Wisdom from an unlikely source.

shrinking_sarah
on 7/9/13 1:39 am - CA

My kids are watching an absurd cartoon called Adventure Time, which is clearly written by people smoking pot. However, as I was hunting through the pile of laundry I need to fold for an item of clothing, one of the characters was complaining (about being turned into a foot--see, pot), and the other was pretending to be happy with their situation.

The foot character said the other was going to make him fall into depression, and the other character said, "What are you going to do about it, huh? If you're depressed, probably nothing."

Message received, universe (or pot-smoking writers). Time to put on my big-girl panties, stop moping around, and go to the gym. The scale WILL move, but not if I let myself wallow in self-pity.

Sarah, VSG Dr. Cirangle--12/28/12, HW: 265 SW: 253 GW: 130???

Kympiggie
on 7/9/13 1:46 am

VSG on 05/28/13

Your post made me chuckle! I guess inspiration is still inspiration no matter where it comes from (even from a cartoon written by potheads!!!) LOL! Have a great day!

Kym:)

ravenbrown
on 7/9/13 1:46 am - TX

VSG on 10/08/12

Bahaha! Don't you love pot smoking children's TV writers?

You'll feel better if you work out. Some days I think I'm actually dragging myself kicking and screaming to get my work out in, but I always feel better afterwards. I've never thought, "I really wish I did NOT work out today." I hear you on the scale. Stupid ******* won't move :)

(deactivated member)
on 7/9/13 2:11 am

VSG on 12/07/11

Yes, drag your azz to the gym. You'll feel better for it. Don't know anyone who ever regrets going and working out.

As for the scale, I'm very much the same as you. I want to see that change and I want to see it constantly moving in the right direction. I understand that motivation and feeling of accomplishment.

I'm learning to not rely on the scale as much. I still weigh everyday, but it's not a make or break thing - even when I'm up a few pounds. I logically know that when I string enough good days together and get my exercise in the number on the scale will change. You're a very intelligent woman. You know this, too. That need for the scale change comes from that same nasty fat brain that talks you into eating something that doesn't support your weight loss.

Bless your children's pot smoking TV writers!

jenn227
on 7/9/13 2:27 am - NJ

VSG on 03/26/13

LMAO! That's pretty deep for a kid's cartoon! You got this girl!

Jenn Highest weight: 278. Starting weight: 275. Surgery weight: 253. Month 1: 25 lbs. Month 2: 8.8 lbs. Month 3: 12.6 lbs. Month 4: 7 lbs. Onederland 7/29/2013. Month 5: 7 lbs. Month 6: 5 lbs. Months 7-9: self-induced maintenance, then 5 lb gain.