Wyllenn-I posted my exercise this month. I had done more than I realized. I guess writing everything down is actually worth the trouble.
Sharon-Thanks, himself ordered pizza to celebrate. Way too much pizza. I am going to have to do about 10,000 situps to make up for it.
Emily-WTG on hitting your exercise goal. In the beginning, you’ll lose more inches than pounds probably because of the exercise you’re doing. I’ve lost a total of 20 inches off my hips, and I love being able to go through doors without having to turn sidewards. Your hips will catch up.
DJCJ-How many times I have wished that my mother had done different things with me food-wise. Believe me, it’s better late than never. Even if my mom had started after I left home it would have helped me. I doubt that my mother has ever experienced real joy. She had a really hard life, but lots of people do and don’t make everyone miserable. Of all the things that happened to her—failed marriages, illness, etc., I think what may have had the most profound effect on her life is that she had female circumcision in the ‘20’s. I was aghast to learn they did that to some girls in North America until the 1950’s. It is like it gutted her ability to feel any kind of pleasure. Understanding why she is the way she is, doesn’t change my not wanting to subject myself to her toxins.
Lilion-I do feel truly blessed to have found him. I never thought I would ever find anyone who accepted me for who I am, but at the same time wants me to be as healthy as I am capable of becoming. We should have both been dead many times by now, so we look on each day as a gift.
Peggy-I’ll take all the hugs I can get. My mom never touched me growing up, so I am down a few at this point. My before pictures are so horrific, that I will post them, and then erase them. I think I’ve done that a couple of times now.
Toofat-Aren’t doctor’s appointments so much nicer when you’ve lost weight. They actually acted happy to see me, and were so relived that they didn’t have to go into the whole “you need to lose weight” speech.
Andrea-My mom’s 85, so if she is going to change, she’d better hurry. She has had her right kidney, lung and breast removed, so kind of lists to that side, and falls pretty routinely. She’s never broken her hip because overweight women don’t get osteoporosis, plus I think she has eaten ice cream pretty much every day of her adult life, so she’s had lots of calcium. You were smart to pass on law school. It’s a truly unpleasant place to be, especially if you don’t want to be there.
Chimi-the bracelet sounded so cool. I’ve lost 20 inches in my waist, so that would have made too big of a bracelet, but might have made a handle for a purse. Of course I didn’t wear belts at my largest, and still don’t, but it is such a neat idea. I saw a show where a woman had lost a lot of weight, and kept her watch the same size. With it flopping around on her wrist, she was constantly reminded of how far she had come, so as not to get complacent.
Zelma-It really sounds like you are chemically depressed. Sometimes our bodies react that way after a major shock to the system. The medications they have now can really help, just be careful which one you take. Half of them will put weight on you fast, and the other half will actually cause you to lose weight sometimes. School is much different now than when we went through. Our bullies couldn’t text message everyone in school with the push of a button. I guess you guys still have playgrounds there. In the US, they kids rarely see a playground anymore. The schools will say it is because they need the time for extra class work, but it is actually that they don’t have the personnel to properly supervise anymore, and are afraid of lawsuits.
Sandy-I actually wanted to call the MIL and say just exactly that, HA HA.
Kymberly-I remember the last time I was near 200. I had so much energy I rarely sat down. I can’t wait to be there again.
Leslie-I am so relieved. The one positive that I have on our families is that I don’t have to share my joy with them. They are missing out on some great stuff. I’m familiar with the humidity that you speak of. The difference from St. Pete to here in Edmonton, is huge. It is so dry here. Well there is also a slight temperature change as well. I used to have to put ice in the dog’s water bowl in Florida because the tap water was too hot to drink.
Brandnewme-I wouldn’t recommend kicking the scale. I did that once, and broke a toe. I like your quote about living rather than pretending. I spent half my life telling myself that I would start living just as soon as I lost weight.
Nightkatt-There’s probably nothing you could say to your brother right now anyway. The hurt is too fresh and intense.
Erika-Having a job of any kind is such a boost to the self esteem. That alone will probably help Amanda start feeling better.
Brenda-I vaguely remember that whole “new car” thing. I’ve gone 14 months now without a car, and really thought I’d have more trouble with it. I’m not sorry I didn’t have to drive on the ice though.
Melperimeter-Welcome, just jump right in. If I got kicked out of here for every faux pas I made, I’d be gone at least once a week.
Michelle-I already have had my bathing suit down to see if it still fits, it does, and I’ve got my bag ready to go. I even bought a travel sized blow dryer. In Florida, leaving the YMCA with wet hair just made the trip home in an un-airconditioned van easier. If I leave the gym here with wet hair, I’ll be in intensive care.
Nancy-You are probably making the right decision about the apartment. You don’t want to jump into something in a hurry, just to regret it, have to live with it for a year, and be back right where you started next year trying to find a decent place. Do I ever understand about new glasses. When I got my first pair at 15, after failing the eye exam to get my learner’s permit, the doctor said he had never had anyone before getting their first pair with worse eyesight. I think I was about 175/20, at that point. When I first put them one, it was nothing short of a miracle. I just assumed that no one could see the chalk board from the back of the room. I’ve had these now for about 3 years, and getting
PR means I can get new glasses. I was supposed to get some new ones right before I moved up here, but they couldn’t get the lenses I needed in on time. I’m at 500/20 in one eye, and 300/20 in the other. At least I was 3 years ago. That’s definitely my first stop.
Now I am off to get some work done. I have let things slide the last week or so, and man can stuff pile up quickly.
I hope I'm not making a faux pas here!
Melperimeter! We're a friendly bunch, so jump right in!
So glad you jumped in! Look forward to seeing you post.
. Stop getting down on yourself (by saying yikes!) about how you look! I think you are very pretty and you can definitely tell you have lost weight.
to this little group! I'm sure you'll find lots of support and probably friendship, too. We're all in the same boat, varying places on our journey across the ocean.
