Best Decision Ever Made

[cnocon 36]

I lost 200lbs 12 years ago and the best decision I ever made. I workout every day and have been a vegetarian for 5 years. Several of my friends have gained most of their weight back... Don't let that happen. This is no "easy way out" because you MUST change your eating habits or you will get sick. Message me if you want to talk....

Wow, congratulations on your SUSTAINED weight loss! That's amazing!! I'd love to hear what helped you succeed where your friends regained. Of course "stick to the plan" is the bottom line, but how do you think you mustered the strength and perseverance to actually do so? What was your mindset? Lol sorry for all the questions!

[longercurlz 49]

Hi Janec,

In all honesty, my friends started eating JUNK instead of healthy Snacks. One of them I work with and she eats all, day long. Her "snacks" are Pasta, fried fish, chips, garbage like that. I have NEVER seen her walk or workout during the day ...not even a walk during her break. I feel terrible for her because everybody comes to me and says "Please talk to Regina...she has gained her weight back." I have to tell them that she KNOWS she's gained it back, I know she feels horrible about it and if she wanted to talk to me, she would. Basically I've learned that I need to snack throughout the day BUT I have lean, filling snacks...pretzels, small hand full of nuts, dried edamame, carrots, frozen grapes,Greek yogurt, all under 100 calories BUT filling. I eat for fuel...just remember that when you're eating or snacking..."Will this meal provide fuel or is it empty calories?" I bought those little, inexpensive books called "Eat this not that" ...there is a series of books that cover fast food, dining out, grocery shopping, sweets.

I have had nightmares about how this is all a dream and I have never gone through the surgery and lost all of the weight! That kind of snaps me into shape...it's such a scary thought. I did this for me and my sons and also there is a tieensy little part of me that wanted to give everybody a bit "eff you" who said I was "taking the easy way out" "going to fail" "you'll gain it back."

And you have to learn to love to workout in some capacity daily..even if it's a 15 minute , brisk walk!

Ask anything :-)

Betz

[courtness 1]

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[peachee213 67]

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[NikiG 113]

Hi Janec' date='

In all honesty, my friends started eating JUNK instead of healthy Snacks. One of them I work with and she eats all, day long. Her "snacks" are Pasta, fried fish, chips, garbage like that. I have NEVER seen her walk or workout during the day ...not even a walk during her break. I feel terrible for her because everybody comes to me and says "Please talk to Regina...she has gained her weight back." I have to tell them that she KNOWS she's gained it back, I know she feels horrible about it and if she wanted to talk to me, she would. Basically I've learned that I need to snack throughout the day BUT I have lean, filling snacks...pretzels, small hand full of nuts, dried edamame, carrots, frozen grapes,Greek yogurt, all under 100 calories BUT filling. I eat for fuel...just remember that when you're eating or snacking..."Will this meal provide fuel or is it empty calories?" I bought those little, inexpensive books called "Eat this not that" ...there is a series of books that cover fast food, dining out, grocery shopping, sweets.

I have had nightmares about how this is all a dream and I have never gone through the surgery and lost all of the weight! That kind of snaps me into shape...it's such a scary thought. I did this for me and my sons and also there is a tieensy little part of me that wanted to give everybody a bit "eff you" who said I was "taking the easy way out" "going to fail" "you'll gain it back."

And you have to learn to love to workout in some capacity daily..even if it's a 15 minute , brisk walk!

Ask anything :-)

Betz[/quote']

Thank you for sharing your story & experiences! It's very inspiring!

[MR2013 1]

Betz, I have read almost all your post even the ones back from Nov 2012 and I truly want to thank you for your time and encouragement. You are an inspirational true story. I would love to keep you as my mentor. I'm 3 weeks out and have lost 18 lbs which doesn't seem a lot, but its a great start for me. I've been hitting the gym since 5 days out of surgery, so I'm feeling GOOD! Thanks again for your positive and inspiring story.