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Going from Thinking Big to Thinking Small

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Debra G

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Almost one year in - wow what a journey!

 

So many things have changed in my life that still amaze me to this day. My health is 100% better. I have stopped taking at least 8 out of 10 meds. I have so much more energy - I go out so much more, walk and exercise. I feel great about my looks, and I can shop for regular-size clothing!

 

When I go clothes shopping it makes me smile when I try on clothes that are too big for me! This is a mind set that will take some time to change - I've been so big for so long.

 

When I take public transportation and see a seat on the bus or train, my heart does not have to beat fast, realizing that I don't have to size it up to see if I can fit into it. I just sit down with room to spare! This is something else it will take time to get used to.

 

I have 12 more pounds to go before I reach my goal. I have not lost any weight since my last posting - I've hit another plateau that I have spoken so much about. I wanted to be at my goal weight by October 26 - the first anniversary of my LAP-BAND surgery. I'm not going to make it exactly, but, hey, a year ago I weighed 288 pounds! I know I came a long way and I will surely lose the 12 pounds soon.

 

I still work out daily. Now I even have a few women who ask me to help them the with their workout regimen on the weekends. We go the the pier and look at the New York skyline from the Jersey side - makes for a great background for walking and exercising. Two of the women have lost 8-10 pounds each and are so excited about it! Can you believe I'm helping others to loose weight?

 

So I guess it is going to take some time to get used to the new me! I'm extremely happy and excited, and I've been amazed on my one-year journey that has transformed me. Now I'm looking forward to the rest of my life as the new me.

 

I want to thank everyone on this site for all the wonderful support and encouragement that has been so important to me. And I know that this support is so important to all of us who are in the process of changing our lives in such a big way!

 

For more about my journey and to see my Recipes of the Day, please visit my blog at

http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

 

:ohmy: :frown:

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You will do it. I have been the same weight for over three months now. I am OK with it. Learning to live and love my new body. I also use your recipes they are excellent. Thanks, I posted today it has been 3 months since my last post. Just livin and lovin LIFE. Best wishes. imaluckydog

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Hi imaluckydog it's been a while that I have seen you on... Good to hear from you. Keep livin and lovin Life, life is so good. Best wishes my friend. LOVE IT!!

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Thanks for the post, Debra, and thanks for your recipes. Wishing you well as you turn into the home stretch . ..enjoy!!

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