New year, fresh start...
Hey ladies! I have been back on here since the weekend and although it certainly isn't as positive and active as it was 2 years ago...I have missed it! I am doing well and the boys, now 4 and 6, are getting more involved with sport and school activities. My hubby is working on having surgery himself, but because of his health issues and size, he chose RNY. Sooo I decided that I better get my butt back in gear for the new year as well! I had gained some weight a few months back. and have been maintaining but I know that I need to get back on track. We had budget cuts at my job which meant no raise, more workload, etc. I became depressed, tired, and full of anxiety trying to figure out how the bills were getting paid. Im sure most of you had the same issues and we all know where and what we turn to. It used to be the gym but when I cut that from our budget at home, I turned to food...
Saturday, I decided that enough was enough. I knew what I was doing wrong. I started my water goal again (I must drink 3 - 24oz cups a day), I started using my 1- Cup bowls again, and I vowed to stop going to Sheetz for a morning latte every day like I had been. I stopped drinking the rum and diet cokes that I was also enjoying way too much over the holiday. lol I am already down 6lbs and it is so exciting that it makes me want to keep going.
Anyway...lets keep this board positive and lets all stick together because we are all struggling with the same type of issues. I had pretty good self confidence at 300+ pounds but that doesnt mean that I want to go back there!
XOXO,
Ashley
Saturday, I decided that enough was enough. I knew what I was doing wrong. I started my water goal again (I must drink 3 - 24oz cups a day), I started using my 1- Cup bowls again, and I vowed to stop going to Sheetz for a morning latte every day like I had been. I stopped drinking the rum and diet cokes that I was also enjoying way too much over the holiday. lol I am already down 6lbs and it is so exciting that it makes me want to keep going.
Anyway...lets keep this board positive and lets all stick together because we are all struggling with the same type of issues. I had pretty good self confidence at 300+ pounds but that doesnt mean that I want to go back there!
XOXO,
Ashley
~*Ashley*~ Highest weight: 330ish Current weight: 198
Thank you so much! Yes, it is much easier when he has to watch too. I am curious how it will go once he has the surgery. I would like to go thru the food stages with him for support. I am so excited for our future. I was always been active and loved to work out even at my highest...him not so much. I hope that together, we can find a fitness addiction and keep our boys from making the same unhealthy mistakes that we did.
~*Ashley*~ Highest weight: 330ish Current weight: 198
looking good there girlfriend....I need to get back on track too. I just started exersizing again..GGot to many medical problems again...lol thats the story of my life..I need another neck fusion and my rt. clavicle is starting to lift up (why?? no one knows) it could be from my rotator and becipe tear in May..So that needs attention asap..Hurts bad..But anyway..I just bought the "Air Climber" from off QVC..I started that and it kicked my butt today..Nothing rugged..JUst alot of stepping..I can at least stay inside and walk..There are alot of upper body exercises but. I watch my arm.. I need to get the scale moving..NO weight loss in a while so I gonnna start.... Take care and Best of Luck...."Lucky"
2/09 pre. 264.7 
214 lbs. Band removal. 4/29/20014 revision to sleeve 12/2/14 243.4
Im sorry that your still having health issues but imagine what they would have been like if you never lost all that weight! I am so grateful that I have met you through here and you are one of the people that I have always looked up to. We can do this Lucky!
~*Ashley*~ Highest weight: 330ish Current weight: 198
I think that is great!! I am new to this can't find out how I join this group. I had lap band (realize band) 1/3/11 need all the help and support I can get and give. just looking at you before and after pictures has helped. I know I am not going to be soar forever. How long after you wls did you hit the gym?
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