Meagan88

Wow, this is a heavy question that I haven't asked myself as many times has I have until the last couple months. I had the Roux-en-y when I was 16 years old and now 28. I was 301 pounds and now down to 138. I have 3 beautiful little girls, great husband, job, and home that I probably wouldn't be fortunate to call mine now.... However, as years have gone by issues have come up, became worse, and have me feeling depleted. Which doesn't work well, with having kids between 7years and 8 months and needing their mommies attention as soon as I get home from work. Without giving all the gruesome details. Here are few 5 things I also agree with other comments and my personal things I have learned.
1) Yes...The pain sucks when you wake up! But it doesn't last long and remember how exciting it will be when you loose your first 10, 20, 30+ pounds will be!!!!
2) Clothes- start picking up little deals/sales here and there when you can find them. Utilize thrift shops/consignment shops when able. You will loose fast, depending on what type of job/daily wear you need, you will want to grab stuff as soon as you can until you hit your plautue/goal weight. Then that's when the REAL shopping begins!
3) Don't set a goal weight/size meaning, don't put pressure on yourself to get to a certain weight/#. Let your body guide your results, as long as you are going down a healthy path.
4) No sodas! NO SUGARY DRINKS! Don't replace foods with liquids that fill you up with heavy sugar/carbonated fillers. I am lucky enough to say, I can partake in them know a couple times a week (coffee/Fraps are my fav) but that's because I didn't drink them for the first 2 almost 3 years.
5) Lastly and most importantly... LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! Give your body what it needs first and foremost. Meaning foods, Vitamins, and nutrients that can be absorbed the most efficiently for you (liquid, patch, injection, or capsules) please, be sure to give your body what it needs first and your body will return the favor in giving and maintains better/successful results.
Sorry for the lengthy message. Overall, I wish you and your journey the best of luck!
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Wow, this is a heavy question that I haven't asked myself as many times has I have until the last couple months. I had the Roux-en-y when I was 16 years old and now 28. I was 301 pounds and now down to 138. I have 3 beautiful little girls, great husband, job, and home that I probably wouldn't be fortunate to call mine now.... However, as years have gone by issues have come up, became worse, and have me feeling depleted. Which doesn't work well, with having kids between 7years and 8 months and needing their mommies attention as soon as I get home from work. Without giving all the gruesome details. Here are few 5 things I also agree with other comments and my personal things I have learned.
1) Yes...The pain sucks when you wake up! But it doesn't last long and remember how exciting it will be when you loose your first 10, 20, 30+ pounds will be!!!!
2) Clothes- start picking up little deals/sales here and there when you can find them. Utilize thrift shops/consignment shops when able. You will loose fast, depending on what type of job/daily wear you need, you will want to grab stuff as soon as you can until you hit your plautue/goal weight. Then that's when the REAL shopping begins!
3) Don't set a goal weight/size meaning, don't put pressure on yourself to get to a certain weight/#. Let your body guide your results, as long as you are going down a healthy path.
4) No sodas! NO SUGARY DRINKS! Don't replace foods with liquids that fill you up with heavy sugar/carbonated fillers. I am lucky enough to say, I can partake in them know a couple times a week (coffee/Fraps are my fav) but that's because I didn't drink them for the first 2 almost 3 years.
5) Lastly and most importantly... LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! Give your body what it needs first and foremost. Meaning foods, Vitamins, and nutrients that can be absorbed the most efficiently for you (liquid, patch, injection, or capsules) please, be sure to give your body what it needs first and your body will return the favor in giving and maintains better/successful results.
Sorry for the lengthy message. Overall, I wish you and your journey the best of luck!
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Wow, this is a heavy question that I haven't asked myself as many times has I have until the last couple months. I had the Roux-en-y when I was 16 years old and now 28. I was 301 pounds and now down to 138. I have 3 beautiful little girls, great husband, job, and home that I probably wouldn't be fortunate to call mine now.... However, as years have gone by issues have come up, became worse, and have me feeling depleted. Which doesn't work well, with having kids between 7years and 8 months and needing their mommies attention as soon as I get home from work. Without giving all the gruesome details. Here are few 5 things I also agree with other comments and my personal things I have learned.
1) Yes...The pain sucks when you wake up! But it doesn't last long and remember how exciting it will be when you loose your first 10, 20, 30+ pounds will be!!!!
2) Clothes- start picking up little deals/sales here and there when you can find them. Utilize thrift shops/consignment shops when able. You will loose fast, depending on what type of job/daily wear you need, you will want to grab stuff as soon as you can until you hit your plautue/goal weight. Then that's when the REAL shopping begins!
