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dreamgirl119
on 8/21/10 9:41 pm - Lansdowne, PA

I've been in the lurk mode not only on this site but other sites here on OH. I was totally surprised to see that there has been little to no activity here. I will be the first to admit that I need to be here and reaching out for help and motivation.

It has been a long HOT summer and not only have I gained a significant amount of weight I've lost that confidence and self esteem I had when I lost the weight originally. I don't consider myself a failure, I just got too comfortable and ate whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. The transition from night work to day work, the junk food, the lack of exercise, stress, and depression have all played a part in my weight gain.

I don't know about you but I'm ready to get back to living, ready to get back to the basics, and ready to start putting me and my health concerns front and center. I pulled out the journal and I have a new water bottle. Today is my new beginning.

Dreamgirl119

265/168/189/135
SW/LW/CW/GW

deb.s
on 8/22/10 3:39 am - Park Ridge, IL

Hi Dreamgirl,
I know how ya feel. I hopped back on track last week. A lot of stress along with my bulging disc put me in a downward spiral. I'll be starting physical therapy on Wednesday, I'm sooo excited! I truly miss my workouts.
Happy to see ya BOTTing again!
Deb

dreamgirl119
on 8/22/10 8:12 am - Lansdowne, PA

RNY on 01/30/07

Hi Deb,

I'm sorry to hear that you haven't been feeling well. I miss my workouts also, but mine was just laziness and depression. Hopefully being back on track will bring a little more postive light our way.

Hope you're feeling better soon!

Dreamgirl119

H.A.L.A B.
on 8/23/10 12:58 am

RNY on 05/14/08

Glad you joining the team. More people - more activity.

I know August is almost done - but still a few days remain - join the "personal" Au=gust goals...

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

Molly S.
on 8/24/10 2:36 am, edited 8/24/10 2:38 am - Chicago, IL

RNY on 10/26/04

So good to see you back on the boards Dreamgirl! I agree with so much of what you have said and I knew the boards would pick back up when fall is approaching and children are back in school.

I knew you would be back and swinging. We all have down times. Or times when we are just plain old tired of tracking, of watching what we eat, exercising, etc. Needless to say the scale will eventually prompt us to do something soon when we start getting apathetic about our struggle.

I am so happy to see you do not feel you are a failure. Relapses are not failures. Relapses mean we are not perfect and we can all learn from them and get back on the stick. Welcome back!!

You can do it and help us too.

We missed you!

HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238

JennaSilva
on 8/25/10 2:48 pm - Turlock, CA

RNY on 05/25/07

Well I have not larked I have just avoided. So much going on, and just like so many other. I have good intentions, dreams and goals. But some where alone the way I lose the important reason I have all of these things, (ME).

My husband can't do it for me, my kids or anyone else but me. I need to stop avoiding making excesses and start on Action. UGH< one day at a time!

Jenna