Hello strangers!!! =-)

   Hello to all my peeps & the new peeps that don't know who the hell I am--I kinda miss everyone!  I haven't been able to get out much and just wanted to let everyone know I'm still alive and kickin'.  Some of you know that the reason I had WLS was to get to a healthy enough weight to conceive and obviously...it happened!  What a joy that kid is...can't imagine life w/o him.  Anyway, I guess I'm kinda writing all this to keep me accountable and to see how all you are doing.  I'm just over 3 years post op and within the last 6 months started to put on a few pounds.  My highest weight was 326--I will NEVER go back there!  I lost 130 pounds and have since gained 17 pounds (that's a whole size). It kind started happening after I stopped nursing.  I've been stressed beyond belief as the hubby lost his job...we moved back into my parents...and bills, bills, bills.  I'm sure some of ya can relate!  We've since moved into our own place again, but I picked up some of my bad habits along the way like grazing throughout the day while at work.  Those damn nice patients that bring us all those goodies--I just can't resist! Plus we were eating fast food every night...just to get out of the folks way for a couple hours. Although I still split most meals with my husband...we choose the wrong stuff to eat.  I'm working two jobs, only leaving one day a week to get EVERYTHING done and most importantly...spend time w/ my Vincent.  It kinda sucks to leave for work while he's still sleeping, then come home having to squeeze in play time, dinner & bath w/ him in a 3 hour time frame before he goes na'nite.  I gonna be 34 and wanted to have another baby before I'm 35 but I don't wanna start trying while behind the 8 ball. I need to be accountable for the food I eat so I decided to join Weigh****chers.  I LOVE it cause it works...so long as you write what enters your mouth down on paper.  The first week I did it I could not believe how much I must've been consuming before starting--a real eye opener for sure.  I've started exercising right when I get home from work and even take my son w/ me in his jogging stroller.  The first week went really well and I lost over 6 pounds...but the second & third week I slacked in writing everything down and didn't lose.  I need to plan better; "If you fail to plan...you plan to fail"!  I love that one! Ohh...also love; "Nothing taste as good as thin/healthy feels"!  I guess I'm just trying to remotivate myself and putting it all out there may help.  Thanks for reading my novel & let me know what's going on w/ you--good or bad.  ~Ronda (Vincent's Mommy)

Hi Rhonda:

Good to see you posting! It's hard staying on track regardless what is going on in your life...and girl you have a whole lot going on!!! I do not know how you do not just crack up literally!!!! I am really proud of you because it would have been easier to sit back and play helpless, but you are doing what any mom would do...and honestly Vincent will not remember this time as much as you will. Quality time is much more important than quanity for sure!

The complacement monster is a hard one Rhonda we are all finding it out at various stages of our lives post WLS. For some it comes sooner and some it comes later, but it will come for sure!

I think the main thing that will keep you accountable is not hiding and be accoutable for what you eat. Writing daily food consumption down is key to success I have found out through OA years ago and recently too. I started and have lost a significant amount of weight now and I am smaller than I have ever been.

I know you can do it and you also know we are all here for you to support your efforts!!  

BTW Vincent is a real handsome young man!!!

 

Aww...thank you so much Janine!  I know we all have some of the same issues so I am happy to read your comments and words of encouragment.  Thanks for always supporting EVERYONE. ~Ronda

Rhonda, I feel your pain, Since I started working 12 hours shifts, I dont workout as much. I put on 4 pounds, and freaked out. So I got me a bike to ride to work. I work 3 miles from home, and atleast I will be able to do something to move my butt. When I get home, I  don't want to do anything but relax. So I am changing that. I hope! If I can only get the bike together...lol

I was able to lose that 4 pounds by walking on the treadmill, but I have to force myself to do that every time. And I am working HARDS to cut out them deadly carbs.

I wish you the best of luck. And just can't wait to hear that Vincent is going to be a big brother.

Send hugs and kisses.

Luana

Hi Lulu!  Thanks for taking the time to say hi and leave some words of encouragement.  I hear ya about not wanting to do anything but relax when ya get home...that's why I just march upstairs & change, then grab the kid and go.  If I sit down for 1 min...i won't do it!  Take care hun, Ronda

Hello my beautiful friend,  It was so good to read your post and I need all the motivation I can get.  It is amazing how at one time my whole world was wls and then bam you lose the weight and forget to remember how much work it really is to stay and keep fit.  I got a good slap in the face when I was so giddy about surgery and the weight was peeling off without much effort.  It is now that it is true work and a constent reminder that surgery was a big aid but not a cure all to my eating addiction.  I miss your smile and your laughter that you brought with you everytime we were out.  I feel ya on the two jobs, I put in over 50 hours last week and I am trying to still be super mom.  I did though decide enough is enough and I am taking me and the kiddos to Palm Desert til Friday.  I can't wait to swim and relax and them not see mommy so stressed out.  Anyway girlie, I know time is short but I would love to meet up and do a lunch or din din or something.  I would love for you guys to even come over for dinner.  I will cook a WW one for you.  In fact I am going to start next week with my son.  I need to get my plan of attack on.  Ok I am rabbling can you tell I am off today!!!  love ya girlie,   Dana Cool

OMG...I had to make a double take when I looked at your picture Dane...you look FAB!!!  You are right...we need to get together somehow, someway.  I know Cyn was gonna try and plan  TomKat night with our lil' group of peeps that went that one time.  Do ya remember?  Fun times!  Good for you for taking time out for yourself and the kiddos...I need to do that to.  I'll be hitting you up for that WW dinner at your place soon, so you better not be playin'!  Later chica, Ronda

Hello my beautiful friend! I think of you and your family often. I can't believe I've yet to hold Vincent! We need to remedy that before he's so big that I can't. You have your hands full girl! Makes me embaraced about complaining about my work life (but ya know I'll keep doing it anyway).  Well I am on the rapid road to possible failure...hence I'm back on the boards. I'll be posting my 4 year surgerversary account in a couple of weeks and trying to get aquainted with the folks I've yet to meet. Keep on fighting the good fight! Love to Vincent and Rich! Kisses, Rachel 

((((((((((((RACH))))))))))))) LONG TIME girlie!  I was thinking the same thing about you not meeting Vincent yet...he'd prolly bruise your leg if set him on it--big boy!  Can't wait to read your 4-year surgiversary post...hope u are hanging in there.  I will alway remember the fun times we had...well, except for maybe that one night b'cause I really can't remember!?  lmfao  Anyway, let me know if you or any of the others are getting together and I will try like heck to come join ya.  Love ya, Ronda

Who you calling stranger?! LOL Hey my angel, I am proud of you for catching yourself and getting back on track. You look beautiful, as always, to me!  I know it sucks when life becomes so busy that we forget to take out the time to take care of ourselves. Everyone else always seems more important. But kudos to you for caring about yourself enough to rededicate yourself to being healthier.  I started the 5 day pouch test this week to try and detox my bod from it's carb addiction and to give myself a headstart on losing the remainder of my 25 pounds that I never lost. I'm suffering through Day 3 right now (soft protein) and have already lost 7 pounds!  We will have to reward ourselves with a new swim suit and a fun day at the beach. :)