marymazilla
Thoughts on Motivation 2.5 yr out
Jun 03, 2012
I Keep b-4 and after pictures in a album and look and update them often. I feel that the success achieved compared to where I was a better motivator then the possibility of going back to what was. Remember Positive reinforcement is better than negative self-talk.
And also If you are following your rules; you are making good habits. It takes Thirty day to instill a good habit in to auto pilot. I have noticed that even though I may indulge, It is on a much smaller scale and timed far and few behind. (use to be if I hit MC D's The order was big Mac large fry large soda, on a daily basis, vs. my new auto choice of Chicken wrap and a bottle of water once in 3 or 4 months) or when I go to a sit down restaurant and the waitress ask what to drink. Automatically Water w/ a few lemon wedges. not Coke or Pepsi! Cant stand reg milk must be fat free skim . Some thing just plant in your routine and stick. but there are times when your sweet tooth or carb monster will rear it ugly head. And i admit that I give in but with healthy limits. One serving and only when the urge is nagging you crazy.
food is one thing but Exercise has some of the same issues except it is weather you schlep it off or get out and do it. for me I need to be creative and change it up so it don't get boring. I also like to do stuff that is fun orientated rather than the grind of forced exercise. like sit ups and stuff. vs. a family hike in the park or Stationary bike vs riding in the park outside.
It is a life time of changes but eventually they will be habits or a part of your everyday life.
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And also If you are following your rules; you are making good habits. It takes Thirty day to instill a good habit in to auto pilot. I have noticed that even though I may indulge, It is on a much smaller scale and timed far and few behind. (use to be if I hit MC D's The order was big Mac large fry large soda, on a daily basis, vs. my new auto choice of Chicken wrap and a bottle of water once in 3 or 4 months) or when I go to a sit down restaurant and the waitress ask what to drink. Automatically Water w/ a few lemon wedges. not Coke or Pepsi! Cant stand reg milk must be fat free skim . Some thing just plant in your routine and stick. but there are times when your sweet tooth or carb monster will rear it ugly head. And i admit that I give in but with healthy limits. One serving and only when the urge is nagging you crazy.
food is one thing but Exercise has some of the same issues except it is weather you schlep it off or get out and do it. for me I need to be creative and change it up so it don't get boring. I also like to do stuff that is fun orientated rather than the grind of forced exercise. like sit ups and stuff. vs. a family hike in the park or Stationary bike vs riding in the park outside.
It is a life time of changes but eventually they will be habits or a part of your everyday life.
Embracing Change
May 11, 2012
“Realize that every second that you are not taking action is another day living the life you so desperately want to change.”
- Jim Smith
Morning Michiganders and all who lurk.
Change is very important to WLSers. It starts from the first time we look at the numbers and say man this has got to stop and never seems to end. We are always evaluating our process and determining how to stabilize or adjust our life styles.
And today I was evaluate my journey. When I set my mind to doing something about my health I became very proactive. I Was diligent following the rules .Jumping through the hoops to get my WLS requirements achieved. The surgery was preformed and successfully dropped 130+ lbs following the rules of the tool. I maintained it for an entire 2yrs. I didn't reach my goal as I had planned it, however I still felt successful about the results. Until just after the 2ND anniversary of my surgery. Then Bam all of a sudden I started to gain lbs. Back. from 199 to 235 in no time at all. What was happening?????????. Did Stitch run away from home?
I came back to OH looking for the support I once found to be so helpful. But, The Michigan board seemed barren. Just a Hand full of post, however not from any of the veterans I enjoyed a day to day cyber coffee with everyday. I miss them. I do still see post on the FB from a lot of them every now and again.
Back to change and WLSers. Like I said the scales began to raise. Well a couple of times I tried to restart my program on the right track. And fell right off the wagon and felt defeated. Was I doomed to never be the beauty of 140 lbs. Why didn't I become a twig like so many other who have had the surgery. Did I get short changed with my RNY surgery. Was my pouch not small enough? Why why Why?
I decide to discipline myself. go back to the rules I had set for my self. Practice what I had preached many times before. Take one rule and enforce it then add another and do that until I was following All of them again.
So first things first
I started journaling my meals again. Wow I had learned how to graze my way up to 3000 cal a day and hardly any protein. No water Even though they were low fat foods i managed to eat more than needed.
