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Just like many of you, I'm on a journey to improve my health. My parents were huge Dolly Parton fans And name me after her song jolene, and I've always loved her music and positive spirit. At 350 pounds, I know I need to make changes to be there for my two amazing kids, Alexander (7) and Samantha (12). That's why I've decided to have weight loss surgery.
I'm excited to be a part of Obesity Help and connect with others who are facing similar challenges. I believe in the power of community and hope to find support and encouragement here.
I second that Mary!
RNY 11/21/16 - HW/SW 309 LW 150
REVISION 4/10/23 - HW 240 SW 225 CW 164 GW 155
I was a skinny kid. Sometimes my mother would beg me to eat saying the neighbors would think she did not feed me. I was 18 when I met my husband. He had sisters who were much older than us and they were very critical people. They criticized my clothes and everything I ate. They told him that he needed to make me stop eating so much or I would get fat when I was older.
I was full of energy and did a lot of exercise. I had a healthy appetite and enjoyed food and was always a normal weight. They turned me into a person who hid what I ate. I would turn down dessert but then have the whole cake when nobody was around. Now I wish that young girl had just told them all to go "f**K" themselves.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I agree - it's definitely not about 'them'. Like you said we judge ourselves much harder than anyone else could. Mmmm white chicken enchiladas! I need to make some soon.
RNY 11/21/16 - HW/SW 309 LW 150
REVISION 4/10/23 - HW 240 SW 225 CW 164 GW 155
Damnit! You're right, I should have saved that meme for you! Your Macy's story reminds me of Pretty Woman - big mistake - HUGE!
RNY 11/21/16 - HW/SW 309 LW 150
REVISION 4/10/23 - HW 240 SW 225 CW 164 GW 155
The gym gazelles!! I love that you shared that with me, it will be my go-to now! I agree - we are our own worst enemies.
RNY 11/21/16 - HW/SW 309 LW 150
REVISION 4/10/23 - HW 240 SW 225 CW 164 GW 155
Sounds like a great weekend! I've wondered about your answer too. Is it my size difference or am I more confident therefore more approachable? I feel the same though, still humble and especially after the regain/loss.
RNY 11/21/16 - HW/SW 309 LW 150
REVISION 4/10/23 - HW 240 SW 225 CW 164 GW 155
WTG on the run! I don't know how I would have handled it if a boss commented on my health while discussing a promotion... I love Indian food - enjoy!
RNY 11/21/16 - HW/SW 309 LW 150
REVISION 4/10/23 - HW 240 SW 225 CW 164 GW 155
Good morning! I am waiting for the sky to wake up so I can walk. Still no HIIT class on Monday due to my trainer's hip replacement. And based on my hip, I'm not mad about that. But after a fairly slow weekend, I am determined to get a walk in this morning. I did a ton of entertaining and feeding people all the way through 8 pm last night, but I did not over indulge once. I was sorely lacking on movement yesterday, with just 5,324 steps. I will do better today.
Today I have a pedi, and then I need to file all the taxes for the Foundation. We are nearly ready to issue the final check! Other than that, I have a short to do list and see a nap in day.
QoTD: I last experienced directed judgement in school. Kids would be say awful things. But as an adult, I was pretty protected and if I was judged by loved ones, I didn't recognize it. I definitely judged myself harder then any one else did. For me, WLS was always about me and never about "them". But it is infinitely easier to move through the world as a small person then wide one.
bite today
B: leftover chicken and cauliflower rice
L: leftover chicken and refried beans
D: Maybe white chicken enchiladas? I have so many leftovers I need to use up, and then I need to restock on proteins!
Peace.
Height 5'3"
HW 200
surgery date 10/29/19 177.9
CW 121.4
goal weight 125
Good Morning Amy and Menuers,
Amy such great QOTD this weekend and you're really needed to save Sundays Meme for me today. I have so many M&M's in the house for the Trick or Treaters and honestly have not touched even 1. Too bad it doesn't reflect on the scale. I also been dry since October 1st and it has not helped either. I know I got to get moving more. I'll make it happen. Just when that is the question.
QOTD: Unbelievable that skinny privilege is a real thing. Since weight loss so many situations I'm just waiting for someone to be cruel, and it doesn't happen. Even my doctors have changed their tunes. I no longer get the side eye walking down the airplane isle. I remember a women treating me badly at the perfume counter at Macy's and they work on commission. I then made her work and demo every fragrance out that fall. At the end I decided nothing was up to my liking. I went in the next day and saw a different salesclerk and ask her to help me. She was kind and I spent $400 on new scents that day as I was checking out the other women came around the corner. I loved it. One time a man almost hit me driving over the speed limit in the grocery parking lot and I flipped him off. He proceeded to spill many awful slangs about my appearance. when he was done all, I said was "Wow your mom should be so proud." This man was in a business suit.
Accountability: To many carbs yesterday.
TSS: 6 years 10-months 20-days 167.8 Lowest (129.4)
B: Coffee with SF Coffee-mate pumpkin spice creamer
MS: snack select, Chobani zero sugar free strawberry cheesecake Greek yogurt, berries
CB: Coffee with SF Coffee-mate pumpkin spice creamer
L: scrambled eggs, roasted red potatoes, turkey sausage
D: RGF stuffed chicken
Exercise: Dog walking
Water and Vitamins: On track. I take a Bariatric Advantage Ultra multi w/iron I use bariatric advantage Calcium chews and 500mg of Magnesium. I also use MiraLAX and fiber in my first coffee of the day.
Have a great weekmy friends.
Brightest blessings
Chrissy
HW 299 SW 290 CW 139 GW 140 2/08/2019 OPERATION: Surgical Hernia with excision of total surface area of 55 x 29 cm of abdominal skin.
