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Happy Sunday my dear WPPA family.
It has been a long time since I've been around, so I thought I'd stop by and say hello. I started back to school July 12, and yes indeed I do have WLS to thank for that! Losing weight is not at the forefront of my thoughts constantly. Between school, work and my dh I don't have much extra time, but I don't want to lose touch. I have found too many wonderful people here to let you guys forget me I hope everyone is doing well.
Be Well my friends
Just when the Catipillar thought the world was over
....She became a Butterfly
300+ /260/ 140 Current BMI 22.4 /No Longer a #, just were my body is Happy
Highest Weight/ at surgery/ current /Goal
Yes these little jewels comes in handy at exactly the right time! That is why I love them and post the ones I think may help others. I read them every day and when I have time I post and read again. Then I get feed back to help keep pounding them inwardly. Plus with this one I learned a new word to add to my vocabulary....:-) Congruent.
HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238
Hugs,
Molly
Is there a difference between what you say you want and what you do? For example, do you say you want to maintain your weight, but then spend your afternoon snacking?
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°¨
It is true that you cannot acheive perfection but grazing will absolutely do you in. One thing is to actually log what you are eating and you'll be shocked at how much the grazing starts adding up. Also do you realize that you are eating when you are not hungry? The way I deal with it is bring what you are supposed to eat and know that you just cannot eat any more. If you bring the stuff JEllen suggested, save it up. You can hold it back as an extra treat if you don't eat it. Molly I know this is hard but you just have to make the decision to not eat anything except what you plan for the day. The next thing is to figure out what is bugging you at the moment....is it a painful emotion you aren't dealing with? Sometimes I realize I am "full up" worrying about stupid things in the future. It isn't here yet! FEAR = future events appearing real. When we let our heads fill up with worrying about past stuff or reliving a painful thing or worrying about something that's way ahead, we create this tension and stress that is relieved by eating. Every time you start obsessing on something painful or start worrying about anything other than "right now", start saying some affirmations or start thinking about the things you are grateful for.
Be still.... find a quiet place inside. Listen to music, find things that keep you occupied. There are many tricks but for me it is a black and white thing. Someone comes in with stuff to eat or the vending machine is calling my name...I don't listen. It is poison to me. Again...please know this is what works for me. I hope there's something that will help you here.
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°¨
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°¨
yes it makes sense......:-) Funny you mention "all you can eat" buffets. I have not did those in over 15 years or more. I had one friend who could not accept that I can not do those restaurants. So we stopped going out to eat because I put my foot down and would not be coerced in to going. I know they are problem for me so I do not go to them.
I see you have 1 more pound to go.....! Yipppppeeeee!!! I am getting excited for you like I have 1 more pound to go. lol!! You go girl!!! I see you are on a mission. Starting you new Service year off at goal!
HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238
That makes sense! If we want to lose weight.... why are we standing in front of a bakery window staring at the goodies?
If we want to lose weight why are we going to eat dinner out at our former favorite ALL-YOU -CAN- EAT -BUFFET? ...
that is if we haven't come to terms with eating less- if it will be a major problem... avoid it. When we have come to realize that...
"All YOU can eat" may greatly differ from
"All you CAN eat" then we might consider going there.
All of us need to be SELF-AWARE... congruent.
What works for some - may not work for another.
What worked for us in the past... may not work for us in the present.
Someone said, "Be where YOU ARE- WHEN you are there!"
Makes sense- doesn't it?
Congrats!I do remember your Feb trip! You had been quite anxious about it- well look at you now girl! Woo Hoo!
It's true getting rid of clothes that were meaningful in some way is tough but hanging on to clothes that are hanging off of us doesn't make sense.
My only suggestion is IF it really is a FAV and can be taken in by a tailor and the FABRIC is worth the trouble - then go for it!
Otherwise, pass it along like you are doing.
post some photos ok???
