Its been quite a while
I typed this on the main board but just found this forum and thought it belonged here.......
Well everyone, its been quite a while since I've been on OH. I have to say that I've missed ya'll but mostly I've been too ashamed to come back. I know how this thing works and I know that most people who admit failure get slammed badly so I think I've run and hid instead of took it and improved. I havent been on since April of last year and in August I will have reached my 2 year surgery anniversary. I still havent reached my goal of 160. I weigh 172 now and its been a long hard struggle. I have had 3 surgeries in the past year and a half and am actually currently on strict bed rest from my recent hysterectomy. I can sit here and try and plea my case but really it boils down to me not eating healthy. I have exercised and kept active but I actually just dont eat right. I make horrible food choices and eat chocolate everyday. I am very ashamed of myself and am needing some motivation and inspiration to get my head out of my butt. Everyone has looked at me and made me feel like I took the easy way out and they dont realize this IS NOT easy. It is a constant battle and a constant reminder of not being able to finish something I started. I feel like Im so close and yet Im sabotaging myself daily. I am tired of hiding from it and ready to battle this head on. I know its all in my mind and Im finally ready to finish one thing in my life. I sat here telling myself that I should not write this b/c everyone is gonna slam me. I kept saying that Im the only one who has this problem and that is why I stayed away so long. I guess I dont really believe that Im the only one who struggles with this and Im hoping that someone will give me the push I need to stay focused and finish this battle. Thanks for listening and Im strapping on my armor with head held in shame. Give it to me........ Im beaten but not defeated.......
Natashia
Well everyone, its been quite a while since I've been on OH. I have to say that I've missed ya'll but mostly I've been too ashamed to come back. I know how this thing works and I know that most people who admit failure get slammed badly so I think I've run and hid instead of took it and improved. I havent been on since April of last year and in August I will have reached my 2 year surgery anniversary. I still havent reached my goal of 160. I weigh 172 now and its been a long hard struggle. I have had 3 surgeries in the past year and a half and am actually currently on strict bed rest from my recent hysterectomy. I can sit here and try and plea my case but really it boils down to me not eating healthy. I have exercised and kept active but I actually just dont eat right. I make horrible food choices and eat chocolate everyday. I am very ashamed of myself and am needing some motivation and inspiration to get my head out of my butt. Everyone has looked at me and made me feel like I took the easy way out and they dont realize this IS NOT easy. It is a constant battle and a constant reminder of not being able to finish something I started. I feel like Im so close and yet Im sabotaging myself daily. I am tired of hiding from it and ready to battle this head on. I know its all in my mind and Im finally ready to finish one thing in my life. I sat here telling myself that I should not write this b/c everyone is gonna slam me. I kept saying that Im the only one who has this problem and that is why I stayed away so long. I guess I dont really believe that Im the only one who struggles with this and Im hoping that someone will give me the push I need to stay focused and finish this battle. Thanks for listening and Im strapping on my armor with head held in shame. Give it to me........ Im beaten but not defeated.......
Natashia
Member of Sisterhood of the traveling Red High Heels since 08/07!
Natashia~
Are you kidding????
I just noticed your 'ticker'...
KUDOS TO YOU!!!!! Your BMI was once over 20 points higher than it is now!!!!
I cannot believe that you have lost anything at all with the 1.5 year it seems you've had.
You can TOTALLY lose this last little bit of weight and get back on track if you want to---
IF you want to....
Many have goals that are exactly where yu are now.
Please don't be so hard on yourself. You are a success story--- A WINNER!!!!
Now, if you are feeling a little beaten down and having trouble with making the food choices you prefer, please consider the 5 Day Pouch Test.
I have recently been pretty turned around by following this plan.
Actually, I had a regain in this, my third year post-op, and I followed this program to break the carb cycle. Although this is not the goal--I lost 10 pounds and feel a bit more in control.
Give it a try.
It's very easy to follow.
I sure hope that things turn around for you and that you have no more heath issues/surgery in your future.
You are going to do just fine!!
Hang in there and Stay the course.
You've done very very well.
Blessings~
Katrina Lopez
249 highest....242 pre-op...136 lowest....140ish longest...170 regain...160 current
Are you kidding????
I just noticed your 'ticker'...
KUDOS TO YOU!!!!! Your BMI was once over 20 points higher than it is now!!!!
I cannot believe that you have lost anything at all with the 1.5 year it seems you've had.
You can TOTALLY lose this last little bit of weight and get back on track if you want to---
IF you want to....
Many have goals that are exactly where yu are now.
Please don't be so hard on yourself. You are a success story--- A WINNER!!!!
Now, if you are feeling a little beaten down and having trouble with making the food choices you prefer, please consider the 5 Day Pouch Test.
I have recently been pretty turned around by following this plan.
