Hello All !!!

I too am new to this board, however I am "not new" to OH...... I am a non-op by choice. I entertained WLS in Jan of this year. At that time, I "weight in at 294 pounds......" I was approved instantly !!!! I deceided to try the old fashion way one more time. I have lost 131 so far, please read my profile. I have to run to the gym...... Will be back soon !!!!!!!!!!!! Phyllis

Phyllis, Welcome to the non-op OH board and amazing congratulations on your success!!! You will come to find that there are a few of us here that are trying it on their own, for whatever reason. Going to read your profile, did the gym already!!! Donna

Thankyou Donna glad to be here !!!!

Phyllis; First, let me say, your profile is beautiful! Secondly, congratulations on your success and I am glad you joined this board. Looking forward to hearing from you more......... Kandy

Thankyou Kandy The old fashion way is working out for me so far. 20 more pounds to lose to goal. then keeping it off........ We can do this Phyllis

Phyllis, you are an absolute inspiration!!! The way you made the decision to take your life back, lose this weight on your own and get yourself exercising.... and you stuck to it: I think you are just amazing! I've been doing Adkins since June 10th of this year: I'm down exactly 50 pounds as Tuesday!! 5 days a week of 90 minute cardio, and alternating upper body weights and lower body weights. A slow but sure weight loss is what I'm working for. I've learned a lot from Overeaters Anonymous, so I'm working through my inner issues, as well as my physical issues. It's hard work, but it sure is worth it!!! Hoping to be as successful as you've been! Keep on !!! Best of luck through the holidays. I've got a master plan to get through those rough but wonderful holiday meals. I decided to completely skip one gathering today; I just couldn't do it. I wasn't ready to be surrounded by all of those delicacies, so I did what I thought was best for me: I abstained from the whole thing. Fortunately, it wasn't a family event: I don't miss those for anything!!! Best of luck to you for future success with your plan!! Please come back again and update us, and let us know what's going on in your world. By the way, your profile is very nice. Jessica 302/252/175

Ohhhhhhh Thankyou Jessica !!!!!!! I usaully check in everyday on OH. I just did not know about the non-op board !!!!!!! So I will be here Congrat's to you girl !!!!!!!!! Great job so far !!!!! It just takes making up in our minds that we can control our "eating issues". We can do this Jessica !!!! We can win the war over obesity sis !!!!!!!!! We just take it one day at at time !!!!! Have a blessed day !!!!! Phyllis...............

Just keep doing the thing Joyce !!!!!!! You are doing an outstanding job !!!!! Phyllis

WOW! You are an inspiration! Beautiful profile by the way. I can not lose weight for anything, even with exercising and eating healthy. The docs say it is the meds I am on. We will see. Great job! Kim

Hang in there Kim.......... And thankyou soooooooo much for your kinds words and support !!!! Have a great day !!!! Phyllis