Carol L.

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seems i posted back in august of last year that i was 155.  well I'm still at that weight.  now most think i look healthy and "normal" and when i compare to what my weight at surgery was, yes, I suppose I am what's considered more of a normal weight.  however i really would like to drop 25 pounds and be the 130 I once was.  i was wearing a size 6 or 8 and now i've slipped to a 12 or 14.  my rear and hips have always been the biggest challenge for me as well as my boobs.  

i am a 10 year post op.  this year will be 11 years.  hearing that i have done well and there are others who haven't faired as well, doesnt do much to console me.

i have done a revisit back to shakes.  trying to drink 2 or 3 a day and then dinner.  i know i need to really follow the fundamentals, and so far it has been all positive.  and by fundamentals i mean, having the shakes, not drinking while eating and really trying to focus on proteins and no carbs or sugar.

for sure vitamins are no question.  those are a must.  not only will your doctor tell you your blood work is bad, but you'll feel tired and have some kind of ache or cramp you haven't had before.  choose a quality bariatric one you like and take them. period.

funny thing is, i used to be a really solid about going to the gym before i had this regain.  i know that's definitely a factor.  not sure if anyone feels this way, but with the gain of the 25 pounds i feel like the old "fat" girl that i used to be going to the gym with all those fit people there.  even though i wasn't all "buff" i felt like i belonged with those pounds gone and being slimmer. I've gone through a total re-purchase of gym clothes to be covered up but look "cool".  wonder if anyone out there in the obesity help has experienced this same feeling.

the other thing is, i find that if I'm partnered with someone who's fit and eating healthy, i eat better and exercise.  when i'm with someone who can eat whatever they want and enjoy without even knowing what dieting is about, i tend to try to part take in the "bad" stuff.  its like, so if I'm not going to partner with a total health and gym nut, i need to be alone so I can keep the pantry bare.  

in reading through all this as I type, I realize that I'm hard on myself.  I know I am.  always have been.  And yet i read it and think, ok, so DO something instead of just typing about it.   and then comes the mental side.  anxiety and self doubt have always lurked in my shadows.  and getting older i feel it gets worse.  i get more in my head.  i think age and hormones are a factor as well.  oh the joys of aging.

ok, well, thanks for letting me vent and share.  I wish i knew how to use this site better.  i would offer help to anyone out there who had questions or issues, but i never know where to go or how to participate.  guess i need to find some forums with questions and start posting some answers.  i have to say that my first few years, i was very prepared and really pleased with my slow and steady progression that did bring me to my final goal.  so i can probably provide some good info to the newbies.  guess i'll get some time on there and help.

if anyone does read this and has any questions, please contact me as I am happy to help.

thank you obesity help for letting me blog this

Carol

 

finding my way back to this site for help getting back on track.  had a shoulder injury that stopped my routine of workouts and slowly some bad eating habits came along with that.  over the last year or more, I have gained weight.  I'm around 155 now.  Would like to be back at 130.  I used to be so great about my 3-4 times a week workouts and eating totally on track.  high protein, shakes and little or no carbs.  out the window and i feel lost.  recently got some new gym clothes and I am trying to get back into the gym.  due to soreness in my hip i can't run anymore and I'm limited to the bike.  I do 30 minutes on the bike and a small back workout, trying to get my shoulder back in use.
I need to connect back with support groups and get my eating back on track and my workouts back into my routine.   

It's been 7 years since my RNY surgery.

I'm happy to say that I've maintained my weight loss and I'm still 125 pounds and I feel great.

Yes, I still drink protein shakes!  Yes I do workout and try to stay active!

I'm committed to my health and new life

feel free to contact me wherever you are in your own journey.  I'd be happy to share my experiences with you.

Carol
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