My Journey....

[sarahrob]

Stress does all sorts of things to the body. A couple of years ago I went through a mega-stressful time, started getting chest infections, skin rashes, recurring tonsilitis, then I started straining muscles. I didn't really connect the dots until the stress started to ease and all the niggles eased as well.
It doesn't surprise me that it can mess with weight loss too!

 

[WeightlossDreamer]

Same happens for me too Sarah! I even developed a skin condition just before my wedding last year because of stress x x

 

[Val]

I will not be beaten

Me this morning in the bitter cold and rain at 8.30ish
Not a pretty rear end sight but I promise it will get better lol...

 

[Val]

Stress does all sorts of things to the body. A couple of years ago I went through a mega-stressful time, started getting chest infections, skin rashes, recurring tonsilitis, then I started straining muscles. I didn't really connect the dots until the stress started to ease and all the niggles eased as well.
It doesn't surprise me that it can mess with weight loss too!

I have to relax more and allow this to happen more slowly than I thought as long as I loose each week I will be very happy xxx

 

[sarahrob]

Looking good Val! x

 

[WeightlossDreamer]

Doin great Hun x x

 

[Val]

I felt really empowered today
My Hairdresser said 'Merry Christmas' and offered me a strawberry cream quality street..my Fave..and I made a decision to accept the one chocolate..it felt really good, not cheating at all..just enjoying one small chocolate treat

This is defiantly a big step for me...a new way forward

 

[Neisie]

You go, Val Great outlook and attitude!

 

[Val]

You go, Val Great outlook and attitude!

Thank you my Friend... honestly it was big for me although chocolate is not my weakness..normally on any diet/lifestyle I am not able to have anything nice as I see it as failing..but today I didn't fail..
I made a choice :girlpower:

 

[femfrankie]

Looking wonderful Val

 

[Val]

Thank you Frances..well Im trying very hard any way xxx

 

[skinimum]

Not sure how many more posts til I can see pics but I'll keep posting!!

 

[WeightlossDreamer]

Well done val you have turned a corner x x

 

[top_kat]

Finding a balance between what we eat and what our mind says isn't easy. Approaching what we eat in a healthy and balanced way isn't either, especially if we've battled with weight issues like we have.

One thing that having my band has enabled me is to approach that no food is good or bad, it fits in with my daily "allowance" and in that way, I can actually have anything of what I want, in moderation, within those allowances and it takes away those guilt feelings of "ooh I've sneaked a chocolate" or that you have something and then feel as if you shouldn't.

You're doing great Val and I know that you're struggling with how you feel in terms of the weight loss, but you've come so far, you WILL go further, but also, this is about finding a balance, of eating, of living but of being happy and not placing unnecessary stress or feelings that we're failing on top of it.

You aren't.

 

[WeightlossDreamer]

I think this us what I'm struggling with now I've been so busy and out of the house for the majority of most days I've just been having whatever I wanted but obvs my portions are so small. I'm maintaining so far this week weigh in isn't till Monday hoping to get a couple of really good days. Keep forgetting to take my lanzoprazole and on the days I forget I end up feeling soooooo sicky! Like I actually want to com it's horrible I have to get a better grip on things!

 

[Val]

TK..I always appreciate your wise words ...wisdom is a gift and Im grateful that you spare some time out of your busy day to encourage me and pass on your gift to me
Thank you TK xxxxxxx
:love:

 

[skinimum]

The 'being able to eat a little of anything' is probably the biggest downfall attitude to have with a band.

Be really careful as, from my band experience, it's the slippery slope to eating all the things you like and not eating all the healthy things you need.

 

[Val]

The 'being able to eat a little of anything' is probably the biggest downfall attitude to have with a band.

Be really careful as, from my band experience, it's the slippery slope to eating all the things you like and not eating all the healthy things you need.

No No you need to read all my journey...since September I have nothing at all because my mind is screwed up as much as my body..
I cannot allow myself to have anything I deem unhealthy or naughty I just cannot allow myself any treat..
so you misread..it was the very first thing I have allowed myself :break_diet:

I do NOT think with a band you can have small amounts of unhealthy food...you are wrong :/

 

[Banderbird]

Sorry to hear you're still finding it tough hon, don't let it get you down, you will get there.

Anyway it's nearly Christmas, yay!

 

[WeightlossDreamer]

How are you getting on val? X