Validation (sort of)

Hi all. I went to my family doctor today. I now weigh 214 pounds. Slow but sure. All is good.

Anybody    who   reads    my    posts know I can be grumpy and it still peeves me off that I can't eat pork chops, chicken and the list goes on and on and on. You know, you've read my **** and moan sessions. When I am in the middle  of a major dump or kneeling to the porcline throne for the umpteen time I can be very grumpy indeed. When it all passes and I feel human again I sometimes ask myself " what the devil did I do to myself?".

The answer is simple. I go to my purse and pull out a picture of a sea lion kissing my head when I was 293 pounds and made the sea lion look tiny by comparison. I giggle a little and know that for me wls with all of it's gore was right for me. Then I instantly feel better. I carry that pic with me all of the time for when I need a pick me up.

That was indeed a funny storey. I am just so pleased that you are doing so well. I know it has been a struggle for you. For some, things come easy, for others, everything is a battle. Hang in there Maggie. I enjoy reading all your stories cause you always seem to make me chuckle.

Best Regards,

Sugarbear

I enjoy your stories and comments, you never beat around the bush you say it as it is!  I am glade your picture gives the inspiration to keep fighting. I hope I can find a picture or two that well help me. The sad thing is I won't get my picture taken because I always look like the fatty who eats all the cookies.  I have also described myself as the marshmallow lady.


Talk to you soon Stephanie

Be kind to yourself. Big or small, you are the same, worthwhile person. Your value is not measured by your waistline.  It is hard to fight what the world believes about big people, but the world's attitudes are wrong. If you are the marshmellow lady, it's because your are sweet, with a soft heart. I want to be the marshmellow lady too!

Yummy, marshmallows are yummie!  Who doesn't like marshmallows?

Sugarbear (had a few marshmallows just the other day)

Thanks Charline, you always know how to turn things around to make people feel better. I never thought of the marshmallow lady that way. Thanks for your continous encouragment.

Talk to you soon Stephanie