WLS Success-through Powerful Positive Attitudes
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Topic: RE: Everyone take a minute to check in and say Hello!
Checking in, I am here, I am GREAT! Had an awesome summer and have been riding 5 miles every morning and 15 - 20 miles every Sunday now with my husband, and did a huge waterpark on the 4th of July; which is something I never thought I would do.
My WOW moment was at the waterpark. There is a big sign that says no "thongs" in the waterpark but when you lose weight, your suit is too BIG and your on one of those great big slides, you get a thong whether you want one or not.
Thank you for reminding us to check in.
My WOW moment was at the waterpark. There is a big sign that says no "thongs" in the waterpark but when you lose weight, your suit is too BIG and your on one of those great big slides, you get a thong whether you want one or not.
Thank you for reminding us to check in.
Topic: RE: R U Bored?
Yes, get on and share! I absolutely agree. Sometimes I can only get on once a week, but I love hearing people share.
Topic: RE: 122lbs gone and still working
Congratulations! That is awesome. It is great that you joined a fitness boot camp. Those can be intense workouts, that do push you. Keep that up!
I know we all still deal with the "Fat Girl" syndrome; especially when we have dealt with that most of our lives. What I do, it make a gratitude list everyday and Thank God that he helped me to be the woman that I am today and for all the little things I can wear and do today - example: Spin Class (just like your bootcamp).
What I know about other people comments today, is that those are their comments, they own them. What I can do for the person still out there, is try and be an example that WLS works and be an inspiration. I know I can't save the world, even though I would like everyone to experience what I have been given; but if I can touch one life with my journey, that I have helped someone. Don't be discouraged by others comments, it is hard for those to understand that have not been where we have been.
Keep up the good work and even your own nephew want know who you are and think your some "young chick" they can hit on. It is pretty funny when they found it is there Aunt.
I know we all still deal with the "Fat Girl" syndrome; especially when we have dealt with that most of our lives. What I do, it make a gratitude list everyday and Thank God that he helped me to be the woman that I am today and for all the little things I can wear and do today - example: Spin Class (just like your bootcamp).
What I know about other people comments today, is that those are their comments, they own them. What I can do for the person still out there, is try and be an example that WLS works and be an inspiration. I know I can't save the world, even though I would like everyone to experience what I have been given; but if I can touch one life with my journey, that I have helped someone. Don't be discouraged by others comments, it is hard for those to understand that have not been where we have been.
Keep up the good work and even your own nephew want know who you are and think your some "young chick" they can hit on. It is pretty funny when they found it is there Aunt.
Topic: 122lbs gone and still working
Well I am still losing getting to the point where people are telling me you don't need to lose anymore but I still have a goal in mind. I am tall so I can still carry more weight and people think I weigh less but my goal is healthy weight not please others weight.
I have joined a fitness boot camp military style and it is going great my body never has a chance to get use to the work out because it changes all the time. I have pushed myself in ways I never would have working out alone so I am thankful for the class.
my eating is still fine just still working on eating enough sometimes it's hard when your not hungry. I just don't want to go from one extreme to another over eater then under eater. gotta find a balance.
I am also still dealing with the fat girl syndrome I still see myself as a big girl even though people laugh when I say that. I have to focus on being happy with myself and satisfied with my body but when you have been big most of your life your so use to being invisible. You get comfortable in fat girl mode everyone ignores you because they don't want to acknowledge your size. Now people see me differently but I still see fat girl lol I am working on it. I was out on a date and the guy made a comment about two large women who walk into the restaurant of course about there size. I was upset and felt a little insecure because I was not to shortly ago one of them.
Funny how losing weight changes your whole world view and how the world sees you. Even with all that I am still very happy and positive about my future just have some things to work out.
I have joined a fitness boot camp military style and it is going great my body never has a chance to get use to the work out because it changes all the time. I have pushed myself in ways I never would have working out alone so I am thankful for the class.
my eating is still fine just still working on eating enough sometimes it's hard when your not hungry. I just don't want to go from one extreme to another over eater then under eater. gotta find a balance.
I am also still dealing with the fat girl syndrome I still see myself as a big girl even though people laugh when I say that. I have to focus on being happy with myself and satisfied with my body but when you have been big most of your life your so use to being invisible. You get comfortable in fat girl mode everyone ignores you because they don't want to acknowledge your size. Now people see me differently but I still see fat girl lol I am working on it. I was out on a date and the guy made a comment about two large women who walk into the restaurant of course about there size. I was upset and felt a little insecure because I was not to shortly ago one of them.
