Hi Everyone,

I hope that your weight loss is going well. I know that summer time can be an easier time for weight loss. It is a lot easier to get outside and exercise more. I know that it is hard to do, but if each day you will try to do something it makes it a lot easier. If you have a exercise buddy to work out with you that is really helpful too.

When I get up and start walking on the treadmill each morning, I sometimes think oh my gosh I don't want to do this again today. About 1/2 way through my 3 mile walk, I am loving it, I feel my energy level coming around, and I feel a whole lot better. I am the person who never liked to exercise, but as I started to lose weight it got a lot easier and I knew this was so helpful for my health and weight loss. Now I know that this is very helpful to my success at maintaining my weight loss.

Also during the summer it is fun having fresh veggies and great salad are nice too. Be a lot more creative with what you cook and how use use these fresh fruits and veggies. Think about making some yummy salads and adding things you normally wouldn't add. Add some nice fresh strawberries to a tossed green salad. You might find out you love all these veggies and fresh fruit.

You are on the road to a successful weight loss. NEVER give up on what you are doing or thinking about doing. WLS was something that changed my entire life.

Hugs,

Suzanne

Thanks for the tips Suzanne. I can always use more motivation!

Great motivation! I never thought I would be craving a salad and fresh fruit like I am right now. It's extra-hard since all the farmers markets are in full swing and I can't enjoy any of their wares. I just keep reminding myself that this time next year not only will I (hopefully) be at maintenance but be able to enjoy all those healthy, yummy homegrown goodies.

this is so true i need to exercise more I know if I do I will have more energy thanks for the tips I love fresh fruit now!