Just over a year out of surgery and am down 119 pounds. Had hoped for a little more by now, but while my eating habits have changed, there are other areas in which I fail, and fail often. It is a little frustrating to be eating with such restriction, but it is anything BUT frustrating to be wearing paints 8 sizes smaller.
This experience carries with it a lot of attached pain. It's impossible to be anywhere nearly as excited as I would be without witnessing the demise of my Dad. It's with me every second of the day and has me in a bit of a rut. Have not been exercising lately at all and I know how important that is for my physical and mental well being. I don't just want to shrink, I want to be healthier as well.
As a single guy who works out of my apartment most days, it is easy to get stuck in the negative thoughts. My friends and family-what would I do without your words of encouragement? As unlucky as I feel at times, you remind of how lucky I actually am, because I have you.
I hope to be closing in on 250 ounds down this time next year. I figure by then I'll be a scratch golfer, highly photogenic, and will be able to charm(con) some unlucky girl into being mine:)
Talk soon.
I'm so sorry that you have to be going through such a difficult time with your father while it should be the most exciting time of YOUR life with your weight loss.. Try to keep a positive attitude, it will help tremendously. I always try to remind myself I may not be as healthy as I want to be but I'm sure a lot healthier than I was 5 years ago.. Keep up the great work Joel!! You have lots to be proud of!!
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ReplyDeleteYour perspective is one I appreciate and respect, given that you have gone through this transformation yourself. Equally proud of you.