Thursday July 14.

To borrow from a familiar phrase: Food Happens! 

Onward, is right. That's all we can do! 

Got on the scale and it read 211.0 

I was down hearted when I read the number. I had thought I would be in the 210s today. Anyway it was down .4 from yesterday. 

I appreciate very much the support. Paula thank you so much for access to your diary.  I went back to look prior to your Hawaii trip to see your normal days. While we have some strong similarities in eating style, we also have some differences. I am going to look a little more and dissect your macros for an average day, too. So THANKS! 

Another oh TOO BUSY day. 

Got all of the puppy's exportation paperwork signed and stamped with the USDA seal of approval! That took an hour. Love the gov't. Slow, slow, slow... BUT they were very, very pleasant and lovely to work with. The drive home took 2 hours. (40 miles) Had to go through San Francisco afternoon traffic. Boooooooo! 

I have no idea what my food day will bring. I really don't. Gotta figure out what this deep feeling is stemming from. It's really a ****** At least I can smile through it all! 

Well Onward Skinny Soldiers;

Hey I had no idea of the secret soap opera going on here with everyone's comparisons and envy and competition. Could be "Days of Our Former Fat Lives". 

Gotta admit I do envy anyone who weighs 122 because I used to and today its 131, down a half. Which is amazing considering last night's artist meeting /party where I ate quite a few crackers with cheese spread. I did pass up all the cookies and brownies and zucchini bread.  But I got quite a few steps in.

Speaking of green, I drank a bottle of Evolution green devotion pressed juice yesterday. Nothing but pressed greens and a bit of lemon in it. 50 calories , 11.5 ounces.  To be truthful, it tasted terrible. I have another version that has apple in it and I think thats going to have to be the deal.

Hubby returned from dog walk feeling sick. Not sure whats up. Kind of hit out of the blue. Have to tend to him and all the other creatures around here. Siders are pounding. Another lovely day. 

My bank sent me a check for 60 cents. Jee, maybe I will buy a stick of gum.  

Time for more coffee and to check on hubby.    All the best to everyone who is not feeling well today.   diane s

Ok, new rule. If you are feeling green with envy, then go eat something green. (green beer and christmas cookies don't count).  diane s

Since we're being honest....here's what went through my mind!  Fat Cow checking in. It's a little harsh but what went through my mind.  These people must think I'm a fat cow.  I know that's not true.  Just my inner child being childish and irrational.  I'm no competition at all! I've got 30-40# up on y'all!!! And, now I'm laughing...cause I'm a jealous *****! Wishing I was a newbie. Then thinking wait until they go on vacation 4 years out. We will just see about that!! Of, course Linda is a few years out and she's just damn near perfect. I want to be her when I grow up. ..lol Then rational thinking sets in and I know our bodies are different.

You guys keep me sane, in touch with my body and aware.  I feel understood here and loved.  I love our group and the people in it.  I hope that is understood. Wow!  Am I really going to sent the send button...you still have to let me a part of the group...lol

I'm up a pound...but I had a hard workout yesterday. None today.   Food on point.  All is well in my world.  My steps are few today...I took my Mom to the doctor today for her knee.  Her knee is worn out...knee replacement will be in her future.  Doc gave her a shot today and will wait to see how long she can stand it.  She's bone on bone underneathe her knee cap and her meniscus has calcified.  Afterward, we had lunch together.  Then Andy drove me to my chiropractor appointment.  Yay!

Enjoy the rest of the evening!!!  And, I'd be interested in a day and the life of what everyone eats...let's post that sometime.  

Here goes send...

Okay, can I tell you how much I LOVE you for this post????? Oodles and scads! 

Jealous ***** yeah, I can wear that! 

A short time ago I was even considering a "revision". It wasn't until I realized that I eat pretty much what other sleevers 4-5 years out eat that I thought, oh, never mind.... 3-4 oz of protein and 1/2 cup of something else (veggies, starch, fruit...) more than fills and satisfies. I guess it doesn't really get much better than that, does it??????? 

Thanks for the delightful smile you brought to me this evening. My day was long and tiring and your post was just what I needed! 

Okay Miss Lesa I have to set the record straight. First and most importantly, you are not fat. Not even close. Got it? Okay that's your lecture from me lol. 

And oh boy I'm so far from perfect at almost four years out.  I feel guilty even hearing you allude to it because it's absolutely not true. I suspect my struggles are not any different and many times my choices aren't either.  

For whatever reason, I've been given a relatively straightforward path for now but believe me when I acknowledge that things change. Often for reasons we don't fully understand. So will Year Five be the year I get totally pissed off with the scale?  Maybe. 

You know what? I think we are all doing damn good! Even for those who have had regain, look at where you are now compared to pre-op! Everyone is doing so much better and should be very proud of themselves even if they might not be at their goal weight! I think I need to tuck this away and read it when I have inevitable regain down the road!

NOOOOOOOO! Regain is NOT INEVITABLE! If you think that way, you WILL have regain. Regain is about what you put in your mouth. It's not your body settling or rebelling. 

Let me clarify, too, I do not consider anything below a ten pound gain "regain". Ten pounds is doable. It's 15, 20, 30, 40, etc... that to me constitutes regain. Just sayin'..... 

Okay here's my two cents worth. While regain is not inevitable - and definitely not outside our control - I do think that for most of us, there will be a point or two - or ten - in our lives that we will succomb to our limitations / situational stressors, return to food, and subsequently experience regain.  No not everyone, but many of us. Hell, probably most of us.  But with that said, it does not mean we can't overcome regain.  And the more we are able to draw from our past success, the more likely we are to overcome.