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Topic: RE: Accountability Buddy
Linda 
I would love to be an accountability buddy with you. I really need it, and i'm more than willing to lend a hand to someone else!
I had rny September 14, 2010 and I am far short of where I would like to be. I've lost about 80 pounds, but need to lose another 40-50. I know it's because I don't exercise regularly, and that is something I really need to work on. Most of the time, I eat ok. Some days, I slip up, though. When I do, it's usually pretty bad, eating cake, doughnuts, cookies, and stuff I just should not be putting in my body. I am a carb addict, and as long as I stay completly away from it, it's ok, but as soon as I take a bite I'm a goner.
I had rny September 14, 2010 and I am far short of where I would like to be. I've lost about 80 pounds, but need to lose another 40-50. I know it's because I don't exercise regularly, and that is something I really need to work on. Most of the time, I eat ok. Some days, I slip up, though. When I do, it's usually pretty bad, eating cake, doughnuts, cookies, and stuff I just should not be putting in my body. I am a carb addict, and as long as I stay completly away from it, it's ok, but as soon as I take a bite I'm a goner.
Linda 
Topic: RE: Starting the New Year off Right!!!
I am 4 years post op and have gained around 45 pounds and counting. I am not going to try the pouch test, because I think I would fail that, but do plan to log everything (and follow the RNY plan of protein first, more protein, less carbs, etc.) and get back to the gym 1 morning a week for 45 minutes of cardio. That is my January goal - log/plan and cardio. I am also in the gym two afternoons a week - I have not fallen off the wagon from that aspect.
If you would like a buddy that is following a different plan, I would love to be your buddy.
If you would like a buddy that is following a different plan, I would love to be your buddy.
Topic: Starting the New Year off Right!!!
Hello everyone I am new to the group, I have the same struggles that you all have, and I too want and need some support. I just recently had a TT and Brachioplasty, and a hernia repair on Dec. 9, 2011. I am doing great, I love my arms and the way my new body looks; however, I want to get and stay motivated to reach my goal, for I never reached it from my initial RNY, I had a revision 2/2010, and have lost 115 pounds for the second time. I don't want to go down that weight gain road again. So, I want to get back on track by starting the 5 Day Pouch Test I printed off the (GBOT) board, I plan on starting January 1, 2012. Is there anyone who wish to tackle this with me, if so please post, and we can do this together it will make it easier for us if we have support. I will check the group discussion board daily to see...thank you in advance and have a Happy New Year!!
Topic: RE: hello new here
Thanks for the suggestions, never thought of the library I will have to check it out. Well except for my thanksgiving dinner today I have been doing better at staying on my diet away from the junk food. Now if I can get the exercise so its enough and I'm doing it daily I will be back on the right track....
Topic: RE: hello new here
First off, glad to see you here. I'm working at it too. I can understand the not having a lot of money to exercise. Could you netflix, on demand or get library workout videos? I love the belly dancing and yoga ones and no expensive shoes or clothes required. Or hit a garage sale for some cheap used ones? Just a suggestion.
Topic: RE: Accountability Buddy
I wish I was at a place where I could help someone else be accountable. Right now I am so hooked on sugar it is ridiculous. I know someone who is ready to get with the program again will jump in here and help. Good luck!
Topic: hello new here
My name is Judy and I had RNY (by lap) on May 7,2007. I've maintained my weight between 145-155 for 4 years. I've recently went through a bad break up and gained and I'm up to 168. Not that its a whole lot but I went up a pant size and its freaking me out. I need to get back on track. I would actually like to get back down to 145-150, thats where I seem to feel most comfortable with my body. I'm just looking for some support from people who knows what I'm going through.
My eating is a problem, I've been eating too much junk and I need to get my diet on track. I moved in July and since then my exercise has drastically been reduced. My problem with exercise right now is financial...I need something I can do in the house but have very little money to work with.
My eating is a problem, I've been eating too much junk and I need to get my diet on track. I moved in July and since then my exercise has drastically been reduced. My problem with exercise right now is financial...I need something I can do in the house but have very little money to work with.
Topic: RE: Horrible eating recently...
Thanks for responding. Unfortunately taking a walk during work doesn't work out most of the time because I can't do that except on my breaks. I work in a call center so they watch all the time we are on and off the phones. I could potentially do some deep breathing at my desk though.
Today is a new day and I am hoping to be able to make this week a great one!
Today is a new day and I am hoping to be able to make this week a great one!
Topic: Accountability Buddy
Wondering if anyone out there would like to be an accountability buddy with me? I feel like I need to be accountable to someone and it just not me right now. I worked with someone before and found it very helpful. Essentially emailing every day or every other relaying food intake, excercise, realizations, encouragement and generally how life is treating you.
Let me know if someone is interested. I have a feeling I'm really going to need that kind of support through the holidays and would like to offer the support to someone else too.
Let me know if someone is interested. I have a feeling I'm really going to need that kind of support through the holidays and would like to offer the support to someone else too.
Topic: RE: Horrible eating recently...
Good for you for recognizing the pattern, excercising and way to go on the 130 POUND LOSS (Whoohoo!)
Going through similar things, but for me the 'bad' stuff doesn't make me feel yucky.
So it seems that you are treating your stress with eating. What else can you do to when you are stressed? You've come too far to use the old habits as crutches. Can you take a quick walk to get a pick me up at work? Call a friend on the way home? Do some quiet deep breathing at your desk? Walk to someone else's space instead of calling or emailing a few times a day?
While you may be feeling bad about your food choice at lunch, it doesn't sound like it was too bad and I'm thinking that with the stressors you probably needed the people time to nourish you just as much as the food.
I guess what's importatnt is that you've realized what you did that doesn't feel good in your body and you can change going forward.
Going through similar things, but for me the 'bad' stuff doesn't make me feel yucky.
So it seems that you are treating your stress with eating. What else can you do to when you are stressed? You've come too far to use the old habits as crutches. Can you take a quick walk to get a pick me up at work? Call a friend on the way home? Do some quiet deep breathing at your desk? Walk to someone else's space instead of calling or emailing a few times a day?
While you may be feeling bad about your food choice at lunch, it doesn't sound like it was too bad and I'm thinking that with the stressors you probably needed the people time to nourish you just as much as the food.
I guess what's importatnt is that you've realized what you did that doesn't feel good in your body and you can change going forward.