Then the water. I was not consuming any but that which was in my coffee cup. So I started my old friend the jug in the fridge and nothing to drink until I had completed my water.
vitamins came next . Had not taken any for months. big basket still in the linen closet right where I left them. Not any more back to preparing my daily pill pack for a week in advance and actually taking them on track.
then the calorie intake.
1200 cal per day
60-180 carb
30 fat
80-120 protein
and Oh yes exercise.
If turning the channel with a remote was considered some then that is what I did. Now I am back to the gym with my daughter most days of the week, and riding my bike 5-10 miles a couple of time per week.
My humble opinion is that this process of getting healthy not only requires a constant discipline to make sure that we maintain the change that we have under taken and to not slip into our old habits, we must manage our mind and find different innovative ways to keep or thinking on the right track. So we don't endulge our little fat voice inside that would do anything to sabotage our new healthy life style.
10 of the 35 lbs of regain weight have been battled off and with the help of God and my OH family, I know I will reach my goal.
Thanks for reading this cyber cafe!
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- Jim Smith
Morning Michiganders and all who lurk.
Change is very important to WLSers. It starts from the first time we look at the numbers and say man this has got to stop and never seems to end. We are always evaluating our process and determining how to stabilize or adjust our life styles.
And today I was evaluate my journey. When I set my mind to doing something about my health I became very proactive. I Was diligent following the rules .Jumping through the hoops to get my WLS requirements achieved. The surgery was preformed and successfully dropped 130+ lbs following the rules of the tool. I maintained it for an entire 2yrs. I didn't reach my goal as I had planned it, however I still felt successful about the results. Until just after the 2ND anniversary of my surgery. Then Bam all of a sudden I started to gain lbs. Back. from 199 to 235 in no time at all. What was happening?????????. Did Stitch run away from home?
I came back to OH looking for the support I once found to be so helpful. But, The Michigan board seemed barren. Just a Hand full of post, however not from any of the veterans I enjoyed a day to day cyber coffee with everyday. I miss them. I do still see post on the FB from a lot of them every now and again.
Back to change and WLSers. Like I said the scales began to raise. Well a couple of times I tried to restart my program on the right track. And fell right off the wagon and felt defeated. Was I doomed to never be the beauty of 140 lbs. Why didn't I become a twig like so many other who have had the surgery. Did I get short changed with my RNY surgery. Was my pouch not small enough? Why why Why?
I decide to discipline myself. go back to the rules I had set for my self. Practice what I had preached many times before. Take one rule and enforce it then add another and do that until I was following All of them again.
So first things first
I started journaling my meals again. Wow I had learned how to graze my way up to 3000 cal a day and hardly any protein. No water Even though they were low fat foods i managed to eat more than needed.
Then the water. I was not consuming any but that which was in my coffee cup. So I started my old friend the jug in the fridge and nothing to drink until I had completed my water.
vitamins came next . Had not taken any for months. big basket still in the linen closet right where I left them. Not any more back to preparing my daily pill pack for a week in advance and actually taking them on track.
then the calorie intake.
1200 cal per day
60-180 carb
30 fat
80-120 protein
and Oh yes exercise.
If turning the channel with a remote was considered some then that is what I did. Now I am back to the gym with my daughter most days of the week, and riding my bike 5-10 miles a couple of time per week.
My humble opinion is that this process of getting healthy not only requires a constant discipline to make sure that we maintain the change that we have under taken and to not slip into our old habits, we must manage our mind and find different innovative ways to keep or thinking on the right track. So we don't endulge our little fat voice inside that would do anything to sabotage our new healthy life style.
10 of the 35 lbs of regain weight have been battled off and with the help of God and my OH family, I know I will reach my goal.
Thanks for reading this cyber cafe!
Why is change needed? borrowed from a friend
May 09, 2012
We all talk about the butterfly symbolizing change... Well, take a look at the bald eagle.
