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Topic: HOLD MY FEET TO THE FIRE! ACCOUNTABILITY EVERY WEEK
ACCOUNTABILITY MISSION: NO MERCY AND NO EXCUSES
TELL THE WHOLE TRUTH AND BE ACCOUNTABLE:
What is today's demotivator? Is someone bringing you down?
*****ally has control over this situation? *****ally manages your thought process?
I was talking to my Angellette LorindaC last night about the "Tweens". This is my own term.
Definition: The post op who is no longer having daily victories both in wl and nsv's. One has tired of the routine wls grind and may quietly long for the old ways in silence. One has become increasingly aware that this is a diet for life regardless of all the euphemisms we may use. One is bored and in a hurry to "get there" already. Answers to moving stalls and speeding thins up are conflicting and less satisfactory. Phase one of the honeymoon. has ended. Although you are still progressing fine however feel a want and need more. You want to be excited about it all again.
Sadly not much can be said but hang in there. For some it comes sooner and for others it lasts for years. For all of us it is a critical adjustment period. This can make or break your long term success. This is where the medical stats that define success as lifetime maintenance of a loss of 50-60% of excess weight become meaningful.
The topic is no fun with little redeeming positives to get us through the day. Don't expect to see it discussed on these oh boards. The current climate avoids the emotional stuff. Take heart though because we are never really alone.
Many of us are on myfitnesspal.com and use overeaters anonymous wls group on line just to name two sources where we the surgically altered are accepted. No surgery type debates, just honest talk about food issues from fat and skinny alike.
The "Tweens" may mean finding new ways of motivation and tweaking your plan to better suit your current needs. It may be time to customize, hopefully with a good medical support team or perhaps on your own. Any way you put it, you are going after results. Focus on the desired outcome and you will get your results.
We can't always things it to happen when we want it. However, we can still ensure that progress continues.
Pick one tihing that can make or break you today. Maybe you are far from or well out of the "Tweens"; but, self sabotage opportunities always exist. Put it out there. No lies or self delusions. How are you really holding against your life time eating plan on a daily basis? How will you keep from breaking today? If you fall, what will it take to get right back up?
What is today's reason for doing less than you could? We can always find something that impedes our progress. The things that hold us back have a way of getting out attention. Have you noticed that the means to overcome our obstacles also stand up and cheer? Make a decision today: Will you focus on your desired outcome or on the obstacles to success.
TELL IT STRAIGHT PEOPLE. That is, be straight with YOURSELF. What are you eating? How are you exercising? What is working? What needs correcting? How are you objectively measuring your progress?
Think about what went well and what was not so nice recently. Consider what works for you and what is counter productive. Make a plan. Work your program. Be good to yourself today.
...All are welcome, jump in at anytime.
For reference:
5 Day Pouch Test (5DPT) website
http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html
5 Day Pouch Test Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3995048/Hold-my-feet-to-the-fire-please-Accountability-Mision/
Protein Train Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3993571/Protein-Train-Educate-me-please/#32309205
Wagon Plan Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3650242/The-Wagon-Plan-Get-back-on-the-wagon
Overeaters Anonymous
Online Meetings Around the Clock * Information on changing eating behavior
Protein Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF)
The no op version. This version is still severe but far more liberal than the one many pre ops are given.
http://www.holisticmd.org/downloads/ProteinSparingModifiedFast.pdf
Daily calorie needs calculator
A more advanced calculator that's still easy to use.
Advanced option lets you choose from 3 different calculation methods. Enter data once for calorie needs at maintenance; plus calorie needs for 2 different levels of weight loss; and, results include a week long calorie cycling plan. Calculator takes into account age and gender as well as activity level. Links to other calculators are on the same page.
http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm
Podrunner
Not just for runners. Site has a variety of workout music and music timed to progressive running programs for 5k, 8k, 10k, and speed. In place indoors, treadmill, or at the track run to the beat and you'll complete the stated distance. There is also a variety of interval training music from about 130 bpm up to to 180 bpm; and, fixed bpm workout music as well. Lengths of tracts vary but there is a speed/ length to suit most workout needs.
http://www.djsteveboy.com/mixes.html
A WORKOUT site to get you started or keep you going
http://www.exrx.net/index.html
No special equipment is required for this group of progressive workout programs designed for those new to it all and for those wanting to step it up a notch. Perhaps you can only do one or even none today. Perhaps you do quite a few already. Either extreme or somewhere in the middle, this self challenge is still for you.
http://www.twohundredsitups.com/
http://www.hundredpushups.com/
http://www.onefiftydips.com/
http://www.twohundredsquats.com/
http://www.twentyfivepullups.com/
USDA - database, nutrition facts
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/
TELL THE WHOLE TRUTH AND BE ACCOUNTABLE:
What is today's demotivator? Is someone bringing you down?
