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Topic: RE: The 2/3 or 3/4 year totals
Thanks for inviting me to participate
Weight loss since surgery May 16th - - 103lbs
New Cumalative Total: 3433
Sally
Topic: RE: Because John told me to...
But, we're here and we want to help!!! Don't stay away. I'm certain you're not the only one with this behavior. I'll be honest. I've been doing it a lot lately. Food has always been my comfort. When things get rough around here, I find the 100 calorie snacks. It sucks being ignored, or treated like a freaking slave, in a marriage. So, at night after Britt goes to bed, I'm left on my own. I grab a 100 cal bag or fudgesicles and the TV remote. I see the old patterns and I'm trying my darnedest to do something about it. I used to LOVE to scrapbook. Since I'm anal about my pages, I've never eaten at my scrap table. Water's fine but no food. So, I'm trying to get back into doing that.
When you don't get home until those late hours, it sucks! Food calls to me the most right before I hit the sheets. You know what you have to do to be successful. What's more important to you right now? I'll bet it's not cookies. 
Is there an outfit or something special you want to do? Next time the cookies or whatever is calling, remember how difficult it would be to get in that outfit or take that special outing. Remember how much EASIER it'll be when you're near goal! Or, find one of us on Yahoo Instant Messenger! Yell for us! I'm usually on at night and pretty late. My ID is Lv2beasahm. I'll talk you down from the bad food. 
Or, PM one of us. Let us HELP you through this!
You're doing great and you know what it'll take. We love you! You can do this!!!!!
* Cyndi *
Is there an outfit or something special you want to do? Next time the cookies or whatever is calling, remember how difficult it would be to get in that outfit or take that special outing. Remember how much EASIER it'll be when you're near goal! Or, find one of us on Yahoo Instant Messenger! Yell for us! I'm usually on at night and pretty late. My ID is Lv2beasahm. I'll talk you down from the bad food. Or, PM one of us. Let us HELP you through this!
You're doing great and you know what it'll take. We love you! You can do this!!!!!
* Cyndi * 
Topic: Because John told me to...
I am stepping out of hiding! I've spoken a lot about my recent struggles, which is why I've kept a relatively low-profile on here. I won't lie - I'm having a really, really hard time coping with my food issues. I was a binge eating before my surgery, and after months of not physically being able to binge...I am doing it again. Obviously I still have a smaller stomach than I did a year ago, but I'm still continuously turning to food for comfort. And it isn't a matter of keeping busy or distracted.
I have been keeping a food journal but when I get home at 10-11-midnight, it seems like nothing seems to stop me. I've mentioned here before, it's like I'm purposely sabotaging my efforts...and this is what I need help coping with. I don't want to be the person I was a year ago. I can't even look at pictures of myself this time last year at my highest weight...so why do I get into this destructive behavior time and time again? I've spoken to my support group people about it, I've spoken to my surgeon about this and am in the process of getting help! I know I need to change these patterns of behavior. I knew all along that it would come to this - I just figured it would take a couple of years and not 9 months!
Understandably it's very hard for me to share this with people and I do feel horribly guilty just admitting it to myself even. I am around, I read the boards every day, I just don't want to be a party-pooper and seem all negative and pessimistic, you know?
Topic: RE: The 2/3 or 3/4 year totals
I've regained a few so I'll add my honest total:
- 97
New Cumulative: 3130 !
Topic: RE: Suggestions on smoothies......
They discontinued my favorite protien shake so I've had no choice but to go back to the basics and make my own.
Topic: RE: Suggestions on smoothies......
I've done the peanut butter in my chocolate protein shakes. I was hooked on them for a while. The two flavors of protein powder I keep in my cupboard are the chocolate and vanilla. Vanilla works great for mixing up all kinds of concoctions. I think my favorite in the hot months is the vanilla with fresh peaches. I always use fat free milk and ice to all of them. I bought a really nice blender with the front pour spout. Its the best investment I had made to date since my surgery until last weekend. I bought a juicer last weekend because I miss my juices so much. I spent $100 on fruit!!! I'm mixing up kiwi, mango, oranges, papaya, all with into a container then using the vanilla powder and ice. YUM!!! Its like a new treat to me! I'm loving it! You definitely have to keep changing it up otherwise I find myself wanting to skip my shake in the mornings.
Topic: RE: The 2/3 or 3/4 year totals
Thanks for the invite to join
I lost a total of 81 pounds.
New Cumulative Total: 2825
Topic: RE: The 2/3 or 3/4 year totals
I'm so excited!!! 
Today I hit my 100 lb mark!!! Actually weighed in at 101 lbs lost this morning!!!
This brings us to a Cumulative of 2952 lbs!!!
Great Job to everyone!!!
Today I hit my 100 lb mark!!! Actually weighed in at 101 lbs lost this morning!!!
This brings us to a Cumulative of 2952 lbs!!!
Great Job to everyone!!! Most Active
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