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Mom2many got a reaction from DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! in Onderland
Crazy girl forgot to post that I hit 198 last week! Was an exciting moment!!!!!
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Mom2many got a reaction from DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! in Onderland
Crazy girl forgot to post that I hit 198 last week! Was an exciting moment!!!!!
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Mom2many got a reaction from DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! in Onderland
Crazy girl forgot to post that I hit 198 last week! Was an exciting moment!!!!!
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Mom2many got a reaction from DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! in Onderland
Crazy girl forgot to post that I hit 198 last week! Was an exciting moment!!!!!
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Mom2many got a reaction from DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! in Onderland
Crazy girl forgot to post that I hit 198 last week! Was an exciting moment!!!!!
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Mom2many got a reaction from DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! in Onderland
Crazy girl forgot to post that I hit 198 last week! Was an exciting moment!!!!!
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Mom2many got a reaction from DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! in Onderland
Crazy girl forgot to post that I hit 198 last week! Was an exciting moment!!!!!
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Mom2many got a reaction from JennyBee in Too Tight? Or Stomach Irritated?
My band/stomach was irritated. Was much better by Friday night and can now eat again. Thanks for the responses!
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Mom2many reacted to JMV in I Did It!
I just had to share that I created a plan, I have stayed with my plan, today I weighed and I hit my goal of 175 pounds before Sept 1st! (The scale really has 174.4) but I am so happy I cried. It's been a long time for me to be where I am and I am just so thankful!
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Mom2many reacted to ShivsP in Omg 10Lbs In One Week
Hi everyone, I was banded last Friday 07/27/12. I'm in the liquid phase. I don't have a proper scale at home so went to the gym to weigh myself. I knew I lost weight since the surgery, but never imagined losing 10 lbs in my first week. I am just shocked, thought I'd share it with u guys
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Mom2many reacted to adorkbl in Guess Freaking What!?
I freaking did it! I am so freaking excited!
Twoterville!!!
*HaPpY dAnCe*
That is 32 pounds in approx 4 months!!! I am thrilled that I recommitted to this process. New goal is to see 100 pounds lost again. 15 pounds to go until that goal.
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Mom2many reacted to yourshoesareuntied in Did You Keep Your Surgery A Secret?
For me it was easy to tell the people around me, my wife,mom and cousin are all nurses another cousin is a surgeon I work in the medical field and in a hospital. The people in my clinic are all rather close even the ones I don't much care for are all wishing me the best. My friend actually was the one who talked me into it and has paid for a large portion of my co-pay. With out his support this would never have happened. He said its a selfish thing he's doing... He just wants his buddy to be around when he's in his 60's.
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Mom2many reacted to pink dahlia in Best Nsv Ever!!
waitingpatiently- you're awesome ! i would love to see a recent pic of you ! You must feel bootyful !!!! I cant wait until i can get in a size 10 ! as for my best nsv 's ? I have a couple...............being able to paint my own toenails, sliding on a size 14 skinny jean and a female coworker (also banded) telling me "your ass looks amazing ! " ( hilarious laughter included !), A co worker of my hubbys telling my hubby 3 months after i was banded" your wife didnt need wls, she looks great !", and my all time favorite............ a younger than me, cute long time male customer who commented on my weight loss and added "girl , you are smokin !!!!" It has been a looooooooooong time since anyone thought of me as "smokin !" I could of cried. Instead i just said Thank you ! (and blessed him !)
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Mom2many reacted to waitingpatiently in Best Nsv Ever!!
Today was an awesome day!! A store in our area was having a denim sale (80% off).. so I decided to pick up a few pair of jeans for this fall. So Im wearing size 16 and they are too big on me, so I thought well Im probably really a size 14....so if I get size 12 they should fit in september...The line at the dressing room as so long I decided just to take them home....When I tried them on at home, they all fit!! I couldn't believe it...so I gave them to my daughter and thought well I go back and get some Size 10s that way I should be able to get into them in September. When I brought them home and tried them on They all fit too!!!What is going on!!! I.m really a size 10!!!So I guess tomorrow I will go get some Size 8s and this time I will just wait my turn and try them on. It was such an awesome feeling!!! I just can't believe it!! I guessI didn't see it because i have been wearing a bunch of capris with drawstrings so I knew they were big on me.....but I could still get them to stay on if I tied the strings tight.
What has been your greatest NSV??
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Mom2many reacted to adorkbl in How Do You Deal?
Head hunger is a constant battle with me. Honestly.. I wasn't prepared to get banded when I did. I did the work and did really well initially... lost 100 pounds... then I had some complications and I just gave up. Went back to overeating (no restriction due to a leak in port) and I went back to my kryptonite.. ice cream. I am talking a 2 pints a night habit. BAD BAD. Gained over 50 pounds back.
