songbird

Hey ya'll ~ :001_smile: I had the vertical sleeve in 2008. I have lost 60lbs, but gained 10 of them back. I know that my eating habits have gone down hill for the most part even though I tend to eat right more than i use to, but I find myself thinking the same thing when I eat. The thing that I am thinking is "I better eat this or I know it's going in the trash". I hate to throw away feed even more now since I am an adult and know better. With all the hours I put in to buy grocery,plus, more importantly, all the people around the world starving. I guess my question is are you finding yourself wanting to eat it all rather than put it in the trash? i try to salvage all that I can warm up later, but some things you know you are not going to like once it is reheated. All help is appreciated! Yes, my appetite is ridiculous sometimes, but it's mostly when I am terribly bored. I try to keep myself consumed in art, but t.v. without a snack is crazy...lol! I've been eating a lot of fruit and veggies to get these 10lbs off me! I can't wait to hear from you all! Thanks -Gabie

WOW! 3 hour work-out! I am sooooo rooting for you! Take your time and GOOD LUCK!

It's so funny how when people see me now they say, "Wow Gabz, you look great! I know you have a boyfriend?!?!" My reply is "Nope!" LOL! My body had changed tremendously, but not my ideals on love and relationships. I am still the same ole' Gabz. Hopefully Romantic. I've always been focused on music, art, spirituality, and family. Not so much have I been fixed on men, even though I do love a gorgeous smile with demples...and a 6 pk here and there (great abs good to look at, not so nice to lay against). I guess what I am saying is that people reaction to my weight loss was a little shocking. Almost like okay so now I'm smaller, I can get a man now, I can get married now. Well, I could have done that before. I had plenty of gentlemen callers (hahahaha) before my weightloss, plenty in which thought the procedure was not needed. Losing weight to get people to like you...BAD IDEA! Losing weight to improve your health, prolong your life, and fit back into your favorite size 10 jeans...GREAAT IDEA! I love to tell people that more has changed for me than my bra size (40 DD - 36 D). I'm happy with myself. I'm happy with where God had led me. It's not b/c I'm smaller, it b/c I feel like I took complete control. I feel like I took the initiative to turn it alllll around. So fellas, I still believe in getting to know someone inside out. I'm still Gabby and I still get a kick out of busting balls! MUAH! :001_tt2:

Thanks DeeDee, I wish you the same! Side Note: As if hubby wasn't happy before...just smile and say thank you...i think they're trying to compliment you...lol!

Definitely, I guess I'll just have to do better planning...or get dogs...lol! Thanks for the reply! I think I'd much rather lose weight also! LOL! :thumbup:

@carolyn24seven Thanks so much for your positivity! I got a little too comfortable...lol! It did take me almost 2yrs to gain 10lbs, but still...who wants to make a u-turn! I am starting to make meal plans b/c I want to get back on track. I got back into ordering kid portion sized foods as well. This is the reason I decided to be more active on the board also. I need to interact with people who are going through or have gone through what i am going through. I've lost 3lbs and I'm intending on losing more. I'll keep everyone posted! Thanks again!