Does one's Journey really ever end?
nsblue
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When I see people post pics of their successes and their accomplishments it is so wonderful to see. Like an ending to a long task that is very hard.. .but in getting close to my goal now myself, I wonder if the "hard" part is really over..... surely maintaining a weight, never to go back as before will be just as much a struggle to stay there.... so really...is the journey really ever over?
Guess it's what you call life and living.... being ever mindful of a situation that can slip into that danger zone if not watched.... and it is sooo easy to slip back into old patterns if not careful. One can spiral out of control easily enough and get caught up in the emotional eating....having a person in your life to grab hold of you and remind you to get back on track is so important... we all need that helping hand to keep us on track, for which i am ever thankful of in my life to have. Accountability is so important.... we can hide so well, but being accountable to friends.... keeps us honest... but those friends who will remain true and be the one over our shoulder... reminding us are few and are such a blessing. A safety net much needed.
Having been 600 pounds 2 1/2 years ago.. is alot to get one's head wrapped around, especially now fitting into clothes in a "normal" store lol. The body may have "lost" weight, but the mind still thinks "big" and takes time to assimulate. Many things to get "use to" even friends who may treat you differently, heck even society treats you differently.... so many things to get use to. People look at me now, they don't see the scars below, whether invisible or visible they are there.... if they seen them would they act differently? But I guess that is a cross section of life... there will be always those that judge... somethings you never escape.... so the struggles continue in life.... there is no ending... just a continuing journey IMO.
In less than a month, on March 20th I will finally have my hernia repair. A reminder of neglecting my health finally repaired (my gut is fully outside my abdominal wall) Life will change for me again that day. Doc says I could lose 20-50lbs in the skin removal alone for the repair. Having not to wear clothes to camophlage a large hernia will definitely be different.... so watch out world lol.
For those of you struggling along your journey... you are not alone.... keep working at yourself n be proud of your accomplishments. It's a long hard one but it's so rewarding. Health especially. Having been on blood pressure meds and 170 units of insulin a day and now on nothing feels so good. Not to mention the energy I feel to do things I never did before... everything is so worth it. Keep to your plan, you will accomplish what you've set out to do.
So here's a few befores... and presents lol... for my "afters" is a continuing saga in this journey of mine....
BEFORE:
PICTURE AFTER SEEING SURGEON FEB25TH 2011 AT 430lbs:by dec was 238lbs before vsg surgery.
WALKING ... taken by chronicle herald story
Guess it's what you call life and living.... being ever mindful of a situation that can slip into that danger zone if not watched.... and it is sooo easy to slip back into old patterns if not careful. One can spiral out of control easily enough and get caught up in the emotional eating....having a person in your life to grab hold of you and remind you to get back on track is so important... we all need that helping hand to keep us on track, for which i am ever thankful of in my life to have. Accountability is so important.... we can hide so well, but being accountable to friends.... keeps us honest... but those friends who will remain true and be the one over our shoulder... reminding us are few and are such a blessing. A safety net much needed.
Having been 600 pounds 2 1/2 years ago.. is alot to get one's head wrapped around, especially now fitting into clothes in a "normal" store lol. The body may have "lost" weight, but the mind still thinks "big" and takes time to assimulate. Many things to get "use to" even friends who may treat you differently, heck even society treats you differently.... so many things to get use to. People look at me now, they don't see the scars below, whether invisible or visible they are there.... if they seen them would they act differently? But I guess that is a cross section of life... there will be always those that judge... somethings you never escape.... so the struggles continue in life.... there is no ending... just a continuing journey IMO.
In less than a month, on March 20th I will finally have my hernia repair. A reminder of neglecting my health finally repaired (my gut is fully outside my abdominal wall) Life will change for me again that day. Doc says I could lose 20-50lbs in the skin removal alone for the repair. Having not to wear clothes to camophlage a large hernia will definitely be different.... so watch out world lol.
For those of you struggling along your journey... you are not alone.... keep working at yourself n be proud of your accomplishments. It's a long hard one but it's so rewarding. Health especially. Having been on blood pressure meds and 170 units of insulin a day and now on nothing feels so good. Not to mention the energy I feel to do things I never did before... everything is so worth it. Keep to your plan, you will accomplish what you've set out to do.
So here's a few befores... and presents lol... for my "afters" is a continuing saga in this journey of mine....
