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Have a great day.
Hugs
Annie
These words were said to me by a friend to describe me and it moved me profoundly. It's always an interesting thing to catch a glimpse of how others see me. I also find it thought provoking because I have my own perception of who and what i am. Sometimes the two mesh and sometimes the two are polar opposites.
I find that I am reflecting on my life and the choices that I have made and am making. Having turned 30, I'm finding that this year has been about my evolution as a person and I have been presented with MANY opportunities to learn more about myself and the world around me.
There's an old saying that people come into your life for a reason, season or a lifetime. I always thought it was a quaint saying and never really gave it much credence or reflection. Recently, this has come up again in a number of ways through my relationship with food and my personal relationships. This past year I have worked very hard to open my heart and break down the walls and obstacles that inhibit me from expressing and being my true self. I have had to learn not to "hold on" out of fear and allow myself to fully experience the richness life has to offer.
A dear friend of mine gave me great advice to allow myself to experience the journey with all it's beauty without getting tied down with expectations and conditions. Insightful and valuable advice I assure you, in more ways than one. I have had to let go of my own expectations around food and what its purpose is in my life. Food's purpose is not to provide comfort. Food's purpose is not to be a social aid. Food's purpose is not to fill a void because I may feel empty, alone or scared. Food's purpose is not to be a venting agent for me to gorge my emotions on. These are the expectations I have had of food. Food, by its very nature, is a beautiful and wonderful thing. It's sole purpose is to fuel my body, which in turn will allow me to move, express and be who I am.
Food will be with me for a lifetime, however it is up to me to determine the path and direction of the relationship I have with it and myself.
HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238
Develop your support network.
Sometimes the most effective way to feel better is to get help with a problem, rather than falling into self pity. When you connect with another WLS patient, you can support each other through the ups and downs after surgery. Keep in mind that asking for help can be just as supportive as helping another. You can call for help when your resolve is weak and know you will be understood. Asking for help is strength; although, many people feel like they are going to bother someone or they are afraid.
The more you ask for help, the easier it becomes to call on your support system. Before you know it, this system will become a vital part of your life.
Action for the day: Remaining part of a support network is still important, no matter how far out from surgery you get. Today, check on a fellow WLS patient to see how he or she is doing.
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You must have support when going through this ...
Mollie... you are My Rock Star !
Tink
Proud Obesity Help Bariatric Life Coach
Proud Obesity Help Support Group Leader
Fighting Daily the Disease We Call Obesity !
www.obesityhelp.com/group/LifeStartsWLS08
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Helping Others Find Their Way to a Life They Deserve!
June was a roller coaster month for me & I survived it.....:-)
June 5th I reached one of my milestones which is 20 pounds lost. I was so excited. Then I maintained that for about 3 days and the scale started going up since it was that “time of the month." I know my weight fluctuates during that time of the month but still I got very discouraged. By the end of the week I went on a 3 day binge and the roller coaster ride begins.
After a reflection back I realized I really sabotaged myself and I have definitely learned from this experience. I realize I could have been gaining weight from my monthly visitor and started weight training about 4 weeks prior so I could have possibly started building muscle also. Who knows? All I know is, I knew from past experience to stop weighing myself daily when my period comes on. I did not do this; instead I kept on weighing and seeing the scale go up for no reason. I am good when I know why the scale is moving up.
From the past I know if I stay on track when my period is off and I get on scale I have lost weight most times if I was on track. This time the scale got the better of me and I started grazing and finally did a 3 day binge and when I went to weigh I was up 12 pounds! Now I was truly upset, but I stopped beating myself up after one day of depression. Took one step and one day at a time and kept on exercising and tracking my food. Today at the end of June 29, 2010 I am happy to report I have re-lost those 12 pounds and I am back at my 20 pounds lost.
I am back to weighing daily and next time my visitor comes I will immediately stop weighing. Even if it not that “time of the month" and I can’t explain a weight gain, I am going to step away from the scale for a few days. It is a terrible thing to know you are eating fine and you are gaining weight—but it happens and it has happened to me before. I am not sure why I let it get to me this time, but usually I do not.
