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I am so very sorry for your loss.
Your poem is lovely.

I am so very sorry for your loss.
Your poem is lovely.

As most of you know, the love of my life passed away at the age of 48 on June 8. He was really my world but I know I have to move on. I'm up 23 pounds since his diagnosis and death in the past 6 months. The last 10 pounds came on quick. I've actually put off my blood work for 6 months and am having this done on Wed. I do not have a thyroid so if my levels are off it could cause some of the gain. I honestly do not eat. I know that is part of the problem. I don't eat food much and when I do I get nauseous. I drink lattes and frappes and eat fudge sickles and just sugar liquid that just goes right on down and gives me the a good feeling of comfort for awhile. Caffeine and sugar. Sugar the devil! I'm so disappointed in myself. I know that my husband wouldn't want me to do this. I try every day to do better but to no avail. I've tried sugar free crap. I hate it. Unfortunately, the sugar is my comfort and my demise. I am 2 years and 2 months out and I kept off my weight until his diagnosis in January. I know that people say that a 20 lb weight gain is pretty normal this far out but I never made it to goal. I feel so fat and terrible. I can't wear my size 10 or 12's and now its back to a 14/16. I just hate it. Lord, I need help.
I'm attaching a poem I wrote called "Heaven On A Sunday". This is exactly how the last day of my husbands life really was. I know I'm traumatized because taking care of him for the last 6 months and losing him is just so much to handle. Seeing cancer eat up the person you love so very much. Seeing him go from 48 to looking 90 is beyond what I can comprehend. I miss him very much. Thanks for reading and I appreciate all of you.
Heaven On A Sunday
You left me on a Sunday.
My life will never be the same.
Such a day of suffering for you and me;
But yours was so much more to be.
You tried to talk but could not.
Still things you and I needed to say.
You tried to grab my hand to say good bye,
But you had no strength left inside.
You turned to look at me with those once beautiful eyes.
Now showing stress of your long journey of this terrible thing inside.
You seem to say to me everything would be okay.
You were on your way to Heaven on this Sunday.
As I watched your breath so labored and hard,
Your chest rises and falls.
My heart breaks into pieces to never be whole again.
I see the pain you have endured and the scars on your body of a battle you fought so very hard.
Tears rolled down my cheeks for the last time your name I call.
I kiss your lips and tell you to go with our Savior.
I watch you with my heart overflowing with love,
As life leaves your face and you look at me for the very last time.
I know you have gone above.
Your body relaxes and my heart is crushed.
I know my life will never be the same.
God took you home at seven on a Sunday.
I can’t seem to get away from the pain.
I live with the pain of losing you everyday.
I relive each and every heartbreaking moment of that Sunday.
I pray for strength, Grace, and Mercy.
God please take my pain away.
I pray the pain will lessen and my heart won’t break as much next Sunday as today.
God took you home on a Sunday.
I miss you more than I can say.
If I had a choice of what day our Lord would come for me,
I have to say, I would choose to go to Heaven on a Sunday.
Just like the Lord took you that day.
Written by Lisa Beckermann for her Love Barry Bear.