Actually, I had a regain in this, my third year post-op, and I followed this program to break the carb cycle. Although this is not the goal--I lost 10 pounds and feel a bit more in control.
Give it a try.
It's very easy to follow.
I sure hope that things turn around for you and that you have no more heath issues/surgery in your future.
You are going to do just fine!!
Hang in there and Stay the course.
You've done very very well.
Blessings~
Katrina Lopez
249 highest....242 pre-op...136 lowest....140ish longest...170 regain...160 current
YES PLEASE tell me about the 5 day pouch test????? I NEED to know this..... Thanks so much for your kind words and for motivating me this morning. It means so much to me. I guess in our everyday world you only get that initial motivation from friends and family in the beginning of weight loss. Its easy to stay inspired when people are constantly saying Wow and you look awesome. Now that its been a year with me pretty much being the same size I dont hear that. I hear people saying, you dont need to lose more weight. I know I do need to b/c Im still overweight according to my height. My doc put a goal at 160 and im at 172. How many people way 160 and arent told they are overweight. I would really like to be less than that. Its just hard to stay motivated and to push myself these last pounds. Please share the pouch plan cause im dying to try something new. MUAH!
Member of Sisterhood of the traveling Red High Heels since 08/07!
http://www.5daypouchtest.com/
Hi,
If you do a search for the " 5 day pouch test" on google, etc, you'll get a lot of sites.
But above is a good one.
You don't have to buy the book they offer. A former WLS person, apparently wrote a little book.
But if you keep searching you'll get the instructions for all five days.
Let me know if this helps.
Sincerely,
v.
Hi,
If you do a search for the " 5 day pouch test" on google, etc, you'll get a lot of sites.
But above is a good one.
You don't have to buy the book they offer. A former WLS person, apparently wrote a little book.
But if you keep searching you'll get the instructions for all five days.
Let me know if this helps.
Sincerely,
v.
Hi Natashialeah, I'm kat and I'm back too. I was down to a sz 8 now I'm in a 16. I've been off track. I'm back to get remotivated and get back to my sz 8. It's summer and I'm past 3 more surgeries also which have also kept me inactive like you. Hands, knee and medial branch block done this past year. This board (main RNY) kept me on track during my weight loss so I'm back and going to get back on track. We can do it. Lets vow to sign on at least every day for awhile. It will help. I'm at 183 right now and started walking some yesterday. I enjoy being thin and healthy and want this to work, so I'm going to use the tool I have and get it back off. Starting with following the rules. No liquids, no carbonated beverages, and chewing my food well. See you tomorrow Kat
That sounds like a good plan! Its good to hear from you and Im glad to hear you being open and honest about your journey. It helps for everyone to know we are all human and we all need help with this process. Im looking forward to keeping up with all your PROGRESS and have a blessed day! MUAH
Member of Sisterhood of the traveling Red High Heels since 08/07!
Hi,
How are you guys doing?
Just checking in.
I've been doing the first two days of the 5 day pouch test, two-three days a week. So far it's working for me.
Not sure if "they" suggest doing it this way... but it's really helping me.
I stopped weighing a long time ago... because I used to obsess over every minor change... so I started measuring myself instead.
Somehow with measuring, even though it can fluctuate a lot from day to day too, I'm more tolerant with myself. I don't mean to say I'm too "easy" on myself and let myself gain weight... I'm more interested in avoiding the extremely negative self talk I get into when using the scale.
Anyways..... I had gotten down to a 26 inch waist and 37 inch hips (although I was pretty sick with bronchitus etc, while at that low weight.)
With my weight gain, I'd gone up to a 29 1/2 inch waist and 39 1/2 inch hips.
NOW... in just under a month, I'm back down just below a 28 inch waist, and just under 38 1/2 inch hips.
I'm sure some doctors etc don't recommend not using a scale... but for my mental health it works better for me : )
Let me know how you guys are doing!
V.
How are you guys doing?
Just checking in.
I've been doing the first two days of the 5 day pouch test, two-three days a week. So far it's working for me.
Not sure if "they" suggest doing it this way... but it's really helping me.
I stopped weighing a long time ago... because I used to obsess over every minor change... so I started measuring myself instead.
Somehow with measuring, even though it can fluctuate a lot from day to day too, I'm more tolerant with myself. I don't mean to say I'm too "easy" on myself and let myself gain weight... I'm more interested in avoiding the extremely negative self talk I get into when using the scale.
Anyways..... I had gotten down to a 26 inch waist and 37 inch hips (although I was pretty sick with bronchitus etc, while at that low weight.)
With my weight gain, I'd gone up to a 29 1/2 inch waist and 39 1/2 inch hips.
NOW... in just under a month, I'm back down just below a 28 inch waist, and just under 38 1/2 inch hips.
I'm sure some doctors etc don't recommend not using a scale... but for my mental health it works better for me : )
Let me know how you guys are doing!
V.
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