"Where are they now" ... 4 year 8 month VSGer
As I figure it out you'll know!!
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
Lizanne
This is what I say to myself: food is not my refuge, food is not my refuge, over and over again to try and get that in my head. Yet, my hand sometimes reaches for my trail mix at Sprouts, which gets eaten in the car, on the ride home. Or I must make my family a cake, poor things, and I know way deep inside I'll be having some cake too. And I fail and make food my very important refuge and happy place.
The honesty in your post is making me stronger. I will plan and have water in my car. I will not buy off plan foods or put them in my cart at the store.
Thank you for telling what you are going through.
Much appreciated!
Strength comes in numbers!!!
"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
Hey Ms Shell Shell......
Thanks for keepin it for reals !!!
In the big picture we all need to be able to navigate our way through life's obstacles, with weight control being tied into just about every aspect and emotion..... because were "Special" (nice way of saying....we have issues with food/eating)
We must always keep it a priority..... and yes it can get fatiguing/tiring.....
Re-starts, re-inventing, rejuvenating are keys to many aspects of life (Damn...that's deep!)
Big props to you for coming forth.....
Lemme know if I can help....
frisco
SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.
" To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art "
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Dr. Paul Cirangle
There comes a time in this journey when we are YEARS after and look around and start to feel as lost as the first day trying to navigate.
I have your words and many of the words of those before me and after me ringing in my head. I keep my pyloric valve SHUT...now to keep my mouth shut as well...
Much love and respect to you Frisco!!
"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 seen you say focus and that is sooo true. Being mindful will keep you on a good path. I think my weightloss and changing my lifestyle after being super morbidly obese i will always have to be mindful...emotional eating was so much apart of my life that i struggle with it still. finding that balance is a struggle but can be done. i have found now that i have slowed down i weigh each day...still log my food and am learning alot. sure i have days i have a bit extra or a treat but try and compensate it with a bit more walking....still there are times of a small gain because of sodium or indulgence but within a few days it's off and losing again. i guess i am learning lessons of maintenance praps. being 4 lbs away from onederland is like a carrot in front of a starved rabbit LOL i will get there...i know i will....at least i am learning lessons to keep me there;) this definitely is a journey of may ups n downs...its in those dips and climbs we learn so much and become more knowledgeable in experience.....embrace those times...search your heart and learn....you will become stronger for it. You have come far....and your Mom will be that angel tappin u on your shoulder...keeping you focused....for health is wealth ;)
Good luck,
Santos