I will be better prepared next time because I don’t want to have another 12 pound gain from a grazing/binge episode any time soon. My monthly weigh in is Monday July 5th and I go out of town Friday for the weekend. My goal is to maintain my 20 pounds weight loss until Monday, which will give me maintenance for June. I will let you know Monday how the rollercoaster month of June ended.
I am praying for a maintain or loss for the month on June. If I gain at least I do know one thing, it will not be 12 pounds….:-) Perseverance, patience and positive – it really works!! Have a wonderful, fun, & safe weekend!
You have it handled girl.... see when you take it by the horns and know why the weight fluctuates ,, then you do not have to beat yourself up so hard.
Please keep us posted ... Remember you are in control of your destiny and sweety ., it looks like to me..you got it going on .
I did want to add about the grazing ... when you are headed for the cupboard or the fridge ... stop and ask yourself ... WHY .. what is motivating you to go here . Then grab a glass of water or something to drink that will possibly put the fire out ...or bypass the kitchen and go find something to do ...Allow your self 20 minutes for this to pass . YOU CAN DO IT ..
Thank you so much for sharing this with us ,
Love and Peace ,
Tink
Proud Obesity Help Bariatric Life Coach
Proud Obesity Help Support Group Leader
Fighting Daily the Disease We Call Obesity !
www.obesityhelp.com/group/LifeStartsWLS08
www.vawlsevents.com
Helping Others Find Their Way to a Life They Deserve!
We are now just having a meet and greet .
If you want more info just PM me .
Thanks ,
Tink
Proud Obesity Help Bariatric Life Coach
Proud Obesity Help Support Group Leader
Fighting Daily the Disease We Call Obesity !
www.obesityhelp.com/group/LifeStartsWLS08
www.vawlsevents.com
Helping Others Find Their Way to a Life They Deserve!
June was a roller coaster month for me & I survived it.....:-)
June 5th I reached one of my milestones which is 20 pounds lost. I was so excited. Then I maintained that for about 3 days and the scale started going up since it was that “time of the month." I know my weight fluctuates during that time of the month but still I got very discouraged. By the end of the week I went on a 3 day binge and the roller coaster ride begins.
After a reflection back I realized I really sabotaged myself and I have definitely learned from this experience. I realize I could have been gaining weight from my monthly visitor and started weight training about 4 weeks prior so I could have possibly started building muscle also. Who knows? All I know is, I knew from past experience to stop weighing myself daily when my period comes on. I did not do this; instead I kept on weighing and seeing the scale go up for no reason. I am good when I know why the scale is moving up.
From the past I know if I stay on track when my period is off and I get on scale I have lost weight most times if I was on track. This time the scale got the better of me and I started grazing and finally did a 3 day binge and when I went to weigh I was up 12 pounds! Now I was truly upset, but I stopped beating myself up after one day of depression. Took one step and one day at a time and kept on exercising and tracking my food. Today at the end of June 29, 2010 I am happy to report I have re-lost those 12 pounds and I am back at my 20 pounds lost.
I am back to weighing daily and next time my visitor comes I will immediately stop weighing. Even if it not that “time of the month" and I can’t explain a weight gain, I am going to step away from the scale for a few days. It is a terrible thing to know you are eating fine and you are gaining weight—but it happens and it has happened to me before. I am not sure why I let it get to me this time, but usually I do not.
I will be better prepared next time because I don’t want to have another 12 pound gain from a grazing/binge episode any time soon. My monthly weigh in is Monday July 5th and I go out of town Friday for the weekend. My goal is to maintain my 20 pounds weight loss until Monday, which will give me maintenance for June. I will let you know Monday how the rollercoaster month of June ended.
I am praying for a maintain or loss for the month on June. If I gain at least I do know one thing, it will not be 12 pounds….:-) Perseverance, patience and positive – it really works!! Have a wonderful, fun, & safe weekend!
HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238
HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238
Try not to overdo as you feel better. Hang in there, it does get better.
Hugs~
Annie
