Sojourner

Diane, this is the best blog post ever! That list has relevancy to all of us who are on this journey.
You are an inspiration and a treasured friend. Even through the difficult days you manage to see the silver lining in the challenges found in each day.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom! <3

A holiday to remember and friendships to cherish!

A great topic Cheryl...so many on the forum seem to have forgotten the rules for the forum, and common courtesy in interpersonal communication.
I can agree to disagree with the best of us, and sometimes the need to be right for others makes the forum too devisive to be an effective tool for sharing best practices and information.
If members feel the need to rant, it is a better choice to type their frustrations out to externalize their feelings, and then delete their message before posting. You still have the therapeutic benefits without all of the resulting turbulence.
A nebulous caste system does not exist on an open forum...J/S

A great topic Cheryl...so many on the forum seem to have forgotten the rules for the forum, and common courtesy in interpersonal communication.
I can agree to disagree with the best of us, and sometimes the need to be right for others makes the forum too devisive to be an effective tool for sharing best practices and information.
If members feel the need to rant, it is a better choice to type their frustrations out to externalize their feelings, and then delete their message before posting. You still have the therapeutic benefits without all of the resulting turbulence.
A nebulous caste system does not exist on an open forum...J/S

Thank you for addressing the "white elephant" in the room on our forum.
There is nothing wrong with sharing best practices and first hand experiences which have led to learning and understanding with regards to band related issues.
I cringe when I read medical advice being given by individuals who do not hold the professional credentials to be dispensing medical advice.
This forum is not a replacement for consulting with your surgeon or their medical team.

That sounds refreshing...I will have to try that.
At present, my favorite is red grapefruit infused water...also refreshing on a hot summer day.

I can relate, and feel the same way. It sometimes feels that I am reliving the years when our sons were adolescents, and they refused to consider that someone else may have some wisdom forged from living through the experiences.
I particularly become concerned when there are posts which give medical advice to others, and the poster possess no professional credentials to do so.
Some things will never change. And like you, I ignore most of the posts which ask for medical advice and the responses of those forum members who are unqualified to render them.
I rarely post anything on the main forum any longer for those reasons. Thank you for sharing these most valuable insights with others.

An excellent blog...thank you for sharing so much relevant information with us. You look amazing, and I am happy that you are able to enjoy your well earned success with your journey! Hugs to you!

Awesome progress Jim!
I enjoyed reading your blog, and I agree, as far as our mobility goes, we should never take anything for granted. Going for a brisk walk is something I enjoyed for years, and after my car accident, the road back made me realize that it is often the simple things which mean the most.
One thought which struck me as I was reading was perhaps starting out with a more reasonable exercise goal could help. I am determined to get in 5-6 hours of cardio per week. That's just about the max of what my joints can manage. I'm retired now, but if I were still working, 10 hours of cardio would be impossible for me.
If you adjusted your goal, you might not admonish yourself if you did not reach your weekly goal. That mindset is so important to keep us focused and motivated to continue with meeting our exercise goal.
Also, reassigning exercise to a habit instead of a task does take away some of the interpretation that exercise is just another form of work. Looking forward to exercise because it helps you achieve your weight loss goals is a healthier approach IMO.
Keep up your great progress!

An excellent blog...thank you for sharing so much relevant information with us. You look amazing, and I am happy that you are able to enjoy your well earned success with your journey! Hugs to you!

Awesome progress Jim!
I enjoyed reading your blog, and I agree, as far as our mobility goes, we should never take anything for granted. Going for a brisk walk is something I enjoyed for years, and after my car accident, the road back made me realize that it is often the simple things which mean the most.
One thought which struck me as I was reading was perhaps starting out with a more reasonable exercise goal could help. I am determined to get in 5-6 hours of cardio per week. That's just about the max of what my joints can manage. I'm retired now, but if I were still working, 10 hours of cardio would be impossible for me.
If you adjusted your goal, you might not admonish yourself if you did not reach your weekly goal. That mindset is so important to keep us focused and motivated to continue with meeting our exercise goal.
Also, reassigning exercise to a habit instead of a task does take away some of the interpretation that exercise is just another form of work. Looking forward to exercise because it helps you achieve your weight loss goals is a healthier approach IMO.
Keep up your great progress!

Awesome progress Jim!
I enjoyed reading your blog, and I agree, as far as our mobility goes, we should never take anything for granted. Going for a brisk walk is something I enjoyed for years, and after my car accident, the road back made me realize that it is often the simple things which mean the most.
One thought which struck me as I was reading was perhaps starting out with a more reasonable exercise goal could help. I am determined to get in 5-6 hours of cardio per week. That's just about the max of what my joints can manage. I'm retired now, but if I were still working, 10 hours of cardio would be impossible for me.
If you adjusted your goal, you might not admonish yourself if you did not reach your weekly goal. That mindset is so important to keep us focused and motivated to continue with meeting our exercise goal.
Also, reassigning exercise to a habit instead of a task does take away some of the interpretation that exercise is just another form of work. Looking forward to exercise because it helps you achieve your weight loss goals is a healthier approach IMO.
Keep up your great progress!

