Just another day, and some more thoughts...

Feb 01, 2012

Well, it is another day of swimming, and I have folks to thank!!!  There are two new suits and one cover up offered by fellow members here on Obesity Help -- Thank you to Jillian & Elaine for spreading the love!  Check my album marked Free Swimwear if you would like to get a suit that was donated, or if you want to add a suit - you can send me the measurements & a photo -- or send the suit to me, and I will find it a new home!  The only thing I ask, is that the receiver pay the postage, so lets "pay this forward" and get folks in the water!!  I presently have ONE men's 6X listed, first dibs to a male member, but if no one claims it, I will be happy to send it to a female who would like swim trunks.

Miles swam this year are now 56, and I am loving it!  The King County Aquatic Center is getting a fresh coat of paint, as the Summer Olympic Trials will be held where I swim -- to think, I could be sharing water with REAL athletes!  The pool was full today, and I actually had a great conversation with a new swimmer.  See, you can be fat and swim in public, I do it five days a week.  If you cannot swim very far, that doesn't matter, getting exercise is what we all need.  http://www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks/pools.aspx  If you want to see where I swim, I have added a link.

Being a firm believer in accountability, I am seeing my bariatric nurse practitioner on Tuesday.  She laughed that I am willing to come every three months, I just smile and tell her I am in this for the long haul... My weight loss is pretty much stalled, but I am actually seeing SMALLER swimsuits and other clothing that fits, maybe it is time to bring out the measuring tape?!  So, when you get angry, frustrated, or overwhelmed with stalls, plateaus, or even the up/down of a couple pesky pounds, do not just check the scale, get out the measuring tape.  I am 14 months out, and have already lost over 165 pounds.  It hasn't been easy, but anything worth doing is worth my effort!  When the scale stops going in the downward direction, you really need to look at a few things: Am  I getting enough exercise?  Am I keeping track of ALL my calories?  Do I get enough nutrition, protein, and WATER?  Trust me, I know how easy it is to think, "That looks like a cup..." until I pull out a measuring cup and see I am just kidding myself.  As we lose weight, our bodies do figure out ways to hang onto those calories, so you just may have to change things up - or just double check your calories/exercise/nutrition.

For those of you just considering surgery, I always tell folks to TRY EVERYTHING, FIRST.  Okay, surgery is serious business, and many of us can achieve success the non-surgical route, but you really have to be willing to make the lifetime changes -- same as those of us who have had surgery.  If you have food addiction issues, you really need to conquer them before you will ever succeed - whichever route you take.  I still deal with "Head Hunger," and wish I knew why I still have that stupid little voice calling me at night.  My usual way of confronting the voice - I go to sleep.  Ha ha, you cannot entice me with food while I sleep!  I have many friends who have yet to conquer the night eating, but I am working diligently to conquer mine.  So, what do you tell yourself when you give in?  How about, "Hey, that kind of sucks, but if you stop now, you won't have as much guilt to deal with later..."  Just putting off your "diet" for another day, since you've already "blown it" today is NEVER going to work.  Stop while you can, and work for turning it around, immediately.  If you have over eating issues, maybe consider looking into OA, it is a peer group with folks who understand what you are going through. I am also a BIG supporter of SUPPORT.  If you need to find a support group in your area, look in the forums here on OH in your region - I actually post occasionally in the WA Forum.

Oh and support is good for weight loss - the under garment type!  I am so loose and floppy, I make sure I have a good supporting bra & usually a body firming garment of some sort.  Look on eBay, Slimpressions, I even saw some great support under garments at Sam's Club - under $20 for two!  If you have less jiggle, you will be happier walking, even sitting.  Panty girdles, support hose, it all helps.  Trust me, not only does if physically feel better, you feel a little sexier -- well, I know I do...

What is keeping you from parking at the farthest end of the parking lot?  I laughed at all the fools, driving around in circles like sharks, I drove to the far end, grabbed a cart, and was pushing my way to the store entrance while some fools were still jockeying for the closest spot.  Take it in small steps, if you cannot cover too much ground, but get those steps in!  I am also making every effort to taking the stairs everywhere I go.  Yup, even with my janky leg, I slowly creep up those stairs, and stop when I need to.  No shame in taking a breather!!!  Just start somewhere, and build.  Taking the stairs, I am now up to 20 flights a day, no kidding!  My old goal was 10 flights a day, so I slowly doubled it.  Look into a cheap pedometer, you will enjoy watching the steps add up.

Okay, have I motivated you yet?  Let me know!  If you need support, I am usually here, and happy to offer an ear & even some positive words.  Check my swimwear album, and if you have shrunk out of a size, consider giving it to another OH member who is where you used to be!

Stay positive!
Brenda : )~

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