I thought it would be good to have somewhere to go daily to read something positive.

I've decided with my new way of life I want to be as positive as I can with friends, family, work, social life, food, etc.

I'm no longer the glass is half empty.

So, I'll go first.

I'm thankful that there was a medical intervention for me to change my life where food was concerned. I now have the opportunity to go in the opposite direction then where I was headed.

For those of you having a hard time getting your Water in, try this:

Fill a 2 quart pitcher of water and put it on your kitchen counter/work desk and just keep filling up your glass/cup/mug. If it's really hot, it goes in the fridge. I always have my glass with me. If I walk into the kitchen, it goes with me and I top it off. Some days I get all of it in. Some days most of it. Every day is at least more than half. It helps to have the visual. Keeps me thinking about it and drinking.

It IS hard though. I did the same thing with the pitcher before surgery and almost ALWAYS got my water in for the day, if not more, but since... Lets just say I try really hard. And am usually FULL all the time b/c of all the water! UGH!

Great advise. i will definately have to try that! Thanks so much.

Amy

Something positive for me today would be:

I can beat the TOM Water retention with water.

It's a positive goal for the day does that count?

i'm grateful i can feel my fill this morning - thought yesterday it had gone bye bye.., as i was hungry it seemed all day...

also had some cute pups yesterday - plan on oozing in puppy breath today:

I have not gained weight

Cute pups Luluc.

I am OBESE! It has been almost six months since I was banded. I started out with a BMI of 41 (Morbidly Obese) and now have a BMI of 34 (Obese)...It seems I worked right on through 35-39 (Severly Obese) without looking. I KNOW I have lengthened my life and become a much healthier person in a short six months.

One more positive - My waist circumference/waist hip ratio is .72...I am at the lowest risk for heart disease/obesity related disease. When I began it was .85 - the highest risk.

I've been discouraged lately with the scales - but looking at these numbers (not pounds) puts a different perspective on things. Pounds don't always count. My life has forever been changed thanks to my band and the support of everyone on here.

I know I couldn't have been as successful if it weren't for all of you. I still have a long way to go - but know anything is possible if you believe in yourself.

Edited October 8, 200817 yr by Leslie2Lose
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Way to go Leslie!! Keep it up!!

I love positive news, it's motivating. :sad_smile:

I've been banded about a month and:

I was at costco and they were just putting out some Wii Fit's for $79, I grabbed 2 before they were all gone in under a minute.

Thanks to that thing, I exercise every day and enjoy it.

I had to poke a second hole in my belt to keep my pants on.

Today I am wearing jeans that I haven't worn in so long they have dust on them.

We still eat out 3-4 times a week and we're saving at least $10-20 each time since I share a plate or order just an appetizer and only get Water to drink since I won't drink it all anyway.

I'm starting to go up stairs 2 at a time without even thinking about it.

I weighed myself right before banding and was weighed once at the Dr, and that's it. I don't care as long as my pants keep getting looser.

Last night, my wife said I "feel different, and in a good way." That's all I'm saying about that.

I am wearing jeans today, size 16!

I just ran 5 miles!!!! My longest run ever!!

For those of you having a hard time getting your Water in, try this:

Fill a 2 quart pitcher of water and put it on your kitchen counter/work desk and just keep filling up your glass/cup/mug. !

It's funny you say that. I fill a pitcher everyday and take it to work so it will be on my desk. Guess what, I never drink it. lol

Great advice though.

I am positively doing my exercise routine!

:wink2:

I feel beautiful today!

It's all thanks to my spanx body suit tho haha

Last night, lying in bed, DH said "You are so pretty". This is not uncommon. What was so wonderful was the look in his eyes. I knew he meant it, and for the first time in a very long time, I believe him.