Happy Hump Day Everybody!
Good Morning! How is everyone today?
I'm doing pretty darn good for working until 9pm last night and then getting back into the office at 3:45 this morning. I need to make up 3 hours that I was short from yesterday. At least I got everything done yesterday so that was a load off of my mind.
So what's up in your world? How goes the eating? fluids? protein? supplements? and exercise? All is good for me. I bought some pre-mixed protein drinks yesterday (myoplex, muscle milk and myoplex light). I'm thinking if I drink one of them instead of eating a meal, maybe that'll get things kick-started. Robin, I can definitely relate to what you posted yesterday about your feelings about the scale not moving for several weeks. It is very frustrating, especially when you know you've been doing everything you're supposed to be doing and the scale suddenly stops going down or it ping-pongs, like mine has been doing since early July ****ep losing and gaining the same 3lbs). Other things to consider and I try really hard to not stress over this is the fact of the hell I've put my body through. Weight gain in early adulthood followed by maintaining a weight considered super morbidly obese (BMI greater than 50 at time of surgery) for years with slowly declining health, and then like a miracle, this surgery has allowed me to lose 129lbs in a little less than 12 months. I guess my body is going "WTH??????!!!!!" 
I want so badly to lose this final 25lbs (my doctor said he only wanted me to lose 10 more so that I would be a few lbs under 200). I want so badly for the scale to read "19something". I am working out religiously and I can tell a difference in the month I've been working out. My sister said not to worry about it that the "tummy tuck" would take care of it. I told her that was true, but I want to get rid of as much fat as I can prior to surgery because it'll result in a better outcome. I've thought about going for a PS consult, but I don't want to ru**** and then have an unfavorable outcome if I lose more weight after the PS. I got as low as 201 and now I go between 201 and 204. It is very frustrating. Then there are those days where I feel like I can't get enough to eat. Sort of like extended snacking - no hunger, just eating because I feel like it. Teresa and I had a conversation on this very topic. It really is true that they operate on your stomach and not your head. We need to be very vigilant about what we're doing (eating) and when/why. If we're not careful we could fall back into the bad habits that got us to be morbidly obese to begin with. I guess the thing to do when we recognize that we're engaging in behavior that's harmful to our long term success, we need to seek help. There's no shame in getting help. There's a reason why we became MO after fixating on food for whatever reason. I know I spent my entire life searching out food that tasted good. I would see a picture/recipe and just begin salivating at the thought of how good it would taste. Most folks think that obese people will eat anything, that's not true. I know I spent all my time in search of food that tasted good and I was very picky. I was very successful in finding what I wanted. I know when I originally spiraled out of control in early adulthood, I didn't think too much of the weight gain (at first). Then after awhile, it became a burden unto itself and then it became something to hide behind. I made all kinds of excuses not to participate in various things when the bottom line was my embarassment about my weight was the only thing stopping me. I don't want to hide behind my fat any longer. I don't want any excuse for not being an active participant in my life. As for grazing, I do it occasionally. So far, I feel like I've got control over this situation, but the minute I feel like I can't control it, I'm going to be making an appointment with a professional. I know I for one am not going to take that lying down. I'll be darned if I'm going to allow myself to do that to myself. I don't mean this to sound like I'm judging if someone has not sought professional help. I'm not. I just thought I'd toss the topic out there because I know I'm not the only one that struggles with this and I think we tend to feel guilty about this particular topic if we're engaging in grazing.
Whew...I am chatty this morning I'll share a mini wow moment. Over the weekend I was in Wally World and I purchased a pair of legging type jeans in the regular ladies dept (a wow in and of itself) in a size 16/18. I've been wearing a 16W or 16 for sometime now. Well I got them home, washed them and wore them yesterday. They're too big! They're all baggy in the butt, thighs, etc..I felt almost like I was wearing clown pants. These pants are meant to be kind of snug fitting. Anyway, I stopped again last night on my way home from work to get the pre-mixed protein and for the heck of it I tried on a Size 12/14. Well, I got 'em on! They are definitely snug, but not to the point where I wouldn't wear them. These type of legging jeans are meant to be worn with a tunic/longer top so I wouldn't have a problem with wearing them as long as my wonderful panni is covered. I also am wearing, a skirt/jacket to work today, for the first time in like 3 years. The skirt is a 12/14 (it's made out of that slinky/stretchy material that's so comfortable). I had originally purchased the jacket in a 16/18 over the weekend with a divided skirt size in a 16/18. Well when I tried the divided skirt on it was almost too big. They didn't have a regular, long length skirt when I originally purchased the outfit over the weekend. When I stopped at the different walmart last night, they had a long, non-divided, skirt in a 12/14. So I got it and it fits! Woohoo! I'm not saying I wear a 12/14, but I guess I'm getting closer between the jeans and the skirt. Woohoo, yeah! I so love this surgery. Even if I never lose another pound, I'm so happy about the outcome so far!
