Why Do People Try To Defeat You?

[Helen the Cat 42]

Sunday evening, the 22nd

Paola,

Just a note to tell you that talking about food/cooking food/baking food/watching TV about food, etc does NOT always lead to failure. I LOVE to cook and bake. I almost ALWAYS bake something to take to work the three nights per week that I work. In recent weeks I have made Cookies (six or seven different kinds), cheese cake, brownies, Dutch Letters, Almond Pastry, and various different kinds of candy to take to work, just because I enjoy making it. I don't eat what I make, as I know I need to eat Protein FIRST! And then I don't have room for sweets. I have lost 98 pounds since my VGS surgery, and continue to loose. I intend to NEVER gain the weight back either!!!

You have made a committment. So tell Dad to stand back and watch as you fulfill your committment as you travel your new journey. Never the less, I know it is extremely hard to have a parent criticize you or tear you down. I KNOW for a fact that my Dad loved me, but he was always brutally critical of me, especially my weight problem. Sadly, he did not live to see my success. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Love and Hugs and Prayers coming your way! Keep on Keeping on!

Kathy D (alias Helen the Cat)

[ILKrista 36]

I think having this surgery has turned me into a cooking nut. I'm always getting new cookbooks from the library or on allrecipes.com looking for new ideas. I find that if I get bored eating the same stuff, I start turning to foods I'm not supposed to be eating. Take this interest in food & turn it towards being creative with what you are cooking. I've experimented with low-carb pizza, low carb pancakes, & tons of other foods.

For your sake, I hope your dad isn't trying to sabotage you. But, I hate to say it, you will most likely encounter a few people who will as you go along this journey. I try to turn that negative energy into fuel when I am working out. Don't let anyone defeat you. Good luck!

[100%Sleeved 148]

I think you have a positive attitude. Keep up the good work and I know you will do good. You lost a lot of weight prior to surgery and I know you will be even more awesome with it. I think about food everyday too and that's because I love catering and feeding others. I also love trying new dishes. I have willpower and so do you. You will NOT fail.

God Bless You!