I'M BAAACK!!!

Hello everyone! It has been a long time (a little over 10 months)!  It's so exciting to see how busy the non op board has become!! I remember when it was just a few of us posting. lol I still see some familiar "faces".

Well, I am back and happy to be. I had my baby, he is now 6 weeks old and adorable. Military moved us to louisiana, instead of hawaii about 5 months ago and my husband deployed for 12-15 months 3 weeks ago. Needless to say, alot has happened for me. The changes I made before getting pregnant made such an impact on me and my pregnancy. I only gained 8 lbs, had a beautiful baby, and couldn't wait for the day I could exercise again!  That's when you know you have made a lifestyle change lol. Anyway, I look forward to getting to know the many on here I don't know and losing the rest of the weight I desire to lose. Be blessed all Cammy Highest 280 Current 212 Goal 155-160

Welcome back, Cammy! You won't know me, as I came to this board during your 10 month hiatus. Where in Louisiana do you live?  How do you like it?  Are you anywhere near Lafayette? (You can PM me if you like.) I'd like to know more about your weight loss journey.  Let us know how you did it. Bren

Hi Bren Thanks for the welcome back. I live at fort polk, la. It's the army post near alexandria, but right outside leesville, bout 20 minutes from deridder. Fort polk is ok for me. Mainly because we were stationed here almost 5 yrs ago and have an amazing church here that we adore. So, that made coming back a lot easier. The only thing that really sucks is when you think about how we were supposed to goto hawaii and they changed it to here. So, when you compare the 2, fort polk is awful lol. As far as how i did it, i just took control of my life. my 4 yr old was diagnosed with autism less than 2 yrs ago. it was at that very moment i realized that for me to continue to be obese, when he may need my care longer than one may typically expect their child to, was selfish. I was shortening my life and was content with it. The previous yr i researched wls. I realized that at that point in my life, I couldn't say honestly I was at that last resort point, especially since i was constantly thinking, "wow i'll be at goal  weight by xxx time"! i was consumed by being thin and not neccessarily healthy. I started going to a nutritionist and a trainer. dh bought me a home gym, and i made being healthy a part  of my life like brushing my teeth. As a military wife and mother of a child who needs lots of care and attention, i worked out late at night. I prepared meals and had snacks that were simply modified versions of what i love (ie 100 calorie packs of cookies and chips, whole wheat noodles, etc)my problem was i didnt eat enough or often.. i count my calories and use children size plates and cups ( which are actually proper portion sizes) and set mini goals and buy motivational clothes in smaller sizes. I did nothing special. I know that I never want to feel deprived so I find healthier ways to enjoy the things I love. I have worked hard and now I am only 30lbs away from weighing less than my fitness buff husband! Sorry this was so long, but you can contact me anytime. With a newborn, I may be a minute getting back to you, but I will lol. Be Blessed Anyway, sorry

Nice to have you, Cammy.  Thanks for your prompt reply. Your post was not long at all.  I like to learn about people and their weight loss success.  We can always learn from each other. My dh goes to the VA in Alexandria sometimes, maybe one day we can meet....later when your newborn isn't so new.  In the meantime, keep on posting and teaching me stuff. Bren

Welcome back!!!!

Welcome back and congratulations.  I'll keep your husband in my prayers also.

Hi Cammy!  I have been busy at work, so saw your post, but needed to get in and say hi!!!!! I am not quite at goal, hovering at 180-185-ish.  Would love to get to 160 ish.  I feel good, what I am doing is working for me!   Congrats on your new baby!!!!!

Hi Neecee!! It's so great the see the board so active right? I am excited for you and your weightloss!! Are you still doing WW? I know how hard you have worked and continue to work. This may sound strange but there were many days when I was laying up in the bed with my swollen feet up i said, "hmm I wonder what story neecee has posted today" lol. Thanks for the congrats on the baby. It was a difficult pregnancy (as were my previous 2). I had a repeat c section that took almost 3 hrs!!!! The dr said that I had a massive amount of scar tissue that he had never seen before. Recovery was kinda hard but I knew I had to recover fast since my husband was due to deploy 3 weeks later. Anyway, that's all the past and I'm great, excited to get back, and join ya in onderland!