LifeStarts WLS
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Topic: RE: OH TOPIC ON RUDENESS ..
I had people tell me that they someone who died or got really sick from this surgery, but if I pushed the issue they couldn't provide any back-up.
The comment that always bothered me is that I took the easy way out. I agree the weight-loss was easier, but it is still work. I had a friend who informed me she was going to lose the weight the right way. Here we are 7 years later and I am healthy and she is heavier than she was back then. All I can do is smile and inform them that I made the right decision for me.
The comment that always bothered me is that I took the easy way out. I agree the weight-loss was easier, but it is still work. I had a friend who informed me she was going to lose the weight the right way. Here we are 7 years later and I am healthy and she is heavier than she was back then. All I can do is smile and inform them that I made the right decision for me.
Topic: RE: LIFESTARTS WLS HERO OF THE MONTH IS .
Wow, that was a great story and is very inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing the story as it is encouraging to me because I would love to run a 1/2 marathon one day. Way to go Josh! Congrat's !
Susan
Susan
Topic: OH TOPIC ON RUDENESS ..
This week OH talks about handling rudeness . How many of you have experienced rude comments. Such as ... WOW you have lost a lot of weight .. how did you do it ... ? You answer WLS ... and then the comments start ..... How could you do that .. Did you hear that people die from that surgery ? ... etc ...
How many of you ever experienced this ... and how did you handle it ?
How many of you ever experienced this ... and how did you handle it ?
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!
Topic: RE: Introduction and questions
Hi Susan , I am Natalie , most here know me as Tink. I am the leader of this fine group.
We are so glad to have you .
I can so relate to where you are . You have began to do the right things ... hold your self accountable. You must remember that they changed our plumbing but not our brains. We have to be the ones that take control over that part of our journey.
You need to recognize what is causing the grazing and the bad choices . Stress is a big factor in most cases. You can beat yourself up all you want , but it will not do any good unless you begin to change.
My suggestions would be to keep a food journal .. I use WWW.FITDAY.COM
I am 6 years out almost and try not to miss a day . It can show you the foods you are eating, the calories and it can also track your exercise .
I also run a Mentor program for those wanting to get back on track. It is a free service as I m a Bariatric Life Coach for OH . If you are interested go to WWW.VAWLSEVENTS.COM
We can work together via email or on the phone . I would love to help you to reach your goals.
You can do this . But you must believe in yourself and never give up .
Again we welcome you and look forward to reading about your success.
Be blessed and know you are loved and respected for taking on this disease we call Obesity .
Tink
We are so glad to have you .
I can so relate to where you are . You have began to do the right things ... hold your self accountable. You must remember that they changed our plumbing but not our brains. We have to be the ones that take control over that part of our journey.
You need to recognize what is causing the grazing and the bad choices . Stress is a big factor in most cases. You can beat yourself up all you want , but it will not do any good unless you begin to change.
My suggestions would be to keep a food journal .. I use WWW.FITDAY.COM
I am 6 years out almost and try not to miss a day . It can show you the foods you are eating, the calories and it can also track your exercise .
I also run a Mentor program for those wanting to get back on track. It is a free service as I m a Bariatric Life Coach for OH . If you are interested go to WWW.VAWLSEVENTS.COM
We can work together via email or on the phone . I would love to help you to reach your goals.
You can do this . But you must believe in yourself and never give up .
Again we welcome you and look forward to reading about your success.
Be blessed and know you are loved and respected for taking on this disease we call Obesity .
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!
Topic: LIFESTARTS WLS HERO OF THE MONTH IS .
Josh Hickman ,
Each month my group chooses someone who has been successful in their WLS journey.
Josh has an amazing story to tell .
To read his story please go to www.vawlsevents.com
If you would like to be recognized or know someone that has a great journey to share , please forward to me here at OH.
I am the Leader of the On line group here at OH called LIFESTARTS. I also am on Facebook as well.
It is very important that we share our stories and encourage one another ,
Thank you and good luck to all of you starting out , Life is waiting on you !
Always,
Tink
Each month my group chooses someone who has been successful in their WLS journey.
Josh has an amazing story to tell .
To read his story please go to www.vawlsevents.com
If you would like to be recognized or know someone that has a great journey to share , please forward to me here at OH.
I am the Leader of the On line group here at OH called LIFESTARTS. I also am on Facebook as well.
It is very important that we share our stories and encourage one another ,
Thank you and good luck to all of you starting out , Life is waiting on you !
Always,
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!
Topic: RE: Introduction and questions
BRE visit http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/changedforGodforlife/members. Check out Fairfileld County Bariatrics WTNH, www.wtnh.com/dpp/ct_style/health_fitness/fairfield-county-bariatrics.
Hi Susan,
Welcome to the group as we are very excited to have you. I am just reading about your incredible journey and celebrate your incredible weight loss this far. Through your trials and tribulations, I am just going to ask you to take "one day at a time." You will have some good days and some bads days but know that your good ones will 'always' outweigh your bad ones.
