Glad I Gained !!!!!!

Hi All. I have to tell you I completely lost it for 2 weeks around Christmas, I ended up gaining 13 lbs for I was out of control grazing. I am glad I gained for it gave me a serious wake up !!!! Don't let anyone ever tell you you will not gain weight back. I am living prof of that. I know that surgery is only a tool and you will gain if you eat wrong. I am back on track. I started a P/B Challenge on Monday with 20 other people. It started out with 6 of us and someone joined everyday. We went back to basics and started from scratch with the first week being phase #1 or liquid diet. I am happy to say the week will not be up until Monday and I have already not only lost what I gained but 3 more lbs, for a total of 16 lbs. I have really learned a needed lesson. Now when I want to eat something I am going to write and keep focused on that 50 lbs I want to lose before T/T in May. See you lighter. Joanne

Joanne, You have such a positive attitude, it is an inspiration! Keep up the good work. I know you will do it. Big Hug, Rosa

Rosa, I am determined to win this war. I have lost many battles but will win in the long run. Hopefully by May. I was talking to a co-worker yesterday about how I have changed since surgery. She had made a comment the day before so I asked her about it one on one. She had said " Look out We are not going to be able to stand her by May". She told me I had changed in that I have gotten much deserved confidense in myself. She said I talk and carry myself differently now but that is a good thing. SAid I was still the same sweet person I always have been. We had a good conversation. This women was one that tried to talk me out of having surgery but truely understood after I talked to her. She really is part of great support .You can depend on her to be honest and tell you straight forward , good or bad. My brother in-law says I am stuck on myself. He needs to lose about 200lbs himself so I ignore him. I think he is upset because I don't cook the big meals and eat, eat, eat with him anymore. My granddaughter who is 7 has slowed down on her eating and this makes me proud. It goes to show kids learn with their eyes not their ears. I surely taught my kids to eat wrong by watching me. Alexus will even read labels and tell me if I can eat it or not. She wants to eat what I eat but alittle more of it. I really try to keep a positive attitude and want all to enjoy the roller coaster ride I have enjoyed the last nine months. I can't wait until you climb on and take the ride. 13 more days to go and counting down. I am so happy for you. See you lighter. Joanne

Joanne, I got the 4 lbs off...I didn't go the route of the liquid phase but did the 1400 calorie route. Seems to be working. I am glad I did not let it escalate and took control. Now that is something the former Debbie would not have done. Exercising is challenging. I keep trying to lift what I lifted a month ago and let me tell you its tough. I have to build back I see...Its good and I am glad you are back on track too! To the Losers Bench for both of us! YEAH. Hugs and Fleece Blankets Debbie

Debbie, GIRL!!! I am definiately back on track and yes you are right the old Joanne would of just given up and wouldn't care. I have to say I am more willing now to fight for something I beleive in And I do beleive in myself for once in my life. I am making 2006 my year and if I'm greedy! OH WELL !!! I have given 52 years to my family and now it is time to give to myself. My husband agrees and that is all the support I need from my family. To the losers bench we go and we will fight to stay there!!!!! See you on bench with my fleece blanket ! Joanne