Okay, I apologize for the length of this post...I guess it's time for me to get cracking here, I've got tons of work to do.
Have a wonderful day!
Take Care,
Terry
I want so badly to lose this final 25lbs (my doctor said he only wanted me to lose 10 more so that I would be a few lbs under 200). I want so badly for the scale to read "19something". I am working out religiously and I can tell a difference in the month I've been working out. My sister said not to worry about it that the "tummy tuck" would take care of it. I told her that was true, but I want to get rid of as much fat as I can prior to surgery because it'll result in a better outcome. I've thought about going for a PS consult, but I don't want to ru**** and then have an unfavorable outcome if I lose more weight after the PS. I got as low as 201 and now I go between 201 and 204. It is very frustrating. Then there are those days where I feel like I can't get enough to eat. Sort of like extended snacking - no hunger, just eating because I feel like it. Teresa and I had a conversation on this very topic. It really is true that they operate on your stomach and not your head. We need to be very vigilant about what we're doing (eating) and when/why. If we're not careful we could fall back into the bad habits that got us to be morbidly obese to begin with. I guess the thing to do when we recognize that we're engaging in behavior that's harmful to our long term success, we need to seek help. There's no shame in getting help. There's a reason why we became MO after fixating on food for whatever reason. I know I spent my entire life searching out food that tasted good. I would see a picture/recipe and just begin salivating at the thought of how good it would taste. Most folks think that obese people will eat anything, that's not true. I know I spent all my time in search of food that tasted good and I was very picky. I was very successful in finding what I wanted. I know when I originally spiraled out of control in early adulthood, I didn't think too much of the weight gain (at first). Then after awhile, it became a burden unto itself and then it became something to hide behind. I made all kinds of excuses not to participate in various things when the bottom line was my embarassment about my weight was the only thing stopping me. I don't want to hide behind my fat any longer. I don't want any excuse for not being an active participant in my life. As for grazing, I do it occasionally. So far, I feel like I've got control over this situation, but the minute I feel like I can't control it, I'm going to be making an appointment with a professional. I know I for one am not going to take that lying down. I'll be darned if I'm going to allow myself to do that to myself. I don't mean this to sound like I'm judging if someone has not sought professional help. I'm not. I just thought I'd toss the topic out there because I know I'm not the only one that struggles with this and I think we tend to feel guilty about this particular topic if we're engaging in grazing.
Whew...I am chatty this morning I'll share a mini wow moment. Over the weekend I was in Wally World and I purchased a pair of legging type jeans in the regular ladies dept (a wow in and of itself) in a size 16/18. I've been wearing a 16W or 16 for sometime now. Well I got them home, washed them and wore them yesterday. They're too big! They're all baggy in the butt, thighs, etc..I felt almost like I was wearing clown pants. These pants are meant to be kind of snug fitting. Anyway, I stopped again last night on my way home from work to get the pre-mixed protein and for the heck of it I tried on a Size 12/14. Well, I got 'em on! They are definitely snug, but not to the point where I wouldn't wear them. These type of legging jeans are meant to be worn with a tunic/longer top so I wouldn't have a problem with wearing them as long as my wonderful panni is covered. I also am wearing, a skirt/jacket to work today, for the first time in like 3 years. The skirt is a 12/14 (it's made out of that slinky/stretchy material that's so comfortable). I had originally purchased the jacket in a 16/18 over the weekend with a divided skirt size in a 16/18. Well when I tried the divided skirt on it was almost too big. They didn't have a regular, long length skirt when I originally purchased the outfit over the weekend. When I stopped at the different walmart last night, they had a long, non-divided, skirt in a 12/14. So I got it and it fits! Woohoo! I'm not saying I wear a 12/14, but I guess I'm getting closer between the jeans and the skirt. Woohoo, yeah! I so love this surgery. Even if I never lose another pound, I'm so happy about the outcome so far!
Okay, I apologize for the length of this post...I guess it's time for me to get cracking here, I've got tons of work to do.
Have a wonderful day!
Take Care,
Terry 
Good Morning Terry! What a post, woman!! Glad your really working your "tool". I am keeping my fingers crossed that you get under that 200lb mark and stay there. It will happen. Your doing all the right stuff, so it's got to happen. Beautiful day expected, so going walking this AM after I get off the school bus. Hubby is off, so not sure what we'll do on my down time. Wednesday evenings, there is a classic car meeting at a local eating joint. We might hop in the 65 stang tonight and head that direction. That car is so much fun to drive around in. It's a work in progress so he gets a little envious of the others who have theirs in tip-top shape, but I told him to suck it up - his time will come. Have a great day, stay focused on health, and live life to the fullest.