Awesome progress Jim!
I enjoyed reading your blog, and I agree, as far as our mobility goes, we should never take anything for granted. Going for a brisk walk is something I enjoyed for years, and after my car accident, the road back made me realize that it is often the simple things which mean the most.
One thought which struck me as I was reading was perhaps starting out with a more reasonable exercise goal could help. I am determined to get in 5-6 hours of cardio per week. That's just about the max of what my joints can manage. I'm retired now, but if I were still working, 10 hours of cardio would be impossible for me.
If you adjusted your goal, you might not admonish yourself if you did not reach your weekly goal. That mindset is so important to keep us focused and motivated to continue with meeting our exercise goal.
Also, reassigning exercise to a habit instead of a task does take away some of the interpretation that exercise is just another form of work. Looking forward to exercise because it helps you achieve your weight loss goals is a healthier approach IMO.
Keep up your great progress!

Awesome progress Jim!
I enjoyed reading your blog, and I agree, as far as our mobility goes, we should never take anything for granted. Going for a brisk walk is something I enjoyed for years, and after my car accident, the road back made me realize that it is often the simple things which mean the most.
One thought which struck me as I was reading was perhaps starting out with a more reasonable exercise goal could help. I am determined to get in 5-6 hours of cardio per week. That's just about the max of what my joints can manage. I'm retired now, but if I were still working, 10 hours of cardio would be impossible for me.
If you adjusted your goal, you might not admonish yourself if you did not reach your weekly goal. That mindset is so important to keep us focused and motivated to continue with meeting our exercise goal.
Also, reassigning exercise to a habit instead of a task does take away some of the interpretation that exercise is just another form of work. Looking forward to exercise because it helps you achieve your weight loss goals is a healthier approach IMO.
Keep up your great progress!

Awesome progress Jim!
I enjoyed reading your blog, and I agree, as far as our mobility goes, we should never take anything for granted. Going for a brisk walk is something I enjoyed for years, and after my car accident, the road back made me realize that it is often the simple things which mean the most.
One thought which struck me as I was reading was perhaps starting out with a more reasonable exercise goal could help. I am determined to get in 5-6 hours of cardio per week. That's just about the max of what my joints can manage. I'm retired now, but if I were still working, 10 hours of cardio would be impossible for me.
If you adjusted your goal, you might not admonish yourself if you did not reach your weekly goal. That mindset is so important to keep us focused and motivated to continue with meeting our exercise goal.
Also, reassigning exercise to a habit instead of a task does take away some of the interpretation that exercise is just another form of work. Looking forward to exercise because it helps you achieve your weight loss goals is a healthier approach IMO.
Keep up your great progress!

That sounds refreshing...I will have to try that.
At present, my favorite is red grapefruit infused water...also refreshing on a hot summer day.

Good information Cheryl. Thank you for sharing it...and for effectively outlining the processes of what risks over eating creates. As stated so often, "Listen to your band!"

Great post AJ!
I chose not to give up my 1 glass of morning iced coffee...my surgeon knows, and does not approve. If I changed everything in my life I would have been feeling resentful. Coffee helps me stay dedicated and focused with the rest of my meals. I allow for it in my plan. End of story!
Enjoy your wine!

It can be difficult to accept that some of those entrenched behaviors are still with us, even with all of the hard work and success you have experienced.
Old habits die hard...and being honest with yourself and others is a huge step forward in the stages of change. We always need to be vigilant with our triggers and lapses. It happened, and you learned from the experience. You are moving forward again, and today is another opportunity to make better choices.
You are a brave and inspirational woman...now onward!
Big hugs to you!

My sister in crime! lol we won't talk about Love and her wine!

Good post AJ. I totally agree.

Love,
You are an amazing woman, and the inner strengths you have tapped into will take you to the finish line of everything you set off to do...
Thank you for this eloquent post...it serves to center one's thoughts on the choices we have every day.
Our success in every journey will be determined by the choices we make every day. For success, we will all come to enjoy SF lemonade...
Thank you for sharing this...and for being the positive inspiration you are every day!
Big hugs to you...

Love,
You are an amazing woman, and the inner strengths you have tapped into will take you to the finish line of everything you set off to do...
Thank you for this eloquent post...it serves to center one's thoughts on the choices we have every day.
Our success in every journey will be determined by the choices we make every day. For success, we will all come to enjoy SF lemonade...
Thank you for sharing this...and for being the positive inspiration you are every day!
Big hugs to you...

What a wonderful way to share your success! Congratulations...an inspiration for all of us...

What a wonderful way to share your success! Congratulations...an inspiration for all of us...