The eagle has the longest life-span among birds. It can live up to 70 years. But to reach this age, the eagle must make a hard decision. In its 40's, its long and flexible talons can no longer grab prey which serves as food. Its long and sharp beak becomes bent. Its old-aged and heavy wings, due to the...ir thick feathers, become stuck to its chest and make it difficult to fly. Then, the eagle is left with only two options, die, or go through a painful process of change which lasts 150 days. The process requires that the eagle fly to a mountain top and sit on its nest. There, the eagle knocks its beak against a rock until it plucks it out. After plucking it out, the eagle will wait for a new beak to grow back and then it will pluck out its talons. When its new talons grow back, the eagle starts plucking its old-aged feathers. And after 5 months, the eagle takes its famous flight of rebirth and lives for 30 more years!
Why is change needed?
Many times, in order to survive, we have to start a change process. We sometimes need to get rid of old memories, habits and other past traditions. Only freed from past burdens can we take advantage of the present.
So, spread your wings and soar with eagles!!
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The eagle has the longest life-span among birds. It can live up to 70 years. But to reach this age, the eagle must make a hard decision. In its 40's, its long and flexible talons can no longer grab prey which serves as food. Its long and sharp beak becomes bent. Its old-aged and heavy wings, due to the...ir thick feathers, become stuck to its chest and make it difficult to fly. Then, the eagle is left with only two options, die, or go through a painful process of change which lasts 150 days. The process requires that the eagle fly to a mountain top and sit on its nest. There, the eagle knocks its beak against a rock until it plucks it out. After plucking it out, the eagle will wait for a new beak to grow back and then it will pluck out its talons. When its new talons grow back, the eagle starts plucking its old-aged feathers. And after 5 months, the eagle takes its famous flight of rebirth and lives for 30 more years!
Why is change needed?
Many times, in order to survive, we have to start a change process. We sometimes need to get rid of old memories, habits and other past traditions. Only freed from past burdens can we take advantage of the present.
So, spread your wings and soar with eagles!!
5day pouchi test!
Mar 01, 2012
I am going to be successful with the 5-day pouch test. The following Quote is so powerful and relly hit home for me. Thanks for putting the link in the docs. Randy's Weight Loss Page
"When we fought to get the surgery we were personally empowered. We had to be, there aren't many advocates out there fighting on the behalf of the morbidly obese.
Yet somehow, if we get to comfortable in our post weight loss surgery life there is a tendency to lose that hell-bent determination. Perhaps we take it for granted. Maybe we just get bored or distracted. Maybe we get discouraged because life after surgery has not been without struggle. Any of these things can cause us to lose hope or feel like failures. I have gone through periods of sadness and suffered feelings of failure since my weight loss surgery. Don't we all? This despair only festers if we regain some weight or sit on a plateau for an extended length of time."
HOPE I CAN GET BACK TO THE RIGHT MIND SET!
Day 1 5day P-test well I am making it through day 1. 64 oz water done. 2 protein suppliment done Chicken broth for dinner, asparagus soup for lunch. done. will have more chicken broth for snack later. I have decided I am a carbaholic. because I keep wanting to head for the pastas pretzels, and dumb dumb suckers. But I just grab hold of my water bottle and sip sip sip!
Day 2 @ the 5-day P-Test.:
Been doing a lot of that P-ing! LOL Made day 1 until about 9:30 pm. then caved for a Kiwi fruit. Told my self if I made a slushi out of it, it did not count. Man how we can lie to ourselves. LOL.
Today: down 3 l...bs. and going to do my best to do it right today! So, If I don't succeed today then I will just keep at it untill I can overcome these urges. I do know that instead of the Kiwi, I should have had an additionsl protein suppliment to control the need.
Day2 going good. nos cheating. but I do have to make an additional post of chicken broth. Family is home and said their is nothing better than MOM"s homemade chicken soup. No prob cause now I know they ate a good healthy meal. I did add extra protein drink to my day! It has helped a lot.
Day3- of the 5 day I am starting to feel much more confident in my abilities to get back on program. yesterday, I stayed on target for day 2 even though I did desire some solid foods, I am not a tuna eater, so today I am baking some chicken breast ans will puverize it n the ninja, add some mayo and follow the plan. Taking dear hubby to the Dr. in Ann Arbor today so it may be challenging since I will be out of the house for the day!
Day4 of the 5 day Day4 of the 5 day. I think it went pretty well, decidin what to eat, while at lunch with the girls was challenging, but the old faithful tuna salad got me through. I do feel my pouchi tension. So I guess that is good.
