Where's my "fire?"
He's got EVERYTHING I had when I was 345lbs.
He's got EVERYTHING I had when I first had WLS at 302.8lbs.
He's got EVERYTHING I had when I reached my goal of 195lbs.
He's got that FIRE that determination that can do attitude. Where the **** did my FIRE go. I feel like the nomads who first discovered fire and then it went out and they were first trying to REKINDLE that fire. That determination to get to goal NO matter the cost. Yeah we "give" up certain things but not for LIFE, just till goal. And well maybe SOME things for life, but it's such a BETTER life without those things anyway.
I've been TRYING to rekindle my fire since I went from 192 to 216 back at the end of 2010. I LOOKED for that fire in 2011 to no avail. In fact I bounced between my rebound of 216 and 221. Back and forth, up and down, it was ping pong for Christ's sake.
I'm still here and fighting. I'm looking for my FIRE...have you seen it?
I will admit thanks to him I've got a slow burn going on. Thanks to my exercise friend I have a 10K that I'm doing on April 7th and every other day I'm walking on the treadmill at least 60 minutes.
I'm TRYING to rekindle that FIRE!!! Rant over...
Ms Shell
"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
My therapist also suggested I write when I'm struggling. Just sit down and write constantly for 20 minutes. Even if I have nothing to say, just write ANYTHING. After 20 minutes, my struggle may have passed or I might have gotten my mind off it. Or (the scary part) over time my writing may reveal why I struggle. I've only done it once and man, it was SO helpful.
I wish I had your answer. Only you know. But, you can DO IT! We are here cheering you on!
5'5" Goal reached, but fighting regain. Back to Basics.
Start Weight 246 Goal Weight 160 Current Weight 183
Starting size: 22, 2x
Current size: 12, L
Ms Shell
"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
Your post sounds like there's some fire to me. An effing bondfire.
Seriously, reread it.
Your fire was never lost. Maybe it just needs to be redirected to a healthy competition of some kind. You've got less to loss than your friend. Can you get to goal before him? Is there a REALLY nice REALLY expensive outfit you could put some money aside for if you make it to goal. Is there a vacation you can look forward to if you get to goal?
Maybe start with the 5-day pouch test to restart things and go from there.
The fire and passion to lose is still there hun. You just need to redirect it.
You got this.
VSG 10/18/11 If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.-Dolly Parton
Working hard on it now!!
Ms Shell
"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
MS Shell
"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
But I'm just 4 years out, I learn something new everyday.
Ms Shell
"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
