Well, I started watching the show "Heavy" on A&E... I knew it would be an emotional roller coaster ride but I will continue watching... since I no longer delude myself into thinking that my weight has not affected my life and health. I find myself seeing these people and wishing success for them, as if I have been where they're at... and I am cured, but I am aware that I am not cured and have had several relapses over the last 10 months but I am still rockin' my band and losing or maintaining depending on the week. I wanted to watch the show to keep myself motivated since I never plan on going back to that way of life... or lack of life. I still give in to the cravings from time to time but I am much more aware of what goes in my mouth and the consequences of my choices... which sort of makes me a "Obesity Survivor". I am in remission from the Cancer of Obesity and Food Addiction. It is a wonderful feeling... I learn each day what I can add to my routine to give me more success and NSVs. I am enjoying being here... in my own life....really being here.
Perhaps I am very prejudiced about WLS, but I just wish the first two featured individuals would go the WLS route. After all: they were struggling so much after just a month, right?
ReplyDeleteSad situation... very 'heavy.'
Glad you continue to do well-- keep up the great work!!
I like how you put that... "in remission". I sort of feel the same way. I was bulimic for many years and although I haven't purged in almost 4 years, I still sometimes feel like I could go back there at any time. I don't for a second consider myself "cured", but I feel like I am managing it well right now, even moreso since getting the band. Thanks for this positive message.
ReplyDeleteLiving Life! Amen!
ReplyDeleteI really like that the show has no game play like the biggest loser. I like the term Obesity Survivor too! Yes we are!!!!
ReplyDeleteI really hope that once you come back up to Philly we can get together.. it would be great to see you and your DH.. we can have a skinny latte together!!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I have some winter coats that I am sorting through.. and will save them to see if anything catches your eye!!
Hugs
i was able to catch that the other night and I almost cried when the chick said the only control she had in her life was to eat. I was like omg I have been there almost my whole life! obesity surviver! i love it!
ReplyDeleteI dropped cable last year but I'm curious to know if surgery was option that was discussed at all....anybody know?
ReplyDeleteI watched "Biggest Loser" for the first time ever last week. It makes me so grateful for the help I've gotten from my band. Obesity is a significant issue and such a challenge, and it's frustrating to watch these shows knowing the statistical rate of success of what these people are putting themselves through. We all need to make good food choices, and move our bodies, but it's nice to know that after WLS, the chances of long term success is so much higher. We're the lucky (or smart) ones...
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ReplyDeleteAwesome for you! I've never heard of this show, but I've been a huge fan of "Biggest Loser" for years because I identify with so many of the contestants, even the ones who were bigger than me at my biggest. It's a lesson in humility to relive those stories and see how far we've come!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of being in remission. Great post, as usual, hun!
ReplyDeleteI nominated you for the Stylish Blogger award.
I need to watch this show. I've seen a show on MTV called "I Used to be Fat." It's not very realistic because they end up losing like 90 pounds in 90 days, but it's slightly motivating. Also, the Biggest Loser is motivating too. :)
ReplyDeleteI DVR'd my first episode of this show tonight. It looks like a very emotional journey for all involved!
ReplyDeleteI hope all is well with you and your hubby, Maria! :)