Wondering if, as you've lost weight and adopted new behaviors related to eating/exercising, if you've also changed other behaviors? If yes, what did you change?

ive noticed i put more alot more effort into looking nice when i leave the house. People are commenting on how nice i look. Not only are alot of my old clothes fitting , which has expanded my wardrobe, but ive added several things (2nd hand) to update my wardrobe.

That's great! I can imagine that with improved self esteem, you are excited to be noticed and don't want to just blend in anymore.... How exciting!

As for eating, I have way more protein and veggies than I did presurgery. Before my plate would be loaded with potatoes or rice. Now I measure out 1/4 cup and the rest is veggies and protein. As for exercise, I have always walked, but have added some running into my morning routine. Today we are getting a treadmill so I am excited to start doing that as well.

My clothes shopping has definitely changed! I love getting new things and now wear heels most of the time.

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I would have to say the biggest behavior I have changed and it has only been the last couple of months (I've been banded 3 years)and that is taking "me" time. I have always given to others, do everything for everyone else, always placing my needs last and FINALLY, I am getting it!!! Never again will I put myself aside for everyone else! I am making "me" a PRIORITY!!! :-)

Exercise has become a priority for me. I played a lot of sport as a kid but gave up most of it by the time I got married at 20. Now I look forward to my exercise each day, especially as my husband likes to join in, whether it be walking, dancing, cycling or swimming. It has very quickly become our time together which makes it even more special.

Exercise has become a priority for me. I played a lot of sport as a kid but gave up most of it by the time I got married at 20. Now I look forward to my exercise each day, especially as my husband likes to join in, whether it be walking, dancing, cycling or swimming. It has very quickly become our time together which makes it even more special.

I'm with you on this! I exercise easy 4-5 times per week (nothing less unless I'm sick)! I actually push myself at the gym. Even when I was losing weight in the past, I never pushed myself. I would just do the same routines over and over. I track what I eat. So now I know how much Protein, sugar, carbs, Vitamins, and arguably, most importantly calories I am ingesting. Unfortunately, I have also turned into a shop-a-holic! It's been years since I've been able to NOT shop in plus size stores/departments!