Gone for Good Club - July 2006

[lookingout 0]

Good luck Amy & mysherrijo! You will be great, you're both in good, skilled hands. We will miss your posts! Make sure you take time for yourself and take it easy!

[lookingout 0]

MMMMMMMMMmm by the way, can I join the club this late in the month? I'm in a wedding this month, so I know I'm not going to be super good, but I need something to keep me accountable for my consumption!

[MiaHalliwell 4]

I reported on Wednesday that I haddn't changed, but that day I cut down my carbs and sodium intake and I dropped down to 186 on thursday. I was estatic. I haven't seen that number in a while :confused: I can't wait until I can see the loss in myself. 20lbs is a lot in my book, but I still don't actually see it. I know that my clothes are fitting differently, but a visual for me is not there yet.

[lins12 0]

Congrats Mia! 20 is great!!! Considering your surgery date and your low BMI you should congratulate yourself!

Good for you.

[the best me 6]

Amy and Sherri....I'm thinking of you both! We'll be waiting anxiously for updates. Hugs and prayers for safe surgeries!

[christy668 1]

:clap2: :clap2: Good luck Amy and Sherri!!!!:clap2: :clap2:

[mychevygirl 0]

Well I just need to share a bit! I was having a real struggle yesterday. It was the first day that it has happened since March 4th when I made the choice to go forward with my surgery! ( which was May 4th )

I had a really hard time staying on the right foods! for instants I ate 1/4 of a toasted cheese sandwich! yep bread! I know better than that. But before I realized what I did it was down! and then I make the little ones popcorn for there snack... and here I was popping it into my mouth! I could not believe it! then I started the head games of will you blew it! you can go ahead and continue. Last night my family went out to dinner to Celebrate my parents 49 th wedding Anniversary! ( if you read past post you knew what we have through the past year, And know why it was so important!) Any way when I walked in ( late because my close were to big!!!!:omg: ) and I had to find something smaller to wear! :clap2: my family all gave me such compliments that I was embarrassed. Any way back to the bad day... I ordered a shrimp cocktail ummmmmm! and that was all I was going to eat.. well my niece who sat next to me ordered a chocolate chip mint mud pie!!! yep three small bites later with everyone watching... Did I let them down? I was so upset! the support they have giving me has been wonderful! I went for a long walk with my dear hubby along the Water front and I told him how I was feeling, I was letting my self down plus him and my family... he said take each day as it comes!... don't look back! step forward! take yesterday and find out what you learned from it.

I soul searched and found that I am still dealing with old habits that are hard to break. I need to take owner ship of what I did and start a new!

I DID!!!! today I got up at 5 AM cleaned the house, did all the laundry,

weeded the gardens, watered the lawns, and went to the gym I worked out for two hrs. one on my own! one with the trainer. I feel so much better today! I guess yesterday was just a learning day!

Sorry if I went on and on..... just needed to share!

[lins12 0]

What a WONDERFUL SHARE!! I really enjoyed. Of course, the old demons are there but seriously, one piece of bread and a couple of bites of dessert. After a year and a month, let me tell you, YOU WILL EAT MORE THAN that on occasion but you won't eat more than you used to. Your mind will change. Be proud for all that you have accomplished.

BE GOOD TO YOURSELF and listen to your husband!! What a wonderful support. He is giving you that suppport I hope you can gve to yourself one day.

AND GOOD FOR YOU THIS MORNING!!

I loved your story. Thanks for sharing.

[MoOrLess 0]

Sorry I've been missing in action this week - I've had a terrible sinus/migraine headache for a week now - most days a bit unbearable and definitely can't 'read' so computer time has been limited.

My prayers are ongoing for Sherry and Funny -- great they get to be banded on the same day by the same doctor!!!

Congrats on those who lost Wednesday and my support for all of those who stayed the same (along with me).....

Welcome to everyone who is new or joined recently!

[time4change 0]

Hi! I missed weigh in this week, my DD's birthday party is coming up and I've been running around getting things ready :scared:

C 244 (-19 lbs total, -2 this week)

[Bye 0]

today I got up at 5 AM cleaned the house, did all the laundry, weeded the gardens, watered the lawns, and went to the gym I worked out for two hrs. one on my own! one with the trainer. I feel so much better today!

Deann, what an empowering story. You have a great husband. Plus, I loved the part about being late because you had trouble finding something small enough to wear. Time for some retail therapy!!

I'm most inspired by your energy to clean and workout (2 hrs no less) in one day. I'm still trying to clean one room a day. I dream of getting back to doing the entire house and laundry in the same day.

Bravo!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

[mychevygirl 0]

I had a turn-around day yesterday and am feeling much better! thanks for listening to me! it all helps so much! Yes, I am pretty lucky to have the support that I have not only at home but here too!

[jan.barnett 0]

Hi,o

I am jan.barnett and I want to be a part of this Gone for Good Club. I am fairly new here but I was banded 3 years ago and have done it all on my own (I have terriffic family support, but no one trying to loose weight too)

I really need your support and encouragement.

H 318/S 310/ J 217/C224 (-94)

[mychevygirl 0]

Welcome Jan! you will find so much support here! Support has carried me through on this journey! welcome to Gone For GOOD!!!!

[MoOrLess 0]

Welcome to the club Jan! We have tons of support here -- and laughs and encouragement - you are at the right place! Some months we do a challenge - we took this month off - but we do Wednesday weigh-ins, FunnyDuddies is running the thread this month but she is off getting banded on the 10th and will return soon.........