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Topic: RE: What are the 20 Things you Love About Losing your weight
hmmmm.. let me think on that....
I'll get back to ya! 
hmmmm.. let me think on that....I'll get back to ya!
Topic: RE: Quote to share
So VERY TRUE!!!
Many people only view certain DATES as special occasions in their lives... yet so much happens the rest of the year!
At times special occasions pass by without us even being able to recall the exact date... but they are moments that stay with us always.
For me one of those special occasions was a beautiful fall day almost 15 years ago. Sitting with my Mom at her kitchen table having a cup of tea. Both of us sipping our tea and enjoying the beautiful scenery.
She commented, " It's a beautiful day... PERFECT day for you to take the motorcycle out for a ride."
What? I thought you didn't want me riding the motorcycle Mom?
"well, you are older now, and I think you can handle it!"
I had to laugh.... It took her getting Alzheimer's to finally give me permission to ride HER motorcycle! which by the way she had sold over 50 years earlier! ah well...
the point is sometimes things happen UNEXPECTEDLY.
enjoy the MOMENTS...
Planned EVENTS aren't always what they are EXPECTED to be...
and that can lead to disappointment & frustration... triggering...
our old eating habits.
SO.... enjoy the journey!
the special moments along the way.
Remember...
"LIFE IS WHAT HAPPENS WHILE YOU ARE MAKING OTHER PLANS"
Many people only view certain DATES as special occasions in their lives... yet so much happens the rest of the year!
At times special occasions pass by without us even being able to recall the exact date... but they are moments that stay with us always.
For me one of those special occasions was a beautiful fall day almost 15 years ago. Sitting with my Mom at her kitchen table having a cup of tea. Both of us sipping our tea and enjoying the beautiful scenery.
She commented, " It's a beautiful day... PERFECT day for you to take the motorcycle out for a ride."
What? I thought you didn't want me riding the motorcycle Mom?"well, you are older now, and I think you can handle it!"
I had to laugh.... It took her getting Alzheimer's to finally give me permission to ride HER motorcycle! which by the way she had sold over 50 years earlier! ah well...
the point is sometimes things happen UNEXPECTEDLY.
enjoy the MOMENTS...
Planned EVENTS aren't always what they are EXPECTED to be...
and that can lead to disappointment & frustration... triggering...
our old eating habits.
SO.... enjoy the journey!
the special moments along the way.
Remember...
"LIFE IS WHAT HAPPENS WHILE YOU ARE MAKING OTHER PLANS"
Topic: Don't contribute to the crap!!
Don’t contribute to the crap – Just say NO
Sometime last year I started a just say No campaign which involved all aspects of my life. If it wasn’t good for me I was no longer going to say YES or participate. I decided I needed to do what was good for #1 ME.. Part of this just say NO campaign is also about food choices and with the holidays just around the corner the focus on food will be magnified. Everyday pressure with food is bad enough for me personally. As a bariatric patient I have to make healthy choices everyday and that is hard when our society focuses on large amounts of food (super size) and not to mention the not so healthy food choices. It’s about what kind of crap you can get for $1.00.
Pitch in’s at work go on all year long for baby showers, birthdays and celebrations and I always use to “contribute to the crap" and bring in desserts and goodies. The pitch in ends up being about how many desserts can be brought rather than focusing on the event surrounding the food; it’s the food surrounding the event that counts. Bagel Friday turned into donut and how much crap can you bring in Fridays. I can honestly say that I felt like my blood pressure would rise when I walked into the lunch room on Fridays to find all of the sugary, high caloric, fattening items lying on the counter. It was so bad that I would avoid the kitchen on Friday’s all together.
After surgery I made a vow that I was going to make healthier choices for me and that I deserve to live a happy healthy life. So now not only do I have the just say NO campaign but I also have the “I don’t contribute to the crap" campaign. When it’s time for a pitch in and the holiday parties start happening first I choose whether I want to participate or not. It is not mandatory that I be a part of all the festivities that revolve around food and that is my personal choice. If I choose to participate I sign up to bring a salad, or veggies/fruit or a cheese/meat tray.
Halloween is this weekend, (it’s all about the candy), Thanksgiving is next month (it’s all about who is bringing what favorite dish and the pumpkin pie), and Christmas is next (it’s all about the cookies, the bread, fudge and grandma’s pecan pie).
This year I say join my campaign and “Don’t contribute to the crap" First decide if you want to attend the festivity (not because you feel guilty) and then if asked offer to bring something bariatric friendly and healthy!
Take care of #1 YOU… You deserve to live a happy healthy life!
