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Hi,
I had my surgery on May 1, 2007 and attended regular support group meeting untill I met my girlfriend now Fiancee. We met back in January of this year. Everything is great but I have gained back a few pounds (25) and I am having a hard time getting back into the swing of things. I can eat anything and sometimes do. I own a business that is also causing a lot of stress and I just dont know what to do to get back on track. I am the happiest I have ever been but I am also sad that I allowed myself to put back on some weight and that I am nowhere near my goal. It was easy at first but now I see some of my old habits coming back.
Help, I need some encouragement and some ideas. I really want to be close to my goal next December when I take the marrital plunge
Mike
Highest 325
lowest 230
Now 250
Goal 185
I had my surgery on May 1, 2007 and attended regular support group meeting untill I met my girlfriend now Fiancee. We met back in January of this year. Everything is great but I have gained back a few pounds (25) and I am having a hard time getting back into the swing of things. I can eat anything and sometimes do. I own a business that is also causing a lot of stress and I just dont know what to do to get back on track. I am the happiest I have ever been but I am also sad that I allowed myself to put back on some weight and that I am nowhere near my goal. It was easy at first but now I see some of my old habits coming back.
Help, I need some encouragement and some ideas. I really want to be close to my goal next December when I take the marrital plunge
Mike
Highest 325
lowest 230
Now 250
Goal 185
Hi Mike -
Congrats on the engagement! Sounds like some exciting things are in store for you. Do you still have the printing co? Stress can certaintly play havock on our health.
As I'm typing this I'm telling myself I need to take my own advise. I'm struggling too. I have really let my guard down and have gotten quite comfortable. And with that, I too have gained 25lbs. Some may be because of a thyroid condition but most I will take the blame for just not making good choices.
Lets get back to the basics. I know for me, I did very well for the first year and then I started experimenting and letting my guard down.
One thing that helped me and I need to get back to doing it is planning ahead. I'm going to try to have veg & fruit available at work so I can snack on them.
Hang in there, stop by more often. Do you live anywhere near Rockford? We are getting together on Sunday afternoon for a gathering if you and your fiance are available.
Christina
Congrats on the engagement! Sounds like some exciting things are in store for you. Do you still have the printing co? Stress can certaintly play havock on our health.
As I'm typing this I'm telling myself I need to take my own advise. I'm struggling too. I have really let my guard down and have gotten quite comfortable. And with that, I too have gained 25lbs. Some may be because of a thyroid condition but most I will take the blame for just not making good choices.
Lets get back to the basics. I know for me, I did very well for the first year and then I started experimenting and letting my guard down.
One thing that helped me and I need to get back to doing it is planning ahead. I'm going to try to have veg & fruit available at work so I can snack on them.
Hang in there, stop by more often. Do you live anywhere near Rockford? We are getting together on Sunday afternoon for a gathering if you and your fiance are available.
Christina
Hi Mike!
Congrats on your engagement!! All I can say is go back to the support group meetings! I am 7 months out and I feel myslef slipping sometimes and trying new foods and letting my guard down. Dont let those 25lbs end up being 50+ lbs. You have come so far Mike! there is a meeting at ABMC on December 22nd that a few of us are going to. It might be very helpful for you to attend this meeting before the holidays. You also have to think about what & why were you eating to gain some weight back. Our weight is always going to be our biggest battle and tell youself you refuse to let the battle of the buldge win! I can relate with you Mike and a lot of other people can too. You did the first step in the right direction and that was coming to OH for support. Hopefully you can make the meeting on the 22nd. It starts at 10:45am - 12:15. A few of us will be there and then staying afterwards for some good ole' cafeteria food and support. I look forward to maybe seeing you there. Stay strong and dont give into temptation. I battle it everyday and I feel for ya!
Good luck Mike and best wishes!
Jill
Congrats on your engagement!! All I can say is go back to the support group meetings! I am 7 months out and I feel myslef slipping sometimes and trying new foods and letting my guard down. Dont let those 25lbs end up being 50+ lbs. You have come so far Mike! there is a meeting at ABMC on December 22nd that a few of us are going to. It might be very helpful for you to attend this meeting before the holidays. You also have to think about what & why were you eating to gain some weight back. Our weight is always going to be our biggest battle and tell youself you refuse to let the battle of the buldge win! I can relate with you Mike and a lot of other people can too. You did the first step in the right direction and that was coming to OH for support. Hopefully you can make the meeting on the 22nd. It starts at 10:45am - 12:15. A few of us will be there and then staying afterwards for some good ole' cafeteria food and support. I look forward to maybe seeing you there. Stay strong and dont give into temptation. I battle it everyday and I feel for ya!
Good luck Mike and best wishes!
Jill
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