First let me start by apologizing for my long story! Believe it or not this is actually the shorter version lol!
Last friday on July 18, 2014 marked my One Year Surgiversary!!! This has been an Amazing & Incredible year for me! I weighed in @ 205 LBS, which makes my Total Loss- 116 LBS Down!!! My starting weight was 321 LBS, day of surgery I weighed in @ 314 LBS! Only approx 70 more LBS left to lose & only 6 more LBS to "One-derland"!!! I can't wait!
Not only have I lost a huge amount of weight but I have also made so many other Dreams a Reality!!! I have had a GREAT year with my Dad (as the doctors are amazed he is still here & never thought he would make it this far) I got Baptized, also took & Passed my GED on the very FIRST try!!! Eventually I have plans to go back for something else but right now my main focus is my time spent & cherished with my Dad!!!
This Wild, Crazy, Emotional journey has all been worth it, even when there were times I wanted to give up or even regretted my decisions. In the end of it all.... Getting the Gastric Sleeve Surgery was & is the best decision I have ever made for myself! I would not trade the rollercoaster ride for one second!!!
I am so Thankful to all my Family & Friends for all the Love & Support throughout this year!!! I thank them for loving me & never judging me for my choices in this crazy thing we call life! I am so Grateful to have such wonderful people taking this journey with me & becoming a part of my lifes journey!!! I am also Thankful for having found this site & for all of you as well!!!
Most of all I want to Thank my Lord Jesus Christ for giving me all the opportunities that has made this year the Most Memorable, Special, Meaningful, Most Precious, Crazy, Emotional year ever! Especially with being so Blessed even now with my Dad as I almost lost him again 3 weeks ago. But God has answered all of our prayers & has continued to give me some more time with him!!! Which means more to me then anything else in the world!!!
I am beyond Blessed to have had the opportunity to share all of my accomplishments that I have conquered so far with my Dad by myside!!! I Love My Dad, he has been my BIGGEST supporter through this entire journey! Always cheering me on & telling me I could do iit as long as I stayed in my faith! Thank you Dad for having faith in me & for me during the times I wanted to Quit & Give up!!!
I also had my one year PO visit with my surgeon. All of my blood work came back Normal!!! Except my thyroid. Just have to increase it a little, but everything else came back Perfect!!! Whoo-Hoo, that is Awesome!!! He said I am an Inspiration & that he is very proud of my success!
I was crying as I thanked my surgeon for helping me make my Dreams come true!!! He remebered when I was pushing so hard to get this done when my Dad almost died. (actually he did, but they were able to bring him back & then he was in a coma for 14 days) Dr. Judd & his office helped tremendously to get everything approved & done with the insurance within a month & a half of him coming home from the hospital!!!
Without Dr. Judd & his team I would have given up but they never let me! I thanked him repeatedly for changing my life & his response was " I simply gave you a tool to help you but you deserve all the credit because it was you who did all the work, you made all the food choices, you did all the exercise & you should be as proud of yourself for your success as I am of you!!!
As I showed him a picture of me when I had first came to see him he looked at it & then at me & said " you have to stand up & show me how you look today compared to this picture" & as I did he said I have lost an entire other human being! I was in tears but they were Happy tears!!! He was also proud to hear I went & took my GED! Or as it is now known as the TASC Test!
It was an Awesome feeling to know that not only are my family & friends proud of my success but so is my surgeon! It was nice to hear him telling his nurses & other staff of my success & accomplishments & not only with my weight loss but my other life victories as well!!!
His one nurse who took a moment to talk to me the day I was so upset over having had gained a couple a pounds while my dad was in a coma & was not able to get a surgery date set that day that I almost walked out of the office giving up all hope of having my Sleeve Surgery. She came over to tell me how proud of me she was & is because I kept pushing forward regardless of all that tried to stand in my way! I thanked her for taking the time that day to talk to me, calm me down, give me hope & for not just letting me walk out the door & give up all hope!
It was a FABULOUS day all the way around & an ABSOLUTELY AMAZING year & I DID IT!!!
Did I do everything by the book? NO
Did I never eat a "BAD" food again? NO
Did I slip & make mistakes along the way? Yes, Yes, Yes.... I am human!!!
Did I hit stalls? Yes
Did I ever eat too many carbs in one sitting? Yes
Did I survive & still succeed even though I made mistakes? Yes
Is it ok that I was not perfect during MY journey? Yes
I may have fallen off the horse a few times but I always got back on & am very proud of all I have lost so far & to be down 116 LBS in only 1 year!!!
I am proud of all I have accomplished & conquered this past year! I have had an awesome support team & Lots of Love from Family & Friends!!! I have also been blessed with having you all here on this site as well!!!
This past year is just the beginning of a whole new life.... Emotionally, Mentally, & Physically! There is still so much more I want to accomplish & conquer!!! I am setting Goals & I will keep pushing until I reach them ALL!!!
Having this surgery be so successful so far & being forced to come face to face with an emotional & mental rollercoaster ride & somehow finding the strength to continue, learning to overcome some fears, to accpet & conquer through it all... I know I can do anything now as long as I try hard enough, give it my all & NEVER give up! Because this life changing journey has shown me & taught me the true meaning of STRENGTH!!!! It may take me a while but eventually I will overcome & conquer more things in my life! Especially with the Lord & my Dad by myside, I can & will!!!
So many Dreams are coming true! The Stars are within reach & I am collecting them as I move one step closer to making all my Dreams come true!!! They are my stepping stones to a Happy, Bright, Healthy & Successful Future!!!! I am so excited to see all of what it may hold for me!!! AMEN!!!

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Oh, and in response to your actual question about when to tell him: I'd say after. He clearly can't be talked into it, and you know you need the surgery, but he's been capable of talking you out of it twice. Don't like that happen again. Get it done, and figure the rest out later. Either he'll be forced to come around or he won't, but you'll be primed to be the best and healthiest you you can be, with or without him.