Day5 of the 5 day- protein coffee, (once of cold water, scoop of choc protein powder, pack of splenda, to make slurry, fill the rest of the cup with decaff, and a pack of non dairy creamer)water.
Day 5 of the 5 day: so far going good. not lost a lot of weight but I am back to tracking, and counting protein, cals, carbs, n fat grams. I was also able to dertermine that I must have uncounciously reverted to grazing, exspecially at night and not drinking my water.
Now that I have pinpointed the issues I can get back to the basics aware of my downfalls.
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"When we fought to get the surgery we were personally empowered. We had to be, there aren't many advocates out there fighting on the behalf of the morbidly obese.
Yet somehow, if we get to comfortable in our post weight loss surgery life there is a tendency to lose that hell-bent determination. Perhaps we take it for granted. Maybe we just get bored or distracted. Maybe we get discouraged because life after surgery has not been without struggle. Any of these things can cause us to lose hope or feel like failures. I have gone through periods of sadness and suffered feelings of failure since my weight loss surgery. Don't we all? This despair only festers if we regain some weight or sit on a plateau for an extended length of time."
HOPE I CAN GET BACK TO THE RIGHT MIND SET!
Day 1 5day P-test well I am making it through day 1. 64 oz water done. 2 protein suppliment done Chicken broth for dinner, asparagus soup for lunch. done. will have more chicken broth for snack later. I have decided I am a carbaholic. because I keep wanting to head for the pastas pretzels, and dumb dumb suckers. But I just grab hold of my water bottle and sip sip sip!
Day 2 @ the 5-day P-Test.:
Been doing a lot of that P-ing! LOL Made day 1 until about 9:30 pm. then caved for a Kiwi fruit. Told my self if I made a slushi out of it, it did not count. Man how we can lie to ourselves. LOL.
Today: down 3 l...bs. and going to do my best to do it right today! So, If I don't succeed today then I will just keep at it untill I can overcome these urges. I do know that instead of the Kiwi, I should have had an additionsl protein suppliment to control the need.
Day2 going good. nos cheating. but I do have to make an additional post of chicken broth. Family is home and said their is nothing better than MOM"s homemade chicken soup. No prob cause now I know they ate a good healthy meal. I did add extra protein drink to my day! It has helped a lot.
Day3- of the 5 day I am starting to feel much more confident in my abilities to get back on program. yesterday, I stayed on target for day 2 even though I did desire some solid foods, I am not a tuna eater, so today I am baking some chicken breast ans will puverize it n the ninja, add some mayo and follow the plan. Taking dear hubby to the Dr. in Ann Arbor today so it may be challenging since I will be out of the house for the day!
Day4 of the 5 day Day4 of the 5 day. I think it went pretty well, decidin what to eat, while at lunch with the girls was challenging, but the old faithful tuna salad got me through. I do feel my pouchi tension. So I guess that is good.
Day5 of the 5 day- protein coffee, (once of cold water, scoop of choc protein powder, pack of splenda, to make slurry, fill the rest of the cup with decaff, and a pack of non dairy creamer)water.
Day 5 of the 5 day: so far going good. not lost a lot of weight but I am back to tracking, and counting protein, cals, carbs, n fat grams. I was also able to dertermine that I must have uncounciously reverted to grazing, exspecially at night and not drinking my water.
Now that I have pinpointed the issues I can get back to the basics aware of my downfalls.
what a difference a year makes.
Jan 27, 2011
renewed my DL and this is the difference! WOW
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Back to Basics; Stop backsliding!
Nov 17, 2010
Stitch has not left me but I have been unfaithful to him.
My angles post yesterday brought me to admit I was not being true to Stitch, Been cheating on my poor little pouch for few months now. And he has repaid me by not letting any Lbs. leave the scale. So today is my official getting back on track day!.
I really tried hard yesterday to stay focused on the program. However I had a few glitches in my methods. After chugging down my non decaff java I went to the dentist. It took so long, that I was starving after. So on he way home I tossed the idea of a grilled chicken strawberry salad and Chinese food. The Chinese food carry out won the toss. I order chicken chow main, sweet n sour chicken, and Almond chicken, ad egg rolls. I got quarts because I was doing carry out so that was dinner for the whole family.
