Its me who is my enemy...me who beats me up...

me who makes the monsters...me who strips my confidence.

And on that note...HAPPY NEW YEAR YA'LL!

Well in my promise to live my life out loud, I am up six pound after the holidays (yep in a mere 2 weeks). Now here's how my brain works...Ok, I'm just going to stop eating (not very realistic)...then I get hungry cuz I'm so used to eating anything I want during the holidays...so I eat...then I start telling my self what a failure I am...so I eat to stuff my feelings...and on and on!

So here I am to try to talk out loud (over the voices in my head). I started the 5dpt on Monday. I'm crazy with hunger and I want to eat. Someone brought in cookies for one of my students bdays...I ate one :-( (on the sly...so that doesn't count...right?) anyway, other than that, I'm doing well.

Wishing you all wellness,
Rachel

I am carrying my voice
I am carrying my heart
I am carrying my rhythm
I am carrying my prayers

I love that song! LOL

Good for you for speaking up and good luck with getting back on track, I KNOW you can!!!!

Keep checkin in here, we're all behind you 10000%!!


Shells

I am walking on the bridge
I am over the water
And I'm scared as hell
But I know there's something better
Yes I know there's something
Yes I know, i know, yes i know

That I love

Ah... a lyric person... I love it!

I can't get through that song without crying (no matter where my heads at).

Thanks for the huge vote of con-fi-dence!

Hugs for you Shells,
Rachel

Rachel,

You are a role model for us all, especially us that are just beginning our journey.  You are human and we humans fall and then get up and start again. 

I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers that you will get back on track with love for yourself abounding.

Hugs,
Barb

Hi Barb,
I don't remember meeting you before, so If we have forgive me. If we have not, nice to meet you!

I have to say that I'm honored that you took the time to reply to me on this eve of embarking on a huge step in the journey of your life. I so appreciate the prayers!

And I pray for you as well my friend. Rest in His strong arms tomorrow. Have an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery!

Live out loud; keep us posted!
Rachel

Rachel,

We have not met yet, so no worries and yes, it's a pleasure to meet you too.

I thank you so much for your prayers and look forward to living out loud.  There is so much in life to sing about!  Yep, most of you who have seen my old avatar know I play sax, but I love to sing too.

Hugs,
Barb

Hey my sweet Angel,

You are not alone.  Who'd-a-thunk that it would be so hard to maintain our wonderful weight loss.  It is a challenge every day but I know you and you will overcome this stage and return to your happy weight!

Stay strong

XOXOX

Sheryl

So...when do we go back to support group?

I miss you millions and millions,
Rachel

 Sheryl,  I miss your smiling face.  Don't be working tooo hard. 

Hey angelette,
Did you read the reply by Jan S. Dr Lamont is starting a new support group.

She calls it "Eating Normally - Supporting a Healthy Body Weight Following WLS".  It's designed to teach techniques for healthy eating thru education, group interaction & skill development with assignments and homework.
Who?  One year post op & willing to commit to one meeting ea month.
When? The second Sat of ea month, January - November
Time?  10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where?  Center for Obesity 9940 Talbert Ave Suite 301 Fountain Valley
Fee?  No, it's sponsored by OC Memorial.
YOU MUST SIGN UP before coming - contact Dr. LeMont in advance.  I will PM you her phone #.
Hope to meet you there!