The Prodigal returns

[ElfiePoo 109]

Hey everyone...been awhile since I posted. Mostly because I was dealing with the 'mental' component of this band. First I had to figure, through trial and error, what a 'good' fill level was. After being filled to 8.75cc and then gradually coming back down to 8cc (where I've been for the last 2 months), I've finally figured this is a good place to be. I don't get stuck on most things (except eggs!) if I remember to take small bites and chew slowly and swallow even smaller portions of that bite at a time...and I'm limited on how much I can eat. One hot dog on a bun instead of two plus fries. One slice of pizza and a small salad instead of half a pizza. Half of a hamburger on a bun instead of two plus chips.< /p>

Then I had to wrap my head around the idea that I didn't have to wait until I had that 'one bite too many' before I finished. I found it works better if I just fix a much smaller portion to start with and stop even if I don't feel 'full' (whatever that means).

Then I had to kick myself of a new bad habit (snacking) between meals, which I think I developed when I was overfilled and not getting enough real food to eat. How come bad habits aren't as easy to break as they are to become habits?

Long story short...I finally broke the 200 mark this last week but it took me longer than it should have. I don't care...I'm here. My kids and my husband's siblings got together and are sending us to Disney World for our 20th anniversary (which was in early June). Even though we aren't going until October, it's nice to know my butt already fits comfortably in an airline seat...and, oh yeah, will fit neatly in the roller coaster seats next month.

I still haven't started an exercise program, but I am so motivated at being 17 pounds away from the weight I was when I graduated high school, that I'm starting Zumba classes tomorrow morning...and hoping they're as fun as they look and not just 'exercise' (which I detest and know I won't stick with). My goal is to be at no more than 160 when we go to Disney which means 37 pounds to lose in about 3-1/2 months. I'm pretty sure that's doable. If nothing else, at least I'll be in better shape!

ElfiePoo

[Brockbabe82 0]

welcome back! keep up the great work!

[ElfiePoo 109]

Jenny,

160 lost? Congratulations!

Melody

[Froggie D 1]

Congrats to both of you! Keep up the good work!

[elcee 3,342]

Welcome back Elfie, I was wondering what had happened to you. You seem to be doing really well, Congratulations.

[NurseSophie 0]

You will LOVE Zumba!!

[juliansmom2003 3]

Elfie!! I have been thinking about you! So glad to see an update! Congrats on your success!! I'm so glad to hear it's going well!! Thanks for keeping us posted :-)!

[Brockbabe82 0]

Jenny,

160 lost? Congratulations!

Melody

Thanks so much Melody!!! :scared2: