MAJOR nsv's!

[marys 2]

Many of you have seen my posts of frustration and despair over not being able to lose weight with the band. I'm not here to discuss that other than to say I do follow the bandster rules - my body just refuses to lose weight. After over one year I have gotten my wish of being able to view food as what I refer to 'a normally thin person' - food no longer controls my every waking thought and action - I eat three meals a day on a saucer size plate and feel fully satisfied. I eat a wide range of foods and a very healthy diet. I actually chew my food and enjoy every bite and can even throw away leftovers without crying. I have overeaten twice since banding but I know what satisfied is now and can stop when I'm there.

I eat from all food groups although starchy carbs are now eaten like a condiment. i treat myself usually once a month and can be happy with a piece of candy or a few chips. Right now I have a huge box of godiva chocolates and ate 3 on V-Day and could care less - previously they would haunt me, calling my name until i ate every one. I exercise 4-7 times a week and am pretty strong and fit for someone overweight but the frequency is something I can keep up for life. In the past I exercised up to 6 hours a day and that isn't what i want anymore.

My only obsession was trying to lose weight and trying to figure out why I cant. i really no longer care - I'm not gaining and I can live with myself. I may lose more but I'm not changing anything else. I'm content with where i am so if weight wants to come off, great but I don't think I will gain. The yo yo struggles are over.

Please no suggestions of what I can do to lose weight - I've done it all - I am just going to live my life, no longer obsessed with my size. The band has stopped my struggles and I feel pretty much normal now. I can live with that.

[annieM 2]

Many congrats Marys! You sound like you are at peace with yourself. What more could you want! Are you going to start a new hobby or something with your new time/energy? Good luck on your continued success.

[tonya66 13]

Mary - you my friend have accomplished what so many of us really need to do, focus on our health and not our weight. This is a major NSV. Congratulations!

[TracyinKS 7]

That is the best NSV I could ever imagine!!!!!!!!

being at peace with yourself and food!

CONGRATS!