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tranquil_butterfly
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Rache glad your daughter is on the mend and good luck with the packing.
tranquil x
tranquil x
piratess
New Member
afternoon 
... weve had no sunshine all day today Neen its been hibernating weather ! ...
I did manage to push the hoover round earlier so thats one thing achieved oh and ordered a new single duvet and cover from the catalogue for work ... ahhh what a productive day! ~not~ .
Lasagne for tea
... weve had no sunshine all day today Neen its been hibernating weather ! ... I did manage to push the hoover round earlier so thats one thing achieved oh and ordered a new single duvet and cover from the catalogue for work ... ahhh what a productive day! ~not~ .
Lasagne for tea
Sarah Metcalf
New Member
It's been pants here for a few days now, and sooo cold. Hope things change soon. xx
Rache
looking for my mojo
Well I measured this morning and I've lost 9 inches round my waist in 11 months!!!
That felt nice to discover
One more month till my surgiversary and I wanna make that a ten!!!
Lost lots of inches all over, even 3 inches off my neck!!
Really is good to see that side of things as well as the change in the scales.
My sister said to me this evening she thought I looked loads smaller than in December, well I'm only a few pounds lighter thanks to the regain and when I said so she was stunned and said I def look smaller nice to hear.
That felt nice to discover
One more month till my surgiversary and I wanna make that a ten!!!
Lost lots of inches all over, even 3 inches off my neck!!
Really is good to see that side of things as well as the change in the scales.
My sister said to me this evening she thought I looked loads smaller than in December, well I'm only a few pounds lighter thanks to the regain and when I said so she was stunned and said I def look smaller
nice to hear.
tranquil_butterfly
Well-Known Member
Good morning all. I decided to add the new post opper badge to my profile - I saw it on a post from Kat and thought it looked really nice.
Well I had a sleepless night after my microwave fire and then blow up with Mr TB. I still cannot talk to him so I am going to leave it a day or even until the weekend and then we are going to have a serious talk about things.
It is 20 weeks today since I had my op. I am still in amazement how much difference it has made to me. My blood pressure is controlled with less medication which was the only reason why I was advised to go the route of surgery. My mobility and energy levels are better - although work is threatening all of that now.
More and more I realise that losing weight irrespective of surgery type or even without surgery, is about getting things straight in your head. I know I still have issues around food and always will. For me I have been trying to turn that into a positive rather than a negative. Actually cooking as opposed to using convenience foods or takeaways has been the biggest revelation for me. It is making me actually examine what is going into my body and what good it is going to do. I am sure further down the line that I am going to give in and have something naughty but nice - but I do not want to have to feel any guilt about food. Food is fuel first and foremost. It can also be a pleasure, a social activity etc. What I am trying to say is that I am trying to develop a more healthy attitude to food in the hope that it will help on what is going to be a long journey.
And talking of time, I want to feel more relaxed about how long it is going to take to get where I want to be. I still have my family asking me how much I have lost and I keep repeating I do not know and do not care - this is about my health first and foremost and not a race! I have lost weight because my clothes feel better. I saw a post from Julie (phatmomma) about being able to wear jewellery her children and family had bought her that she had not been able to wear because the chains were too small. I can so relate to that. Jewellery is my passion and I have loads that I have not been able to wear for years. At the weekend I am going to get out my jewellery box that has my most expensive pieces and I may just wear some of them to work which will be lovely - as long as I do not lose any! It is little things like that which motivates and keeps you going, even through the rough patches.
I better get logged on and start work. I am working from home today which is a blessing. I hope I can log off at a reasonable hour and do a bit of exercise on the wii.
Sorry for this long post - just felt the need to share.
Have a blessed day everyone.
tranquil x
Well I had a sleepless night after my microwave fire and then blow up with Mr TB. I still cannot talk to him so I am going to leave it a day or even until the weekend and then we are going to have a serious talk about things
.It is 20 weeks today since I had my op. I am still in amazement how much difference it has made to me. My blood pressure is controlled with less medication which was the only reason why I was advised to go the route of surgery. My mobility and energy levels are better - although work is threatening all of that now
.More and more I realise that losing weight irrespective of surgery type or even without surgery, is about getting things straight in your head. I know I still have issues around food and always will. For me I have been trying to turn that into a positive rather than a negative. Actually cooking as opposed to using convenience foods or takeaways has been the biggest revelation for me. It is making me actually examine what is going into my body and what good it is going to do. I am sure further down the line that I am going to give in and have something naughty but nice - but I do not want to have to feel any guilt about food. Food is fuel first and foremost. It can also be a pleasure, a social activity etc. What I am trying to say is that I am trying to develop a more healthy attitude to food in the hope that it will help on what is going to be a long journey.
And talking of time, I want to feel more relaxed about how long it is going to take to get where I want to be. I still have my family asking me how much I have lost and I keep repeating I do not know and do not care - this is about my health first and foremost and not a race! I have lost weight because my clothes feel better. I saw a post from Julie (phatmomma) about being able to wear jewellery her children and family had bought her that she had not been able to wear because the chains were too small. I can so relate to that. Jewellery is my passion and I have loads that I have not been able to wear for years. At the weekend I am going to get out my jewellery box that has my most expensive pieces and I may just wear some of them to work which will be lovely - as long as I do not lose any! It is little things like that which motivates and keeps you going, even through the rough patches.