Please understand that when I comment on relationship questions, I come from the place of having thrown two jerks to the curb.
It's been shown by other posts on this site that this surgery inevitably will have some kind of impact on personal and business relationships. That can be good if the people you care about are supportive and rejoice in your improved health and longevity. It can be rough if those around you are unsupportive and challenge your decision to have bariatric surgery.
As a woman fully grown, you should be able to stand your ground and not let anyone run interference on your decisions regarding any aspect of your healthcare. My mean o;' rotten second ex-husband did everything he could to prevent me from going to the doctor for medical care. If I made any attempt to lose weight, he would respond with pies and cakes and Crispy Cream donuts. He even told me once as we sat down to dinner that I ruin every meal with vegetables.
Don't let it happen to you. It's YOUR body, so he needs to either get on board with the surgery or get out of your way. Arrange for someone else to take you to the hospital and be your voice while you are there. Once you have the surgery, what can he do? You can't undo a sleeve or bypass.
If he is a jerk and feels threatened that your sexy self will leave him in the dust, then all the more reason to handcuff him to the kitchen sink pipes while you go take care of business. If his reluctance is out of fear of losing you to drastic complications, then you need to educate him on the subject and let him know that a healthier happier you will live longer and feel better. He will have you around much longer to enjoy your companionship.
Don't let him or anyone else diminish your decision to be in control of yourself. You need to be the Roadrunner, going where you need to go and doing what you need to do, no matter how many obstacles Wiley Coyote puts in your way.
Now march in there Young Lady (with a poncho on) and let the proverbial s**t hit the proverbial fan. Be strong. Stand tall. And take charge of your health and your future. If he doesn't like it, oh well. Walk out that door and go get healthy! We will be rooting for you to be confident and powerful!

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

Linda. Girl. There is no way those nuggets were 24,500 calories (7*3500). Water retention. They were salty. Drink a lot of water, flush your system and the pounds will be gone. Next time get a grilled chicken sandwich, remove the bun and feel good about your choice.

RJ, I cried enough over the weekend to fill buckets so I figure some humor was due. I will admit, I am not the model patient when it comes to some of my instructions (I am rabid about logging my intake but that is it), I usually take a Centrum Vitamin and extra thiamin as well as an additional B complex Vitamin but I don't take Calcium and my Fluid intake was god awful...but this was a giant wake-up call. Because of the stones, I am not restarting my Calcium as my last set of labs were in the rock-star range without it, but fluids are my new BFF! It was also a good reminder not to become jaded towards my own patients when they are admitted-being in the hospital kinda sucks so I now have an even greater appreciation for staying out
There are all kinds of equations to figure out optimum Fluid intake but a simple rule of thumb is, keep your urine as clear as Water and you should be golden, er pardon the pun >.> Additionally, if you are not having to empty your bladder every 2 hours, then up the intake (disclaimer: this is provided you are human, have normal renal function, are not at a public fairground, or have other instructions from your personal care provider)...Blessings to all, and to all a good night.
<drops the mic>

Are you taking Prilosec or something like that? That hungry feeling could be acid, as it presents as hunger. Hang tight. The restricted diet is very temporary.

I am 8 months out this coming Tuesday. In the first couple of months, full did not feel normal - it felt more like a tightness in my chest. I would say at about 3 months out, full feels like it feels pre-surgery.
I can drink fluids the same as pre-surgery now, but those first 1-2 months, you do have to take it slow. It can hurt if you take too big a drink, especially in the first few weeks. Remember to give yourself a break in those first few weeks, as most people do not hit their Fluid goals. Or Protein goals.
I can tolerate any food. Really, nothing bothers my sleeve. I've never vomited. I just get full on far less food.
I would encourage you to manage your expectations on weight loss. I am a very slow loser, especially as I get further out. I posted a gain in month 6 and no loss in month 7. Month 8 has been better, but I've really ramped up my movement in an effort to break the stall.
It's no magic bullet, not for me anyway. The good news is that I am down 60 pounds, off blood pressure meds, and I fit better in airplane and movie seats. I don't sweat all the time. And I can jog.....a little. I'm wearing normal size clothes. This surgery has not handicapped me. Not at all.
Lastly, I think it's absolutely normal to question the sanity of the procedure. For me, I came to terms with the fact that I was losing the battle. I was tired of fighting the battle and I needed a boost. It's still work, but somehow it seems more manageable now. I think because I'm not deprived and I'm certainly not always hungry. It's hard to explain, but my relationship with food is different. And by that, I mean, I'm not always thinking about it.
Good luck on your journey! This forum is a great place to educate yourself, ask questions and share concerns.

