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Topic: New to group.
Hello everyone, I am new to the group. I have a surgery date scheduled for November 8th. I am so excited about that.
I am really excited also to meet new friends who care and will not look down on me because of my weight. My excess weight has brought with it heart break, sadness, depression, pain, and stress. My weight has ruined my life. I am ready to take this step for my health. I hate that this is what I have become. I hate that my kids have to see me like this. See I know deep down there is more to me than my weight I am a caring, loving, fun, and happy person. I cant wait to be able to show who I really am on the outside. I hope I can make this journey with you all.... 
I am really excited also to meet new friends who care and will not look down on me because of my weight. My excess weight has brought with it heart break, sadness, depression, pain, and stress. My weight has ruined my life. I am ready to take this step for my health. I hate that this is what I have become. I hate that my kids have to see me like this. See I know deep down there is more to me than my weight I am a caring, loving, fun, and happy person. I cant wait to be able to show who I really am on the outside. I hope I can make this journey with you all.... Sabrina Moreno... Mom to 4 wonderful boys who will help me in my journey..
Topic: Mindless Eating
I've posted about this topic on my blog but wanted to share about it here too because it is SO important.
I have a personal policy - don't do anything when I am eating. If I work while I'm eating, my brain doesn't register that I've eaten. Pre-op, I used to eat while I drove....completely unsafe!! I was reminded of why I have my personal policy this morning.
I was in the middle of writing an article and was really hungry. My hunger was interferring with my ability to focus on what I was writing. However, I was on a roll and wanted to continue writing so I didn't lose my momentum. I pulled out a couple of string cheese (Sargento Light-YUM!) and proceeded to eat and write. Before I knew it, I looked down at two empty wrappers and had no, I repeat, NO recollection of eating them. Did the dog or cat eat them? No, I had the taste in my mouth but I couldn't remember eating them.
So......lesson for today: Stick to your personal policy to avoid mindless eating - eat when you eat; write when you write (or do anything) and allow for no crossover.
Some of my rules (for the rebels that may be reading - cross out rules and insert guidelines) for mindless eating avoidance are on my blog. It is a pretty long list so if you're interested, please go to: www.mydailyminutes.com
For me, two of the biggest potholes in my WLS success are (1) Grazing, and (2) Mindless Eating. When I follow my personal policies on grazing and mindless eating, I feel so much better and stronger-physically AND emotionally!
Cathy
I have a personal policy - don't do anything when I am eating. If I work while I'm eating, my brain doesn't register that I've eaten. Pre-op, I used to eat while I drove....completely unsafe!! I was reminded of why I have my personal policy this morning.
I was in the middle of writing an article and was really hungry. My hunger was interferring with my ability to focus on what I was writing. However, I was on a roll and wanted to continue writing so I didn't lose my momentum. I pulled out a couple of string cheese (Sargento Light-YUM!) and proceeded to eat and write. Before I knew it, I looked down at two empty wrappers and had no, I repeat, NO recollection of eating them. Did the dog or cat eat them? No, I had the taste in my mouth but I couldn't remember eating them.
So......lesson for today: Stick to your personal policy to avoid mindless eating - eat when you eat; write when you write (or do anything) and allow for no crossover.
Some of my rules (for the rebels that may be reading - cross out rules and insert guidelines) for mindless eating avoidance are on my blog. It is a pretty long list so if you're interested, please go to: www.mydailyminutes.com
For me, two of the biggest potholes in my WLS success are (1) Grazing, and (2) Mindless Eating. When I follow my personal policies on grazing and mindless eating, I feel so much better and stronger-physically AND emotionally!
Cathy
Cathy
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Topic: RE: What Have You Lost?
So does this mean I've lost an Irish Setter? lol
My WL was going quite quickly, but then back to school for five people in my house, to all different schools got crazy, but I got up this morning to try and get some home workouts done, because I've been stuck at 211-212 for about two weeks. I'm so excited in the weight I've lost, but I don't want to stop here.
Sorry I've been editing trying to figure out why my tickers all of a sudden on this post keep doubling up?!
My WL was going quite quickly, but then back to school for five people in my house, to all different schools got crazy, but I got up this morning to try and get some home workouts done, because I've been stuck at 211-212 for about two weeks. I'm so excited in the weight I've lost, but I don't want to stop here.
Sorry I've been editing trying to figure out why my tickers all of a sudden on this post keep doubling up?!
Topic: RE: What Have You Lost?
Thanx for posting this. I am 5 days away from my RNY. Have been on liquid diet and not losing as much as I think I should. I am losing however. Thanx again for the lift.
JT
JT
Topic: RE: What Have You Lost?
Today I will be Me-Sponsible!
Me-Sponsible
The act of being responsible to ME, for the benefit of MY health, MY happiness and MY well being! 
