Monday: Liven up the Board Post

Good Morning Peeps.....I actually took today and tomorrow off while Nate is here (and he is still sleeping...lol) so I thought I would do our daily post really quick....need to start cleaning after that (we are doing some big spring cleaning together...woooo hooo) 1) So, when you were a little kid....what did you want to be when you grew up? Are you doing that now? 2) Losing, maintaining weight is a mental challenge daily for me. Is it for you? If so, what do you do to help "Self Talk" yourself through each day?

Morning Annie! Nate is still sleeping? So what did you do to wear him out.....?!! 1) So, when you were a little kid....what did you want to be when you grew up? Are you doing that now? At first, I wanted to be a nurse. Then I found out I'd have to clean up poop and give shots. All I watned to do was wear the white dress and carry a stethoscope!! Then I decided I wanted to be a teacher. I went so far as to go to college and get a degree in elementary education. But I never did teach. I decided it wasn't for me after all. Good thing my parents love me unconditionally because trust me....THAT decision certainly tested the boundaries! Now I work for IRS. I still don't like my choice of career.....but it pays most of the bills. 2) Losing, maintaining weight is a mental challenge daily for me. Is it for you? If so, what do you do to help "Self Talk" yourself through each day? I'm still trying to lose weight....40 pounds to my goal...and it is most definitely a mental challenge every day. I think, for me, the biggest thing is I deal with now is grazing at work. It's so easy to fall back into that bad habit of mindless eating because I'm bored. I talked about this with my boyfriend's brother and I realized that it could very well be my downfall in the future. So that's going to be my motivation to stop.....that I don't want to go back to where I started. I've worked too hard to get where I am just to go back to where I was by letting old habits creep back in. So my self help is to keep my 'fat' picture on my desk to remind myself where I'll end up again.

Hi Gorgeous......how art thou???? Did not do anything to wear him out....he has been working on the house and was tired....I think he needs more beauty sleep than me actually....jk....love you honey! A nurse huh? I could see you doing that...mostly the dress and you flipping it being the skanky ho you are...ha ha...I have never met you in person....I just read what Rhondie writes and take it to heart....and wow...a teacher.....I admire them so much....they really do make a difference in our lives....I still keep in touch with some of my favorite teachers from growing up...in fact several came to our wedding last year Now, the IRS....we need to talk....just kidding....but if you could help me get my Stimulus Check faster that would be great..... JK...I think since it will be paper it is set to come at the end of June...our socials both end in very high numbers...damnit...oh well...helps me not to spend it faster....lol.... Good point on grazing.....not that I am totally better at home all the time but I tend to be much worse when I am at work....I think a lot of it is stress eating....I do some of that at home but no where near work.....wonder if that means I either A) need to insist to work at home or B) quit....HA HA HA...neither one is an option....but I have been trying to bring healthier snacks to work too so I am not standing in front of the junk food machine about 3 pm...ugh.....it is a total mental game everyday....and I knew that surgery was ONLY a tool....and I have to remind myself of that everyday!!!! EVERYDAY..... Have a good one see-ster, Ann

My answers....hmmm.... 1) I wanted to be a stewardess (sp) on the airplane, a teacher, or hairdresser. Then when I got to HS I definitely wanted to do business.....so, dropped all of the kid wishes and went to college for business....and yup....doing that now....and love it.....but still dream of having a spa and retreat house....may do that still..... 2) I wrote some to Chris about this...but I have a harder time at work....so I need to bring healthier snacks to work to help....and have to remind myself about that my surgery was ONLY a tool not a be all end all....and I have to do the rest.....and have to be more conscious of the drinking while eating, carbs and exercise....oh man....guess it was never meant to be easy.....

Morning dear.. please go in and pounce on Natie-poo for me be sure and tell him it's from me 1) So, when you were a little kid....what did you want to be when you grew up? Are you doing that now? nope.. I wanted to be a housewife and have babies. Guess the good Lord thought I needed something else in my life.. but I do still have the chance of being a ready made granny who knows.. 2) Losing, maintaining weight is a mental challenge daily for me. Is it for you? If so, what do you do to help "Self Talk" yourself through each day? I honestly don't know how I would/will do it when I'm in a relationship with someone who is not a WLSer. I mentally talk myself out of buying crap to bring into the house. So the brief time at the grocery store I talk myself out of it. So when I'm home it's not there.. so AWESOME. Work is a challenge.. (I just ate a handful of pretzels, cuz there are here). If donuts were here.. I'd eat them. Okay .. I just took a 15 min break and had a piece of toast.. As I was saying.. it's a challenge.. just like pre-wls.. and I guess always will be. I guess I just try to live a better life with better (for me) choices. It's all up to me and no one else. If I sneak a cookie.. no one knows.. or cares but me.. I'm the only one I'm hurting.

I wanted to be a shrink! Can you beleive that? Hell I darn near am I think. Turns out I'm lazy when it comes to classroom instruction so that was just a dream! Actually I am trying to gain weight! I know you hate me. So does my wife. I just can't seem to getenough food in me. Then when I try and cheat with candy my blood sugar freaks out and I get dizzy! I am done to 187 lbs and am staring to feel kinda gaunt. Although it is a problem I never thought I'd have! Hugs, SParky

you can Shrink me Sparky.. hell.. you can even lay on the couch wit me especially since yer a light weight now..

Morning Sweet Annie 1) So, when you were a little kid....what did you want to be when you grew up? Are you doing that now? When I was young all I wanted was to be a wife and mother. I was married at 19 and nine years later was divorced I have never had any children and of course now I don't want any (to dang old lol) I guess that is why God blessed with with so many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews that I can love, spoil and then go home. LOL I never did work while I was married which spoiled me. For the last 28 years I have worked at a Mutual Funds Company in Customer Service. I'm the Manager in the Resource Dept. I love my department I have the most amazing staff.......I would prefer to be retired but since I can't do that right now I'm thank ful for my job! 2) Losing, maintaining weight is a mental challenge daily for me. Is it for you? If so, what do you do to help "Self Talk" yourself through each day? Since I have stopped smoking almost 4 months ago I'm having a hellof a time with my weight...my fault....I'm just grazing way to much. I have trouble get meat down but give me a box of cheez-it's and I don't have one problem. I have to get off this roller coaster, start excercing or I'm going to have myself in deep crap again. Enjoy your time with your hubby!! Bigs Hugs! Barb

Good Day Everyone!!!! I am so tired and sore. Getting the house cleaned and ready for the surgery in 2 weeks. WHOOHOO! 1) I wanted to be singer or a teacher. Not doing either one of them dang it. 2) Well it helps now that Greg is going through the classes to learn about the WLS. So he helps keep me in line on the things I seemed to forget. My self pep talk is - You wanna get into those size 12's - get on that dang treadmill.. I hope you and everyone else is having a good Monday! Love and Hugs Julie

Nice pic Julie!!!! 2 weeks how exciting!!!!!! I'm good at self pep talks but it doesn't go any further then talking......darn I've got to figure out how the heck to motivate myself again. Have a good day sweetie