Re: Reflections

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Hi ,

Even though I am slow in replying, I do want to say thanks to you for

posting your Reflections.

I've also been struggling with a bit of a regain - only about 10 pounds

- but it has been bothering me. I'll get so down about those 10 pounds

and completely discount the 225 that I've kept off for over a year.

You thanked the group for letting you vent. I just wanted you to know

that your venting has helped me put things into perspective. Many thanks.

Take care,

Kay (in San Leandro)

open RNY 12/1/03

Diane Duenas wrote:

> Good Morning All

>

> Ive been in a kinda funk, really beating myself up for my 10-15

> bounce back regain. No matter what I tried nothing was making the

> dang hunkametal move. Then I talked to Dr Fisher and felt worse.It

> seemed in his opinion everything Im trying is wrong. SIGH !

>

> But then I remembered something my dear friend Francisco told me.

> Look at how far Ive come. Yes, I initially lost 165 pounds. I

> regained 10-15, but Ive MAINTAINED a 150 pound loss for over a year

> and a half! I would call that successful !! Im still in a 10/12

> instead of a 32! I completed a half marathon, and I make the right

> food choices 90% of the time. Im living!! Ok, so I do obsess about

> getting to 135. But, I really need to take a look at what Ive

> achieved and not always focus on what I haven't. This is a life

> journey, yes Im struggling with some old behaviors from time to

> time. Im seeking help on those so that they don't come back full

> force. So as long as I don't become complacent and begin

> rationalizing away bad habits, as long as its a 90/10 way of life

> and I don't start regaining more- I think I need to be nicer to me

> and realize that Im succeeding more than failing. I am maintaining!!

> When have I ever done that in my life!!

>

> Ok, thanks for letting me vent. I kinda just needed to self talk

> this out and putting it here helps.

>

> Huggles