What I learned at Camp

What I Learned at Camp Dear Aunt Ethel, Thank you so much for suggesting I attend the ObesityHelp.com Regional Camp in San Antonio, Texas. Even though San Antonio is hot in July, I have just returned from one of the best times of recent memory. I met so many friendly people, many of whom had lots in common with me. There were so many things I learned! Here is just a small sampling of the new information I have come to know: ? There are friendly people most anywhere you travel. ? There are actually professionals in this world that care as much or MORE about people as they do about making money. ? While exercise in general is good, some exercise methods can hurt a person's goal of burning fat and losing weight. ? You need the help of a trained exercise physiologist to know if your exercise regiment is beneficial in burning fat. ? Calories taken in minus Calories burned equals Weight Gain or Weight Loss. ? www.ChefDave.org ? Plastic Surgeons like to talk. ? I get tired of looking at before and after pictures provided by Plastic Surgeons. ? Some protien drinks taste good. ? Attending camp helps me to remember where I've come from and how hard it is for me to maintain a healthy lifestyle. ? I have support available to help me in my struggles. ? Support groups are a good thing. ? It is okay to dream for what seems impossible. ? The WLS community needs to be proactive in the political process. ? If it is a mother, or has a mother, it is protein. ? If it walks on land, cook it with dry heat. ? You need to change up your exercise regiment every six weeks or so. ? When it comes to pouches, size matters. ? NEVER, NEVER, NEVER forget where my WLS journey began. Once again, Aunt Ethel, thanks for suggesting I go to the OH camp. I met many other campers with the same goal of living a fuller, healthier life. It helps me to know that others face the same struggles and fears I go through. It was also neat to share in each other's victories as we shared "WOW" moments and "pounds lost". I hope to attend another camp when it is held close to me. Thanks again. Your loving nephew, Bruce