Hi Everyone! Checking in - it's been a long time

Hello,

I don't post much anymore - I am in my last semester of grad school and that has taken so much of my time - haven't been focusing as much on my weight, etc. I do check-in on FB from time to time.

It is great to see so many of the veterans here. I cannot thank you enough for all the support you all give everyone - new or old here.

Just really wanted to check in to refocus. Carbs are getting to me - I think mainly from stressors. Also occasionally have Diet Coke, which I had stopped which I do think triggers carbs and other bad habits. I actually think the Diet Coke also makes me retain water - hadn't ever thought of that before, but I think it does. Anyway - luckily I am still at goal, but in my mind my range has been 130-135 and while last fall I was at low end, 128-132, now I am hovering around 134-136 one time I was 138!!! From all the years I have lost weight, I always ignored the advice of, "drawing a line in the sand and if weight goes to XXX then immediately start to get weight off". Well, that is what I am doing. I do not want my couple of pounds to turn into 10 or 20 or more.

Anyway - I am in process of getting a grip. I'm also training for a half-marathon which is a great stress reducer and lots of fun! I cannot believe how much I love my sleeve and my new life. I don't want to mess it up!

Thanks everyone!

Lynn

It's great to see you, Lynn. It sounds like your plate is full, babeeee!

--gina

 

Thanks Gina!

Lynn, sounds like you are doing great...and good luck in your studies.

Thank you!

Welcome back.  Hope you check in often.

It is easy for those ### to sneak up on you.  I am getting serious starting today after being on vacation for a week and coming home to scale shock.  but I have my tool and know what to do.

Congrats on grad school and your training.  Sounds like you are one busy lady.

Thank you! It is so nice to hear from everyone. Trying to hang on until I graduate as far as not gaining any weight and getting off a couple of pounds to get down to my "low" end.

So happy to be back! It is nice to be welcomed back warmly.