I felt SO freaking awful. Not only was I still fat, I undid all the hard work I had done for over a year and a half... AND I was now fat & banded. So embarrassed. So I kept eating to cover my shame and embarrassment.
It wasn't until a few months ago when I was contemplating having my band removed that I really SAT DOWN and started to do some head work. Well crap... I should have done that from day1. I really AM an emotional eater, and I need to be aware of that at all times.
I avoid my trigger foods. Not allowed. These are foods I feel I have no control over, mainly ice creams, Cookies, sweets. That was the first step. As for the rest... I have an internal dialogue with myself. I ask myself, am I hungry? Am I bored? Do I want more because it tastes good? Am I trying to soothe an emotion I am uncomfortable with? When I figure out the WHY.... I address it. Without food.< /p>
I am not perfect, but I am miles ahead of where I have been for years. One day at a time, one pound at a time. It has been getting easier... but for instance, last night I REALLY really wanted soft serve ice cream. I obsessed about it for hours. I got anxious, and I thought about how it would taste and feel. I got close to my... "screw it" mentality... where I would cave. But I didn't. I talked myself down, and reminded myself of my goals. Instead I squirted a dollop of light whipped cream in a glass of unsweetened almond milk. I drank it super slow and savored the light sweetness with the creamy milk. And I felt awesome! I ENJOYED my HEALTHY sweet treat, and I felt like I had the power. Not food.
Sorry for the long rambly post. I guess what I am trying to convey is BE AWARE. Have a dialogue with yourself. Figure out what your triggers are. Take your power back. And most of all... do not let a moment of weakness turn into a month or year of weakness.
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Mom2many reacted to Tuckersmommy10 in 45 Pounds Down.
This might sound silly.... But i started out at 310 pounds and am now 255 and 7 1/2 months pregnant.... The other day i crossed my legs... like Indian style.... For the first time in probably two years... Made my day! : )
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Mom2many reacted to Sombra1718 in My Type Of Inspiration May Not Be For You!!!
I think that if people can post threads about sex, drugs, and other "controversial" subjects in this area with what I perceive as minimal upset among other bandsters I don't see why there would be any problem with upbeat, and encouraging posts even if they are religious. It's funny that there is a lot of support until someone gets religious...then these "supportive" people turn on them. I'm sorry to sound mad but it made me a bit sad. We should be supportive and accepting and like everyone said, if you can't handle it don't read it.
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Mom2many reacted to jen_1381 in Ice Cream Is The Devil--Whats Your Kryptonite?
They now make Frozen Greek Yogurt. I keep a half gallon of the blackberry in the house and allow myself a spoonful every day. It's lower calorie than ice cream - but still not low calorie - but it does have a fair amount of Protein. Plus, it's super yummy!
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Mom2many reacted to B-52 in Cleaned Out My Closet..photo!!!
And some little fat guy left his pants here......
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Mom2many reacted to Dacoop in Water Slides
I am on vacation with my family. We are staying at a resort that has a huge indoor Water park. I have lost 69 lbs and have been being way more active with my daughter. I didn't want to be the mom I use to be sitting on the chair just watching. So I got my swimsuit on and of course has to buy a new one that fit yeah! I had a blast but I am not sure if the water slides were the best choice for me because now this morning my port is sore. I am almost 7 months out. I guess some things will be trail and error. I was wondering if anyone else has tryied things they didn't do before because of weight and pay for it a little the next day??? I will take a little soreness to have a blast with my daughter!
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Mom2many got a reaction from dhales in I Am "moderately Overweight"!!!!
That's great! After reading your post I figured my BMI. I'm now just obese. (versus morbidly obese). That made me happy.
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Mom2many reacted to Cocoabean in Weighing Out Food?
What Rebecca said. Our meals should be by volume. 6-8 oz being 3/4 to 1 cup. Solid Proteins, about 2-3 oz on a food scale, then add in the side dishes by volume.
As a note, I've never measured my food since being banded. It was important to me that I be as "normal" as possible. I did commit to myself that if I needed to measure due to plateaus or whatever, that I would begin to measure. I listen to my satisfied signal and stop eating. It is a big challenge to do so, but I hate measuring and "being on a diet."
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Mom2many reacted to pollywogg in Something I Didnt Think About...
When I look at a picture of myself I expect to be disgusted and now I'm always plesantly surprised. I wonder if I'll ever get used to that?
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Mom2many reacted to mommykristie in Pictures, Scales And Mirrors!! Oh My!!!
Although my dr and nutritionist and trainer all say don't weigh but once a week, I still do. For me it is an accountability issue. If I see that the scale isn't moving for a few days, that gives me the opportunity to check out my food diary and see if there needs to be some tweaking.