*****ally has control over this situation? *****ally manages your thought process?
I was talking to my Angellette LorindaC last night about the "Tweens". This is my own term.
Definition: The post op who is no longer having daily victories both in wl and nsv's. One has tired of the routine wls grind and may quietly long for the old ways in silence. One has become increasingly aware that this is a diet for life regardless of all the euphemisms we may use. One is bored and in a hurry to "get there" already. Answers to moving stalls and speeding thins up are conflicting and less satisfactory. Phase one of the honeymoon. has ended. Although you are still progressing fine however feel a want and need more. You want to be excited about it all again.
Sadly not much can be said but hang in there. For some it comes sooner and for others it lasts for years. For all of us it is a critical adjustment period. This can make or break your long term success. This is where the medical stats that define success as lifetime maintenance of a loss of 50-60% of excess weight become meaningful.
The topic is no fun with little redeeming positives to get us through the day. Don't expect to see it discussed on these oh boards. The current climate avoids the emotional stuff. Take heart though because we are never really alone.
Many of us are on myfitnesspal.com and use overeaters anonymous wls group on line just to name two sources where we the surgically altered are accepted. No surgery type debates, just honest talk about food issues from fat and skinny alike.
The "Tweens" may mean finding new ways of motivation and tweaking your plan to better suit your current needs. It may be time to customize, hopefully with a good medical support team or perhaps on your own. Any way you put it, you are going after results. Focus on the desired outcome and you will get your results.
We can't always things it to happen when we want it. However, we can still ensure that progress continues.
Pick one tihing that can make or break you today. Maybe you are far from or well out of the "Tweens"; but, self sabotage opportunities always exist. Put it out there. No lies or self delusions. How are you really holding against your life time eating plan on a daily basis? How will you keep from breaking today? If you fall, what will it take to get right back up?
What is today's reason for doing less than you could? We can always find something that impedes our progress. The things that hold us back have a way of getting out attention. Have you noticed that the means to overcome our obstacles also stand up and cheer? Make a decision today: Will you focus on your desired outcome or on the obstacles to success.
TELL IT STRAIGHT PEOPLE. That is, be straight with YOURSELF. What are you eating? How are you exercising? What is working? What needs correcting? How are you objectively measuring your progress?
Think about what went well and what was not so nice recently. Consider what works for you and what is counter productive. Make a plan. Work your program. Be good to yourself today.
...All are welcome, jump in at anytime.
For reference:
5 Day Pouch Test (5DPT) website
http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html
5 Day Pouch Test Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3995048/Hold-my-feet-to-the-fire-please-Accountability-Mision/
Protein Train Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3993571/Protein-Train-Educate-me-please/#32309205
Wagon Plan Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3650242/The-Wagon-Plan-Get-back-on-the-wagon
Overeaters Anonymous
Online Meetings Around the Clock * Information on changing eating behavior
Protein Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF)
The no op version. This version is still severe but far more liberal than the one many pre ops are given.
http://www.holisticmd.org/downloads/ProteinSparingModifiedFast.pdf
Daily calorie needs calculator
A more advanced calculator that's still easy to use.
Advanced option lets you choose from 3 different calculation methods. Enter data once for calorie needs at maintenance; plus calorie needs for 2 different levels of weight loss; and, results include a week long calorie cycling plan. Calculator takes into account age and gender as well as activity level. Links to other calculators are on the same page.
http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm
Podrunner
Not just for runners. Site has a variety of workout music and music timed to progressive running programs for 5k, 8k, 10k, and speed. In place indoors, treadmill, or at the track run to the beat and you'll complete the stated distance. There is also a variety of interval training music from about 130 bpm up to to 180 bpm; and, fixed bpm workout music as well. Lengths of tracts vary but there is a speed/ length to suit most workout needs.
http://www.djsteveboy.com/mixes.html
A WORKOUT site to get you started or keep you going
http://www.exrx.net/index.html
No special equipment is required for this group of progressive workout programs designed for those new to it all and for those wanting to step it up a notch. Perhaps you can only do one or even none today. Perhaps you do quite a few already. Either extreme or somewhere in the middle, this self challenge is still for you.
http://www.twohundredsitups.com/
http://www.hundredpushups.com/
http://www.onefiftydips.com/
http://www.twohundredsquats.com/
http://www.twentyfivepullups.com/
USDA - database, nutrition facts
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/
MSW Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: Eat sensibly & enjoy moderation
Links: Are you a compulsive eater? for help OA meets on-line Keep Coming Back, One Day At a Time Overeaters Anonymous
L
V'N MY RNY. WORKING FOR ME BECAUSE I WORK FOR IT.
