Re: re:ten trade off for carrot sticks

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Self control is a wonderful attribute. I have had it at times but

unfortunately its not something I seem to maintain for the long

haul. Those who can are so fortunate but I honestly feel for those

(and at times its myself) that cannot get a grip on the eating. I

notice at certain times of the month for instance I will be

ravenous. It's frightening just like the old days. Protein drinks,

food, you name it, its like I am unable to feel full for longer than

an hour. Luckily for me its not all the time so I can get a grip on

it when the feeling passes but I think of those that feel that hunger

daily. It is probably some chemical, hormonal thing going on but

that feeling of not getting satisfied is so disheartening. I suppose

if a diet is the only way to feel some control over hunger then that

would be the better choice. I know I will always have to diet and

exercise, its why I wish I could have maybe had at least a medial rny

just to give me a little edge on not regaining but I have what I

have and will work with it to the best of my ability. It's like

winning the lottery, we can dream can't we?!

hugs,

Ramoth

> My intent here is definitely to not start any flames or come across

as

> harsh, if I do so, I apologize in advance.

>

> When I saw the list of choices instead of carrot sticks, my

immediate

> reaction was RED FLAG, RED FLAG!!! I am sure I have seen a list

very

> similar in the ohhhh 1-100 different diet books I attempted, and

> FAILED at prior to my WLS. If there is one thing I really think

that

> we have all learn from all our research in WLS is " diets soooooooo

> don't work " . I know that I dieted myself to my last option, my RNY

> May 8/00. My preop weight was 251, and although I did lose weight

> below my goal, I was able to gain back to my own personal goal and

> maintain it by --- 1. Moderation, faithful exercise, and a get

down

> in my face truth question...Do I want to be thin and healthy or do

I

> chose to have gone through this surgery for just a temporary thin

and

> healthy????? ANSWER - I don't even have to think twice!!!! I will

> stay thin and healthy, because I CAN DO IT, I WANT IT FOR ME, I

> DESERVE IT!and most of all, I LOVE IT..... We all do!!

>

> If I see the scales creep up 4 pounds, it is time to address that

> issue NOW, not 40 pounds from now. If more than a couple of days

pass

> and I have not exercised, again, get back at it NOW, not my old

usual

> " I'll start again on Monday " . If I notice that my skin look's a

> little dry, or I just know damn well I have not been drinking

water,

> out comes the water-bottle. Protein, well I have just found some

> wonderful ways to do some delicious protein congomerations (I will

> post them later, it is after 1:00 and I have to get to bed).

>

> To go back to my point for a moment.....none of us took the drastic

> step of WLS to have to end up where we once were, and I truly

believe

> that if you had what it takes to make the difficult decision to

have

> surgery, YOU HAVE what it takes to remain thin and healthy....and

when

> I say thin, I don't mean pencil thin, I mean healthy thin, and for

> each of us that will be different.

>

> Forget the diet methods, look at yourself in the mirror and tell

> yourself " I CAN DO THIS " , not by dieting, but by doing the things

you

> know is right, and guess what.....we all know what those things are

> and what they aren't. For myself, moderation has become motto,

> nothing is taboo (well unless it is illegal law wise, and even then

> hmmm lol). Most of all is my knowing I totally deserve to be where

I

> am today and it is only ME who is going to keep me here.

>

> Best to you all,

>

> KJ

> RNY May 2000

> TT June 2001

> and.....I get boobs for Christmas LOL...December 20th (just lift)

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<<If I see the scales creep up 4 pounds, it is time to address that

issue NOW, not 40 pounds from now. If more than a couple of days pass

and I have not exercised, again, get back at it NOW, not my old usual

" I'll start again on Monday " . If I notice that my skin look's a

little dry, or I just know damn well I have not been drinking water,

out comes the water-bottle. >>

Absolutely ! It's not about " dieting " , it's about staying focused and

mindful of where you are at.

A. in Indy

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