Oh Gosh I'm scared

Hi, Dear Friend! Do you ENJOY working out? Are you healthy? I ADMIRE your determination and stamina! Are you still doing other things? Are you worried because of what others say or because of your own compulsions? You KNOW I don't know the answers, but I think you are wonderful! I have gone to a counselor many times during rough periods in my life. The Lord has used these folks to help me. You are not alone! I definitely have an addictive personality too! Love ya! Becky

HI, Girlfriend, We finally sold our other house about two weeks ago, and I've been decorating the new house for the last few months. After Gregg got a new computer and switched out mine, it took him almost two months to get me hooked up. You look amazing!!! Love, Becky

I've ALWAYS worried about what others think or say about me.....I LOVE working out....it's not just about enjoyment....it's a social avenue for me as well. I do take time to go other places and do other things I'm also very active in my church - that's my other "outlet" when I'm not at the gym so that's not my total focus. But I was thinking about it tonight.....I taught a 5:00 class as a last minute sub, then I tokk 2 more hour long classes afterwards. I can't help but WANT to be there.....I feel good when I leave! Thanks for the encouraging words....I'm gald to know I'm not the only one who worries about this! Dee Dee

Thank you Sandra! I'm gald you're enjoying the Gazelle - take your time on the machine. I've heard they are really great workouts and you should always remember to work at the pace YOU'RE comfortable with!!! I know I can lean on the people here for support - and I can be REAL here and you guys will completely understand what I'm going through. I do so love my life now....and I don't want to discourage anyone from going through this surgery as it has been the BEST thing I've ever done. I just want REAL - LONG TEM results and I know that it's up to me to maintain this weight the rest of my life! (t's also why I think it's important for us "long term" post ops stay around the boards to help with the real issues of what can and des happen down the road if we don't keep each other on track! I love you guys!!!! If you all knew how much you touch my life! I'm so greatful to have all of you in my life! Dee Dee

I admire you determination that you don't want to become a statistic. I wish that I could motivate myself to go to the gym and stay deticated. I haven't been able to do that yet and I too live with fear of regain. I've seen so many people that have regained weight and I don't want that to happen to me either. I feel your pain, but unlike me, you have let that fear motivate you in the right direction. Listen to yourself, you know what's right for you! Keep your head up gal! Tonya

Thank you for the wonderful words Tonya. I think we're all here to be support to each other. I don't want to let the fear get the best of me - but I want to be able to remain focused on what it took to get the weight off and to be able to really keep it off! (that's why I'm employed at the gym....kinda makes me keep coming back! ) I miss seeing you at the events. You and the family need to get to one soon!! Tell everyone hi and we miss them! Dee Dee