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You can't measure your achievements with someone else's yardstick!
Revision from lapband to RNY 12/26/17 with Dr. Caitlin Halbert
HW 260 SW 248 CW 154 GW 145
Gallbladder removed 9/18
Beth
Beth
I am just reading this after I posted very similar sentiments to the post from Thursday. I am glad to see that you feel the same way I do. Enough of all this ugly stuff. As I've stated in meetings, I am not willing to tolerate meanness and constant negativity. I want people in my life who are mature enough to understand that being mean or hurtful to others, especially in public, reflects to others an insecure, unhappy self. If that is the case, then reach out for support. Unkindness to others can not possibly help one's self heal.
Lisa
I applaud you for your courage to applologize and acknowledge your poor judgement. It is pretty upsetting to me when I see this forum being used for something other than support for each other. I want to make it clear that I am not siding with one group over another. I just need to say that I do not understand why anyone would put hurtful things on a public forum, especially one in which there are so many of us who have had to deal with so many hurts in our lives.
It is my hope that the "ugliness" that has occurred not only on this forum but in support group relationships can come to an end. We should all be above that at this point in our lives. Yes I know I am older than most, but come on, we can be better than all this pettiness. What it says to me is that we need to work on the emotional aspects of this journey as well as the weight loss and maintenance.
As for my motivation - kind of dual intent here. Yes, I'd like to write a piece. But Mike would like me to get a little tat somewhere inconspicuous. I would want to see it myself so that eliminates various areas of the body. And the specific design would have to be PERFECT. My favorite flower is a tulip, but I haven't seen a tulip yet that strikes me as perfectly drawn. And the most interesting tats I have seen on others have been words....
I have one, I got it just about the time I was 30 and it is only visible when I wear either something a little low cut or bathing suit. . . I have no regrets, always wanted one, but back in my youth it was illegal in NYC and until a friend had a tattoo party at their house I did not think to go out of my way to get one, always wanted another, but money for something so frivolous was never there and the one I have could use recoloring, as over time the colors fade, after all mine is almost as old as I was when I got it (lol). As for the pain, I tell anyone who has asked, if felt like a razor burn and it really is dependent on where you have it put (mine was done over a very fleshy part of my body), over bony or very muscular places, I understand from those who've had them done, that the pain can be quite uncomfortable, but they get it done anyway, so I guess it's a matter of what and where and how much you are willing to endure. . .
Personally, I think a well placed, tastefully done tat or two is nice body art. . . however, some people seem to think of their bodies as a canvass, and that is not meant as judgment, but I think to do so much artwork when one is young leaves the door open to many regrets later and that is coming from someone who has heard enough people say as much.
Are you writing a piece or thinking of getting some body art. . .
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
I would love to lose about 10 lbs. that I have regained. And....15 would be a lovely bonus.
Most of all I need to renew my commitment to exercise. The move to FL has upset my routines so much - I realize now what a creature of habit I am!
I scared myself a little in the last 2 weeks with sugar cravings - gave in a few times but then realized that I didn't need to give in "forever."
And so, from now until July 15, I am committing to doing it right. Exactly, chapter and verse doing the things I know I need to do.
This week's exercise plan revolves around classes at the gym:
Mon: body combat
Tues: body attack
Wed: Walk 2 big loops around my neighborhood, which is about 4 miles total. Not a leisurely walk - a hustle. Come home sweaty.
Thurs: Mat pilates class plus cardio on the treadmill or elliptical (would love to build up my endurance on the elliptical)
Fri: CardioBlast
So be sure I tell you how this all is going as the week gets started tomorrow!
Is it visible?
Did it hurt?
Any regrets?
Would you do it again?
Some of you got these as a celebration of weight loss, as I recall. Any others who got a tattoo to commemorate a special event?
Today is supposed to be a terrific day weather wise. I am enjoying the windows being open again. My living room has a ceiling fan, and that really helps cool down the room.
I had a really good therapy session yesterday. We discussed how my lack of self-soothing has really messed up a lot of things in my life. My therapist specifically is talking about meditation and deep breathing exercises. I need to get better at doing it daily, because my emotional eating has picked up in the past couple of weeks.
I hope to get to church this morning. I'm struggling with a sinus headache. Not sure if I shared on the PA forum yet, that I am having sinus surgery on June 4th. The doc is also straightening my crooked nose from when I fell and broke it.
I hope everyone has a blessed day.
Hugs,
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
While it is not still Saturday, just wanted to check in with you. I had a really busy Saturday, with therapy and driving some in Jersey. It was a gorgeous day yesterday, and is supposed to be the same today.
Hugs,
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