Looking good, Madam!
I am off to my first all-inclusive vacation (since surgery) this September. Can't wait

Hello Darlinks.
I've been away for a bit. Did you miss me?! (That's a rhetorical joke, btw!)
Went on holiday. My first proper holiday in the sun since being sliced and diced.
So, what did I learn on my travels to foreign climes?
Water consumption. It is kinda important. Stops one from passing out and prevents your skin looking akin to that of a sun-dried prune. Beer and vodka-sprite. It is not a good substitute for Water. Despite it being entertaining, it gives you a headache and forces you to have to drink far more water to replenish and sustain hydration levels which then compromises food intake. It is also not as nice as Guinness. But then you all knew that. Protein. I was at an 'all inclusive' affair. I realised pesky chef's don't particularly like dolling out the Protein en-masse as it is expensive and they're trying to minimise costs. Consequently, I became that person who swiped 'the best bits', muscled people out of the way to get the extra piece of steak or last omelet being served in the mornings. Without sufficient protein I felt weak. It also compromised my ability to drink beer and vodka-sprite - and who needs that?! Puddings/Deserts. Are absolutely pointless and made me feel sick. The tube that is now my stomach has very much done its job, in that I do not tolerate sugary things well. I also found it dehydrated me, which then compounded the feeling of 'urgh'. Subsequently, if I wanted something sweet, I opted for water melon. Sweet enough, tasty and well, is largely made up of water! Huzzah! Sun tan cream. Before buying this, please have a little think about how much you will actually need. I, with my head up my bottom, bought enough lotion to slather up an entire herd of elephants. Clearly, as with most body-dysmorphics, I had bought what I would have previously consumed pre-sleeve. When my skin was three times the square footage. Consequently, I came home with three untouched bottles.< /li> hair Loss. Yes, weird, but a point I hadn't considered. If, like me, you lost a fair amount of hair; be forewarned. When you go out into the sun where your hair has thinned, you can easily get a burnt scalp- unless you protect it with cream or a hat or something. I got a burnt head and then a few days later had to deal with all the serious flaking going on. Not an attractive look; your partner picking out massive lumps of skin out of your hair like some chimpanzee grooming its partner when you're out for dinner in the local town or in pleasant company. Jewellery. Yes, I have lost weight. Yes, I wore jewellery. Yes, I drank vodka-sprite, went dancing and didn't realise till the next day that my watch, the one I'd been promising to get some links taken out of, had flung off my wrist at some point during the evening and was now lost. A diamond ring also flung off on a separate occasion, but thankfully, I spotted it happening and quickly reclaimed it. Don't put off getting your jewellery re-sized. Or, alternatively, and if you're going dancing - don't wear it. I was very sad I'd lost my watch. Still, gives me an excuse to buy a nice shiny new one.... Razors and shaving. Bit personal but hey, we're all sharers here. What a difference losing 60 odd pounds makes?! I could reach the places other razors couldn't previously reach and in record time, too! No awkward breath-sapping contortions, fuzz or badly-packed packets of rolling tobacco for me, thank you very much! Sweating and heat rash. Practically non-existent in comparison. What a difference. Amazing. Made my holiday. Prepare to be amazed. I was. Feeling attractive. Finally it happened. I realised I was thinner, healthier, happier and that even my hair is getting thicker, my skin is beginning to snap back into shape again - along with my boobs! I was humbled and left with a warm, smiley, fuzzy feeling. My bottom got pinched a lot, too. So I assume that my inner happy was matching my outer happy and that made 'him' want to grope me more If you hadn't already worked it out... I had a lovely time.
Here's hoping you, too, have a very happy, warm, fun-filled summer. Everything we've gone through? It's so worth it.
Revs x

I was 39. Expect slower loss, in my opinion.

I was 39. Expect slower loss, in my opinion.

