Finish the year on an up note.

You've made it through most of the holidays now. You've made some good choices and maybe some not-so-good choices. New Year's Eve will be here soon. Use the tips and tricks you've learned along the way to finish your year on an up note.

If you're going to a party, bring a WLS-friendly dish to share. Make a point to take small bites and chew thoroughly. Use a smaller plate. If it's a buffet, let someone you trust put food on your plate and bring it to you. Don't drink with your meals. Plan things to do with your hands other than eating: knitting, puzzles, games. Don't skip one meal in anticipation of the next. Remember, small choices matter.

Action for the day: Make a plan for the remainder of your holiday season. What a great way to kick off your new year.

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HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238

Tracey W.
on 12/28/10 11:22 am

thanks for your inspirational thoughts so often. they're enlightening and comforting.

Trying to build a better life, one good choice at a time.

"Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path and you will find you have crossed the mountain."-Ruby Gettinger

Molly S.
on 12/28/10 7:06 pm - Chicago, IL

RNY on 10/26/04

you are so welcome!! Congrats on your weight loss!

Cecelia B.
on 12/30/10 1:50 am - St Louis, MO

RNY on 09/03/10

I enjoyed this reading. I am 4 months out and surgery is still fresh in my mind as this was my first holiday season. I tried to stick to my plan, some success with food. I really thought I had too much sugar, but still lost 9 lbs this month. I am feeling really good about myself, having lost about 16 lbs through Thanksgiving and Christmas. My goal was to "hold my own" during these 2 months, but I lost instead. and I have gone this year from a BMI of 66 to BMI of 46. I am happy I finally got to have this surgery this fall and I am ending up the year on a positive feeling.

My plan is to continue on my losing streak and to get healthier. Thanks for the reminder.

Cecelia B.

Starting wt. March/ 2010 385lbs
Surgery wt. Sept/2010     322lbs
Current wt. Sept/2013   204lbs

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