BEFORE:
PICTURE AFTER SEEING SURGEON FEB25TH 2011 AT 430lbs:by dec was 238lbs before vsg surgery.
WALKING ... taken by chronicle herald story
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You are truly an inspiration. Best of luck as you enter the next phase of your journey.0
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that is amazing, the difference is incredible you look great! well done, you are an inspiration to many people x0
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You have come so far and have a lot of insight on the ongoing journey. Congrats to you!0
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Wow! You are a ROCK STAR! :flowerforyou:0
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Wow totally blown away. You will be an inspiration for me and so many others. You're amazing!0
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Wowee! You are so beautiful, what an inspiration! And in answer to your question, NO. The journey never stops.
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You look stunning! Well done, awesome effort. 0
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thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! AMAZING! I needed this today, as I am sure others did too!!! Congrats, here is to now and the future, and even more positive changes to come. :flowerforyou:0
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Wow. What an amazing story. Keep up the good work.0
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Oh my word! You are truly an inspiration.
Hats off to you for the hard work and dedication. I am so moved!
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Brightest Blessings on your continual journey!
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Girl, you have just renewed my spirit! :flowerforyou:0
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Wow, you are truly amazing and determined. Well as to the fight, nope, diligence has to be a habit for us now. But hopefully good habits formed during our weight loss period will stand us in good stead in out life on the Maintenance wagon. Kind of like being a recovered alcoholic who has to stay away from booze. We will always need to be on top of our food and make smart, healthy, choices but that will perhaps inspire others to make healthy choices also, as they watch you stay healthy over time they will say to themselves "well she's keeping it off perhaps I can get off my fat *kitten* and do it too". Good luck and you are an amazing role model.0
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Wow, i was gonna simply say No to the journey question, but seen ur before and after pics! That is amazing, how awesome! U look awesome! I bet u feel sooo much better to! Congrats and no the journey never ends! Not to me anyways! U always need to watch it! I ended my journey once and ended up bigger then the 100 lbs i had originally lost! So watch it and keep doing what u r doing! U rock!0
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That is AWESOME!0
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Amazing story - you look fantastic and a massive inspiration. I do not feel my journey will end when I acheive my goal weight. I honestly do not think the journey ends. As you you quite rightly said it is very easy to slip back into bad habits. I am determined to continue with this program on a maintenance level to keep my ideal weight.0
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Wow that is SO AMAZING! Thank you for sharing with us. You are such an inspiration! All the best to you in yor ongoing journey :flowerforyou:0
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good job; your weight loss is amazing.0
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You look amazing! So much hard work! And no, I don't think the "journey" ever ends. It's about a new lifestyle...and a new life...and that's ongoing until your body expires.0
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*applause*
U are such an inspiration...!!!0 -
When I see people post pics of their successes and their accomplishments it is so wonderful to see. Like an ending to a long task that is very hard.. .but in getting close to my goal now myself, I wonder if the "hard" part is really over..... surely maintaining a weight, never to go back as before will be just as much a struggle to stay there.... so really...is the journey really ever over?
Guess it's what you call life and living.... being ever mindful of a situation that can slip into that danger zone if not watched.... and it is sooo easy to slip back into old patterns if not careful. One can spiral out of control easily enough and get caught up in the emotional eating....having a person in your life to grab hold of you and remind you to get back on track is so important... we all need that helping hand to keep us on track, for which i am ever thankful of in my life to have. Accountability is so important.... we can hide so well, but being accountable to friends.... keeps us honest... but those friends who will remain true and be the one over our shoulder... reminding us are few and are such a blessing. A safety net much needed.
Having been 600 pounds 2 1/2 years ago.. is alot to get one's head wrapped around, especially now fitting into clothes in a "normal" store lol. The body may have "lost" weight, but the mind still thinks "big" and takes time to assimulate. Many things to get "use to" even friends who may treat you differently, heck even society treats you differently.... so many things to get use to. People look at me now, they don't see the scars below, whether invisible or visible they are there.... if they seen them would they act differently? But I guess that is a cross section of life... there will be always those that judge... somethings you never escape.... so the struggles continue in life.... there is no ending... just a continuing journey IMO.