Thanks for sharing! When I have my surgery in October and if I get to the point where I'm feeling down because the weight isn't coming off fast enough I'll be sure to look at this list and put myself in check!
Again thanks for sharing!
Again thanks for sharing!
Today I will be Me-Sponsible!
Me-SponsibleThe act of being responsible to ME, for the benefit of MY health, MY happiness and MY well being!
Topic: RE: What Have You Lost?
Hi- I'm only 21/2 weeks out and I've lost an average 2 year old! Thanks for the perspective. Thanks for inviting me to joint yur group. This is why support groups are so awesome - left lone with my sick thoughts - the chances aren't very good that I come up with a very healthy solution by myself! 
Topic: What Have You Lost?
I get to talk with members and coaching clients about their WLS journey. I hear so often "but I've only lost XX number of pounds." I stop them and say "only lost??" at the number they have dropped. We many times become so focused on how much more we need to lose than what the number of pounds we have lost is equivalent to.
I've lost a two-month old pony, an elephant's heart and 3 guinea pigs.....What have YOU lost?
I've posted this here before but we have lots of new OH friends that have joined so I want to share it again.
Thanks to Bette B on ObesityHelp.com, I share this with you. I think it is absolutely fantastic and gives us a real appreciation of the weight we've lost. Many times we get caught up in "I've only lost ___ pounds" but this post puts that into perspective.
Bette, thanks for the inspiration!!
Your weight loss =
1 pound = a Guinea Pig
1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts
2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs
3 pounds = an average human brain
4 pounds = an ostrich egg
5 pounds = a Chihuahua
6 pounds = a human's skin
7.5 pounds = an average newborn
8 pounds = a human head
10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year
11 pounds = an average housecat
12 pounds = a Bald Eagle
15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs
16 pounds = a sperm whale's brain
20 pounds = an automobile tire
23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year
24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream
25 pounds = an average 2 year old
30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year
33 pounds = a cinder block
36 pounds = a mid-size microwave
40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of water or an average human leg
44 pounds = an elephant's heart
50 pounds = a small bale of hay
55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner
60 pounds = an elephant's penis (yep, weights more than his heart!)
66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year
70 pounds = an Irish Setter
77 pounds = a gold brick
80 pounds = the World's Largest Ball of Tape
90 pounds = a newborn calf
100 pounds = a 2 month old horse
111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year
117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she's 5'11")
118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica
120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month
130 pounds = a newborn giraffe
138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year
140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year
144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she's 5'4")
150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary
187 pounds = an average adult man
200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds
235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger
300 pounds = an average football lineman
400 pounds = a Welsh pony
Copyright 2005, Bette B. May not be reproduced with permission from the author. Please do not repost without proper acknowledgment.
I've lost a two-month old pony, an elephant's heart and 3 guinea pigs.....What have YOU lost?
I've posted this here before but we have lots of new OH friends that have joined so I want to share it again.
Thanks to Bette B on ObesityHelp.com, I share this with you. I think it is absolutely fantastic and gives us a real appreciation of the weight we've lost. Many times we get caught up in "I've only lost ___ pounds" but this post puts that into perspective.
Bette, thanks for the inspiration!!
Your weight loss =
1 pound = a Guinea Pig
1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts
2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs
3 pounds = an average human brain
4 pounds = an ostrich egg
5 pounds = a Chihuahua
6 pounds = a human's skin
7.5 pounds = an average newborn
8 pounds = a human head
10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year
11 pounds = an average housecat
12 pounds = a Bald Eagle
15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs
16 pounds = a sperm whale's brain
20 pounds = an automobile tire
23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year
24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream
25 pounds = an average 2 year old
30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year
33 pounds = a cinder block
36 pounds = a mid-size microwave
40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of water or an average human leg
44 pounds = an elephant's heart
50 pounds = a small bale of hay
55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner
60 pounds = an elephant's penis (yep, weights more than his heart!)
66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year
70 pounds = an Irish Setter
77 pounds = a gold brick
80 pounds = the World's Largest Ball of Tape
90 pounds = a newborn calf
100 pounds = a 2 month old horse
111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year
117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she's 5'11")
118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica
120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month
130 pounds = a newborn giraffe
138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year
140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year
144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she's 5'4")
150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary
187 pounds = an average adult man
200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds
235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger
300 pounds = an average football lineman
400 pounds = a Welsh pony
Copyright 2005, Bette B. May not be reproduced with permission from the author. Please do not repost without proper acknowledgment.
Cathy
Want to get back on track or stay on track? Get Back On Track Together!
Topic: RE: Welcome to LOSE WEIGHT FIND LIFE!
Thank you for the invite!!! I start my 6 months of Physician Directed behavior modification on Monday with the personal trainer, located at my doctor's facility. Nice meeting you all!