Got home piled my plate with a serving spoon of rice, serve spoon of each entree and 1 egg roll
Well it is good to know that my minds eye is still bigger than my stomach. I ate a bite of the S.S chicken w/ rice, all of the chicken chow main, and part of the almond chicken. I felt stuffed. So I gave the rest to my of. Maggie (dog) with the exception of the egg roll. That I gave to my son.
Too much MSG and salt. And forget about he breading and sauce. Mental note be careful of the choices of sustenance when hungry.
Today: New Leaf. Like the song says Yesterdays gone. Don't You Look Back.
UP at 7 am. drinking 16 oz crystal light strawberry banana!
filled my vitamin box for the week and made a list of what is low.
8 am took my vitamins.
Planning Carbsmart raspberry yogurt for b- fest and chocolate protein drink for mid morning snack. then 16 more oz's of water.
going to log my food and water on OH starting today!
QOTD: What is you commitment to your self? What will you do for you today? And for those of us getting back to basics............. What is your plan????
I will check back in later. Have a fantastic productive day!
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My angles post yesterday brought me to admit I was not being true to Stitch, Been cheating on my poor little pouch for few months now. And he has repaid me by not letting any Lbs. leave the scale. So today is my official getting back on track day!.
I really tried hard yesterday to stay focused on the program. However I had a few glitches in my methods. After chugging down my non decaff java I went to the dentist. It took so long, that I was starving after. So on he way home I tossed the idea of a grilled chicken strawberry salad and Chinese food. The Chinese food carry out won the toss. I order chicken chow main, sweet n sour chicken, and Almond chicken, ad egg rolls. I got quarts because I was doing carry out so that was dinner for the whole family.
Got home piled my plate with a serving spoon of rice, serve spoon of each entree and 1 egg roll
Well it is good to know that my minds eye is still bigger than my stomach. I ate a bite of the S.S chicken w/ rice, all of the chicken chow main, and part of the almond chicken. I felt stuffed. So I gave the rest to my of. Maggie (dog) with the exception of the egg roll. That I gave to my son.
Too much MSG and salt. And forget about he breading and sauce. Mental note be careful of the choices of sustenance when hungry.
Today: New Leaf. Like the song says Yesterdays gone. Don't You Look Back.
UP at 7 am. drinking 16 oz crystal light strawberry banana!
filled my vitamin box for the week and made a list of what is low.
8 am took my vitamins.
Planning Carbsmart raspberry yogurt for b- fest and chocolate protein drink for mid morning snack. then 16 more oz's of water.
going to log my food and water on OH starting today!
QOTD: What is you commitment to your self? What will you do for you today? And for those of us getting back to basics............. What is your plan????
I will check back in later. Have a fantastic productive day!
from size 28W to a size 16 M
Oct 22, 2010
Just wanted to blow my own horn a little
WOW
went to BR wit DH today was looking for Levi signature jeans.
The didn't have the signature brand but I did manage to fit into a size 16 m 501's
And to think I went looking for 16W signature styled jeans.
Didn't get the Levi jeans. but did go over to the Lee Jean store and got some size 16 M Lee jeans. I am now officially smaller than when I got pregnant with my first born. LOL
from size 28W to a size 16 M
Got a love my Stitch!
Happy Birthday to Stitch- Had my visit with Dr C today
Oct 20, 2010
Had my visit with Dr C today
It is hard to believe it has been one year.
Wow what good things I have experienced. I can move breath and walk, find clothing in my size and feel pretty darn good. I have to really say that although I would love to lose more weight if I didn't lose any more lbs I would still feel this is a success and the best thing I have ever done. I did how ever forget to get my yearly blood work done. so I had to stop by the lab on my way out. LOL Dr C said he was please with the results and would send me a letter if my blood had problems. He is my life savor and I will always be gratefully to him and his magic cutter.
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Wow what good things I have experienced. I can move breath and walk, find clothing in my size and feel pretty darn good. I have to really say that although I would love to lose more weight if I didn't lose any more lbs I would still feel this is a success and the best thing I have ever done. I did how ever forget to get my yearly blood work done. so I had to stop by the lab on my way out. LOL Dr C said he was please with the results and would send me a letter if my blood had problems. He is my life savor and I will always be gratefully to him and his magic cutter.
About Me
GARDEN CITY, MI
Location
34.9
BMI
Surgery
10/29/2009
Surgery Date
May 27, 2009
Member Since
