Anniesmom12

I keep a lot of nonperishable snack stuff in it in my car.... helps when I am running errands and need to snack. If I know I'll be out and about all day I pack a cooler with Water too! My Grandmother used to tell me "Failure to plan is planning to fail".... means more to me now than it did then!

Just try to focus on the end results you'll have. Relax in a nice warm bath, have a manicure, take a walk...anything to just release the stress. I had the same issue... happy then scared. I had to reassure myself of why i needed the surgery, how I had prepared for the surgery and that all would be ok. I hope you find peace! Best of luck to you!

Best wishes for a speedy recover for you both!! See you on the losers bench!

wow, I can tell you that I dont have this problem....because I have to have been the only seriously overweight (370+lbs) female to have NEVER had big boobs!! (I was all butt and tummy!!) I was lucky to be a big C cup when I was pregnant. I've always had tiny boobs! I am happy to say they have not decreased in size at all since the surgery...only the size of the bra's have changed....cups still a B!

I remember those cravings... but I also remember that I decided one day to stop at McDonalds and indulge in my craving just to get it out of my "system". I ordered a cheeseburger, fries and tea.... (and of course a choclate chip cookie) the lady placed my order on the tray on the counter and when I looked at it I realized that there was NO WAY I could eat it.... the smell made me sick! From that day on I stayed away from the fast food places. It's a mental craving for the junk food.... hang in there and resist. It'll pass and you'll be better for it! (PS: I didnt eat the food, wasted almost $10 and tossed it in the trash! Lesson learned!)

Happy to hear you are doing well.... you're on your way to a wonderful new you!

I keep a "Jif to go" packet with me at all times....just in case I need a snack I'll have some protein and not be tempted to grab something unhealthy. It's gotten me by a few times when I needed something because my sugar dropped or I forgot to eat a meal. (WHAT? Did I just say I forget to eat sometimes??? Never thought that would be me!! but it happens once in a while!)

love this post! I was thinking this morning on my way in to work about some of the same things! I used to stop every morning and get a large coke, steak biscut with hash browns or some combo of that....then eat something sweet later in the morning like a honeybun when I got to work. LUnch was a meal from our cafe' which was always fried something or something not healthy...and supper was either something fast food or something unhealthy for my whole family. I have realized how bad my eating habits really were and it makes me so sad! I wouldnt have exercised if you paid me!! Now I am like you... one scrambled egg and a half pc of toast fills me up for hours! Lunch is healthy protein and a veggie and dinner is a meal I make homemade with lean meats & veggies. And exercise is something I do now without thinking about it! I LOVE my walking routines! And when I dont exercies I feel like I have really missed out on my daily "me time". Funny how things can change for us. I am so thankful for my surgery... Aug 13th is my 1 year anniversary!!

congrats! I am so happy to hear a long term success story! It's inspiring to me!! I have almost 100lbs left to lose, glad to know it can be done! So happy and proud for you!!

way to go! Hope to join you soon!! starting a couch to 5k program on Monday!! So excited! (Did I just say that? Never knew I could get excited over exercise!!)

way to go!! So proud for you! You have been an inspiration for me...I started off at 370 and want to get to 165... I watch you and take your advice!! I start a couch to 5k program on Monday throught my office....and I cannot believe how excited I am to be doing it!! I know if you can lose 193lbs....So can I....and If you can run 2 miles...then so can I. You have given me hope in this journey. Thanks so much for the inspiration!! You are fantastic!!

What a great looking group of people! Amazing stories and photos! Keep up the great work everyone!!

amazing! Congrats!

hope you are recoverying well. Hang on...these may be tough days...but OH SO well worth it! best of luck to you!

I am liking the extra money too!! If we go out we spend less than $10 for me and my hubby to eat! love the kids menu....and I still take some home. But we've been eating at home a LOT more since I had surgery.... saves us a LOT on gas, food and wasted stuff!

so happy for you!! cant wait till I get there too!!!

it is forever as a tool... but you have to use that tool correctly. If you dont change your lifestyle then the tool wont help you. Stick to the plan....and the tool will work forever!