tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29413020.post4717342249484346399..comments2023-06-29T04:31:39.986-04:00Comments on getting switched!: 3rd Quarter Whinefest... You have been warned!!!Tia L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05637950407007847381noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29413020.post-15043682422558383702007-09-19T09:27:00.000-04:002007-09-19T09:27:00.000-04:00Thanks y'all! I appreciate it and I am gonna try...Thanks y'all! I appreciate it and I am gonna try to switch things up. <BR/><BR/>Focus. It's something I obviously need to work on this far out -- which isn't *that* far out, in the scheme of things.Tia L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05637950407007847381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29413020.post-53763345307759288332007-09-18T22:38:00.000-04:002007-09-18T22:38:00.000-04:00Tia, I'm sorry to hear that you're having a hard t...Tia, I'm sorry to hear that you're having a hard time. You are such a inspiration to me, and many others out there. I can't advise you as far as food goes (I'm still pre-op) however I can say that you inspire me to model my post-op life after yours. Whenever I want to give up, I read some of your post and your humor, and wit give me the bit of streagth I need to go on. Stay strong Girl, and just eat maybe one thing that's not low carb. I learned in my prep class that we can't say NO. However, we can fall off the wagon, and jump right back on. I hope you feel better soon. <BR/><BR/>Sending hugs your way,<BR/>FatimaMissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369385297358508149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29413020.post-31166480219654673162007-09-18T10:46:00.000-04:002007-09-18T10:46:00.000-04:00Oh Tia now you've done it. Totally disillusioned m...Oh Tia now you've done it. Totally disillusioned me. Crap - you are human after all... I had you figured for an alien given how focussed, dedicated and on track you were....<BR/><BR/>Seriously though friend. Firstly I am so sorry that you're struggling. It sounds like you need to mix it up a little. What you described in your post was what I felt when I was on a diet and succeeding. Part of the issue was that I was tired of diet and part of it was that I was scared of succeeding.<BR/><BR/>I wonder if it would help you to stop being so rigid in your approach for a little while? The last 100 may come off a little slower (but they will come off) but it may make it a little easier to cope with where you are at. Eat a little cheese (I find brie actually helps keep things moving thanks to the higher fat content). Have some of what you're craving. Skip protein shakes for a little while. Add in something like a Starbucks SF Caramal Machiatto breve (13gms of protein in a Venti) which feels like a wicked treat but still adds in the protein. Mix it up.<BR/><BR/>Marybeth had a great blog post about mixing it up (I can't get into her blog right now so can't send you a link). She posted in relation to stalls but I think mixing it up helps to keep it fresh too.<BR/><BR/>Sorry this got so long. Just wanted you to know that I'm rooting for you. The skin thing is only cosmetic... save your pennies and that can be taken care of.<BR/><BR/>Dumb ass siblings are another thing all together. <BR/><BR/>Take care hon. I'm glad you posted. For me it was always a turning point when I can post through the rough spots.<BR/><BR/>Hugs<BR/><BR/>AnnAussieabroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06767017970528330676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29413020.post-4103651235307007322007-09-18T01:41:00.000-04:002007-09-18T01:41:00.000-04:00Oh darlin', a big hug for you. I admire you so muc...Oh darlin', a big hug for you. I admire you so much for all your hard work--I hope I can do it too, when my time comes.<BR/><BR/>Remember the good old days when you could eat anything you wanted? And you weighed nearly 500 pounds, couldn't sit in most chairs, and bought your clothes off the internet? Aaah, good times. (and you weigh less than me now....)<BR/><BR/>Go to your meeting on Thurs--that might be the boost/comfort/support that you need right now.<BR/><BR/>And maybe your siblings need what my aunt calls a "Come to Jesus Meeting," and she ain't kidding. <BR/><BR/>Big hug,<BR/><BR/>JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com