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Hi All, 

As many of you now know, I host in person support group meetings in Raleigh NC throughout the month and tonight we are having the 'Beck Group'. Please know that anyone is welcome to attend and it doesn't matter where you are in your journey. Just know that they discussions at this meetings are directed towards issues that interest people who are interested in identifying and finding ways to manage behaviors that might impede our weight loss or maintenance of our weight loss. The meetings are based on the book and workbook by Dr. Judith Beck, called the 'Beck Diet Solution.' You do not need a copy of the book to attend, but it would be helpful in the longer term.

If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP at www.meetup.com/nc-wls so that I'll know how many people will be joining us. You can get the address and details when you RSVP. 

I don't know about you, but I think that Thanksgiving has to be one of my all time favorite holidays. That said, it's also one that has ruined me in the past. Of course, one of the things I'll be giving thanks for this year is knowing that I won't 'ruin' myself this year because I have my 'tool', but also because I have a plan. I don't really think it matters what your plan is, but it does matter that you have one. I don't think it really matters which surgery you had or where you are in your journey, but what does matter is thinking about what you are going to do and then following through.

For me, I know that among other things, I will have pumpkin pie with whipped cream, but I'll probably work to reduce some of the carbs while maintaining the flavor.

* I'll limit how much I have and be aware of how much of whatever it is that I'm consuming.

* I'll load with protein before carbs and fats, but to be honest, I'll have carbs and fats and I'll enjoy them without feeling guilty because I have a plan.

* I'll also go for a walk to help walk some of it off.

* I'll be sure to go a little leaner a day or two before Thanksgiving and a couple of days after... Probably a few more protien and salad based meals, dropping the amount of carbs.

* I'll weigh myself to keep an eye on how I'm doing. Don't get me wrong. I'm not obsessing of freaking out about the upcoming holiday.

I'm actually feeling really confident and comfortable about the approaching holiday knowing that the combination of my tool and my choices will hold me in good stead, allowing me to maintain my hard won losses... and the health and quality of life gains that came with them. 

So.... What is your plan for the holidays?

Dear GBC,

I hope that you will get some responses. I know that we have a few members that have had revisions. I believe the revisions that I'm aware of have been from lapband to rny. I would like to suggest that you consider cross posting  this note to the revisions forum and possibly main forums as well. Sometimes casting a wider net will garner you more fish to filet... if you know what I mean. 

Wishing you all the best,