Tom C.
Weight gain + back to basics = Success
Aug 06, 2009
As many may have read, a week ago I realized I recently "gained" a few pounds. July has always been a rough month for me. With the 4th of July weekend (lots of BBQ) and my Birthday, it’s always hard to say focused. Needless to say the total gain was about 6 pounds. For many this would not be too much of an issue. For me, it was devastating.
In the past I would have given up, and begin to eat out of control. However this time I was determine not to give up. One reason because I came too far. The other major reason(s) was that I knew I had three “tools” at my disposal (something I never had before). The first tool (of course) is the Realize band. The second tool (which is just – if not more – important) is the Realize My Success web page. And the final tool (probably the most important) was the Obesity Help web site.
The great folks on OH were all understanding. They all echo that weight gain is normal; is only a minor setback; and to get "back to the basics" (do the things that got me to where I was). I took everyone’s advice, and started from square one. Did mostly liquids, but had a few “solid” meals. I made sure I stayed around 1,200 calories a day – all the while hitting my protein numbers. I also got back to exercising.
I also went and used the Realize My Success web page to the fullest. I inputted my daily food and workout information in the respected journals. After only a week, I went back to the Doctor's office to weigh myself, and I am happy to report I lost those 6 pounds. What I am elate to mention is I also lost an additional 3 pounds - for a total of 9 pounds (lost in ONE WEEK) !!
I am now 260 (according to most scales), and 257 in my undies (OK, I know that's not a pretty picture and many of you just lost a few pounds after puking) So I guess I can say I am in the 250’s – and if that’s the case I haven't hit that range in over 20 years.
It reinforced to me that these tools do work, as long as we follow the rules.
Thanks to the Realize band; the Realize My Success web site, and the Obesity Help web site; I can continue on being a “winner” by being a loser (in weight) !!