(deactivated member)
on 9/11/12 4:59 am
on 9/11/12 4:59 am
Topic: RE: b4 and right now pics! Hope you enjoy!
Wow weight lost does u so good u look so much younger as well ;) WOW
Topic: RE: HOLD MY FEET TO THE FIRE! ACCOUNTABILITY EVERY WEEK
I've not been my best lately and it is messing with every aspect of nutrition and exercise. Falling into the trap is easy. Finding the way out, not so. I have fallen hard.
Junk food & fast food meals for quick and easy dining are in control. Poor nutritional value and over eating too. I know the whys about it but they don't really matter. There will always be a reason to stray. Fiding the motivation not to stray is the real challenge.
Cir****tances beyond our control harm our plans. We can fight it. We must fight it or be fat. The choice is or own. Here is my mission for today. NO MERCY AND NO EXCUSES! (And no supermarket prepared fried chicken; take out from dominos; Chinese food; dunkin donuts; mcdonalds...) Only I can get and keep myself on point. I will do this. I will go forward not backward. It will be hard but it is still within my control. I know what I want and I am focused on my desired outcome.
Junk food & fast food meals for quick and easy dining are in control. Poor nutritional value and over eating too. I know the whys about it but they don't really matter. There will always be a reason to stray. Fiding the motivation not to stray is the real challenge.
Cir****tances beyond our control harm our plans. We can fight it. We must fight it or be fat. The choice is or own. Here is my mission for today. NO MERCY AND NO EXCUSES! (And no supermarket prepared fried chicken; take out from dominos; Chinese food; dunkin donuts; mcdonalds...) Only I can get and keep myself on point. I will do this. I will go forward not backward. It will be hard but it is still within my control. I know what I want and I am focused on my desired outcome.
LEE
on 9/10/12 10:03 pm
on 9/10/12 10:03 pm
Topic: RE: ARE YOU HOLDING YOUR FEET TO THE FIRE PEOPLE?
Marcia what is your name on FB? I'm Lee Bravel, send me a friend request.
Salty Pickle a.k.a. Lee
Topic: Scared, Excited, Confused, Anxious
I posted this message on the Roux En Y message board, but I would truly like to have feedback from the Black American Forum; as I am a Black American Female.
I'm so scared and somewhat confused about whether or not I want to do this. I guess I am afraid of what I will look like after the surgery (Surgery date: 9/27/12). My legs, arms, butt, and breasts. Will everything be sagging. I know these concerns are so superficial and unimportant, but I am so scared. I have been walking about 4 miles on the weekend just to get myself ready for a continuous workout regimin.
For those who have had the surgery, did you have doubts and concerns? I am a 33 years old 320lbs female who is suppose to lose 5% of my weight. I have started my liquids and have been as I stated prior walking. Unfortunately I have not weighed myself because I again, I am so afraid and worried that I have not completed the goal that was set.
I know everyone's body is different, have various shapes, and weight proportions, but I was wondering could anyone assist me on what exercises, I should do to get my arms to a nice descent size? What foods were eaten for the first two-three weeks of your post-op? Was there any complications? Were you able to travel after a week of the surgery? is it true that your age can be considered a factor when losing so much weight (meaning will there be a lot of skin hanging)?
I would appreciate anyone's assistance and yes, as I have stated before I know everyone's experience is different, therefore I would appreciate any positive and truthful feedback.
Thanks,
I'm so scared and somewhat confused about whether or not I want to do this. I guess I am afraid of what I will look like after the surgery (Surgery date: 9/27/12). My legs, arms, butt, and breasts. Will everything be sagging. I know these concerns are so superficial and unimportant, but I am so scared. I have been walking about 4 miles on the weekend just to get myself ready for a continuous workout regimin.
