Okay, here I go on yet another Journey. A small one, but interesting, at least to me.
I put an additional 150 pounds on my body, 5 pounds at a time. I gained 5 and said..."just 5 pounds , I can lose that". Gained another 5 pounds and instead of seeing it in it totality I said once again "It's only 5 pounds, no biggie". Then came the next 5 and yet another remark of just 5 pounds instead of the 15 it actually was. You get the picture, right?
I vowed when I lost 135 pounds that I would NEVER go back. If nothing else I am committed to keeping that promise.
As the years (2+) passed, I've been proud to maintain my loss. Then it happened...I got on the scale and had gained. I was devastated and immediately started to look back at my journals. Of course I saw a pattern...A pattern of complacency and some very bad choices (making notes that it was a tiny this or a very small that) In reading my journals, I also began to see the lackluster of my over all personality. Yes the positive was still there. I'm a very positive person so that's no surprise. But the glow was not there, it had begun to vanish. I wasn't sure what I was going to do, short of sewing my mouth shut. I knew I had to do something. While talking to a dear friend she mentioned the 5 day pouch test and gave me the site to go look at.
You and I both know that WL is a billion dollar industry, so to say I was suspect (the woman has an on-line store) is an understatement. But then I realized something, aside from a fantastic positive outlook on life, this woman offered everything for free. Sure you could buy stuff, you can even subscribe to get more recipes...but the basic facts and the basic help is there for all to read.
She got my attention with that. She obviously is a business woman who also has a heart and a true belief in bariatric surgery. So I continued to read, then I sent for the book, because I wanted the info in my grubby little hands. I read some more. The kit came with some vitamins, some soup mix and some other stuff...all of which we can buy or not buy later on down the road.
In reading the book I began to feel that same excitement I felt when I went to my very first meeting. This woman KNEW how I was feeling, she's obviously been there. She also shares my attitude that weight loss doesn't have to stop and all things are possible.
So I've decided to take the 5 day pouch test...I've decided to "fix my WLS tool" and get back in control...I'd like to take you with me...If you are a newbie, don't let this scare you...rather rest easy in knowing there will always be help available and you NEVER have to go back to that dark place. For those of you around longer then I, if you're okay, that's fabulous...if not, join me.
No matter, I'd just like to see how this works and I'd like you all along for the ride.
I will leave you with her book dedication : Dedicated to the courageous owners of the WLS tool who, through personal responsibility, pursue their greatest potential for health, wellness, knowledge, and self reliance. May every day of your life be dedicated to doing your best at LIVING after WLS.... YOU CAN DO THIS!!!
