this is EXACTLY where I am... thanks for sharing... you are 3 years out and have reached goal... I am not even one year out yet... I have not even met goal yet and I feel so down... I know I have done pretty good so far but where the heck is my motivation to workout and treat my body well????????? ugh... I am so disgusted right now.. I need to get back on track asap but I don't know how to...
Hi Melanie! I will have a bypass surgery this year and i think that i won't eat sugary food at all when i will have my surgery done. Sugar is a drug for me and i consider that if i eat just a bit of it i will always want more. Do you think it is possible to avoid sugar at all for the rest of a life?
Right there with you Mel.....that whole slippery slope of letting the sugar in, then more and more and more. I get it. But what I do know about you is that NO ONE knows how to rock this journey like you do. You are the guru......always. This is just a blip on the screen. Mucho love to you darlin!
Happy New Year Mel! As everyone else has said we ALL have our ups and downs BUT big picture, you are a HUGE success! You have inspired so many of us to get healthy & work towards our goals! I am sure you will get back on track and achieve whatever you set you mind to do!! Much love and support XOXO Kelly P.S. You look amazingly beautiful as usual!! = )
Melanie - you're being real and WE, as the WLS community, NEED to see it; we need to see that we are not alone when we feel exactly the same way. Love you for sharing. Love Janine
No shame Melanie. It takes a lot of character to admit a weakness, but it is just that character that will pull you through this! How is the c25k coming?
Love you to pieces Miss Melanie Skymoon. All of us go through these periods. Don't feel shame (that's our old fat girl talking). Feel human and move forward. You didn't let it devour you. You came on and were accountable for what was going on and know what to do to get it back on track.
I have been following your videos for a long time .When i was searching for help and what surgery i should have you were one of the ones who inspired me . You still inspire me i have alot to loose i have lost 126 pounds but have little over 100 to go . As i have watched your videos i have seen your strength . And im sure you will get back on track . We all have those moments where we feel we need to just be like on vacation from everything .Hang in there .Were all here for you . : ) Christi
no guilt! kick it to the curb-- no self condemnation....every moment is a new moment to make a better choice- whatever it is. it is harder to not treat yourself when you are already "there"-you are normal size- you are beautiful- so it is hard to have the same level of determination to kick butt- --the sugar is worse than crack they say.... NO ONE IS JUDGING YOU! BEST OF WISHES FOR A BETTER TODAY!...<3
Sorry to hear about your son, hope he gets healthy again soon Melanie. Thanks for your honesty, you have acknowledged the downfalls and now the brand new year is here... New Beginnings, New Exercise Plans, New Eating Habits... you have achieved & given so much, you will get back on track no doubt. I'm cheering you on.. shame & guilt are normal reactions, I have felt those emotions too. Smile & be happy that you have a chance to start over and make the changes to get back on track.Love you!!Sarah
I hear you on the evil sugar cycle. I'm not good at publicly admitting my faults. I called a girlfriend and admitted what I did yesterday. She encouraged me to pick up and make the next meal better. Hugs, keep moving towards your goal. No matter how bad you did yesterday. Friday is here. Make it a great weekend!
Melanie, I'm sending you a hug through the internet. Big hugs!!!! You are amazing! I watched you before and during my journey. You still continue to inspire me everyday. You are an all-star and congrats to you on your 3 year surgiversary. Do you girl and CELEBRATE your FABULOUS self!!!!!
It hurts me to hear you say that you feel shamed. Melanie, you have done so well and you have accomplished so much. I think that this is going to happen to all of us (well, maybe not Wendy, but that's another story:). We are only human and are not perfect. Don't beat yourself up over it because you are going to fix your mistakes.
On another note, it's helpful for me to see that even the best of the best have their days too. It's OK to make mistakes and move on. Thanks for posting this.
I pray your son is doing better. