What i learned at Camp

What I Learned at Camp Dear Aunt Ethel, Thank you so much for suggesting I attend the ObesityHelp.com Regional Camp in San Antonio, Texas. Even though San Antonio is hot in July, I have just returned from one of the best times of recent memory. I met so many friendly people, many of whom had lots in common with me. There were so many things I learned! Here is just a small sampling of the new information I have come to know: ? There are friendly people most anywhere you travel. ? There are actually professionals in this world that care as much or MORE about people as they do about making money. ? While exercise in general is good, some exercise methods can hurt a person's goal of burning fat and losing weight. ? You need the help of a trained exercise physiologist to know if your exercise regiment is beneficial in burning fat. ? Calories taken in minus Calories burned equals Weight Gain or Weight Loss. ? www.ChefDave.org ? Plastic Surgeons like to talk. ? I get tired of looking at before and after pictures provided by Plastic Surgeons. ? Some protien drinks taste good. ? Attending camp helps me to remember where I've come from and how hard it is for me to maintain a healthy lifestyle. ? I have support available to help me in my struggles. ? Support groups are a good thing. ? It is okay to dream for what seems impossible. ? The WLS community needs to be proactive in the political process. ? If it is a mother, or has a mother, it is protein. ? If it walks on land, cook it with dry heat. ? You need to change up your exercise regiment every six weeks or so. ? When it comes to pouches, size matters. ? NEVER, NEVER, NEVER forget where my WLS journey began. Once again, Aunt Ethel, thanks for suggesting I go to the OH camp. I met many other campers with the same goal of living a fuller, healthier life. It helps me to know that others face the same struggles and fears I go through. It was also neat to share in each other's victories as we shared "WOW" moments and "pounds lost". I hope to attend another camp when it is held close to me. Thanks again. Your loving nephew, Bruce

Monica, What is WLS camp? How long does it last? Peggy

Peggy, Camp WLS is any one of the events that we hold every month.We are going to be in Columbus, Ohio on November 18, 2006. For more information go to: http://www.obesityhelp.com/events/nov2006_columbus.html Hope you can make it! Moncia