I'm open to help, assist, butt kick, pat you on the back... all that.

I absolutely believe in this tool with all my heart! It has done for me what I couldn't do for myself nor even the lap band was able to do for me either. It was the best find and I can't say enough how it's given me my life back!!!

I won't say I know everything, because I DON'T! But in my career I always say, if I don't know the answer - someone else does. I'd like to open the discussion for anyone who needs someone to listen or to answer those millions of questions that come with this life altering surgery.

Blessings to all!!! Your dreams are at your doorstep now with the VSG.

Hello everyone,

I hope everyone is well...I miss you guys, but I am soo busy between work, my school. summer camps, swimming lessons, dog and travelling husband...I am doing great, cannot wait to post some new pics!

Ela

Hello everyone,

I hope everyone is well...I miss you guys, but I am soo busy between work, my school. summer camps, swimming lessons, dog and travelling husband...I am doing great, cannot wait to post some new pics!

Ela

Thats great ela! I'm glad to hear you're doing well. I hope you can post some updated photos soon!

I put a couple of them...I'll add some more

Excuses and no confidence: The only things holding you back from your personal best.

If you aren't serious about getting fit, you seriously aren't going to get fit.

Remember to be thankful for all the wonderful blessings in your life. Being negative or seeing all the bad things going on or all the awful things that have happened to you in your life isn't going to do much except bring you down, and give you excuses on why you should keep abusing yourself. Stay bright, happy and cherish all the love you have in your life. Look forward to your improvements, but also keep in mind anything worth having will never come easy. Fight until the wheels fall off... I know I always will. God Bless.

I'll start with a Re-Post of my WLS Do's and Don'ts. I'm not sure how many have seen this - but it's pretty much like my VS bible.

I LOVE your list. Quite an inspiration. I am going to read it daily! Thanks.

Always Climbing Higher In the Event of Victories and Excellence (ACHIEVE)

Plan your successes one tiny step at a time. If you had a long road trip, wouldn't you want to create a few stops in between? Make little promises and gifts to yourself as well. Don't pleasure yourself with food, or you will find yourself punishing you with it as well. Make your big goals with big gifts.. and small goals with a little pampering. Whatever you do, always keep your head up and your eyes on the prize!!

Choose to be FiT or choose to be FaT. One choice takes a great deal of hard work, persistence and patience. One is hard to get the other is easy to forget. If you've made it to the FiT side... be especially sure to NEVER forget what life is like on the FaT side. Those who do not learn from their mistakes are very easily going to make them again.

Note to self: It IS possible to be supportive and kind at the same time. Most people respond better to soft criticism rather than abrasive opinions.

Eating should not be seen as a necessary Evil. We need sustenance to live and stay alive. It's WHAT we put into our bodies that make the difference. Having a good relationship with food does not mean being able to avoid it, rather it entails making changes to ensure we are nourishing ourselves with proper nutrition.

Hey Irene....

I need help getting back on track. I have not completely gone off of radar but I have strayed more than I need to. I need something to keep me accountable. Is there a challenge going on? What is the best way to start back?

Hey there! Try this: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/28139-the-basics-boot-camp/

Good luck!

Hey Irene....

I need help getting back on track. I have not completely gone off of radar but I have strayed more than I need to. I need something to keep me accountable. Is there a challenge going on? What is the best way to start back?

Hi look up the halloween challenge if you haven't already that really helps keep you accountable we just started.

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