VSG Maintenance Group
I hit GOAL today!!! x-post
One year and 15 days after surgery, I finally reached my personal goal!!!! Woo Hoo! I cannot even express the number of changes in my life and sense of satisfaction I feel in finally achieving this milestone. It's been a wonderful journey and it has taught me alot about myself. I'm truly scared to death of maintenance. This, obviously, is where I have failed in the past. I think I'm going to lose an additional 10 pounds as the "bounceback" issue scares me silly. I've been so diligent during the losing phase that I'm hoping it's not an issue but I'm afraid to add calories and carbs back into my diet. I want these pounds to be gone forever. I plan to stay active on OH to keep me motivated and continue to log my food into my fatsecret app on my phone to make sure that I don't get off track. I've learned that this is a permanent lifestyle change if I want it to work forever...and I do. Thank you all for your support during this journey and remember that the tool will not work unless you work your tool.
Deb
Deb
Goal Reached in 12.5 Months
HW: 274 Pre-OpW: 266 SW: 254 CW: 125 GW: 145
You must permanently change your lifestyle if you want your weight loss to be permanent. You can do it!
Congratulations Deb! What an amazing job you have done.
~Helen~
~Helen~
“You can suffer the pain of change or suffer remaining the way you are.? ~Joyce Meyer~
Ht 5'0" /Consult Wt: 214 /Surg Wt: 205 /Goal Wt: 125 / Current Wt: 119
Ht 5'0" /Consult Wt: 214 /Surg Wt: 205 /Goal Wt: 125 / Current Wt: 119
Awesome job!!!!
I hear you about maintenance - it scares me, too! I am 1# away from my goal, but may revise it down. I want that "bounceback" cushion, too.
What has helped me the most is that my DH is eating the same as I do, just a little larger portion, and we both exercise daily. Be both keep each other on track.
I was opposed to logging my food at first, but find that really helps keep me accountable.
Good luck with you maintenance! I know you have it figured out and will do fine!
I hear you about maintenance - it scares me, too! I am 1# away from my goal, but may revise it down. I want that "bounceback" cushion, too.
What has helped me the most is that my DH is eating the same as I do, just a little larger portion, and we both exercise daily. Be both keep each other on track.
I was opposed to logging my food at first, but find that really helps keep me accountable.
Good luck with you maintenance! I know you have it figured out and will do fine!
Highest weight, 248#
Surgery weight, 236#
Current weight, 138#
You have done an amazing job!! Maintenance is scary but you can do it!! You have the tools and support so be sure to use them!
Ms Shell
Ms Shell
"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface
Congratulations!!! Great Job!! 
