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I got the FB message and the emails but couldn't figure out when it would take place. We would be interested. My son and his family recently relocated to that area from N. Florida. We would love an additional opportunity to visit with the grands (and children of course)!
HW 240/ SW 229/ GW 146/CW 125; OH Support Group Leader
Starting size: 18W-20; Present size: 0 or 2; 5'5-1/2" tall.
Current BMI 20.4 as of 2/13/2013 (normal for the first time in my life).
Goal weight reached on 8/12/2010; As of 1/13/2013, 21 pounds below goal
Linda
Anybody can come, pre-op, post op, or even just friends and family.
50 Things You Should Care About
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| It Takes One Person At A Time |
In life it’s easy to get caught up in everything that’s going on around us and we often lose track of what really matters. This list was put together so that you can refer to it when you need some perspective. Stop worrying about all the small things, and start focusing on what really matters! Life is too short and fragile to waste time on insignificant issues.
50 Things You Should Care About:
- Helping others
- Your Health
- Your Self Improvement, are you growing everyday?
- Your Friends
- What kind of future are you creating for yourself?
- Your Family
- Your Goals
- Your Attitude
- What you are taking in and putting out
- Your Relationships
- Daily Activities
- Freedom
- Your Country
- Happiness for yourself and others
- Creating strong affirmations
- Protecting the people close to you
- Your kids education
- Your own education
- Teaching others
- Inspiring others
- Creating a world of peace and gratitude
- Paying Yourself First
- Creating a solid budget that is in line with your goals
- Ignoring the unimportant
- Become a strong leader
- Accepting your mistakes
- Creating strong habits
- Starting something new and fulfilling
- Getting a job that inspires and pushes you, or consider self employment
- Starting a blog
- Keeping a journal
- Traveling
- Cleaning up clutter
- Your sleep cycle
- Your Diet
- Your personal success
- Go Green
- Whats your definite purpose?
- Build new skills
- Reading a book a week
- Self improvement challenges
- Forgive people
- Stop being judgemental
- Smile more
- Join a new group
- Meditating daily
- Define your goals
- Create value
- Random Acts of kindness toward someone who may just need it
- Stop complainin
From: Succes Demands Actions
I'll forward this onto some of the WLS'ers on FB.
CC
All my life I dieted....lost a little weight....went off the diet...and gained the weight back plus more!!!!
10 years ago I promised myself I would not fail again!!!
Instead of going on a "diet" I went on a "Lifestyle" change. Altering the way I ate, exercised and even thought about food!! It didn't happen over night....food was my best friend and I truly loved it!!!
But after days, weeks, months and even years I learned I could enjoy food...and even learned how to enjoy healthier foods!!!
It has been a real roller-coaster of a ride to get to 10 years out and I don't weigh 400 lbs. Yippee!!! In the beginning I would think....and pray...."Please God, don't let me gain the weight back"! I really wasn't sure I could do it...I never could before....why would I think I could do it this time???? That was part of the problem before.....I didn't believe in myself....it took a long time....BUT I DO BELIEVE NOW!!!! I CAN DO ANYTHING I SET MY MIND TOO!!!! (And so can you!)
The road this far out is not easy...I can eat so much more than I could in the beginning, but I AM NOW IN CONTROL!!!
I know what to do to maintain my weight!
I still do not eat bread, rice, pasta, potatoes or sugar.....but I don't even think about it any more!!!
Find what works for you! And do it for a lifetime....and BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!!!!!!
Sending you much love and success!
Ginger
Open RNY 3/27/01 400 lbs - 170lb. Please visit my blog at www.gingerrock.blogspot.com. You can also find me on facebook www.facebook.com/GingerRock and Twitter www.twitter.com/GingerRock
~Ginger~ 
What: Clothes Swap with GA Losing for Life OH Support group
When: Saturday April 30, 2011 11:00am - noon
Cost: FREE, but please bring a few items if you plan to swap.
Bonus: FREE bariatric samples and door prizes!
Where: Henry Medical Center
1133 Eagle's Landing Parkway
Stockbridge, GA 30281
We will meet in the Foundation Education Building. Take the stairs or elevator to the 2nd floor. We will be in the first classroom.
It's Clothes Exchange time!!! So, clean out your closets, and ask your family, friends, and co-workers to donate their gently used, clean clothes to your wls buddies.
It's so hard keeping up with your wardrobe as the pounds shed, so a clothing exchange is a great opportunity to give and take a few pieces to get you through your transition.
Pre-ops this is a GREAT opportunity to get all the awesome clothes others have shrunk out of. Our loss is your gain:-) The last clothing exchange I attended had tons of bigger sizes to share.
Your non-wls family and friends are welcome to participate in the swap too, but please ask them to share some things if they are planning to take a few things away.
Please spread the word with your surgeon's office and support group. You do not have to be a member of the GA Losing for Life Group to participate. Everyone is WELCOME.
Feel free to share:
business & casual clothes, especially fall/winter sleepwear
fittness wear, sports bras, sweats, etc.
work out videos, and fittness equipment
bras, and hosiery
swimwear
shoes
purses
accessories
unused protein products, vitamins, and other wls friendly products
wls books, magazines, etc.
**** Please be courteous and only share clean items, and current styles in good condition with no rips, stains, or tears. You do not have to place items on hangers.
Please come join us!
