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Topic: RE: feeling like a shlep...
Hi Lisa, don't despair! I agree with Sharra-you'll feel better if you just put this behind you and get back to basics. I had to clear every single tempation out of my house, because I can't handle certain things, like cereal, or crackers, or those stupid Hostess 100-calorie packs. None of it. It's embarrassing that I can't handle the most innocuous of foods, but when they're around I completely obsess. And remember, what's different now is that you aren't going to throw in the towel and binge for the next several months, like you might have when you were obese. Now you can just get back on track and everything's fine. You're doing great! A few cookies one day won't ruin all your hard work-it was just that once and it was good for you to realize that they are too tempting to have around. I mean really, if I had fresh-baked peanut butter cookies around I'd be beside myself! those are superhumanly tasty!
Topic: RE: adjusting to a smaller body
No Lisa, you aren't the only one. I think it's going to take me the rest of my life not to think of myself as the fat girl.
I even told my husband last night I am a "skinny fat girl." Bony in places (upper body/ribs/hips) and still "fat" i others (belly, upper arms, thighs).
I continue to give wide berth for people get around me, which must actually look really peculiar, but I forget that I take up less actual space now. I sometimes look at a booth or chair and think I won't fit, but know that I will.
I do feel those things much less often than I did a few months ago, but I still feel them. It takes alot of adjusting to any body change, and when it's relatively fast, it is even harder for our minds to catch up.
I even told my husband last night I am a "skinny fat girl." Bony in places (upper body/ribs/hips) and still "fat" i others (belly, upper arms, thighs).
I continue to give wide berth for people get around me, which must actually look really peculiar, but I forget that I take up less actual space now. I sometimes look at a booth or chair and think I won't fit, but know that I will.
I do feel those things much less often than I did a few months ago, but I still feel them. It takes alot of adjusting to any body change, and when it's relatively fast, it is even harder for our minds to catch up.
Inky
Topic: RE: Pregnant
Oh wow! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! That's awesome!!!!! Babies are so wonderful. Now that you have lost weight and are so much healthier your pregnancy will go smoothly. I wish you well. Keep us posted as your beautiful baby belly grows and remember to take all your vitamins and continue to eat healthy.
Topic: RE: feeling like a shlep...
I have had days like that too. If I have sugar free cookies in the house, I have trouble stopping until they are gone. It just is a wake up call that "yes, you are a food addict". Surgery did not cure that condition, it just limits the damage you can do.
I find I have to clear everything out and get back to the basics of protein, vitamins and water. Getting back on the band wagon keeps me from having those cravings and I can get back control.
I try other snacks also. I finally had to just not buy the SF cookies. They are a major trigger food for me. I can eat a piece of pie and it does not set me off as much. I can have some no sugar added ice cream and I do not binge, so I just keep figuring things out.
I find I have to clear everything out and get back to the basics of protein, vitamins and water. Getting back on the band wagon keeps me from having those cravings and I can get back control.
I try other snacks also. I finally had to just not buy the SF cookies. They are a major trigger food for me. I can eat a piece of pie and it does not set me off as much. I can have some no sugar added ice cream and I do not binge, so I just keep figuring things out.
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282/165/183lbs
282/165/183lbs
Topic: RE: adjusting to a smaller body
I still feel like I am in a dream world. I really have to stop and focus to take in my true size. If I glance at stuff, then I am still the 280 lb woman I was before. You have to really be in the moment now. I was just talking with my husband about how weird it all feels. I get on the scale and it says 155lbs. I can remember the way I felt before surgery when I wanted so badly for the weight to be gone and in my heart of hearts I never thought it was going to happen. So, when I realize the weight is gone, I have to stop and pinch myself that it is true and not some dream where I wake up and I am fat again.
I think it will just ake time for it all to catch up. Since you are still changing it will take awhile Lisa until you get at goal and are there for awhile. Hard to believe-this is the new normal!
I think it will just ake time for it all to catch up. Since you are still changing it will take awhile Lisa until you get at goal and are there for awhile. Hard to believe-this is the new normal!
Consult/Goal/Current
282/165/183lbs
282/165/183lbs
Topic: feeling like a shlep...
Wow did I blow it yesterday. I baked peanut butter cookies because I was really craving them, and then I proceeded to eat like a dozen of them throughout the day. What the heck is up with that? I felt like the old me who had absolutely no control and couldn't stop myself. I went to bed feeling like a failure and I haven't felt like that since before my surgery. Not a good feeling at all. And those peanut butter cookies are taunting me.... I think I actually hear them calling my name..... 
UGH!
But today is a new day and I won't let yesterday dictate my choices for today! Gonna jump right back on the healthy ban wagon and have a better day both mentally, spiritually and physically!
Any of you ever have days like that? Thank God they are far and very few in between.... How do you break the cycle and get yourself back on track?
UGH!But today is a new day and I won't let yesterday dictate my choices for today! Gonna jump right back on the healthy ban wagon and have a better day both mentally, spiritually and physically!
Any of you ever have days like that? Thank God they are far and very few in between.... How do you break the cycle and get yourself back on track?
Topic: RE: At Home Recovering
I worry how much i can help my daughter with my shoulder still recoverying, not like I can take weight bearing on that shoulder yet. My physical therpist said u r no way capable of handling your daughters daily needs all by my self yet I cannot get her in out of the car by self yet . I have expressed my concern to the doc and it like not their problem. Showers will have to be done when hubby is home. We are hoping to get her into center for nuero skills to work on getting her back to independent living.All so new to me.
Lisa
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