TraciL
Hey Terry 
There's never a need to apologize for the length of a post!!! You needed to say what you needed to say and if it's too long for someone else to read then that is THEIR problem 
(tho, I did notice I had to scroll WAY up to get that emoticon 
)
I think I am going to have to admit that I have gained 10 pounds over the last year 
. I had been in the mid 170's and now I'm hovering in the 182-184 range again. I am definitely not happy about that. While I can't say I've been perfect I haven't been totally out of control either. I know a lot of it is that I haven't been exercising. Last year I was walking every day that it didn't rain and this summer I didn't walk a bit in the heat (or any other time really 
) I have to say though, I am back on the walking at lunch routine and it feels good. I've got a walking buddy here in the office and we are each other's 'conscience'. Very seldom are we both in the mood to walk, but one of us motivates the other to get out there. We walk about 40 minutes and I'm much perkier in the afternoon after I've walked. I do have issues with 'grazing'. I try to keep sunflower seeds close at hand when I need to put something in my mouth. (the office cleaning lady doesn't appreciate the mess I make sometimes, but I try to be neat with the shells 
)
Had my fingers and toesies done last night to be ready for vacation. Of course, I'll probably end up wearing closed shoes all next week and the toes will be pretty for nothing, but I will see them!!!
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Hugs, Mo
There's never a need to apologize for the length of a post!!! You needed to say what you needed to say and if it's too long for someone else to read then that is THEIR problem (tho, I did notice I had to scroll WAY up to get that emoticon )
I think I am going to have to admit that I have gained 10 pounds over the last year . I had been in the mid 170's and now I'm hovering in the 182-184 range again. I am definitely not happy about that. While I can't say I've been perfect I haven't been totally out of control either. I know a lot of it is that I haven't been exercising. Last year I was walking every day that it didn't rain and this summer I didn't walk a bit in the heat (or any other time really ) I have to say though, I am back on the walking at lunch routine and it feels good. I've got a walking buddy here in the office and we are each other's 'conscience'. Very seldom are we both in the mood to walk, but one of us motivates the other to get out there. We walk about 40 minutes and I'm much perkier in the afternoon after I've walked. I do have issues with 'grazing'. I try to keep sunflower seeds close at hand when I need to put something in my mouth. (the office cleaning lady doesn't appreciate the mess I make sometimes, but I try to be neat with the shells )
Had my fingers and toesies done last night to be ready for vacation. Of course, I'll probably end up wearing closed shoes all next week and the toes will be pretty for nothing, but I will see them!!!
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Hugs, Mo 
Good morning everyone.
So last night I fully intended to go for a nice long walk & complete my conditioning exercises. Well, I got home, ate a little dinner and planned to leave an hour later. I was so tired. I felt like I had lead in my body. Every muscle from my lower back down was hurting. I fell asleep and woke up 2 1/2 hours later! All I can say is my body must have needed the rest. I have fibromyalgia and when I push myself with exercise it can really knock me down. It hasn't happened since surgery but this time I guess I just overdid it a bit. I am not quitting though. In the past I would not work out again for days. I took one day off, am not sore today and so I am going walking at lunch today.
Terry, thank you for sharing your thoughts. It is always encouraging to know that others understand what we are going through. There are so many mind issues that go along with WLS. Another thread I post on regularly talked about how we don't see our new selves when we look in the mirror. At least not everytime. We still have food issues and have work to do in conquering those. A little brain surgery with the WLS sure would have been nice. 
One day at a time and one issue at a time!
That's cool about the pants. Yay for you! You are losing inches for sure.
Mo, your walking will help a lot. It is truly about being diligent and committed. Exercise seems to be the one thing (at least for me) that I find easiest to let go of when I get overwhelmed or busy. Then I have those times when I finally decide that I HAVE to do this and I get a bit selfish with my time and make sure I do what is good for me. Pedicures aren't as fun in the cooler months cuz you don't get to show your pretty toes, but they are still worth getting! Your vacation begins in only 2 more days!
Traci, enjoy driving in the stang. Supposed to be a really nice evening. Is it convertible? The top down would sure be nice today.
Well, have a wonderful day y'all. I am not too busy so I am working on some of my own little projects.
Hugs, Robin
One day at a time and one issue at a time!
That's cool about the pants. Yay for you! You are losing inches for sure.
Mo, your walking will help a lot. It is truly about being diligent and committed. Exercise seems to be the one thing (at least for me) that I find easiest to let go of when I get overwhelmed or busy. Then I have those times when I finally decide that I HAVE to do this and I get a bit selfish with my time and make sure I do what is good for me. Pedicures aren't as fun in the cooler months cuz you don't get to show your pretty toes, but they are still worth getting! Your vacation begins in only 2 more days!
Traci, enjoy driving in the stang. Supposed to be a really nice evening. Is it convertible? The top down would sure be nice today.
Well, have a wonderful day y'all. I am not too busy so I am working on some of my own little projects.
Hugs, Robin Most Active
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