One of the fundamental changes I made in my life after weight loss surgery was to be a more active person. For most people, that means joining the local fitness center. I joined the YMCA…
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10 reasons to celebrate my life after weight loss surgery
I have become a very positive and forward looking person over the past few years. One of the revelations I had when I created my wellness vision was the fact that looking back and dwelling in…
Overcoming Plateaus in Weight Loss
Plateaus are frustrating animals in weight loss. It does not matter if you are following a weight management plan such as Weight Watchers, counting your calories, or maintaining a loss after weight loss surgery. You…
To Health with Yourself
This past weekend I cycled the 165 mile 2-day Bike MS Pedal to the Point bicycle ride with some good friends and a new friend, Luke. I had chatted with Luke on an Obesity Help…
My fourth surgiversary… Inventing my future
There must be times in your life that you have wished that you could predict the future. Life would be so much simpler if you knew what lies ahead. The reality is that we have…
Life is good at the back of the pack
While running a Memorial Day 5K in a nearby town, I got to thinking about life at the back of the pack. I am a new runner and a slow runner. After running in three…
Obsessed with or focused on 2-0-0
There are times when I question if I am obsessed with my weight. As a weight loss surgery post-op, tracking the pounds on the scale dial was an easy way to define success in the…
After the before and after
Today I found myself surfing the Obesity Help forums. I am not a very frequent poster these days but like to catch up on the happenings of my OH pals and offer support to newbies…