effort into making the right food choices and getting off the couch every day. There is nothing “easy" about the path I chose to good health—I just selected a tool that gave me a kick start and hopefully, with my diligence and dedication, a chance at long term good health. I’m including a few pictures so you can see how successful a weight loss surgery patient can be! The after picture is ½ way through a 20 mile hike!! I appreciate you taking the time to read this. Love the magazine, keep up the good work!
Back in September I sent a letter to the editor, and I thought I'd share with you--I never heard from them, but it made me feel better!
I have been a subscriber for several years and am always inspired by your annual weight loss edition “Half Their Size". I also read in the following issue the questions about why you don’t include a few people that changed their lives with weight loss surgery. If you plan on doing this type of issue again, I encourage you to reconsider your position. With obesity in America at an all time high, weight loss surgery is a viable option for many people and should not be viewed as “the easy way out". I was against weight loss surgery because honestly that is what I thought. Then I met a few people that had it and I realized just how much you have to put into it in order to be successful long term. And of course we can’t discount the success that Randy Jackson, Al Roker, Roseanne Barr, Star Jones, Sharon Osbourne and John Popper had with weight loss surgery! As a child of two super morbidly obese parents, I was super morbidly obese most of my adult life. I lost both of my parents at early ages due to obesity related diseases. High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and arthritis were just a few of the co-morbidities I had to look forward to if I didn’t change my life. I tried every diet in the book—and every exercise plan too, but failed each time regaining more than I’d lost. I did not want my life to end the same way as my parents did, so at the urging of my physician I researched weight loss surgery options. I am now a year and a half out from my gastric bypass surgery, in maintenance and enjoying a weight loss of 172 pounds (I’ve lost more than half my size!!). I am 2 pounds from “normal" on the lovely BMI charts. I run, hike, lift weights and truly love life everyday and appreciate the gift each day is. I realize many people do not do what they are supposed to do because they thought surgery was a “miracle cure". Please don’t penalize the successful weight loss surgery patients by excluding them from this inspiring issue. Just as Jenny Craig and Weigh****chers are important tools for weight loss, so is weight loss surgery for many of us. I have to put a lot of effort into making the right food choices and getting off the couch every day. There is nothing “easy" about the path I chose to good health—I just selected a tool that gave me a kick start and hopefully, with my diligence and dedication, a chance at long term good health. I’m including a few pictures so you can see how successful a weight loss surgery patient can be! The after picture is ½ way through a 20 mile hike!! I appreciate you taking the time to read this. Love the magazine, keep up the good work!
Topic: Monday! Happy 2011!
Did you make resolutions? I don't do that anymore. If I want to do something, I set a deadline and make a plan. I read on this site many people saying "after the 1st I'll..............". Why wait? If you want to do something, you hold the power to make it happen! Start the moment you decide to do it!
I'd like to see each of you post some things you accomplished in 2010 that you are proud of! I'll go first:
1) I hit my goal weight in May
2) I began running and love it!
3) Completed my first 5k in October
4) Did not gain any weight over the holidays
Over the weekend I did weights on Saturday and then ran yesterday with my grand-puppy, Doughnut.
Food today:
B-1/2 c cottage cheese with fresh pineapple and 1/2 ww english muffin
S-Kashi bar
L-Lean Cuisine and a pear
S-Chobani strawberry banana
D-frozen Macaroni grill dinner
Dessert-coffee or s/f hot chocolate
I'm having a devil of a time coming off the holiday carbs! Cold turkey today!!
Exercise tonight:
Something P90X--the bride gets to pick a weight workout tonight.
Everyone have a great day! If you've been slipping and regaining, post here for support! If you've been doing great, post here and let us celebrate with you! We are here for each other!!
Happy 2011!!!
I'd like to see each of you post some things you accomplished in 2010 that you are proud of! I'll go first:
1) I hit my goal weight in May
2) I began running and love it!
3) Completed my first 5k in October
4) Did not gain any weight over the holidays
Over the weekend I did weights on Saturday and then ran yesterday with my grand-puppy, Doughnut.
Food today:
B-1/2 c cottage cheese with fresh pineapple and 1/2 ww english muffin
S-Kashi bar
L-Lean Cuisine and a pear
S-Chobani strawberry banana
D-frozen Macaroni grill dinner
Dessert-coffee or s/f hot chocolate
I'm having a devil of a time coming off the holiday carbs! Cold turkey today!!
Exercise tonight:
Something P90X--the bride gets to pick a weight workout tonight.
Everyone have a great day! If you've been slipping and regaining, post here for support! If you've been doing great, post here and let us celebrate with you! We are here for each other!!
Happy 2011!!!
Topic: RE: Mixed Feelings
Do I personally know people that have died from RNY surgery? yes
Do I personally know people that have gained their weight back? yes
Did I do my homework when deciding this was my solution? yes
I know one person that died right after surgery. HOWEVER, his health was so poor he was going to die from obesity related issues anyway. I know two people that had serious complications. I know several that gained weight back, although not all of it.
