Checking in with everyone

Happy New Year Everyone.
   
   Boy have things been hectic since Thanksgiving on. I survived the holidays. I did great over Thanksgiving and Christmas but had a little weight gain after New Years. I will weigh again next Tuesday and see because I also had my period so it could be from that but yes I am fighting the carbs. I told my husband I will not bake 30 gazillion cookies for his work anymore. Some cookies were home and he was eating them. I don't want to be the reason for his bad choices. He is 2 yrs out from RNY and diabetic. He eats sugar and carbs and it hurts to watch him hurt himself. I know he makes the choice but I don't want to help push him in that direction. I am starting to go after crackers and tortilla chips more and more. So I said enough is enough. I am cleaning out the house and getting back to healthy eating. Protein first then veggies and fruit.
I started back this week walking and running on the treadmill. I am doing my own version of couch to 5k plan so I can run a 5k in May. I find having mini goals along the way ,like a 5k keep me motivated. I would love to do it with my husband but exercising is not his thing. Again I can only focus on me and let him do hisown plan. He is an adult and I find my help turns into a nag and that is even worse. I just want to share this with him. But I understand certain activities are not every ones cup of tea. I love the weights,elliptical and  treadmill. I want to go cross country skiing this winter but so far I can not find anyone to go with me. I plan to call around for ski rentals and go for it anyway. It has been 23 yrs since I last done this. I also plan to take a camera and enjoy nature. There has to be scenic trails to go on.
I am 11 months out and 150 pounds down from my highest weight. I am having some body image issues with the loose skin. I didn't think I would but I am glad we do not live in a nudist colony   I would rather have lose jiggly skin than be obese again. I can always cover with clothes and still be able to move and have a life. Before I covered up with clothes(Ugly Ones) but had no life or moved without being in pain.
Now to fight my carb addiction head on. I have not had soda or sugar I can do the carbs as well. It is not easy but then what in life that is worthwhile ever is.
Sorry to be long winded
 Hope everyone else is doing great
{{HUGS EVERYONE}}
Tressa

Hello my love!
I'm so sorry I've been away.  I've been in Mexico for ten days.  I feel so awful that I've been away from here.

You said exactly what I've said to so many!! You can cover that loose skin with clothes!  I have some before plastic surgery pix and most people can't even tell.  A good bra and some tight jeans will do wonders.  Most people really don't look so hot totally nude in the light anyway.  You can be long winded any day you'd like.  I love the catch up and it seems like yesterday when you were having your surgery!
Big hugs, Y
p.s. If I lived closer and could ski well, I'd go with you!

I was wondering why it was soooo lonely here.  I figured it would pick back up after the holidays.

Have a good day!! 

Hi Tressa

It is so great that you feel comfortable to share your experiences and feelings.  I think it is so good for WLS people to hear of other people's experiences, particularly their temptations/struggles/setbacks and how they have handled them. None of us is perfect and we all need to work so hard to stay on track.  If we realize we are slipping, talk about it or post about it, I think it helps to face it and get back on track.  If we just deny it, avoid admitting it by not coming to online or other support, and avoiding the scale, it will probably just get worse.  I thank you for sharing , and it seems you have the right focus to redirect your efforts to de-carb the house and stop dwelling on the past.  2011 is going to be a great year if we keep up the good fight!!  Best of luck to  you!

Well it is good to hear from you Tressa!!  Good plans for getting back on track!! Congrats on 150 pounds down and maintaining it!.  Hopefully you hubbie is doing some type of activity.  People *****ach goal and keep their weight off do some type of consistent exercise per day!!

And I so feel you on the body image issues and good for you realizing it is better to have lose jiggly skin than be obese.  That is how I rationalize my saggy skin everyday.....:-)

Keep up the good work! 

Thanks everyone..... I definitely miss being on OH to keep me focused. I just got back from the Y and while I was in the fitness center my husband was moving in the pool. I later joined him and we went to the sauna. He commented on how he forgot how good the water and sauna felt, and wanted to start doing it again.   I was so glad to hear that.  I worry about him and this definitely was a step in the right direction.  I am also trying to be selective about my food  choices. Being up North we dont have alot a sunshine and it gets very cold. I think if I dont becareful I could turn into a bear by packing in the carbs and hybernating all winter. LOL   

Yvonne we could have a blast cross country skiing. One of these days we will meet.

{{HUGS EVERYONE}}
Tressa Ü

Wow 11 months out and 150 down!  YOU should be so proud of yourself!! 
What a great job!