I am 8 months out this coming Tuesday. In the first couple of months, full did not feel normal - it felt more like a tightness in my chest. I would say at about 3 months out, full feels like it feels pre-surgery.
I can drink fluids the same as pre-surgery now, but those first 1-2 months, you do have to take it slow. It can hurt if you take too big a drink, especially in the first few weeks. Remember to give yourself a break in those first few weeks, as most people do not hit their Fluid goals. Or Protein goals.
I can tolerate any food. Really, nothing bothers my sleeve. I've never vomited. I just get full on far less food.
I would encourage you to manage your expectations on weight loss. I am a very slow loser, especially as I get further out. I posted a gain in month 6 and no loss in month 7. Month 8 has been better, but I've really ramped up my movement in an effort to break the stall.
It's no magic bullet, not for me anyway. The good news is that I am down 60 pounds, off blood pressure meds, and I fit better in airplane and movie seats. I don't sweat all the time. And I can jog.....a little. I'm wearing normal size clothes. This surgery has not handicapped me. Not at all.
Lastly, I think it's absolutely normal to question the sanity of the procedure. For me, I came to terms with the fact that I was losing the battle. I was tired of fighting the battle and I needed a boost. It's still work, but somehow it seems more manageable now. I think because I'm not deprived and I'm certainly not always hungry. It's hard to explain, but my relationship with food is different. And by that, I mean, I'm not always thinking about it.
Good luck on your journey! This forum is a great place to educate yourself, ask questions and share concerns.

I am 8 months out this coming Tuesday. In the first couple of months, full did not feel normal - it felt more like a tightness in my chest. I would say at about 3 months out, full feels like it feels pre-surgery.
I can drink fluids the same as pre-surgery now, but those first 1-2 months, you do have to take it slow. It can hurt if you take too big a drink, especially in the first few weeks. Remember to give yourself a break in those first few weeks, as most people do not hit their Fluid goals. Or Protein goals.
I can tolerate any food. Really, nothing bothers my sleeve. I've never vomited. I just get full on far less food.
I would encourage you to manage your expectations on weight loss. I am a very slow loser, especially as I get further out. I posted a gain in month 6 and no loss in month 7. Month 8 has been better, but I've really ramped up my movement in an effort to break the stall.
It's no magic bullet, not for me anyway. The good news is that I am down 60 pounds, off blood pressure meds, and I fit better in airplane and movie seats. I don't sweat all the time. And I can jog.....a little. I'm wearing normal size clothes. This surgery has not handicapped me. Not at all.
Lastly, I think it's absolutely normal to question the sanity of the procedure. For me, I came to terms with the fact that I was losing the battle. I was tired of fighting the battle and I needed a boost. It's still work, but somehow it seems more manageable now. I think because I'm not deprived and I'm certainly not always hungry. It's hard to explain, but my relationship with food is different. And by that, I mean, I'm not always thinking about it.
Good luck on your journey! This forum is a great place to educate yourself, ask questions and share concerns.

I am 8 months out this coming Tuesday. In the first couple of months, full did not feel normal - it felt more like a tightness in my chest. I would say at about 3 months out, full feels like it feels pre-surgery.
I can drink fluids the same as pre-surgery now, but those first 1-2 months, you do have to take it slow. It can hurt if you take too big a drink, especially in the first few weeks. Remember to give yourself a break in those first few weeks, as most people do not hit their Fluid goals. Or Protein goals.
I can tolerate any food. Really, nothing bothers my sleeve. I've never vomited. I just get full on far less food.
I would encourage you to manage your expectations on weight loss. I am a very slow loser, especially as I get further out. I posted a gain in month 6 and no loss in month 7. Month 8 has been better, but I've really ramped up my movement in an effort to break the stall.
It's no magic bullet, not for me anyway. The good news is that I am down 60 pounds, off blood pressure meds, and I fit better in airplane and movie seats. I don't sweat all the time. And I can jog.....a little. I'm wearing normal size clothes. This surgery has not handicapped me. Not at all.
Lastly, I think it's absolutely normal to question the sanity of the procedure. For me, I came to terms with the fact that I was losing the battle. I was tired of fighting the battle and I needed a boost. It's still work, but somehow it seems more manageable now. I think because I'm not deprived and I'm certainly not always hungry. It's hard to explain, but my relationship with food is different. And by that, I mean, I'm not always thinking about it.
Good luck on your journey! This forum is a great place to educate yourself, ask questions and share concerns.

No way! I never would have thought that was possible. Thanks for the PSA! And I sure hope you're on the road to wellness. Your journey has been like no other.

