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Molly S.
on 8/9/10 8:49 am, edited 8/11/10 8:49 am - Chicago, IL

Hello all,

Just wanted to share a small NSV. (non-scale victory)

Friday I tried on 2 dresses and a skirt I could not wear in May. Well they fit wonderfully Friday and I wore the skirt Saturday. I had a suit jacket on yesterday that also did not fit at the beginning of the summer.

So fitting back into these clothes made me very happy and is more motivation for me to keep on trucking.

People are starting to tell me I am losing weight. My friend from WI was here Saturday and asked me was I losing weight again. I told her not really because since I saw her last I had only lost 2 more pounds to make a total of 22 pounds down this year. But I told her I think the inches are making a huge difference from weight training and elliptical at the gym.

HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238

Yvonne McCarthy
on 8/9/10 8:05 am - Plano, TX

RNY on 03/30/01

Topic: RE: ALMOST THERE!!!

So proud of you my love! It made me think of something I saw on TV this morning. I was watching my recorded episodes of "Dance your A$$ off" and they did something very profound. They made the remaining contestants run around a track and they were all good with that but then they pulled out weighted vests and made them wear them while they ran. When they finished they were so happy to get them off and couldn't believe how heavy they were. It turns out they were wearing the amount of weight they had lost so far. I cried like a baby. I imagined running around that track with 130 pounds on my back....I know I could not do it. It is almost inconceivable to me that I carried that much weight on my body. I would love to encourage anyone feeling down about how much they've lost to think about it in these terms. It was an eye opener even for an old vet like me. I wish I had kept the shirt I had on in my before picture but I have one that I still show when I talk. It's like a huge dress now. I also saved the jeans I called "my skinny jeans" and I could get 2 of me in them now. Congrats JEllen. You are just the bestest!!
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°¨

Yvonne McCarthy
on 8/9/10 7:57 am - Plano, TX

RNY on 03/30/01

Topic: RE: ALMOST THERE!!!

GOOD POINT Kathy!! hahahaha
hugs, Y

kathylovesred
on 8/9/10 6:44 am - Helena, MT

RNY on 05/18/09

Topic: RE: ALMOST THERE!!!

Um, Judy? I don't have Crisco in my kitchen anymore.

Can I use that three pound jar of cashews instead?

LOL!!!

Kathy!
(Pre-op: 5'2", 292/277/148-Highest/at WLS/Current)

Let God's presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom
to sing, dance, praise, and love. It is there for each and every one of us.

JEllen
on 8/7/10 4:11 am - Capital Region, NY

RNY on 07/23/09

Topic: RE: GOOD Morning People!!!

So nice to hear from YOU.

How are you doing??? Shake off that buyer's remorse that was brought on by all your early struggles!

That scale is going to start moving... and NOTHING will be the same!!!

WOO HOO!

whatachief
on 8/7/10 1:05 am

RNY on 07/27/10

Topic: RE: Need help for Whatachief!

Thank you all for your responses!~ I appreciate it so much. It has been hard - but I am doing better. Reading that many have had the same feelings really does help.

so one day at a time !

whatachief
on 8/7/10 12:54 am

RNY on 07/27/10

Topic: RE: Do you know me now?

That is the best!!

whatachief
on 8/7/10 12:48 am

RNY on 07/27/10

Topic: RE: GOOD Morning People!!!

Ahhh
Just what I need - positive energy! :)

Thanks!!

Molly S.
on 8/6/10 10:56 pm - Chicago, IL

RNY on 10/26/04

Topic: STAY FOCUSED.

Weight Loss Surgery Support:
Daily Inspiration for August 7, 2010 Katie Jay, MSW

Stay focused.

Life is full of distractions. Your company is downsizing, your debt has become unmanageable, your basement has flooded again--the list is endless.

What is the one thing that would make all this worse? You know all too well. Being obese and ill. Certainly, life can hand us whoppers--challenges beyond what we feel we can handle--but most of your stresses are distractions from what is truly important. Most of them need to take second place to your health.

Action for the day: Are you allowing life's distractions to interfere with living the lifestyle (physically, mentally, and spiritually) that will keep you healthy in the long run? In your journal, write a list of the distractions that are robbing you of the success you desire. Resolve not to let distractions steal your resolve.

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HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238