For those who have had the surgery, did you have doubts and concerns? I am a 33 years old 320lbs female who is suppose to lose 5% of my weight. I have started my liquids and have been as I stated prior walking. Unfortunately I have not weighed myself because I again, I am so afraid and worried that I have not completed the goal that was set.
I know everyone's body is different, have various shapes, and weight proportions, but I was wondering could anyone assist me on what exercises, I should do to get my arms to a nice descent size? What foods were eaten for the first two-three weeks of your post-op? Was there any complications? Were you able to travel after a week of the surgery? is it true that your age can be considered a factor when losing so much weight (meaning will there be a lot of skin hanging)?
I would appreciate anyone's assistance and yes, as I have stated before I know everyone's experience is different, therefore I would appreciate any positive and truthful feedback.
Thanks,
Topic: September Miracles ... from cough to cancer My Sister/My Miracle
While they are too many to number so far in just 9 days of 2012 I will list the most memorable in no particular order and make this post short...
It was on this day September 9 several years ago that the kidney of a 15 year old donor was flown by Life Star all the way from Kentucky to be transplanted into my husband whose kidneys (BOTH) had completely shut down and had been on dialysis for 8+ years while wait listed ... today that one kidney is doing an awesome job in his body ... giving us quality and quantity of life with our loved one ... this is a September miracle that I will ALWAYS remember...
Another Miracle ... just 4 days ago on the monthly anniversary of my surgery I opened up an email from my real life little sister (by 2 years) ... I just happened to open up the inbox to an email addy that I very seldom use and there it was ... this email that my sister had mistakenly sent me there instead of to my current one.... my heart FROZE in my chest and tears smarted my eyes and I went into total PANIC mode before even opening up the email ... and when I did as I moved the mouse towards the message I prayed please God, please GOD.... PLEASE .... and I clicked ... and opened a MIRACLE .... MY SISTER - MY MIRACLE... she was not expected to walk but 1 or 2 blocks at most as she is in fierce battle with bilateral lung CA with mutations in a non-smoker for life .... you who know that story and have stood with me in support both on here and elsewhere KNOW the history ... this is a miracle ... she walked and ENTIRE 5K without fainting ... without oxygen and at the end of the walk not only did she get a medal but she TESTIFIED ...the testimony of a survivor .... she scans came back with AWESOME response to treatment so far and I have been praising and celebrating since...
This is the quoted body of the email that I was so afraid to open up:
Hola Marta:
My sister across the META - FINISH LINE
My beautiful sista TESTIFYING ... SHE WILL BE MORE THAN A SURVIVOR ... SHE WILL BE AN OVERCOMER ...
My beautiful family overseas ... from left to right my yougest sister Rosi, my niece's BF, my eldest sister Mela and my niece Iri, Rosi's DD...
On 9/5/2012 four days ago this was the BEST present I got for the monthly anniversary of my surgery ... seeing my sister who just a couple months back was on continuous O2 and unable to utter more than a sentence or 2 before being short of breath ...ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh I am crying for happiness!!!
Four days ago I celebrated the monthly anniversary of my surgery 5 years and 7 months post WLS ... I am living and loving my journey as if it were the very first day ... I am as excited and grateful as I was when I laid on that table in the OR after signing informed consent ... I KNEW I was in for the ride of my life ... a ride that I am so thoroughly enjoying with all its UPs and Downs ...
I went from this....
to TODAY 9/9/2012 maintaining a total loss of 203 pounds 5 years and 7 months post WLS. I took this picture before running off to church and after a morning session of Zumba Fitness followed by Pilates and Toning at Workout and Whitney with my DD the instructor...
Yesterday Al and I went to our dearest friend wedding... and I dressed like this...
and on the monthly anniversary of my surgery I took a picture with my awesome NEW baby ferret Pandora and looked like this...
These are snippets of my life and of my journey ... I have tracked it all in my empowerment journal... A Picture a Day Keeps the Pounds and the Inches away... Thanks for allowing me to share snippets of my journey... as I am determined to stay away from morbid obesity one day at a time, one choice at a time....
It was on this day September 9 several years ago that the kidney of a 15 year old donor was flown by Life Star all the way from Kentucky to be transplanted into my husband whose kidneys (BOTH) had completely shut down and had been on dialysis for 8+ years while wait listed ... today that one kidney is doing an awesome job in his body ... giving us quality and quantity of life with our loved one ... this is a September miracle that I will ALWAYS remember...
