Got Swimsuits?!

Oct 04, 2012

Howdy folks!

It's your accident prone swimmer here with some news!  I just received a bag of swimsuits from Jeanette -- thank you! Thank you!  I have to photograph and list them, they will be for folks in the size 18 & under category.  I will be able to help supply some more swimsuits, as I go through mine!  I pretty much got wiped out of the supply over the summer, I think I have one or two still listed, and will go through my own suits - there will be 22 & 24 sized suits needing NEW HOMES, so hang in there, they will get posted.

It's the end of the swimming season for most folks, so if you are ready to retire your swimsuit, consider paying it forward to another Obesity Help Member!  I am happy to accept (and will pay your postage) if you want to add to the Swimsuit Album -- thus far, I have found new homes for 38 swimsuits!  The way the Swimsuit Album works is a member contacts me, pays the shipping, and gets a swimsuit to help them stay active!  No profit is made on the suits, and the majority of the suits have been mine, I just figure it is a fabulous way to get folks swimming.  There shouldn't be the excuse of not having a suit to keep anyone out of the water -- I even have scoured the clearance racks & thrift stores to keep adding to the supply.

Mile 482 was swam yesterday!  I have to get ready for today's swim, and even took my quercetin which is supposed to help as an anti-inflammatory, increase stamina, and is great for prostate health (just wanted to see if you were paying attention!)  Anyhow, this happy little flavonoid is supposed to help my body, so I have been taking it for awhile now - my homeopath just LOVES ME...

When I say making friends on OH is easy, I really do mean it!!!  I got the pleasure of meeting another OH Member yesterday, and I just may join HER support group!  Having support is the absolute best way to stay on track with working toward your health goals!  I have had some trying moments that have steered me off course, but I am working toward reaching even more goals in the year to come (I celebrate 2 years since I had surgery on November 16).  I am 2/3 of the way "there," so this last third of my excess weight will take a lot of effort and support.  I actually got to chat with a lady who said she had a friend who was starting to gain back since she had her surgery over a year and a half ago.  I told her it is very common, as we are sadly falling back on bad habits, our stomachs (like a balloon) can be re stretched and less effective at restricting the quantity of food we can eat.  Sure, losing a lot of weight is great, but the trick we have to learn is how to keep it off.

So, if you need support, I hope you will reach out to get it!  If your surgical center/doctor's office does not have one, a simple Internet search may help you find one.  Looking at your State's Forum here on Obesity Help is a GREAT RESOURCE!  If you still cannot find a surgical support group, consider looking for TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), OA (Overeaters Anonymous), Weight Watchers, or even your local paper may have weight support groups that have been put together by individuals.  Finding a friend to make this journey will help! Go for walks, a bike ride, just do something to keep you moving.  
Okay, it is that time of the day to suit up!  Swimming has been my exercise of choice, but I also bike and take long walks/hikes, it is important to find something YOU will enjoy!  Stay Active, Stay Positive!

Brenda : )~

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