I've enjoyed everyone's response so......

Let's chat a bit about what we can do to add some self motivation, inspiration and help to each other and ourselves.  I'd like to make a post similiar to todays at least once a week to remind ourselves of where we are and how we need to learn to appreciate ourselves, families, friends and our successes.
 
This isn't something I have to start, anyone can so if you think of something don't hesitate to post.  It is all about us anyway, lol; no seriously it was so inspiring to me today to read everyone say something positive about themselves.

Thanks everyone for being you!  You are special people!

I agree with you Dana,  
I think I need reminding that I'm human~I have to learn to accept the things that I have no control over and embrace the acceptence of things that I can control.
This ending of my 5year mark has been the hardest, there are days I feel lost, then I feel I have control back, it is a rollercoster of emotions and some days it gets the better of me.  
Your post tonight reminded me we all in this together!!

M~

It seems like after my surgery and especially more after joining the OH that I feel the need to help people I see that are struggling with their weight. I try to give them tips on eating more protein, eating slower, and not drinking with their meals… something that might help them get started on their way to a better life. I always recommend them to this magnificent site so that they can see that they are not alone and there is plenty of support when it comes down to making that decision.

Every one that has responded to my post have been amazing. I see their profiles and get inspired and it helps motivate me and I try not to loose focus of my goals. My 5 year old son is my inspiration and the one that keeps me in check more then my wife… he will see me sneaking a Cheeto off his plate and he will not hesitate to say dad your gona get fat again! And I have to put it down!

hey fernando!
Hows it going? did you take your vits today?
Liz

LIZ-of course he did!! He doesn't want his feet to fall off!!

Hey guys !
Yes I took my vits today and ordered more !!!!
Getting ready to go grocery shopping and the list goes on and on and my son wants a toy and my wife a plant and I'm kind of dreading it but have to do it !

DANA-great idea-as always! But...something I did notice--most everyone's answers included something they did for OTHERS (like "I'm a good mom, wife, employee")..not a whole lot of positive PHYSICAL attritributes. I think it's part of our inbreeding or something not to "brag" on ourselves. of course, there are some that will brag on themselves-and on no one else-but those peeps are few and far between-and aren't usually female (no offense to the guys).

okay..lemme try..

a positive PHYSICAL attribute...I have good hair... it usually WORKS the way I need it to for whatever occasion, and I didn't lose much post op like some peeps do...the COLOR, well...yea, you know...nature DOES take it's toll...nothing that can't be fixed a bit...

I agree that we need to do these types of things more often.  It is too easy to dwell in the negatives and god knows that most of us have had a lot of experience in doing that as we have all been obese!  You know that old saying... how can we expect others to love us if we don't love ourselves!!!! 

This is an excellent idea and perfect timing for me.  I am 11 days out from a revision RNY (first WLS was 17 years ago) and working through all the emotions of what that entails.  On clear liquids and craving food like crazy. 
Mari