Funny how losing weight changes your whole world view and how the world sees you. Even with all that I am still very happy and positive about my future just have some things to work out.
Topic: R U Bored?
This is a question I must ask... ARE YOU? Are you bored?
disinterested?
tired of seeing the same 3 or 4 people posting here?
Well then my friends... jump in.
Yvonne has tried to make it clear that while this board is positive it is certainly ok to bring up topics that concern- to share our challenges as well as our victories.
The negativity... & name calling are what is missing.
so please... if you enjoy READING ... stop in once in a while and SAY HELLO!
all TBones asked was for you to respond with a "HERE" like a roll call in school. Is that really tooo much to ask?
as for me... I'm tired and heading to bed early... I have a busy day tomorrow I'll be here again sunday... i hope you drop in while I'm away.
Topic: RE: Everyone take a minute to check in and say Hello!
Molly- WAY TO GO... Good for you for not giving up.. That is awesome! There is something to be said for persistence... Keep it up,, I have faith that you will continue to loose and be successful. :)
JEllen - Thanks for checking in and for always being there for us!
I wish you both much continued success..
SO that's 3 of out of 406 members.. HEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOO WLS friends...
Tell us how you are doing!!!!!
JEllen - Thanks for checking in and for always being there for us!
I wish you both much continued success..
SO that's 3 of out of 406 members.. HEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOO WLS friends...
Tell us how you are doing!!!!!
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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http://baribits.blogspot.com - Blog dedicated to weight loss patients!
Topic: RE: Everyone take a minute to check in and say Hello!
Hi there Tbones...
yup it seems many are shy about posting so... the ROLL CALL is a great idea.
so yes.. I am ... "HERE!"
hope you are too! (all you shy folks!)
it is a way to SHOW Yvonne that we appreciate this safe spot...
yup it seems many are shy about posting so... the ROLL CALL is a great idea.
so yes.. I am ... "HERE!"
hope you are too! (all you shy folks!)
it is a way to SHOW Yvonne that we appreciate this safe spot...
Topic: RE: 1 YEAR- 1 MONTH- 1 WEEK- 1 DAY!!!
Wonderful news!! Whooohooo!! 
Congratulations JEllen!
So inspiring! Keep up the good work!! 
Sorry I am late! I was just posting and I missed this one!! I was catching up today.
Congratulations JEllen!So inspiring! Keep up the good work!! Sorry I am late! I was just posting and I missed this one!! I was catching up today.
HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238
Topic: RE: Use your bed wisely.
LOL!! Well I will try to remember this because I do have this issue......:-)
HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238
Topic: RE: Everyone take a minute to check in and say Hello!
Hello Tbones!!
I never went into summer mode. I have been on a mission to get back on track and I must say I am very proud on myself. In over six months I haven re-lost 28 pounds of 80 re-gained. It has not been easy but I have persevered, been patient with myself and positive. I know I can do it. I am not giving up! For the last 2 months the scale has not been kind to Molly. I refused to stop my weight training though because I was losing inches from my exercising. In August I was able to get in some outfits that I was not able to wear in April and May. So this NSV kept me going when the scale failed me. In July I messed up but in August I was eating enough calories to show a weight loss and I only lost 3 pounds for the month.
It is only the 9th and I have already lost 6 pounds and I have not changed a thing from August. So I am glad my patience paid off and I am very excited! This will prepare me for anymore stalls.
I never went into summer mode. I have been on a mission to get back on track and I must say I am very proud on myself. In over six months I haven re-lost 28 pounds of 80 re-gained. It has not been easy but I have persevered, been patient with myself and positive. I know I can do it. I am not giving up! For the last 2 months the scale has not been kind to Molly. I refused to stop my weight training though because I was losing inches from my exercising. In August I was able to get in some outfits that I was not able to wear in April and May. So this NSV kept me going when the scale failed me. In July I messed up but in August I was eating enough calories to show a weight loss and I only lost 3 pounds for the month.
It is only the 9th and I have already lost 6 pounds and I have not changed a thing from August. So I am glad my patience paid off and I am very excited! This will prepare me for anymore stalls.
HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238