The two that had serious complications, one did exactly what she was supposed to, the other did not, The several that gained weight back--DID NOT CHANGE THEIR LIFESTYLE ONE BIT.
I pledged when I committed to this surgery that it would be a tool to help me regain my health and to keep me alive. I also committed to a total lifestyle change: eating right AND exercising. A lot of exercising. Is it easy? No--many days I'd like to sit on the couch with a bag of chips and jus****ch TV. But I don't. I am still sticking to my commitment.
I am down 170 lbs and am in the best shape of my life. DO NOT listen to the naysayers. Yes, there can be complications, and yes, there can even be death. But I'd venture to say that you can also have complications and death if you choose to remain super morbidly obese.
I just wish I'd done it sooner!
I wish you the best!
Kim
Do I personally know people that have gained their weight back? yes
Did I do my homework when deciding this was my solution? yes
I know one person that died right after surgery. HOWEVER, his health was so poor he was going to die from obesity related issues anyway. I know two people that had serious complications. I know several that gained weight back, although not all of it.
The two that had serious complications, one did exactly what she was supposed to, the other did not, The several that gained weight back--DID NOT CHANGE THEIR LIFESTYLE ONE BIT.
I pledged when I committed to this surgery that it would be a tool to help me regain my health and to keep me alive. I also committed to a total lifestyle change: eating right AND exercising. A lot of exercising. Is it easy? No--many days I'd like to sit on the couch with a bag of chips and jus****ch TV. But I don't. I am still sticking to my commitment.
I am down 170 lbs and am in the best shape of my life. DO NOT listen to the naysayers. Yes, there can be complications, and yes, there can even be death. But I'd venture to say that you can also have complications and death if you choose to remain super morbidly obese.
I just wish I'd done it sooner!
I wish you the best!
Kim
Topic: RE: Mixed Feelings
GreysMom,
I am 31 years old and about 417 pounds, it took me a while to find a doctor who would accept my insurance, and it took almost two years for my doctor office to get my paper work correct to be approved. I have been researching it for about four years, and have read all the risks repeatedly, I even watched a video that the doctor posted on his sight, so I am well informed, and I know all the important questions to ask whenever he and I have that really serious talk.
I was fine with it all until some of the unfriendly remarks came up such as “you know sometimes the surgery goes downhill…" Something you just don’t say to a person whom you know has made their mind up. Sometimes I wonder how people can be so selfish, but then I think am I being selfish for not considering the people who love me.
I was fine with it all until some of the unfriendly remarks came up such as “you know sometimes the surgery goes downhill…" Something you just don’t say to a person whom you know has made their mind up. Sometimes I wonder how people can be so selfish, but then I think am I being selfish for not considering the people who love me.
R. c
on 1/2/11 12:29 pm - nashville, TN
on 1/2/11 12:29 pm - nashville, TN
Topic: RE: Oatmeal, how do you feel about it?
I can't do instant oatmeal (it's a texture thing) but I LOVE overnight oats made with steel cut oats.
~* Rosie *~ 2-16-10
Topic: RE: Mixed Feelings
It's not the total answer. It is a tool. I'm sure you've heard that by now. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat!!!
Topic: RE: Mixed Feelings
Worry is normal. As long as you have reviewed the medical risks with your Dr. and have made an informed decision. Always know that you have made the right decision for YOU.
I have learned that a lot of family and friends are intimidated by us losing weight....it brings out and makes them focus on their own insecurities.....there could be various reasons people make nagative comments and become unsupportive.
Hang in there and best of luck!
Leslie
I have learned that a lot of family and friends are intimidated by us losing weight....it brings out and makes them focus on their own insecurities.....there could be various reasons people make nagative comments and become unsupportive.
Hang in there and best of luck!
Leslie
Topic: RE: Mixed Feelings
HW 401/SDW 385/CW 247
Hey - These people that you're talking to, have they had surgery? Or just "know someone who's had it"? Sometimes you have to consider the source. Also, I think we've all been there too where we wondered if we're making the right decision.
You didn't say how much weight you need to lose or how long you've been overweight but I know for me I researched and prayed and thought about the surgery for 10 years before I was settled in my mind and heart that this is what I needed to do. I'm 3 months out and I've been remarkably lucky in that I've had no complications at all and the only regret I have is that I didn't have the surgery sooner. So surround yourself with people who are knowledgeable and honest. It may not always been easy but it'll be worth it.
You didn't say how much weight you need to lose or how long you've been overweight but I know for me I researched and prayed and thought about the surgery for 10 years before I was settled in my mind and heart that this is what I needed to do. I'm 3 months out and I've been remarkably lucky in that I've had no complications at all and the only regret I have is that I didn't have the surgery sooner. So surround yourself with people who are knowledgeable and honest. It may not always been easy but it'll be worth it.
HW 401/SDW 385/CW 247
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