Trac~
I am a Bariatric patient/professional, an Obesity Help Support Group Leader and Certified Life Coach. I consider myself to be one of the biggest advocates for obesity in my community. My goal is to educate the public on obesity as a disease and give back to the bariatric community through my personal experiences and life coaching.
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I am a Bariatric patient/professional, an Obesity Help Support Group Leader and Certified Life Coach. I consider myself to be one of the biggest advocates for obesity in my community. My goal is to educate the public on obesity as a disease and give back to the bariatric community through my personal experiences and life coaching.
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Topic: What are the 20 Things you Love About Losing your weight
Got asked this question this morning and thought I would share.
1. Having a stronger relationship with God.
2. I am not ashamed to tell people my weight.
3. Being real enough to tell others about my WL Surgery and my WL program.
4. Fitting in my husband’s arms when he hugs me.
5. How proud my husband, family and friends are of what I have accomplished.
6. Feeling so much healthier, stronger, happier.
7. Feeling better than I have ever felt in my life.
8. Being able to share my experience, strength and hope with others on their WL journey.
9. Enjoying riding my bike, walking and working out.
10. How much better I sleep.
11. Being able to take a bath again.
12. Fitting into a chair or the seat of an airplane without filling like I am sitting in my neighbors lap.
13. Crossing my legs.
14. Wearing a skirt above the knee.
15. Climbing stairs without being out of breath.
16. Realizing I can fit in a size 6.
17. All the clothes that are available and having a selection; instead of buying clothes to hide my weight in the “Women’s Department".
18. Being able to get out of a chair in a restaurant, without people having to get up to let me out.
19. Getting improved cholesterol and triglycerides numbers from my medical checkup.
20. Being able to tie my shoes without having to put my foot on a chair to do it.
What about you? What are the things you love about your WL Journey, that you've achieved or looking forward to achieving?
What about you? What are the things you love about your WL Journey, that you've achieved or looking forward to achieving?
Topic: Quote to share
There are exactly as many special occasions in life as we choose to celebrate. ~Robert Brault
Celebrate in your successes!
Celebrate in your successes!
Trac~
I am a Bariatric patient/professional, an Obesity Help Support Group Leader and Certified Life Coach. I consider myself to be one of the biggest advocates for obesity in my community. My goal is to educate the public on obesity as a disease and give back to the bariatric community through my personal experiences and life coaching.
**Obesity Help Magazine Promotional offer.. Sign up for a 1-year subscription and receive a reduced rate of $15.95. Use code Baker11 at check out to receive your discount** Enjoy!!
[email protected] - Email
http://baribits.blogspot.com - Blog dedicated to weight loss patients!
I am a Bariatric patient/professional, an Obesity Help Support Group Leader and Certified Life Coach. I consider myself to be one of the biggest advocates for obesity in my community. My goal is to educate the public on obesity as a disease and give back to the bariatric community through my personal experiences and life coaching.
**Obesity Help Magazine Promotional offer.. Sign up for a 1-year subscription and receive a reduced rate of $15.95. Use code Baker11 at check out to receive your discount** Enjoy!!
[email protected] - Email
http://baribits.blogspot.com - Blog dedicated to weight loss patients!
Topic: RE: My 6 year WLS anniversary!!!
Thanks Yvonne!! You are my shero......:-) You inspire me to keep on giving back and that helps me and others.
Topic: RE: My 6 year WLS anniversary!!!
Thanks Katie! I lived in denial for so long, I have to be honest to make sure I reach my goals.
Topic: RE: My 6 year WLS anniversary!!!
Adore Yourself!!!
Congratulations sweety!!! I am so proud of you...and you should be proud of yourself. Losing weight is hard to do and gaining weight is so easy to do..you are doing the hard stuff and workin it girl so you just keep it up. Thank you being so honest and sharing your story with everyone..your an inspiration to me and I am sure to others as well. Hugs..Katie
Adore Yourself!!!
Topic: RE: My 6 year WLS anniversary!!!
YEA MOLLY!!! I'm so happy for you. I'm losing my mind over this upcoming Houston event and I needed to check in and look what I found! Thank you for being here and thank you for being such an incredible inspiration to all involved.
Big hugs, Y
Big hugs, Y
Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs 
Yvonne McCarthy, CLC. Health & Wellness Coach (full time volunteer). I am happy to help if I can. Visit www.bariatricgirl.com and see the Bariatric Girl blog! Also check out my Facebook Bariatric Girl Page. Photography site www.yvonnemccarthy.com .„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨
