Back after 3.5 years...and nervous

Lauren B.
on 2/28/13 4:36 pm - Suffolk County, NY

Hi,

I'm Lauren. I had my surgery during the summer of 2009. I started at 250lbs and got down to 170lbs. Pretty early on, I gained back 20lbs and here I remain at 190-195lbs. I've been through quite a bit since my surgery, and don't see the sense in beating myself up over the weight gain. Instead I stand here now, ready to get back on the horse of reason. It'll be a tough ride as I'm struggling with not having a job right now, have relocated recently, etc., etc. But enough of the excuses, it's time to get back to work. First up is food shopping tomorrow. I don't have anything worth eating here anymore.

Lauren

MajorMom
on 2/28/13 6:50 pm - VA

Welcome back, Lauren. Good to see you.

--gina

 

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
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Lauren B.
on 3/1/13 2:22 am - Suffolk County, NY

Thanks Gina. Glad to see you are still going strong!

Price S.
on 2/28/13 8:38 pm - Mills River, NC

Hi Lauren.  I'm a holdover from Sept 2009 myself.  It is sure easier to gain than not and requires work.  Noone ever said maintainance would be easy and it isn't.  But you are back and that is what counts.  So jump right in.  Many vets are here to help.  High protein, green veggies, low carb.  Seems to work for most of us.

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Lauren B.
on 3/1/13 2:26 am - Suffolk County, NY

Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope I can reciprocate some day.

Mandy R.
on 3/1/13 1:11 am - Callahan, FL

You can do it ! We are all here for support :)


HW-298  SW-251 Loss/Month post RNY(1)-23.5,(2)-23.3,(3)-9.9,(4)-10.6,(5)-8.9,(6)-7.7,(7)-4.2,(8)-7.5,(9)-1.7,(10)-10.8*first goal reached*,(11)-6,(12)-1.3,(13)-0.3,(14)+2.9-*changed scales that weigh 2lbs heavier*,(15)-0.3(16)-4.7(17),+5.8(18)-1.5,(19)+4.4,(20)-+4,(21)-1.2,(22)+3.5,(23)


 

Lauren B.
on 3/1/13 2:28 am - Suffolk County, NY

Thanks Mandy. I appreciate the support.

lerkhart
on 3/1/13 1:31 am

Welcome back Lauren.  You are in the right place.  We are all here to help and listen!!

I have a harder time when there are things in the house I shouldn't eat so shopping and cooking are necessary for me.

Good luck.

Linda

14.5 lost pre-surgery  5'1 1/2"                                      LW-Apple-Gold-Small.jpg image by PlicketyCat
Lauren B.
on 3/1/13 2:30 am - Suffolk County, NY

Thanks Linda. Going food shopping today. Ready for the change.

Ladytazz
on 3/1/13 6:17 am

When you go shopping don't forget to load up on the protein.  Eating protein first should help you stay on track.

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High Weight  (2002) 240 Revision Weight (2010) 220 Current Weight 115.

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