Hi, new with some questions

My naturopath gave me vials of B12 to give myself injections (not for weight loss... for a whole other reason) in conjuction with Vit C IVs for several months. 

They sting like nobodies business, but they are very easy to give and they use very small needles. 

I've not read what benefit B12 has on weightloss.   Like I said, mine was for a completely unrelated reason (trying to rebuild a completely DESTROYED immune system).

So maybe look into seeing an ND in your area.

Hi,
today I am trying to remind myself about my decision for not doing the RYN. So far today I am doing ok with my protein/low carb intake. Going out to ride my bike now,. Come on, you can do it. Get good music and go out...before gets too cold.

Jigglenomore- I love your user name, I wish I didn't jiggle anymore lol.  Thanks for the info on the B-12.

Leca- you go girl.  I've got an appt to sign up to the Y, so I'll try out the stationary bike tomorrow night.  I'll try to get brave soon and try out my real one.  My kids have bikes at my mamas too, so I can't let them see me bust my tail, haha. 
I had to work 10 hours today, so I ate out 3 times today.  I did semi-decent on carbs I think. I only had some at lunch.  An 88-year old friend who used to own a business I used to buy from took me to the K&W and I had the ranch potatoes & 1/2 a cream pie no crust.  I did grilled chicken with artichokes, mushrooms, & veggies for dinner & ate 1/2 & went to the store and bought my sun dried tomatoes that I can't ever find locally on a menu... 

I've also decided to cut out alcohol except on social occasions, so when I saw my neighbor outside who also enjoys a drink I offered him what I had in the house (family friend-known for years btw) & he returned the favor by bringing over two huge bags of frozen skinless chicken breasts, yay protein!  I told my mama I'll bring a bag over for my stepdad to grill this weekend, so at least 2 healthy dinners from that.

Hi there...am new to this site too...and had a rough few months trying to decide if WLS was for me.  I was approved...but one night I just woke up and thought...I just can't do this.  Maybe I"m a  big baby I dont know, I have only been in the hospital once in my life (outside of childhood)two years ago, not surgery but with cellulitis and I was just terrifed being in thee...not needles or anything like that but just really was hard on me.  And a friend of mine had gastric and she has had such tough times...and I realized I would have to face my food demons no matter what I did.  I come to this board for support and have been finding it....just reading what everyone has to say is very helpful...makes me feel I am not so alone....and i use food for comfort, stress, etc. but mostly out of lonliness sometimes...and its nice to come on here and read how we are all in the same boat ...struggling with living with food, finding health,happiness....I, too, have tried em all...I think you just have to find something you can life with and try to stay committed to yourself....I am struggling right now to be more consistant.  I will go a week or two...follow the plan I am on (Jenny Craig, which I actually do love the food and program)exercise etc. and then it seems like I fall back....I often wonder if I feel as if I dont deserve to feel good...gain my health back.....I guess if I can offer anything to the rest of the wonderful, helpful folks here, is that you are not alone....we're all in this together...and its so great to be able to come on here and just share everything....I am just like you...yo-yoing...I guess we just have to not be so hard on ourselves...take it day by day..big hugs to you all and thank you chloe in maryland

Chloe,  thanks for your post.  I've lost 8 lbs since joining the board, since I am on my trying not to diet diet (works in my head, lol) and gong to the Y.    It has really helped me read others stories that I can relate too, glad it helps you too.  Good luck!