Topic: RE: help
Hi Melissa,
I used to work for a bariatric program and we waited until we heard from the insurance company. Each program is different so check with yours to see what they do.
Good luck! Please let me know how it goes!!
Take care, Cathy
I used to work for a bariatric program and we waited until we heard from the insurance company. Each program is different so check with yours to see what they do.
Good luck! Please let me know how it goes!!
Take care, Cathy
Cathy
Want to get back on track or stay on track? Get Back On Track Together!
Topic: My List of Little Things To Do to Get BOT!
Hi OH Friends,
In my quest to get FIRMLY back on track, I've thought of a few things to try. I wanted to share them with you so here are some of them below. I'd love to hear some of yours too!
1. Mix Crystal Lite in my water to give some flavor and variety to plain water.
2. I'm on the phone a lot. Rather than plant myself in a comfy chair, get up and walk around.
3. Study the nutrition breakdown and ingredient list. If you can't pronounce any of the first 5 ingredients, don't buy it.
4. Drink herbal tea.
5. Pack a lunch or snacks when out.
6. Sprinkle flax seeds in oatmeal or stir frys.
7. Eat more vegetables. I love my chicken but I'm eating more vegetable soup and veggie stir frys.
8. If I'm hungry before I should be (shortly after a meal), I drink two glasses of water. Thirst can be interpreted as hunger.
9. Eat a chunky salad full of fresh vegetables.
10. Rather than pour dressing, use the spray kind.
I've used considerably less dressing since doing this.
11. Call a friend. If I'm stressed, mad, upset, annoyed, overwhelmed, bored, etc., etc......when I call a trusted friend, I always feel better. Friends are priceless gems in our lives.
12. Log my food. When I log my food, I do much better. There's something about seeing unhealthy choices in my food log that are a great deterrent.
13. Buy small. Think small. The only thing I buy large is a bottle of water.
14. I have a big pot of vegetable soup in the fridge and frozen broken down into servings. What is more comforting than soup!!??
15. Blot the fat from anything that you see those shiny little puddles waiting to clog your arteries. Ick!
16. Fast forward when you're considering an unhealthy food choice. Fast forward physically (you'll feel blah) and fast forward emotionally (you'll feel even more blah about yourself and your choices).
17. When making a choice, ask if the choice will move your forward toward your goals or pull you away further.
18. Move at every opportunity. Every stair, step, or lift counts.
19. Cruise the Internet to find something new to read or try that uplifts you.
20. Post something inspirational either here on my blog or your fave website.
21. Do something nice for yourself every day. It doesn't have to be big, preferably small so you do it every day. Today, I took a 10-minute break and played ball with my dog. It made us both happy!
Thanks, Cathy
In my quest to get FIRMLY back on track, I've thought of a few things to try. I wanted to share them with you so here are some of them below. I'd love to hear some of yours too!
1. Mix Crystal Lite in my water to give some flavor and variety to plain water.
2. I'm on the phone a lot. Rather than plant myself in a comfy chair, get up and walk around.
3. Study the nutrition breakdown and ingredient list. If you can't pronounce any of the first 5 ingredients, don't buy it.
4. Drink herbal tea.
5. Pack a lunch or snacks when out.
6. Sprinkle flax seeds in oatmeal or stir frys.
7. Eat more vegetables. I love my chicken but I'm eating more vegetable soup and veggie stir frys.
8. If I'm hungry before I should be (shortly after a meal), I drink two glasses of water. Thirst can be interpreted as hunger.
9. Eat a chunky salad full of fresh vegetables.
10. Rather than pour dressing, use the spray kind.
I've used considerably less dressing since doing this.
11. Call a friend. If I'm stressed, mad, upset, annoyed, overwhelmed, bored, etc., etc......when I call a trusted friend, I always feel better. Friends are priceless gems in our lives.
12. Log my food. When I log my food, I do much better. There's something about seeing unhealthy choices in my food log that are a great deterrent.
13. Buy small. Think small. The only thing I buy large is a bottle of water.
14. I have a big pot of vegetable soup in the fridge and frozen broken down into servings. What is more comforting than soup!!??
15. Blot the fat from anything that you see those shiny little puddles waiting to clog your arteries. Ick!
16. Fast forward when you're considering an unhealthy food choice. Fast forward physically (you'll feel blah) and fast forward emotionally (you'll feel even more blah about yourself and your choices).
17. When making a choice, ask if the choice will move your forward toward your goals or pull you away further.
18. Move at every opportunity. Every stair, step, or lift counts.
19. Cruise the Internet to find something new to read or try that uplifts you.
20. Post something inspirational either here on my blog or your fave website.
21. Do something nice for yourself every day. It doesn't have to be big, preferably small so you do it every day. Today, I took a 10-minute break and played ball with my dog. It made us both happy!
Thanks, Cathy
Cathy
Want to get back on track or stay on track? Get Back On Track Together!
