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NikkiMarieP
on 1/13/13 5:03 am - Williamsburg, VA
Topic: RE: Hampton roads

Just moved to Williamsburg from NJ... 2 years post op... looking for support down here!!!

    
Jacquie1
on 1/11/13 12:49 pm - Manassas, VA
Topic: RE: failed lap band need revision to RNY

Well I am back, doing well with the weight loss but it's slow.  I am working my bums off exercising then I collapse because eating 500 calories a day makes a person tired.  So not sure if anyone is still interested, first of the year stuff and all but if we want to get a group together I am game.  My best days are Tuesdays and Thursdays and maybe we can meet at a Panera, or Starbucks or something. 

 

  

        
Bratlyn98
on 1/11/13 10:44 am - VA
RNY on 12/19/12
Topic: RE: Hampton roads
Awesome!!! How are u feeling?!

Surgery Date: RNY: 12/19/12

Weight in: 221 lbs

Starting weight: 235 lbs

        

blandy
on 1/11/13 8:34 am
Topic: RE: Hampton roads

I'm in Va Beach and looking for some support from fellow sleevers. Was just sleeved Monday. PM me if you're interested in chatting.

    

    

HW: 268  SW: 243  GW: 150

shoutjoy
on 1/9/13 5:03 am - Culpeper, VA
Topic: Ways To Age Gracefully and Some Foods Help

Today, 60,000 baby boomers turn 60 every day. Wow! We are the largest percentage of the population and continue to live longer. I just want us to continue to live stronger as well. With that in mind, here are my top 10 ways to age gracefully (from the inside out):

  1. Move: Nothing new about exercising to maintain a healthy weight, elevate mood, and improve your overall well-being and energy. I used to work out to fit into my skinny jeans. Now I know exercise helps me maintain my bone density, muscular strength and endurance, and still helps me fit in my jeans! You don’t have to go to the gym to move. You can walk, take dancing lessons or ride your bike.
  2. Practice Yoga: Of course you already know yoga has absolutely been life-changing for me. Not only have I gained a half-inch in height and increased my lean muscle mass and flexibility, but I have also adopted the yoga lifestyle that has changed my approach to life. With the daily meditation, deep breathing, and yoga poses in my 30 Days to Grace practice, I am more grounded, focused and centered, ready to move through my days with more intention.
  3. Eat Anti-inflammatory: Countless studies show that chronic illnesses, especially auto-immune ones such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, and even depression, can be directly related to our diets. An anti-inflammatory diet is rich in fresh fruits and vegetables and low in sugar and processed foods. You can supplement what you can’t get enough of in your everyday diet.
  4. Sleep: We are a chronically under-rested culture! So many of my clients say they can “get by” on 5 or 6 hours of sleep. To thrive from the inside out, studies indicate most of us need closer to 8 or 9. Nothing makes me feel (and look) more graceful than a good night’s sleep.
  5. Connect: As we age, connection is more important than ever. Relationships with our kids, grandkids, friends, neighbors and community are critical to nurture and maintain. It gets us out of ourselves, helps us remember what is most important, and keeps us stimulated and involved.
  6. Meaningful Activity: Taking a course to learn something new, volunteering at a food bank, working on your family tree or providing a service to someone else all qualify as meaningful activity. As we age, we need a reason to get up in the morning – a good reason we can get excited and energized about.
  7. Hydrate: Such a simple thing, but why is it so hard for some of us? Your body cannot always determine whether you are thirsty or hungry, so we often overeat when we really need more water. Everything also “moves” better when you drink at least half your weight in ounces of water a day.
  8. Embrace Your Grace: I love the Dove commercials that show real, middle-aged, authentic women, without perfect airbrushed bodies and skin. Their beauty and grace illuminates from the inside out. Nothing is graceful about trying too hard to look young or hip.
  9. Wear Sunscreen: And do all the other preventative measures like getting your blood work, colonoscopy and teeth checked out. Taking proactive measures to take care of ourselves has become so much easier with all the technology out there. And many healthcare providers are starting to support prevention with low co-pays or even for free.
  10. Plan: In our 20s 30s, and 40s we had so much time to “get to it,” didn’t we? We could wait to settle down, plan for the future, etc. NOW is the time to plan for your future. It’s not too late, whether we’re talking about creating financial freedom or downsizing your home. Creating a plan can offer a sense of calm and intention for moving forward.

Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.

    

        
Emrubybaby
on 1/7/13 6:34 am
Topic: RE: Hampton roads
I've been browsing a bit and rarely see anyone on the Peninsula. Is there another forum ?

shoutjoy
on 1/6/13 6:16 pm - Culpeper, VA
Topic: Saying "No" To Those Who Want to Spoil Us
Setting boundaries is one of the most difficult things to do. If you're anything like me, you don't want to hurt people's feelings. You don't want to tell people no. You don't want to be judged. And, sometimes it's just easier to give in than it is to explain your preferred food choices.   You know as well as I do that people celebrate with food. We live and love food; we dream about food. In fact, I often say that messing with people's sugar is like kicking puppies.   So, when we consider saying, "No, thank you" to our loved ones when faced with Grandma's prized apple pie, we may be made to feel like we're drop-kicking her dog.   As WLS patients who know what it is like to be morbidly obese, setting loving limits is not only the key to our success, but to our survival. Just like the ninja who operates in stealth mode, we must go to whatever lengths are necessary to keep from reverting to old habits, thoughts, and behaviors surrounding food.   While setting the limits may cause you discomfort as first, the goal is for people to stop offering you sugary or high-carb snacks. Any inconsistency on your part may sabotage this goal.   When you occasionally give in to Grandma, Aunt Lorraine, or your office mate, you are inadvertently teaching them that sometimes you will say yes. So, they will keep offering.   With a little practice (and really cool ninja garb), you can begin to use a predictable "No" with everyone pushing pie and the like -- so you can train them to stop offering you the menacing morsels. Here are a few actions you can take right now, wherever you are in your WLS journey:    

Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.

    

        
Bratlyn98
on 1/4/13 6:03 am - VA
RNY on 12/19/12
Topic: RE: Hampton roads
Awesome! I am in va bch! Ever get to support groups?

Surgery Date: RNY: 12/19/12

Weight in: 221 lbs

Starting weight: 235 lbs

        

abrown8434
on 1/3/13 10:14 am - VA
Topic: RE: Hampton roads

I am; Peninsula.

HW: 550+     SW: 502      CW: 342.4  SDt: 9/20/11

 
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."--
Philippians 4:13, KJV

 

SleeveRockn Chic
on 1/2/13 2:06 pm
Topic: RE: Hampton roads

Im in Va. Beach

LilySlim Weight loss tickers  
 HW: 365lbs.  SW:353  CW:182.4  GW:160 lbs.
Goal 1: Get under 300 (Reached as of 11/15/2011 299.4 Baby) 
Goal 2- Get under 200 (Reached as of 08/29/2012 199.2 Baby) 
Goal 3- Get to 160
    

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