I have to agree! For me as a "newbie," or someone who is less than a year out, the topics that were discussed today were so important to me. I find it amazing how open and honest everyone is about their addiction to food, yet I still have yet to admit to that. I think Norm speaking about shame and guilt really hit home for me! I think I finally found it okay to feel guilty for the decisions I had made leading me to weigh in at 460 lbs at my heaviest. But like he said, he learn from those things we feel guilty about and we know what we have to do to fix them. I knew getting surgery was not going to fix me, but enable me to do the right thing. I have fallen off the wagon already at only 11 months out, but now I will always remember this meeting and about learning from the guilt and not being shameful. I am human and I will learn and grow from the things I have done.
     I know it has been some time since I have posted on here, but today's meeting really hit home for me. As always, the brutal honesty from you Arlene, Laureen, Susan, Donna, and so many others continuously inspires me to keep successing the way I have been and to always know what to look forward to and what to watch out for. I don't think it is said enough how much those of you who are further out have an impact on us newbies! You always say that we give you your spark back, but (I'm sure I speak for many people when I say this). you keep the fire burning. Your wisdom and knowledge and willingness to share have far exceeded my expectations. You are all amazing and meeting all of you has truly been more empowering than even losing 200 lbs!! Thank you all so much!!

Okay, so I haven't been here much.. I am hoping I can get back into the swing.. Here's my menu at 7 months..

B: Egg White, Ham, and Cheese

S: Protein Coffee w/ a banana

L: Grilled Chicken w/ mixed greens and cheese

S: Yogurt w/ half scoop protein powder

D: Mushroom Boca Burger and couscous

S: Protein Shake (after Zumba)

Yay Lauren!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously all I would recommend are comfy walking shoes, your cell phone and charger, i brought comfy panties and pajama pants, and chap stick!! Beth also brought up a good point about tampons or pads.. I have heard of many women having their period brought on by surgery!! (I got mine the night before.. lucky me!)

Other than that, you really don't need or have time for anything else!! So excited for you!!


Jackie

YOU ARE AMAZING.. that is all!

Congratulations Lauren!! That is so exciting!! 
I hope you can make it, it would be great to see you!!

Jackie

When: Pre-Op is Tuesday, March 13 - Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Place: Barix Clinics, 280 Middletown Boulevard, Langhorne, PA 19047

If you are a WLS pre-op, or considering WLS surgery, please join the group of guys and gals all on the same journey as you. Mike Mohollend a.k.a Brad Pitt, will be there to help you understand the road you will travel, a road he is familar with through his own journey.

Thanks and have a great meeting!
Jackie

I am with you on coming back to update.. Have a lot going on today, so I will try my best to eat period!

B: Atkins Shake

S:

L:

S:

D:

S:

5 months post op.. here's my plan:

B: Lean Body Shake

S: 2 string cheese

L: Mixed greens with grilled chicken and FF Ranch

S: Light N Fit Yogurt

D: Gotta go food shopping, so unsure will update later

S: SF Pudding

Hi Everyone!!

Just wondering how everyone is getting their bodies moving today?!

Me.. walked 2 laps around the building at lunch today. Kinda chilly out, so it was a more brisk pace than normal!! Plus, lots to deliver in the warehouse today, so I have made many a trip throughout the building.

Then tonight after support group, I will dust off the Wii controller and get moving with Bob Harper on the Biggest Loser!

Have a great day!!
Jackie

Speaking as a "newbie," I hope that all of you truly understand how much the knowledge and the support that all of you continue to give week after week and month after month means to us. Speaking for myself, I am honored to have met all of you through this journey and I can only hope that I can keep successing the way that you all do. I also hope that as I begin to transition into a leadership role that I do half as good a job as you ladies do!!

So very grateful


Jackie

For me today:

B: Egg whites with diced ham and cheese

S: String Cheese

L: Turkey with white beans and mushrooms (leftovers)

S: SF pudding

D: Ham slice and corn on the cob

S: Strawberry Cheesecake yogurt.. I will close my eyes and pretend its the real thing

ABSOLUTELY!! 

I am here! (Thanks Laureen for the message!!)

Sorry I haven't been so active.. last week of the semester for school is HECTIC!! All my time = HOMEWORK.. LOL!!

I am back though, hope everyone is still feeling good, working hard, and living easy!!