tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578563159822352688.post901546825370331086..comments2023-10-10T12:41:41.983-04:00Comments on Sleeved Wonder: What do you want your life to look like?Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313191155322211127noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578563159822352688.post-50677132765223283952010-01-05T12:04:28.435-05:002010-01-05T12:04:28.435-05:00Love this post. I also felt that I had only two wa...Love this post. I also felt that I had only two ways to handle this journey. One was to be the best band patient ever and the other was to do it slow (the way they told me I should do it). <br /><br />I jumped in thinking I was going to be Type 1...as the days have passed (20 days post op), I think I may fail as a Type 1. I am coming to grips with the fact that I do have a choice and I can do this as a Type 2!TracyZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14340377901241655973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578563159822352688.post-18773868778369369722009-12-31T17:07:14.030-05:002009-12-31T17:07:14.030-05:00Isn't it something to realize you can choose h...Isn't it something to realize you can choose how you want to live your life?!?! Good luck with this tough decision, I made a similar one a few years ago when I decided to stay home with my twins. Sometimes it's really hard (less money, which often leads to more stress, less "me" time) but the benefits outweigh those things in the end.<br /><br />I have also opted for #2. The great thing is that I can do this with the band. Previously I haven't been able to eat "normally" because it was such a slippery slope for me, and before I know it I'd be off my diet wagon. I've found that this doesn't happen with the band. Even when I want to induldge I can't over-do it too much!Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103402883584954480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578563159822352688.post-75888673928221698982009-12-31T10:26:38.220-05:002009-12-31T10:26:38.220-05:00Yep, an excellent post-- and Amy: we are definitel...Yep, an excellent post-- and Amy: we are definitely birds of a feather for sure.<br />I am so glad you're in therapy to talk all of this through (and with us on the blogs) as you lose weight. Because I am already realizing this isn't really about weight-- the weight is a symptom of some deep unhappiness, even if life is generally happy on the outside.<br />I agree with 1.5 as a reasonable compromise, knowing you-- looking for a way to get the weight loss going WHILE making these choices part of your lifestyle would be idea.<br /><br />I wish you the best of everything in 2010 and consider you a 'soul' mate in some ways. Cheers to you for your progress so far and looking forward to joining you in 2010.Dinnerlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10692242456211545949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578563159822352688.post-59207789833263406812009-12-31T08:25:21.335-05:002009-12-31T08:25:21.335-05:00excellent post... i am where you are right now wit...excellent post... i am where you are right now with #2. but i do like TJs compromise. in the short time i have "known" you i think it is interesting how you have changed. even contemplating #2 is a change for you in my eyes. don't forget you are the girl who was soooooooooo strict on her extra long pre and post-op eating plans. you are the girl who prided herself here many times on "following the rules". congrats on the swift that will probably help you be the most successful!<br /><br />i have also been going thru some contemplation about what i want to be when i grow-up/am healthy.... i am at that high powered job you once had. since i am a solo-parent/single income house i have been making changes and plans slowly so i can eventually leave and do something for substainial at what will be most likely half the money. i bought my new (used) car in cash to eliminate a car payment for example. <br /><br />we have a long journey ahead of us and i am glad we are doing it together!Shrinking Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11630320337079423759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578563159822352688.post-44632780145966922062009-12-30T23:30:52.215-05:002009-12-30T23:30:52.215-05:00I go for #2 as well Amy! Sounds like you are begi...I go for #2 as well Amy! Sounds like you are beginning to see yourself the way you would like to see yourself long term & that is great.<br /><br />I haven't really been counting calories, but I do try to get in the right amount of protein. I too would rather lose more slowly & enjoy what I am eating than lose really fast & feel deprived!<br /><br />Happy New Year!!<br /><br />Debi: hawaiiboundbandster.blogspot.comDebihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09992977491095091038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578563159822352688.post-41171885030248887362009-12-30T22:53:03.855-05:002009-12-30T22:53:03.855-05:00Amy, I am trying to find that balance too. I am r...Amy, I am trying to find that balance too. I am really new at this and to start I began measuring, counting and journaling. However, after a while I noticed that I have that "diet" feeling and it started to get me down. And honestly we have been on a diet - a strict pre-op and post-op diet. And it sucks :) But it is over (or will be soon).<br /><br />I personally want this to be a lifestyle change and not a diet. Now that I am onto regular foods I decided to stop counting for a couple days and just live (still following the basic band ideas). I am now back to counting, but I feel much better. <br /><br />I think I am going to continue to mix it up (counting vs not). I want this to be a lifestyle, but doing a few days of measuring and journaling reminds me of the concepts. It also "resets" my idea of what my new serving sizes and calorie counts really look like. <br /><br />I haven't firmed it up yet, but I am thinking of doing at least 1 full week of journaling a month. Then maybe a couple days a week during my off weeks - if I think I need it. This way I am living lifestyle I really want, but I don't lose the reinforcement of the diet mindset. <br /><br />Hopefully, whatever choice you make you will feel great. If not you can always change your mind - and change it again and again as your life and needs change :)TJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18274989438466842161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578563159822352688.post-70134281226747352972009-12-30T22:13:03.579-05:002009-12-30T22:13:03.579-05:00I would go for number 2 every time: and since I th...I would go for number 2 every time: and since I think you are already successful in all ways you can only keep striving. xxxTHE DASH!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08658679261310931377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578563159822352688.post-34160721678437372652009-12-30T21:53:00.613-05:002009-12-30T21:53:00.613-05:00loved this post!
I opt for #2 as well :)
I count...loved this post! <br />I opt for #2 as well :)<br /><br />I count my protein more than calories :) <br /><br /><br /><br />http://betterbanded.blogspot.com/Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04222478828081835489noreply@blogger.com