Checkin' in

May 17, 2009

 It has been 2 years and 3 months since WLS and I figure (as I noticed my friends don't update often - I DO check on yall) - I should update my info.

Not much has changed since February (my last post) and I realize at some point, I am repeating the same information.  So let me just say this...

Life is good.  There are still challenges and daily frustrations with food (those things I can't have anymore) - but I am striving for a place of peace with that.  I am still in awe of what I used to eat on a daily basis and how much my life has changed in that regard.  I see obesity all around me (especially in the little ones) and wish I could tell them to avoid the pitfalls.  We are a society of eating to socialize, eating for therapy, eating to celebrate, and don't forget to get as much food as you can for your money!  The portion sizes, caloric intake, and fat content of our foods are atrocious.  At some point we have to stand up and say - Hey - are you TRYING to kill us all??? - 

Everyone hates to hear ranting or guidance from a reformist (especially one that has no choice) - but I just hate to see our kids heading down a path that has caused so many of us heart ache and self hate.  We are no more accepting of overweight people, and yet so many of us are going there... I don't expect society to be any more tolerant than we all experienced on our worst days.  So what do we do?  

For old-timers - perhaps we should shift some of our focus from our own weight-loss journey to helping prevent the need for such a drastic path for others.  I don't want our sons and daughters to have to undergo surgery to correct their weight.  I don't want them to suffer from the lack of acceptance and those who are mean-spirited among us.  It is my goal to do something to assist in a shift in our society.  One that promotes taking care of our bodies and eating for the RIGHT reasons - not as an emotional crutch or socialization.

Sorry for the small rant early in the morning...but it was nice to shift off of self and on to a larger picture.  

Over and out - 
Love you all! 

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