something old and something new

Good morning!

I haven't posted here in ages either.  As you mentioned....life just seems to get more and more busy so some things tend to fall by the wayside. 

Glad to hear you're enjoying your job!   And I'm sure....enjoying those grandbabies as well. 

Old....well.....I'm turning the big 4-0 in a few months...so I'm definitely feeling old right now!
I have 4 cousins that are also turning 40 this year along with my sister-in-law so we've planned many celebrations.  Or distractions, as I've been calling them...

I've been beating myself up a lot lately over gaining weight over the past 1 1/2 years.   Obviously we all want to reach and stay at goal weight forever but for me....I've definitely realized that it's something that I'll forever struggle with.  There is no slacking off and starting back on the elusive Monday that never comes.  So, I'm working on it.  I know it won't/can't be as fast as when I first had surgery but I just have to keep at it.  As long as I'm trying, I haven't failed.   Though there are days I could try a little harder. :) 

I had to laugh at a friend on Facebook that asked if she thought about exercise really hard, could she count it?   Oh how I wish!   I've gotten quite adept at ignoring the many, many exercise videos I've bought over the past few years.  I think I almost convinced myself that dusting them and moving them around on the shelf is just as effective as actually popping one into the DVD and following along.  According to the scale.....that does not work!

My boyfriend lost 40lbs this year by eating high protein/low carb.  I've been doing a lot of eye rolling these past couple of months because he's still losing easily and not trying.  So the phone call on weigh-in day when he says  "Hey...lost another pound but I ate like a pig all week" is not my favorite!  But what I really noticed that I never really thought about before (and we've been together for 3 yrs) is that he doesn't snack.  At all.  If he's hungry and it isn't meal time....he'll have just enough to satisfy him so that he can make it to the next meal.  Like a handful of almonds.   Going to a movie doesn't automatically mean having popcorn.  Going to the Red's game doesn't mean eating his weight in soft pretzels, cracker jacks and ice cream.   I began to question if he had some type of mental disability....then I realized he just doesn't have a food addiction.  Jerk. 

Okay....so now that I've written a book of ramblings.....who is going to the OH conference this weekend??  I'll be there with a friend and hope to make more friends.  This is the first one I've been to and I'm really looking forward to all the classes, people.....and free stuff!

 

Chris,  I understand where you are coming from.   I have gained close to 20 lbs in the last 2 months.  I am off track and know it but have to get back on and quick.  Tonight is the first day of me starting back on track.  No cookies, no junk, nothing bu****er tonight.  Tomorrow will be a whole new day and I have to make this band work for me.  I had to have a partial unfill and have now had about half the fluid that was romoved added back.  I am rarely hungry but I eat to have something to do.  I honestly believe that is the reason. 

So join me and lets do this together. 

Jacqueline

Hi Jacqueline,

Absolutely, let's be a support to each other to lose what we have gained.

I just got back for the OH conference here in Cincy and what I took most from it is how important support is.  Doesn't matter how far out you are or what type of surgery you've had....we're all in this together.  And it's not even that it was a huge topic of discussion....but it was just a feeling I got from being with everyone.  I was inspired and awed by so many people.  Many who are maintaining after many years out and many who, like us, are struggling...and even those who have recently had surgery or are waiting for surgery.  It was one big weekend long support group meeting. 

Chris,  I need to get to bed tonight, just now read this, and I am still not back on track.  I will PM you tomorrow and we will make some plans. 

Jacqueline

Right now I am working on some stuff for Breast Cancer awareness...I am involved in an art auction, walks..and some fun event at the hospital..lots going on in Sept-Oct.  But I tell you what, if you guys can find time I will make time for a get together...I have not been involved in any support at all since Dr. Sonnanstine moved to G-town, with the exception of his support (which is priceless).  I would love to have our own fun little thing going.  I have contact with make-up people, jewelry, etc etc...we can do our own little event.  ;-0  
Dr. Sonnanstine would love to see his patients involved in support.  I myself struggled for awhile, had to get myself together. I am now down almost 20 lbs ..I am loving this new found strength and getting back to compliance.  ...just makes you feel more powerful.  not to mention I feel great!  more energy, ..emotional stronger.  we should share how we are feeling.  it helps so much!

Hey Brenda! Just wanted to say hello..I haven't been on here much, and your basically the only face I recognize thats still posting..Glad to hear your doing well. I'm gonna try to get back on here some more, I made alot of good friends here and wish they would post some..Id like to know how everyone is doing. Anyway..Take care!!