http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/ANewMe2011's Bloghttp://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/10/24/demanding-more--/Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:08:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/10/24/demanding-more--/Today, I say I deserve better.<br/><br/>As part of the post op process, I like many others have gotten this physically attractive body and as a result, I&rsquo;ve gotten a lot of attention from all kinds of individuals of the opposite sex. I enjoy the attention and I have gone out on ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/09/10/exercise--excercise--how-fun-/Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:57:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/09/10/exercise--excercise--how-fun-/  This weekend I went to an exercise/ dance studio and participated in some different types of exercise classes&hellip;pole dancing, video vixen, kickboxing with a little twist, etc. I was at this place for 2 hours working out.   <br/><br/>The classes were awesome!    <br/><br/>Every once in a while I need a ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/08/21/carbs--carbs--my-friends/Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:52:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/08/21/carbs--carbs--my-friends/Carbs pre op was one of my friends. I loved them. I had them all the time. <br/><br/>Carbs post op and almost two years out I don&rsquo;t have them a lot but when I want them I do have them. <br/><br/>I can process them better than sugar. This is bad. <br/><br/>I usually don&rsquo;t have ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/08/21/gauging-weight-loss--maintenance--etc-/Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:49:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/08/21/gauging-weight-loss--maintenance--etc-/How do I gauge my weight loss or maintenance?<br/><br/>I do not get on the scale like I use to. I do occasionally check though.  <br/><br/>For me, I have some a couple pairs of pants that I use. I know if the pants get too tight. I am "fluffy".  If they are loose ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/08/21/exercise--exercise---post-op/Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:33:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/08/21/exercise--exercise---post-op/Today is another day to get moving. <br/><br/>I want to admit that I like I would think most other people have their highs and lows in the area of exercise. <br/><br/>For me, I have accepted that it is an evil necessary. <br/><br/>I have to get moving. I have to get moving for ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/08/21/sugar--sugar--post-op/Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/08/21/sugar--sugar--post-op/Hello all, <br/><br/>Someone sent me a message reading sugar cravings post op. <br/><br/>I will say it is still and addiction of mine that I am trying work to actively control.   When I see it, I want it. And, sometime I get it. <br/><br/>I drink Quik Trip&rsquo;s Sugar Free Peach Tea as a way ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/08/20/bikini-time---say-what-/Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:33:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/08/20/bikini-time---say-what-/Good morning all,<br/><br/>It&rsquo;s been a long time since you have heard from me. <br/><br/>I promise I am alive and doing well !!!!!!!! <br/><br/>My life changed Dec 2010. I almost two years post op. I am not at my goal weight but I sure love where I am now. I tried on a bikini. Did you ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/05/29/checking-in/Tue, 29 May 2012 10:27:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/05/29/checking-in/Hello all,<br/><br/>How are you all doing?<br/><br/>How did your holiday go?<br/><br/>Are you staying on track?<br/><br/>I am doing well here. I will say that this holiday season was a blast. I enjoyed family and friends. I took time for myself, which was awesome!!!!<br/><br/>Now to the juicy stuff&hellip; <br/><br/>I am size 8 to 10. I am a ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/04/30/exercise-excerise--physical-and-mental-/Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:35:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/04/30/exercise-excerise--physical-and-mental-/  Hello all,   <br/><br/>How are you?   <br/><br/>I hope you all are all having an awesome day!!!!   <br/><br/>This weekend I went skating. I had not done this since I was a kid. Boy, I loved it. I thought about how it was a good form of exercise. I plan to add this to ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/04/17/loving-me----/Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:27:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/anewme2011/blog/2012/04/17/loving-me----/I read a post today about someone being concerned about their bodies and I wanted to offer some words of encouragement to them and everyone else. (Heck, I tell myself these things many times.)   <br/><br/>Our bodies were not perfect before surgery and they will not be perfect after surgery. I hope your ...