We are here to support you on your weight loss journey and in this journey it is about renewing your mind to definitely do whats right. Know that each day will be different and sometimes when we make mistakes it strengthens us to not make the same ones again. You have traveled too far and too long to ever go back so let that pivot you to the successes to conquer looking ahead and moving forward. You have so much to aspire to in your life now and shoot for that greatness each and every day. Much success to you in your WLS journey.
Welcome to the group as we are very excited to have you. I am just reading about your incredible journey and celebrate your incredible weight loss this far. Through your trials and tribulations, I am just going to ask you to take "one day at a time." You will have some good days and some bads days but know that your good ones will 'always' outweigh your bad ones.
We are here to support you on your weight loss journey and in this journey it is about renewing your mind to definitely do whats right. Know that each day will be different and sometimes when we make mistakes it strengthens us to not make the same ones again. You have traveled too far and too long to ever go back so let that pivot you to the successes to conquer looking ahead and moving forward. You have so much to aspire to in your life now and shoot for that greatness each and every day. Much success to you in your WLS journey.
BRE visit http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/changedforGodforlife/members. Check out Fairfileld County Bariatrics WTNH, www.wtnh.com/dpp/ct_style/health_fitness/fairfield-county-bariatrics. Topic: Introduction and questions
Hello everyone,
My name is Susan and I am in Norfolk Virginia. I had RNY surgery on August 11th, 2009, so I am almost 8 months out. I feel so blessed to have this journey that I am on, however I too have issues that I am dealing with. My life has drastically changed and I am so happy for the changes. God is working in my life and I am working to be a faithful servant to him.
One thing that I have noticed that now, almost 8 months out, I have relaxed with the rules. I have only measured my food 2 times this past week, and I have even indulged in sugar - free ice cream. The ice cream is the worst because it's not filling, high in carbs, and is just too delicious. I have also ate fruit everyday this week. Yesterday I ate more than I should have and I no longer beat myself up over it, but rather tell myself that I need to get control. Today I brought my food for breakfast and lunch, its nutritious and within the right serving size. I have been a little disappointed with myself because this last 20 lbs has been so hard for me. I have even gained and lost 1 lb for the past week. I want to reach my goals, I want to be healthy and I want to live the lifestyle that I have dreamed of, you know the active lifestyle (running, biking ect). I have been moving for the past 2 weeks, and the stress of dealing with separating from my husband has been hard. In the past I had turned to food when stressed and it seems to be the same today. I am trying to conquer that and find alternatives.
Sorry to ramble on and I can't wait to meet some of you.
Susan
My name is Susan and I am in Norfolk Virginia. I had RNY surgery on August 11th, 2009, so I am almost 8 months out. I feel so blessed to have this journey that I am on, however I too have issues that I am dealing with. My life has drastically changed and I am so happy for the changes. God is working in my life and I am working to be a faithful servant to him.
One thing that I have noticed that now, almost 8 months out, I have relaxed with the rules. I have only measured my food 2 times this past week, and I have even indulged in sugar - free ice cream. The ice cream is the worst because it's not filling, high in carbs, and is just too delicious. I have also ate fruit everyday this week. Yesterday I ate more than I should have and I no longer beat myself up over it, but rather tell myself that I need to get control. Today I brought my food for breakfast and lunch, its nutritious and within the right serving size. I have been a little disappointed with myself because this last 20 lbs has been so hard for me. I have even gained and lost 1 lb for the past week. I want to reach my goals, I want to be healthy and I want to live the lifestyle that I have dreamed of, you know the active lifestyle (running, biking ect). I have been moving for the past 2 weeks, and the stress of dealing with separating from my husband has been hard. In the past I had turned to food when stressed and it seems to be the same today. I am trying to conquer that and find alternatives.
Sorry to ramble on and I can't wait to meet some of you.
Susan
Topic: RE: HAPPY EASTER
I hope you had a nice Easter! Our weather was just beautiful! I am so thankful for all of the blessings in my life.
Susan
Susan
Topic: RE: good morning
Hello there ! And Welcome to Lifestarts.
I hope that there is many ways our group can help you .
I am 6 years post op and have no regrets and love my life .
Please let us know how we can help ... encourage ... or answer any questions you may have.
I also run a group on Facebook if you would like to join. I will send you the links in a PM .
We will keep you in our thoughts and just know we are here for you ,
Love ,
Tink
I hope that there is many ways our group can help you .
I am 6 years post op and have no regrets and love my life .
Please let us know how we can help ... encourage ... or answer any questions you may have.
I also run a group on Facebook if you would like to join. I will send you the links in a PM .
We will keep you in our thoughts and just know we are here for you ,
Love ,
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!
Topic: RE: HAPPY EASTER
Everyone have a Great Easter!!!!. Today is a great reminder that the battle is won . Praise God......He is Risen!!!!!
