Jhari
Ready for a Change
Feb 14, 2009
I've been lurking around on OH for a few days before I decided to join and make a profile of my own. I can't wait to start speaking with the members of this community who have an invaluable wealth of knowledge =) I'm so grateful to have found this wonderful website! It's by far one of the best, helpful, and informative of the WLS websites out there. I can honestly say that if it wasn't for this site, I probably would not be where I am today in my decision to possibly pursue WLS (I'm 90% sure!).
The blogs of the people here are so immensely helpful and inspiring, and because I know how important they are for those of us who are thinking of pursuing WLS, I decided to start one of my own to document my journey if it progresses beyond this point of just wishful thinking.
I first heard of WSL about 5 years ago and I remember being amazed by the results. But I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd ever actually consider it. I could do it on my own if I just put my mind to it right? Well.. 5 years have come and gone and I'm at least 50lbs, if not more, heavier than I was back then. During that time I went on and off little diets that failed within a matter of weeks. Exercise however was no problem; I love going on the Silver Comet Trail in my area and rollerblading at the local skating rinks. I even owned a treadmill at one point and used it often. But exercise wouldn't do me any lick of good if I couldn't control my portions or cravings. I have practically a whole wardrobe of cute clothes that are too small for me, but during that rush of will power that I was in during the middle of one of many weight loss attempts, I knew that I'd be able to fit into them one day soon.That's how sure I was that this time would be the time that I would succeed. I tried eating less, and although I consider my diet healthy, that also won't do any good if you're still overeating on healthy things. I simply can't walk away until I get that 'stuffed' feeling. Some people use drugs, others use alcohol; I use food. But I'm not sure if I even believe that even if I do say it. The whole 'using food to fill a void' thing has been regurgitated so many times on TV and other places that it's probably embedded itself into my head. Whether it's true or not, I don't know. I used to just think I simply loved food too much. I don't know. Either way, I know the bottom line is that I need help to accomplish my goals. I want to know that the next time I try to get into a healthier body... that I won't fail.
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The blogs of the people here are so immensely helpful and inspiring, and because I know how important they are for those of us who are thinking of pursuing WLS, I decided to start one of my own to document my journey if it progresses beyond this point of just wishful thinking.
I first heard of WSL about 5 years ago and I remember being amazed by the results. But I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd ever actually consider it. I could do it on my own if I just put my mind to it right? Well.. 5 years have come and gone and I'm at least 50lbs, if not more, heavier than I was back then. During that time I went on and off little diets that failed within a matter of weeks. Exercise however was no problem; I love going on the Silver Comet Trail in my area and rollerblading at the local skating rinks. I even owned a treadmill at one point and used it often. But exercise wouldn't do me any lick of good if I couldn't control my portions or cravings. I have practically a whole wardrobe of cute clothes that are too small for me, but during that rush of will power that I was in during the middle of one of many weight loss attempts, I knew that I'd be able to fit into them one day soon.That's how sure I was that this time would be the time that I would succeed. I tried eating less, and although I consider my diet healthy, that also won't do any good if you're still overeating on healthy things. I simply can't walk away until I get that 'stuffed' feeling. Some people use drugs, others use alcohol; I use food. But I'm not sure if I even believe that even if I do say it. The whole 'using food to fill a void' thing has been regurgitated so many times on TV and other places that it's probably embedded itself into my head. Whether it's true or not, I don't know. I used to just think I simply loved food too much. I don't know. Either way, I know the bottom line is that I need help to accomplish my goals. I want to know that the next time I try to get into a healthier body... that I won't fail.
