Starting a fitness routine - Page 24

apricot · #**231** (**permalink**) 03-06-2009, 06:16 PM

I usually serve from the stove and rarely eat seconds.

jeandeanette · #**232** (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 11:09 AM

Hi girls, its me the broken record girl. I ate terrible over the weekend and I am up half a pound this morning from last Monday. This morning part of me thought whats the point in trying you just never can do this but then the other part of me thought no I have to keep trying because there is no other hope if I don't. I have walked a mile on the treadmill today and so far ate well.

Have any of you or do you have any family or friends who have had the stomach surgery done? If so, how did it go? How much weight have you or someone you know lost?

I hope all of you are doing well.
Jean

Pag36 · #**233** (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 11:20 AM

I have 2 friends that have had it done. The both lost a LOT of weight and look great. I have no idea how much either of them lost. But the one thing both mentioned is trying to remember to not eat a lot of anything as their stomach can not handle it. And of course they eat certain things very sparingly. Good luck you can do what ever you set your mind too.

RobertaD · #**234** (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 11:41 AM

Not sure how it happened but I lost a pound last week. I did get to Curves 3 times last week and made it today.

Roberta

**bluebird** · #**235** (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 12:03 PM

I didn't lose any last week if fact I gained. I haven't been working out since my back is sore.

I don't know anyone who has had the surgery but I do think it is scary. There are certian foods you can't eat, you must measure all of the food you eat. I think you can eat 3 oz at a time? Do you have a TOPPS or OA, weight watches anything around you? Oh, talk to your dr sometimes the clinics and hospitals have support groups.

jeandeanette · #**236** (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 02:41 PM

Roberta, way to go on losing a pound, thats great.

Thanks Patti, for the encouragement.

Connie, we live in such a rural area that the only thing I have heard we have is ww and tops. I am sorry your back is still sore. I hope you get to feeling better. I agree the surgery does sound scary. I have been reading a little about some people who have had it done.

I am really depressed about my weight. I don't know how to keep feeling like I can fight this. I really wish I could just be happy the way I am because I am so tired of all the terrible thoughts I have. I am so tired of hating who I am. There is so much more to me than my weight but that seems to be what I think about instead of any of the good things about me. I don't know I am just really having a hard time right now. Any prayers would be appreciated because I really know God cares about all our problems no matter what form they are in. Thanks for being here girls I appreciate you all.
Jean

apricot · #**237** (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 08:10 PM

Jean, Good going on walking a mile and eating well today. I think just about everybody's weight fluctuates up and down slightly so don't get discouraged over half a pound. I don't believe those commercials where many pounds of weight just fall off those women in a few weeks.

We get to see your sweet and gentle personality here, which is much more who you are than what you look like on the outside. You are worth it, so don't give up treating yourself well.

Someone I work with had gastric bypass, which she calls "drastic" bypass. She said it was really difficult and it is better to lose weight the normal way. I don't know how much she actually lost but I would guess at least 150 pounds. She does have a lot more wrinkles in her face.

Pag36 · #**238** (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 08:22 PM

Apricot you are so right. Jean we care about YOU not how much you weigh. And there is nothing about you to hate by you or any one else.
I have been meaning to ask is Jeandeanette your actual name or a mixture of your childrens name etc? Regardless of what it is I like it and think I said that back awhile

RobertaD · #**239** (**permalink**) 03-10-2009, 02:51 AM

It is better to be fit and heathy no matter what your size is.

Roberta

jeandeanette · #**240** (**permalink**) 03-10-2009, 08:09 AM

Thank you Patti and Apricot, your support means so much. I am feeling some better about things this morning. I just felt someone had been praying for me. If you did thank you. This morning I heard what is right now my favorite song on tv, its called by the Mark. Its a Christian song and it says I will know my Savior when I come to Him by the Mark from the nails in His hands. That song for me because of how I believe puts life into perspective. Music has always touched my heart so much. I am having a lot of different thoughts about my weight right now. I know for my health I need to lose weight that is a fact but my mental health is also suffering so maybe I can try to lose but at the same time be more accepting of myself. That probably makes no sense but I hope you all can understand what I am saying. I had oatmeal for breakfast. I have it almost every morning and never get tired of it. I hope all of you are doing well today and taking care of yourself. I have a lot of housework that needs to be done so I had better get at it. Have a good day.
Jean