About me:
My name is Misty. I'm 26 years young. No children. I've been a nurse for 5 years (currently working ER- love). I've been overweight ever since I can remember (I was def the largest in my 1st grade class). After high school & out of sports, my weight ballooned out of control. But (like many addicts) I was in denial. (Side note: no, I don't believe every obese person is an addict). After realizing how much my obesity was affecting my health, my job, and daily activities, I decided I needed a change. After MANY failed diet attempts, I had my sleeve with Dr. Borland in New Iberia, LA (self-pay). food no longer controls my life. I don't live to eat. I'm fit and healthy and active. I never could have imagined this life for myself. It's truly amazing.
1 year since my VSG....
Height: 4' 11"
Highest weight: 245 lbs
Surgery weight: 240 lbs
Current weight: 128 lbs
112 pounds down!! ????
Largest size: 24
Current size: 6/8
I still have goals I want to meet, but I am so happy with my progress thus far.
How do I feel?.... Healthy, fit, alive, AWESOME
What do I do?.... I follow MY rules (which I know isn't everyone's rules ????). I run. I lift. I'm a yogi. I enjoy myself.

Next year my Husband and I will Celebrate our 20th year together, and to celebrate with all of our family and friends we have decided to have a Recommitment Ceremony. Yes, we are going to get Re-Married...


We are going to take our Vows again and freshen up on our agreement we took to one another two decades ago. Sometimes a “fresh start” rekindles those words spoken when they first occurred can remind us exactly what they meant to us.
But what about the Vows we took when we first took the plunge to seriously consider Weight Loss Surgery? Do you remember what you told yourself you would do way back when? Be truthful with yourself, are you still bound to these vows?
I remember mine, and the most distinct one for me was that I would NEVER go back to the old me. The obese me, the one who had no hope, who was miserable and feeling lost and scared of my own future. There were several others such as, I promise to work out and become fit for a stronger body. Even telling myself that no matter what, I would not let the scale dictate to me how amazing or awful a person I am. For the most part the scale often told me I was quite amazing (Ha!). I suppose maybe I did listen to the scale back then because it was fun to watch the weight melt away. During those times when the scale didn’t cooperate I used other means of measuring how well I was doing. I checked to see how my clothes were fitting; I kept a running measurement of every part of my body – even my neck and my wrist! Even a quarter inch loss in those areas made me feel better. Then there are the awesome side-by-side photos. Pictures don’t lie! They never did, and that’s probably why a lot of us hid from the cameras Pre-Op.
As the years go by Post-Op it really does become easier and easier to forget how we got to our goals and how we have maintained. It becomes easier to tell ourselves that indulging more and more is acceptable and before you know it the pounds creep back up. You will blink your eye and all of a sudden your clothes become tight and you notice a little comfortableness about yourself.
I personally have made a Re-commitment to myself not so long ago. I am 50 (and 1) Days into a No Sugar eating plan and I am back to regular routine workouts. Another agreement that I am re-committing to myself is that I will never again ignore the scale. Yes, it’s true I don’t allow the scale to make me feel bad about myself but it is a necessary tool to remind me that I need to make sure I don’t keep going up, or I will be like the mountain climber on The Price Is Right and yodel my way right off the chart cliff. Let’s just say my Re-commitment has done me well and I am more than on my way back to the champion I was a year or so ago. It feels good to take back the control and be reminded that my life depends on me keeping my promises. I needed this in order to take my future health serious.
Every day is Day 1, until you successfully make it to Day 2.
What were your most outstanding Vows that you recall? Are you still following them, or can you Re-commit to them? If you find yourself needing to Re-Commit, don’t wait! Take this moment to truly reflect on just how well you really are doing. Can you make some new commitments even?
This time write them all out on a piece of paper and make a contract with yourself to uphold the Vows of health and fitness with yourself, and sign it and date it. Read it aloud and if necessary show someone that you trust. Read it out to them and be upfront to them about what you are doing. Of course only you can ensure that you are upholding your end of the bargain to the healthy person inside.

I thought my high blood pressure was 100% genetic. Turns out, I was just fat.

I thought I was in the small PP club ... turns out, I was just fat.

I thought my high blood pressure was 100% genetic. Turns out, I was just fat.

Sorry, pressed send prematurely. Anyway, she has been good to me, but I hated the fact that if I was going to an event, I knew there was a real possibility that me and the other chubby girls might be able to pass as a singing group because we are all wearing the same 2 or 3 outfits. Granted, I know there are other options for plus size ladies, but LB was my safety net. I recently bought a couple of pieces there, but I am just about sized out of the store.I am pleased to report that I just bought a bunch of outfits from OLd Navy and Macy's in size 16 and XL. Not bad from 24-26 and 3XL. All my bigger stuff is in bags ready to give away. Feels good. But it feels weird not to have to shop in one or two stores (Torrid was my other fave), but I am rediscovering my style since I have options. So so long, old friend. I may miss ya a little, but I WON'T be back!