MY secret, MY struggles, MY journey...

(deactivated member)
on 3/30/11 5:08 am - GA

Damned dogs. I am here all day with my 2 girls, feed them, take them on long hikes, love on them, but when its time for the man to come home? Mama? Mama who?

Bah. Well at least he is not biting and leg humping :}

The dog I mean. Not the fella. wakka wakka!

BriarRose
on 3/30/11 4:32 am

VSG on 01/24/11

Picking yourself up and getting in gear IS the hardest part. You have been an inspiration to many, including me. Your sturggle at this point in time is a reminder to all, that this is a tool, not a fix.

Be well !

Briar Rose

High Wt 300 lbs. Pre-op Wt loss 34 lbs.

Ms Shell
on 3/30/11 5:07 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Thank you and OMG yes yes yes it's just a tool....I forgot but now I'm working my way back. After all a hammer is only good if you pick it up AND use the right end.

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

_Nikki_
on 3/30/11 4:46 am

VSG on 04/14/11

Ms. Shell you are an inspiration !! When I first came on here you gave me so much support and I thank you for that !!

_Nikki_

Ms Shell
on 3/30/11 5:35 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Aww thank you.

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

(deactivated member)
on 3/30/11 4:48 am

VSG on 06/30/09

Ms. Shell, there have been so many times on this journey when your words have motivated and encouraged me. Your heart felt posts really tell the truth of this experience. You have always been one of my heroes on this site and I love your common sense. I know that you will be successful in regaining control over your eating because you refuse to hide your head. It is only a matter of time, motivation and energy. You are in love now, and I bet that has taken up most of you for right now. Eventually, things will equalize and you will refocus on the eating. I know that you know what to do, you will make it happen when you are ready. We are all here for you just like you have been here for us.

Ms Shell
on 3/30/11 5:36 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Thanks Elina...I have a feeling I'll be remaking some of your recipes =)

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

(deactivated member)
on 3/30/11 6:01 am

VSG on 06/30/09

You might also consider looking at Sublimate's recipes, she has really concentrated on making new recipes that maximize protein and reduce carbs and fat. She makes things that are low cal enough that you can eat more of it and reduce hunger. It's great for us volume eaters.

sheilapinkney
on 3/30/11 4:49 am, edited 3/30/11 4:50 am - Calgary, Canada

VSG on 07/27/11

Thank you for sharing such a personal and touching story of your secret, struggles and journey. Your story is so inspirational to those of us who are just beginning our journey and it gives us something to think about as to why we are doing this.

I am sorry you lost your mother in such a way. I lost my mother to smoking. I feel the same way towards over eating as I do smoking. Thank goodness I never took up smoking but food is the drug of choice for me, and I am learning to over come it.

I wish you luck in your continued journey to get back to the weight you long to be.

Sheila

   Surgery: July 27 Surgery Weight: 245   Current Weight: 137 Total weight lost: 1112lbs
   AT GOAL! WOOHOO!!!

Ms Shell
on 3/30/11 5:36 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Thank you Sheila...and now we're friends =) Much success to you on this journey of yours. It's a wild one!

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

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