2 year surgervisary- Very happy but still fighting the disease of obesity

Hello VSGers! I was sleeved 2 years ago today. I am very happy I had the VSG. I used to be on this site multiple times a day for almost two years until last August. At that time I met my dream man and I have been having a wonderful time living my life ever since. Last summer, I was at goal. I didn't like the way my body looked with so much sag, so I wanted to gain a little weight back. When I was thinner it really looked like something had happened to me. I gained about 10 pounds on purpose and was very happy with my body at that weight. (about 160-164 pounds) I liked the curves and the natural look of my body at that weight. I was a size 10 and size small/medium, and bought a huge new wardrobe. (most at consignment stores and Goodwill- incredible finds!)

Well, my dream man used to be an executive chef. He is an awesome cook, and between that and going out to restaurants, I have been slowly (maybe even quickly!)  regaining. Food and eating was fun again! Plus, I stopped weighing myself, which is permission to gain for me. I am now about 25 pounds over where I want to be. I have felt out of control, and I realize that I will always be fighting the disease of obesity. Yes, I can only eat smaller amounts, but my body will gain weight easily if I don't limit carbs. Plus, I just don't have the control to do what I know to do when the Carb Monster Addiction is in control.

I know what to do. My obesity has never been an intellectual issue!  I am determined to get back on track. I will not buy a new wardrobe at size 14. Luckily my wonderful man is fully supportive of whatever I need to do.

I will be checking into this site again to hold myself accountable. I will let you know how the weight loss is going! I want to lose at least 10-15 pounds by the end of the summer, and ten more by Thanksgiving. OH was a great resource and source of support to me initially and I know it will be again. 

Welcome back and good for you for getting back on track!  You got this. 

Thanks!

Wooooo hoooooo you did it before and you will do it again!!!! He can now cook you some awesome high protien low carb meals ..what could be better !!! You got this !!! :-)

♡ Kelly

I am looking forward to that! I have to dig out my low carb cookbooks.

Good for you, you can do this.

Thanks! Congrats on your huge weight loss!

You can do it! 

Thank you! You will do it too!

You can do it- the first step is checking that scale frequently!

Nancy