3) Don't set a goal weight/size meaning, don't put pressure on yourself to get to a certain weight/#. Let your body guide your results, as long as you are going down a healthy path.
4) No sodas! NO SUGARY DRINKS! Don't replace foods with liquids that fill you up with heavy sugar/carbonated fillers. I am lucky enough to say, I can partake in them know a couple times a week (coffee/Fraps are my fav) but that's because I didn't drink them for the first 2 almost 3 years.
5) Lastly and most importantly... LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! Give your body what it needs first and foremost. Meaning foods, Vitamins, and nutrients that can be absorbed the most efficiently for you (liquid, patch, injection, or capsules) please, be sure to give your body what it needs first and your body will return the favor in giving and maintains better/successful results.
Sorry for the lengthy message. Overall, I wish you and your journey the best of luck!
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@Meagan88. I agree 100%

Wow, this is a heavy question that I haven't asked myself as many times has I have until the last couple months. I had the Roux-en-y when I was 16 years old and now 28. I was 301 pounds and now down to 138. I have 3 beautiful little girls, great husband, job, and home that I probably wouldn't be fortunate to call mine now.... However, as years have gone by issues have come up, became worse, and have me feeling depleted. Which doesn't work well, with having kids between 7years and 8 months and needing their mommies attention as soon as I get home from work. Without giving all the gruesome details. Here are few 5 things I also agree with other comments and my personal things I have learned.
1) Yes...The pain sucks when you wake up! But it doesn't last long and remember how exciting it will be when you loose your first 10, 20, 30+ pounds will be!!!!
2) Clothes- start picking up little deals/sales here and there when you can find them. Utilize thrift shops/consignment shops when able. You will loose fast, depending on what type of job/daily wear you need, you will want to grab stuff as soon as you can until you hit your plautue/goal weight. Then that's when the REAL shopping begins!
3) Don't set a goal weight/size meaning, don't put pressure on yourself to get to a certain weight/#. Let your body guide your results, as long as you are going down a healthy path.
4) No sodas! NO SUGARY DRINKS! Don't replace foods with liquids that fill you up with heavy sugar/carbonated fillers. I am lucky enough to say, I can partake in them know a couple times a week (coffee/Fraps are my fav) but that's because I didn't drink them for the first 2 almost 3 years.
5) Lastly and most importantly... LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! Give your body what it needs first and foremost. Meaning foods, Vitamins, and nutrients that can be absorbed the most efficiently for you (liquid, patch, injection, or capsules) please, be sure to give your body what it needs first and your body will return the favor in giving and maintains better/successful results.
Sorry for the lengthy message. Overall, I wish you and your journey the best of luck!
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Wow, this is a heavy question that I haven't asked myself as many times has I have until the last couple months. I had the Roux-en-y when I was 16 years old and now 28. I was 301 pounds and now down to 138. I have 3 beautiful little girls, great husband, job, and home that I probably wouldn't be fortunate to call mine now.... However, as years have gone by issues have come up, became worse, and have me feeling depleted. Which doesn't work well, with having kids between 7years and 8 months and needing their mommies attention as soon as I get home from work. Without giving all the gruesome details. Here are few 5 things I also agree with other comments and my personal things I have learned.
1) Yes...The pain sucks when you wake up! But it doesn't last long and remember how exciting it will be when you loose your first 10, 20, 30+ pounds will be!!!!
2) Clothes- start picking up little deals/sales here and there when you can find them. Utilize thrift shops/consignment shops when able. You will loose fast, depending on what type of job/daily wear you need, you will want to grab stuff as soon as you can until you hit your plautue/goal weight. Then that's when the REAL shopping begins!
3) Don't set a goal weight/size meaning, don't put pressure on yourself to get to a certain weight/#. Let your body guide your results, as long as you are going down a healthy path.
4) No sodas! NO SUGARY DRINKS! Don't replace foods with liquids that fill you up with heavy sugar/carbonated fillers. I am lucky enough to say, I can partake in them know a couple times a week (coffee/Fraps are my fav) but that's because I didn't drink them for the first 2 almost 3 years.
5) Lastly and most importantly... LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! Give your body what it needs first and foremost. Meaning foods, Vitamins, and nutrients that can be absorbed the most efficiently for you (liquid, patch, injection, or capsules) please, be sure to give your body what it needs first and your body will return the favor in giving and maintains better/successful results.
Sorry for the lengthy message. Overall, I wish you and your journey the best of luck!
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