Preaching to the Choir, Part II

So last week I posted about needing to get back on track almost 3 years after my RNY. (My surgiversary is coming up in 2 weeks)

There was some good responses from people and someone (I think it was Javi) even asked me if I had a plan....

 uhh, a plan? Well I don't have a plan for everyone here, but I came up with one for me.

 For me, I need to be accountable, and I need to be honest... publicly.  I do better when I know people are watching me, or even working with me. My weight loss journey and my running craze has brought a lot of people into my life who are wanting to be healthier themselves. 

This journey as a whole has opened up a lot of conversations with others about change, resistance to change, conquering bad habits, avoiding pain, medicating yourself with food, alcohol, other addictions to avoid dealing with the core issues of why we allow ourselves to get so darn fat....

Did you realize that it's not just about the food? Overeating, snacking, cheating, are all symptoms of a deeper problem that is rooted in our hearts and minds....not our bellies.  

I've been writing about all this stuff for a while now, much of it is inspired by conversations with people in  my life.  So stay tuned, I'll begin sharing the links soon, I invite you all to join in on the conversation with me because it inspires me to keep going....

Do I hear an "Amen!"???

 

 

AMEN GIRL !!!

Good for you....I'm almost 5 years out and from my lowest, I've gained.  Though I'm still below goal, I'd like to lose 25lbs. 

Thanks for getting this out there because I too need interaction with others just like you to share along the life long journey. It's hard but as you mentioned, it's just not about food.

I do believe that accountability is a huge piece of the puzzle!!! You've certainly hit the nail on the head!!!

Amen Monica

I don't comment on too many of the comments here. Because i haven't had WLS yet. But read most of them . I think this is a wonderful web site. I am glad to have been able to meet some of you. You all are so positive and i enjoy talking to you all. Or maybe its listening to you. because as you guys have noticed i don't talk very much. I don't come out much but i have been making myself go out more. And that is because everyone encourages  to get out and move. Hopefully when i get WLS i will be able to move more. Because of my knees i can't do much. I would like to thank all the people who have listen to my problems that i have had trying to get my surgery. Monica you always have good things for us to think about.

Hi Monica,
I am there with you. I am up for walkin and talkin almost anytime.

nancy

Amen!!

I walk a fine line on the way we use to be, who I became after surgery, and who I am now. I'm coming up on 4 years next month and it so much harder to keep the weight off. If I don't stay on top of my issues the weight will come back on quick!!

Just a reminder that the weight is never gone forever!! Its right with you waiting to come right back on!!!

You are so dead on girlfriend I love you!!  I can't wait to "participate" more but I'm doing MY part on the eating front while recovering...

Preach on...

Ms Shell

I am  2 years out and I am up 15 lbs from my lowest. I never made it to goal. I am reseting my pouch and am going to kick the exercise into gear.