One Year Anniversary Today
You are doing great and your career plans are fascinating!
I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up but my personality lends itself to counseling so I may enroll in college soon and start a new career myself. It is very scary and exciting at the same time!
So congrats....it's all about the journey and who we become in the end.
I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up but my personality lends itself to counseling so I may enroll in college soon and start a new career myself. It is very scary and exciting at the same time!
So congrats....it's all about the journey and who we become in the end.
Char
RNY 11/28/10 5' 6"
HW 263/SW 217/CW 130/GOAL 134
It's the journey that counts. I am thankful for the education I already have and the fact that I have a doctoral degree as that allows me the background and credits to make the transition to therapist. I am really looking forward to starting the cooking classes. I believe I will always teach at NECI in some capacity, but I like the thought of branching out, and planning to start a doggie day care when my husband retires. We'll both be working out of the home
YAY Andrea!! I was hoping you would come around and share how you've been. You know that I'm definitely a fan of yours, especially since our surgeries were so close.
I think you've done fabulous!! The thing about this surgery journey is that we each have our own lessons to learn. We didn't come to surgery because life was easy peasy and perfect. We all brought our own baggage on the trip. I think that we unpack at different levels, different times and in our own personal way.
65 POUNDS? Are you kidding me? When is the last time you dropped that in a year and actually had a shot at keeping it off? You have enriched your life in so many ways.
My journey has not been easy either. Every day has been a personal struggle to shed an ounce or two and keep from gaining. Yesterday I ate a protein bar out of stress/frustration and gained a pound even after an hour of exercise and staying within my calories. It makes me cry and be frustrated but throwing in towel isn't an option.
The thing about where we are at a year out is just a gauge. The trip isn't over, far from it. From day 1, I've said, let's all check back in 5 years and see where we are. I think the proof is in the protein pudding in what we do once we get to goal and we're definitely going to get there.
Kudos on all the great changes in your life and hey, please stick around because I've missed you!
I think you've done fabulous!! The thing about this surgery journey is that we each have our own lessons to learn. We didn't come to surgery because life was easy peasy and perfect. We all brought our own baggage on the trip. I think that we unpack at different levels, different times and in our own personal way.
65 POUNDS? Are you kidding me? When is the last time you dropped that in a year and actually had a shot at keeping it off? You have enriched your life in so many ways.
My journey has not been easy either. Every day has been a personal struggle to shed an ounce or two and keep from gaining. Yesterday I ate a protein bar out of stress/frustration and gained a pound even after an hour of exercise and staying within my calories. It makes me cry and be frustrated but throwing in towel isn't an option.
The thing about where we are at a year out is just a gauge. The trip isn't over, far from it. From day 1, I've said, let's all check back in 5 years and see where we are. I think the proof is in the protein pudding in what we do once we get to goal and we're definitely going to get there.
Kudos on all the great changes in your life and hey, please stick around because I've missed you!
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011
Hi Lee,
I really appreciate your words of wisdom. You've done great since the last time I've been on the site.You are approaching 100 lbs lost! You inspire me.
You are right we are all on our own journey and we make meaning at different paces and time. I have always been too hard on myself and isolate myself exactly when I should be reaching out for help and support. So, I am planning on being around more.
Your right. I've never lost 65lbs and kept it off. I couldn't lose more then 12 lbs prior to surgery without gaining weight back.
Your weight gain likely had nothing to do with the protein bar as you know daily fluctuations in body weight can be 3-5 lbs. I understand the frustration of eating out of frustration.
I have made many great changes in my life and I promise to stick around this time.
Have a great weekend.
Andrea
I really appreciate your words of wisdom. You've done great since the last time I've been on the site.You are approaching 100 lbs lost! You inspire me.
You are right we are all on our own journey and we make meaning at different paces and time. I have always been too hard on myself and isolate myself exactly when I should be reaching out for help and support. So, I am planning on being around more.
Your right. I've never lost 65lbs and kept it off. I couldn't lose more then 12 lbs prior to surgery without gaining weight back.
Your weight gain likely had nothing to do with the protein bar as you know daily fluctuations in body weight can be 3-5 lbs. I understand the frustration of eating out of frustration.
I have made many great changes in my life and I promise to stick around this time.
Have a great weekend.
Andrea
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