Another Miracle ... just 4 days ago on the monthly anniversary of my surgery I opened up an email from my real life little sister (by 2 years) ... I just happened to open up the inbox to an email addy that I very seldom use and there it was ... this email that my sister had mistakenly sent me there instead of to my current one.... my heart FROZE in my chest and tears smarted my eyes and I went into total PANIC mode before even opening up the email ... and when I did as I moved the mouse towards the message I prayed please God, please GOD.... PLEASE .... and I clicked ... and opened a MIRACLE .... MY SISTER - MY MIRACLE... she was not expected to walk but 1 or 2 blocks at most as she is in fierce battle with bilateral lung CA with mutations in a non-smoker for life .... you who know that story and have stood with me in support both on here and elsewhere KNOW the history ... this is a miracle ... she walked and ENTIRE 5K without fainting ... without oxygen and at the end of the walk not only did she get a medal but she TESTIFIED ...the testimony of a survivor .... she scans came back with AWESOME response to treatment so far and I have been praising and celebrating since...
This is the quoted body of the email that I was so afraid to open up:
Hola Marta:
These are my real life sisters ... as she claimed her miracle ... and my AWESOME SEPTEMBER MIRACLE... My eldest sister by 2 years on the left and my youngest sister by 2 years on the right and me superimposed into the picture by my son because WHERE THERE IS LOVE THERE ARE NO FRONTIERS ... I am holding up the back ... together WE HAVE THIS!
The Cancer Foundation here in Panama had a 5-kilometer walk on Sunday as fund raiser to support cancerhospital. Carmela had planned to walk maybe 2 blocks and then wait for us to pick her up, but surprisingly she was able to cover the entire distance and once beyond the finish line she was awarded a medal. Also, she was able to give testimony up on stage. Habló de lo más bien. Ahí tmbién va una foto de un evento de la etnia negra y la convencimos para que se pusiera su pollera de Darién y fuimos a ver el desfile. Yo creo que se está adaptando a su situación y está mucho más tranquila. Todavía trabaja, pero menos horas. Espero que todos ustedes estén bien. Bueno Marta, cuídate y saludos a todos. Rosita
My sister across the META - FINISH LINE
My beautiful sista TESTIFYING ... SHE WILL BE MORE THAN A SURVIVOR ... SHE WILL BE AN OVERCOMER ...
My beautiful family overseas ... from left to right my yougest sister Rosi, my niece's BF, my eldest sister Mela and my niece Iri, Rosi's DD...
On 9/5/2012 four days ago this was the BEST present I got for the monthly anniversary of my surgery ... seeing my sister who just a couple months back was on continuous O2 and unable to utter more than a sentence or 2 before being short of breath ...ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh I am crying for happiness!!!
Four days ago I celebrated the monthly anniversary of my surgery 5 years and 7 months post WLS ... I am living and loving my journey as if it were the very first day ... I am as excited and grateful as I was when I laid on that table in the OR after signing informed consent ... I KNEW I was in for the ride of my life ... a ride that I am so thoroughly enjoying with all its UPs and Downs ...
I went from this....
to TODAY 9/9/2012 maintaining a total loss of 203 pounds 5 years and 7 months post WLS. I took this picture before running off to church and after a morning session of Zumba Fitness followed by Pilates and Toning at Workout and Whitney with my DD the instructor...
Yesterday Al and I went to our dearest friend wedding... and I dressed like this...
and on the monthly anniversary of my surgery I took a picture with my awesome NEW baby ferret Pandora and looked like this...
These are snippets of my life and of my journey ... I have tracked it all in my empowerment journal... A Picture a Day Keeps the Pounds and the Inches away... Thanks for allowing me to share snippets of my journey... as I am determined to stay away from morbid obesity one day at a time, one choice at a time....
RNY 2/5/07 no regain having implemented lifestyle changes....
Topic: Scarring
How is the scarring situation a few months after RNY surgery? Was the healing long and painful? Will good old cocoa butter take care of this?
Topic: RE: What do you wish your were told before you had gastric bypass surgery but were not?
I just want to say thank you to everyone for all your advice
, reading your post has help me in more ways than I could imagine! I know this is not going to be an easy task, but with god on my side I know I can get through anything. So glad I have you all to come to for support. Reading your stories and seeing your success makes me look forward to my own success! Once again thank you, I really appreciate it from the bottom of my heart!
Topic: RE: b4 and right now pics! Hope you enjoy!
You look good keep up the good work............keep workin that sleeve!
Leslie
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