I better get logged on and start work. I am working from home today which is a blessing. I hope I can log off at a reasonable hour and do a bit of exercise on the wii.
Sorry for this long post - just felt the need to share
.Have a blessed day everyone.
tranquil x
Neen
WLS Moderator
First of all TB, never apologise for a lovely post that shares your feelings and experiences with us! That is what makes this site so helpful and valuable.
We can get no end of facts and blurb from a quick google search, but what I'm sure most of us value is how it feels to be losing weight and gaining hope!
Having the relaxed and normal attitude to food is probably the most liberating thing that can be gained for anyone.
If you really think about it, never obessing about food, never panic eating because you are trying to give all bad foods up for some imminent crash diet, never using food to medicate yourself when life throws up stress and worries...
Being able to appreciate food as just one of life's pleasures and enjoy healthy foods as the bulk of our intake and treat foods in moderation once or twice a week , to savour rather than bolt down guiltily.
And to enjoy moving our bodies and loving what we wear and how we look.
It is definately in our minds , get the mind right and the body always follows x
We can get no end of facts and blurb from a quick google search, but what I'm sure most of us value is how it feels to be losing weight and gaining hope!
Having the relaxed and normal attitude to food is probably the most liberating thing that can be gained for anyone.
If you really think about it, never obessing about food, never panic eating because you are trying to give all bad foods up for some imminent crash diet, never using food to medicate yourself when life throws up stress and worries...
Being able to appreciate food as just one of life's pleasures and enjoy healthy foods as the bulk of our intake and treat foods in moderation once or twice a week , to savour rather than bolt down guiltily.
And to enjoy moving our bodies and loving what we wear and how we look.
It is definately in our minds , get the mind right and the body always follows x
magicbeans
no longer obese!!
TB i cant wait to get my engagment ring back on again!!! bling bling!!
Neen u are a mod!? or is that a new thing...congrats if new although tbh im not surprised...u are super clued up and extremely helpful and welcoming.
Neen u are a mod!? or is that a new thing...congrats if new although tbh im not surprised...u are super clued up and extremely helpful and welcoming.
Katkit1
Not going anywhere!
Good morning all. I decided to add the new post opper badge to my profile - I saw it on a post from Kat and thought it looked really nice.
Well I had a sleepless night after my microwave fire and then blow up with Mr TB. I still cannot talk to him so I am going to leave it a day or even until the weekend and then we are going to have a serious talk about things
It is 20 weeks today since I had my op. I am still in amazement how much difference it has made to me. My blood pressure is controlled with less medication which was the only reason why I was advised to go the route of surgery. My mobility and energy levels are better - although work is threatening all of that now
More and more I realise that losing weight irrespective of surgery type or even without surgery, is about getting things straight in your head. I know I still have issues around food and always will. For me I have been trying to turn that into a positive rather than a negative. Actually cooking as opposed to using convenience foods or takeaways has been the biggest revelation for me. It is making me actually examine what is going into my body and what good it is going to do. I am sure further down the line that I am going to give in and have something naughty but nice - but I do not want to have to feel any guilt about food. Food is fuel first and foremost. It can also be a pleasure, a social activity etc. What I am trying to say is that I am trying to develop a more healthy attitude to food in the hope that it will help on what is going to be a long journey.
And talking of time, I want to feel more relaxed about how long it is going to take to get where I want to be. I still have my family asking me how much I have lost and I keep repeating I do not know and do not care - this is about my health first and foremost and not a race! I have lost weight because my clothes feel better. I saw a post from Julie (phatmomma) about being able to wear jewellery her children and family had bought her that she had not been able to wear because the chains were too small. I can so relate to that. Jewellery is my passion and I have loads that I have not been able to wear for years. At the weekend I am going to get out my jewellery box that has my most expensive pieces and I may just wear some of them to work which will be lovely - as long as I do not lose any! It is little things like that which motivates and keeps you going, even through the rough patches.
I better get logged on and start work. I am working from home today which is a blessing. I hope I can log off at a reasonable hour and do a bit of exercise on the wii.
Sorry for this long post - just felt the need to share
Have a blessed day everyone.
tranquil x
Hi my lovely - I thought the new badges kinda cute too, and I did`nt want to lose out!
I hope you and Mr T B can resolve any issues, sometimes sitting down and having a frank, open discussion can bring out anything bugging you both. But it can be positive - and I know you put his health and safety first. Good luck hun x
Isn`t it amazing how the time has flown since surgery? But don`t allow work to come in the way of your progress. I know we have to work - finances wont allow otherwise. I am hoping with your new-found confidence, that you can cope and stand up for yourself if needed hun x
I too am more and more finding the pleasures of cooking a meal much more satisfying knowing what ingredients go into it. Never a huge lover of veg, but now I have found I love them; and have learnt not to cook them within an inch of their lives.
I can relate to a lot of what you are going through tranquil, but I feel each week that passes - things just seem to get better. Maybe I have more confidence than when I was a `couchie.`I do feel more able to cope with everday life.
Try not to work to hard - and every now and then take a break, have a drink and close your eyes, concentrate on your breathing and truly relax.....will do you the world of good. Doing this every few hours is supposed to be a good way to re-energise yourself and empower you!
Have a good day Tranquil x
Love Kat x
magicbeans
no longer obese!!
CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!!
fully deserved neen!!
fully deserved neen!!
