"Where are they now" ... 4 year 8 month VSGer
Right now I'm about 10 pounds where I was and about 15 from where I want to be. I'm running more than 30 freaking miles every week and I'm not losing?! Yeah, that's a problem I need to nip in the bud.
Thanks for sharing with me and keep me posted on your marathon training. I'll let you know when I've completed mine-and we WILL complete them because we want those finishers medals as proof that we can do anything we set our minds to. Now we just need to continue to use that same determination to get our weight where we want it.
Good luck with your race-no need to be scared-you got this!
"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
I'm trying to make it work...the best way I know how by sharing!!
"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
I have just entered maintenance an KNOW all of my food issues are not resolved. That is why I am starting priovate therapy this month to help me through and making sure I continue all of my aftercare programs.
Thanks for posting your wisdom, I know its helpful to me and I hope many others.
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160 lbs lost. Surgeons Goal Reached in 33 weeks. My Goal in 37 Weeks.
VSG: 11/2/2011; LBL+Thigh Lift+BL: 10/3/2012; Brach+Mastopexy: 7/22/2013
"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
Bri
"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
I had a very similar experience that led me to WLS. My mom passed away in November of this past year (there's a pic of us on my profile), and while she passed away from cancer and not necessarily obesity related causes (she was obese for many years before she was diagnosed with cancer so *****ally knows) it was still a huge wake up call. It was very difficult as it was mainly just me and my father caring for her at the end.
I realized that I would do everything in my power to not put my husband and family through what my dad and family went through with my mom's death. I always felt sort of crass for saying this, but it's really good to know I'm not the only one out there.
You got this!
I don't know if I HAD to come up with something but I do know that the ONE positive thing about my mothers DEATH is that it sparked me into realizing what I was doing to my body was WRONG and I needed to put an end to it. It's the ONLY thing that really stops me from not caring and gaining weight. I AM doing her death such a disservice.
You aren't alone and I am so so so so sorry to read about your mother. I've learned just this year that my new normal is to cry at the drop of a dime anytime I think of her.
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
