I'm so happy to say I'm over it. All these years of you weighing me down. My life revolved around you. Seemed like it was always about you. Where to go, what to choose, how much I wanted. You always made me feel guilty and out of control. I was obsessed with you. You kept me from being comfortable in my own skin. You kept me from being the active mom my kids deserved. The hot wife my husband deserves. You kept me on the couch unable to enjoy life. Me you and the tv. I would lie to my friends and family and say " I don't like outside I'm an inside person". When in reality I wanted to be outdoors enjoying life. But instead my dependence on you kept me immobile. But since my sleeve I no longer want or need you. I now realize you have no power over me. I now eat to live not live to eat. I'm finding joy again. When I look in the mirror I see the girl I used to be before my relationship with you tried to destroy me. I feel better and have more energy and confidence than I've ever had. I feel more feminine and comfortable in my own skin. I know I still need you to survive. But I'm taking over this relationship FOOD! I will decide when enough is enough. We are done. I'm taking over my life.

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Fantastic!

SW:269
CW:170
GW:154
Sleeved 9/26/2016

Fantastic!

SW:269
CW:170
GW:154
Sleeved 9/26/2016

SW: 319
CW: 235
GW: 160
sleeved 6/22/17


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Love it!!

2 hours ago, sylvia2017 said:

I now eat to live not live to eat

Awesome motto.

At 3 years post op and easily maintaining under my goal weight, this was the most important thing I learned. I used to idolize food. Weekend road trips were based on where I could eat. Vacations were all about the restaurants I could visit. Every aspect of my social life revolved around food and drink. Looking back, it was ridiculous! There is SO much more in life to enjoy, food now gets in the way. I can truly say that I'm over it, and I swear there is no better feeling!

At 3 years post op and easily maintaining under my goal weight, this was the most important thing I learned. I used to idolize food. Weekend road trips were based on where I could eat. Vacations were all about the restaurants I could visit. Every aspect of my social life revolved around food and drink. Looking back, it was ridiculous! There is SO much more in life to enjoy, food now gets in the way. I can truly say that I'm over it, and I swear there is no better feeling!

Thank you for sharing this. You just made me face my own reality right now. I had not put it into words before.

I have planned vacations and trips around food reviews. When I plan a vacation, the first thing I do is begin researching restaurant recommendations.

When I'm at home I will be planning my next meal while in still eating my current meal. Sometimes I'm planning several snacks and meals ahead while I'm eating. On Wednesday/Thursday I start asking my hubby where we should go to breakfast, lunch, dinner on the weekend. I'm always thinking of eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash, pulled off bacon, chicken fried steak, BBQ ribs, pizza, nachos...

Starting now I am stopping this behaviour. My meal prep will be healthier choices. I can't let food win. I have the control. Food will no longer control me!

I'm so excited for this new journey. Thank you to everyone for sharing your journey.

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