Not sure why, but since surgery (10/5) I have been standing up for myself more and more. I was never a shrinking violet, but have just been more mouthy at work especially. I am not complaining, I like it, but sometimes I hear myself and think -OMG I am such a bitch- BUT I DON"T CARE. That's the change, I really don't care. Maybe it is the whole "Taking control" of my life thing, but I like it!! LOL

Anyone else have a personality change? (Or maybe I just need a piece of bread!)

No, I know what you mean. My 89 yr old mother lives me right now and she says I am getting "quite sassy". She isn't use to me having an opinion that is different from hers. I love it!

Did you just recently start to exercise? I ask this because I find on the mornings I go to the gym before work I am sooooo sassy. I think it because I have more energy.

Donna

I think it is because you have taken charge of your situation and you see positive results so you are taking charge of other areas as well.

Thanks Guys,

No I have not exercised really. ( I know, Bad me).

I like being "Sassy" too.:thumbup:

Tracy,

I was an exercise hater. Hence my weight getting to 330 pounds. I realized that if I didn't make exercise part of my daily life I would always be fat. So, right out of surgery I decided to move every chance I had. I was up and walking around the exterior of the hospital within an hour of coming out of recovery and kept walking until I was given the go ahead by my surgeon for full exercise.

I joined a gym (Curves) the day I turned 4 weeks post-op and I faithfully go every day. I have made so many new friends and have found so much support through the owners, employees and members that I actually look forward to going.

I also ride my bicycle with my husband as often as daylight permits. My grown kids actually have started to join us and it has become a family outing every weekend and it is so much fun.

My husband has always told me to push past the exhaustion of exercise and when I feel like I can't breath anymore to focus on slowing down my breathing and the feeling will pass. I would stop and plop on the sofa at the point where breathing got hard and give up. I've discovered that he was right. It does get easier when you push past that point and concentrate on your breathing. I love riding my bicycle and feel so alive like I can ride forever.

I'm telling you all this to try and motivate you to find some form of exercise that you enjoy and will make part of your everyday life. I want you to succeed and become healthier, lose the weight and become happier, more confident and help others in their weight loss journey. Exercise is a necessary part of life.

Best of luck to you and feel free to message me if you have any questions.

P.S. Sassy is a good thing!

Donna