In less than a month, on March 20th I will finally have my hernia repair. A reminder of neglecting my health finally repaired (my gut is fully outside my abdominal wall) Life will change for me again that day. Doc says I could lose 20-50lbs in the skin removal alone for the repair. Having not to wear clothes to camophlage a large hernia will definitely be different.... so watch out world lol.
For those of you struggling along your journey... you are not alone.... keep working at yourself n be proud of your accomplishments. It's a long hard one but it's so rewarding. Health especially. Having been on blood pressure meds and 170 units of insulin a day and now on nothing feels so good. Not to mention the energy I feel to do things I never did before... everything is so worth it. Keep to your plan, you will accomplish what you've set out to do.
So here's a few befores... and presents lol... for my "afters" is a continuing saga in this journey of mine....
BEFORE:
PICTURE AFTER SEEING SURGEON FEB25TH 2011 AT 430lbs:by dec was 238lbs before vsg surgery.
WALKING ... taken by chronicle herald story
OMG! You have done such a great job making yourslef healthy!!!! Unbelievable!!! YOU are an inspiration to us all! Congratulations a million times over on your weight loss. YOU LOOK AMAZING!0 -
My journey will never end ... it keeps getting better each and everyday ! I've spent a long time building this character and I intend on spending a lifetime putting the final touches on this masterpiece ! Life is like art ... with each new experience you become more creative ... always excited to see new results ... what your capable of doing. I've really just begun ...0
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Isn't it just a blessing to sign into MFP everyday and see your ticker with that 300 lb.+ number looking you in the face and filling you with feeling of such accomplishment. I am 32 months into this journey (starting at 560 lbs.) and am closing in on my goal as well. Also will be having skin surgery and losing around 20-25lbs. in skin removal. I have 2 hernia's that need repaired at that time and 2 total knee replacements shortly after I heal from the skin surgeries... But like you there is nothing I would change from this journey, and would do it all over again in a heartbeat. I am sorry for your lose but know he would be so proud of all that you have accomplished. There is so much truth in having support on this journey and now I have taken the torch in my family, leading by example. Best of Luck to you on finishing strong and hope your future will now be filled with all that life has to offer.... Not taking it for granted anymore is what I love most about where I am in my new life. Taking time to notice the little things like the wind blowing on your faces, ducks and birds playing in the pond, watching the clouds move across a clear blue sky........ Take Care and Congrats again.................0
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This is absolutely AMAZING to see! Just so inspiring.
I have been thinking about whether the journey is ever over a lot recently, as I'm almost at my goal weight. If I were to maintain my weight instead of losing, I would be able to eat an extra 600 cals per day, and I am hoping that this is going to be enough to keep my loss. I couldn't bare to put weight on again now that I know how much better it feels to be slimmer.0 -
Wow! You should be so proud of yourself, you look amazing!!0
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Truly inspirational! Thank you so much for sharing. It is an ongoing journey, but it is always exciting to wonder what is up around the next bend.
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Firstly, huge congratulations on embracing surgery and all it brought for you, I know this won't have been an easy road, but your transformation is amazing. I have a friend who is facing surgery soon - she has a consultation appointment in a few days time. She's already had a stroke so this is a kind of make or break situation for her.
Secondly, no I don't think the journey ever ends, not till we're in our graves! lol I'm a struggler having gone up to 227lb at one stage I've been on most fad diets and had success to a limit, but can't maintain them. I came to the decision that my weight is a lifelong commitment for me, I will not go back where I was, I did gain with my youngest who is 2 but that has all gone now and I'm lower than I've been in 14 years. I do want to lose more but mostly I want to be fit and healthy. Ideally I'd like to get ouf the obese category before summer - just because it annoys me. lol
So keep up your great journey of life and new vigor for living!!0 -
Wow your story brought tears to my eyes! Such an inspiration. Best wishes on your continuing journey.0
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You are truly awe inspiring. Keep up the amazing work!0
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Wow! This is amazing. Congratulations! You are such an inspiration.0
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I would say the journey is a lifelong process. It is not over until we stop breathing. We all got overweight/obese for a reason, whether it was lack of exercise and/or overeating, and those are habits that do not die easily. I can only hope that by years and years of making the right choices and continuing to move my body daily, that it will get easier, and hopefully almost second nature.
To the original poster. You look absolutely amazing and have done a fantastic job turning your life around. My wish for you is to be healthy and happy all the days of your life, with each step a little easier than the last.
Well done!0
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