for anyone needing motivation
Hi everyone!
I know that the majority of you are just starting out on your WLS journey.
I was right there with you 6.5 months ago. But now that Im a half year through I couldn't be happier with my decision. I remember thinking in weeks 1 and 2 that it would never get better... but slowly it did... and month 2 came and I started solid foods and exercising.. by months 3 and 4 i was eating better and still learning how to eat socially, but gaining energy and exercising 5 days a week. I no longer felt tired half way thru the day or relied on caffiene to get me thru it!!
Now at month 6.5 I have lost 100lbs and I have more energy than i know what to do with most days. I don't stress about eating out anymore, I just order a doggy bag with my meal and always put more than half in it when the meal comes. I drink on occasion but its always wine and never anything with sweetners, juice or carbonation. I don't punish myself if i decide to have (1) cookie or a bite of desert..... It keeps me sane and I get it out of my system. High fats and sweets make me dump so I stay away from it as much as possible. I have recently noticed that exercise is my new vise the way that food use to be & I have never enjoyed clothes shopping in my life until now.
So for all of you just getting started stay strong and keep your eye on the prize~ In 6 months you will be dancing all the way to the mall :)
K8
I know that the majority of you are just starting out on your WLS journey.
I was right there with you 6.5 months ago. But now that Im a half year through I couldn't be happier with my decision. I remember thinking in weeks 1 and 2 that it would never get better... but slowly it did... and month 2 came and I started solid foods and exercising.. by months 3 and 4 i was eating better and still learning how to eat socially, but gaining energy and exercising 5 days a week. I no longer felt tired half way thru the day or relied on caffiene to get me thru it!!
Now at month 6.5 I have lost 100lbs and I have more energy than i know what to do with most days. I don't stress about eating out anymore, I just order a doggy bag with my meal and always put more than half in it when the meal comes. I drink on occasion but its always wine and never anything with sweetners, juice or carbonation. I don't punish myself if i decide to have (1) cookie or a bite of desert..... It keeps me sane and I get it out of my system. High fats and sweets make me dump so I stay away from it as much as possible. I have recently noticed that exercise is my new vise the way that food use to be & I have never enjoyed clothes shopping in my life until now.
So for all of you just getting started stay strong and keep your eye on the prize~ In 6 months you will be dancing all the way to the mall :)
K8
Start 260/ Surgery 249/ Goal 140/ Current 135 5.8"
Thank you so much. I am having difficulty making time for my exercise, and not doing well with that. It is frustrating, because I used to go to the gym every day just about. I am so glad to hear you are doing so well. I have notice though that I am sleeping so much better, and that does make a huge difference in my day. I do stress about eating, because in the back of my head, I hear my mother saying....you know, there are starving children in this world.... No wonder I had a weight problem!!!!
Actually, that does help, Kate... I am still 8 days away (again) from surgery and am starting to get a little nervous all over again. I fully expect to have 'buyers remorse' and quite honestly that is what is scaring me the most. Will I really regret this? Will things be a lot harder for me?
I'm sure it will in the beginning and will get better. It's the type of thing where you have to just jump in knowing you will be fine instead of wading in. It's just the WAITING that's killing me!
I'm sure it will in the beginning and will get better. It's the type of thing where you have to just jump in knowing you will be fine instead of wading in. It's just the WAITING that's killing me!
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