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My Journey Begins Today!

Today, I had my first visit for my nutrition requirement part of my journey. I have to say I'm excited! I am even more so motivated because 2 weeks ago I had went to my consultation and was saddened even more that I had gained all the weight back I had lost last year (30 lbs). Today I weighed in 7 pounds less! Woohoo! That was just from me cutting out sugars and sodas! Today I began cutting down my portions and will follow the goals I have set for myself. I have accepted it is more of a mental challenge than anything. I am a stress eater always have been since joining the company I am with. I have gained 100 lbs in 12 years that I have been with them. I weigh more now than what I weighed when I gave birth to both my children.

One of the questions I had to answer on my questionnaire was - "What did you weigh when you were 18" 118 lbs! WOW! I'm 46 now....Although that is unrealistic and unhealthy for me now - I know I can reach my goal of 155 lbs! I got this.

I love reading the post and hearing the do's and don'ts. It's hard to accept that I am and have been overweight for so long. This is my year. I own it and I'm gonna do it!

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Yes you are going to do this!! You got this!!!

You got this girl! I to thought that much weight was impossible to lose, and here I am 10 months after surgery 120 lbs lighter!

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Today going to the YMCA to sign up! I'm a little behind on the exercising and must make this a part of my routine. I have no excuse and know that I really want this. I can't wait to have the extra tool I need to get back to where I belong! Healthy, Happy, and to have "ME" back! For once in my life I am going to be selfish. Going through the pre-surgery journey for me has been enlightening. I have accepted that for all these years now I have been in denial and easily pushed the blame on others. I have a 1,000 excuses of why I became who I am today. I have taken ownership of me and I have to say it is empowering. Life is good and it will be more exciting soon! Before I know it August will be here and I must prepare! Love this forum! :)

It sounds like you have a really good grasp of what's ahead, a positive outlook, and a solid plan to make it work for you. You're going to do great!

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