I'm here

Hey Friends, Just have a minute to sit here and check in with you, then it's off to work for me. I've been super busy at work, everyone wants to look good for the Easter Bunny, so I haven't been getting home much before 7:00, then it's dinner and a little time with the husband before bed. I have been stopping by and reading posts, just haven't had more than a minute to do that.  Rhonda, hope they get your situation figured out soon, at least the tests so far show you're normal, but hopefully they'll get to the root of the situation soon. Tammy, you are my hero!!!  The gym Natzi, however, better not be too mean to you or we'll come get him. Everyone else, keep up the good work, journal your food intake and drink you liquids!!!  I'll be back!!!

I simply love life right now..........I feel better....look better........... GYM NATZI......well he is my best freind. He teaches me alot not just about weight and health. He told me that if I do not see myself at goal it wont happen. Also just because we reach goal does not mean we can stop following the rules. We are still at risk of gaining. Today I woke him up at 4........hahaha.......I walked 3 miles and ate breakfast then came to work. Yesterday was my GYM NATZI day off..........but I rode my bike for 2 laps around the lake. Could have done better but it was cold and windy.......that took 33 mins of the 45 he tells me to do. Tonight I will either attend his class or cardio then we lift weights. I have lost several inches off my body but only 2.5 pounds. He is ok with that and said if I was not a gastric bypass patient I would be on goal to lose 35 pounds by summer. He wants me to weigh 115......I am ok with 130........he is the boss tho and he likes my butt..........said it looks like an upside down heart...........crazy........he is always looking at me and I know it is his job, but I am so shy and self concious.......... He increased my calories as I was only getting in 700-900 and my metabolism stopped and my body stored everything as fat.................yesterday I at 1300.........I thought he was gonna kiss me over the phone............... ya never know..........i might turn in my career as a secretary and become a personal trainer.  have a good day, tabbykat

Tammy, it's so great to hear you so happy!!!  Sounds like you've turned a corner here that will make a huge difference in your life. I'm so sorry I never asked you about your caloric intake. I would have suggested long ago that you up your intake. I feel bad about this, but it looks like you're doing the right thing, in so many different ways! Keep us posted about your progress, you're teaching all of us a valuable lesson. Big hugs

Our new lives are filled with trial and error in all regards to our lives now. I knew better about the calories..........but chose to not listen and ended up doing damage. It is very important for  "us" to be aware of everything for the rest of our lives. We need to continue keeping food journals.........water tallys....fitness routines........daily thoughts and feelings. I read that if we are emotional or stress eaters .....if we take 10 minutes to write down our feelings at that moment.our urge to eat will pass.........then we can look back and see what triggered the urge to eat. And possibly take steps to prevent it from happening again. Support is key...........we can get the support in many ways but it tends to be better when we are with "others like us", but professional help is just as good.  Also how we post on here....sometimes not personally knowing someone makes it easier to talk to....they are less likely to judge us. I only have internet access M-F while at work. I will gladly give my cell to anyone who P/M's me.  I have come to learn my poor choices may help someone else.......If I do not have an answer I will find one............if you need to vent I will listen.....if you want to cry.....I will cry with you. Sometimes crying is so liberating....... So many people lurk and never say a word.....maybe they are those who say 100+ pounds gone forever or it wont happen to me. It is shocking that over 90 percent of people regain their weight. I am not talking about bariatric patients....I am talking about people in general. Maintaining is harder than losing..... It can happen to you......your 110+ gone forever can come back and possibly exceed what you have lost already. We all have bad days.....we may eat something we should not have....do not beat yourself up....correct it......adjust the rest of your meal plan.....consume extra water or walk that extra mile. DO NOT SIT THERE AND HATE YOURSELF.......................you are human. You must take these procedures seriously.........for the rest of your life....not just until you reach goal. please if anyone out there needs to talk or email.....I am here, Susan is here. I know none of you have met me....but thats fixing to change...........I will be trying to take a day off work and come to your meeting.......I will be coming in guns a blazing and full of *****beware....... talk soon tabbykat

Very good points, Tammy. I hope lots of people read this thread!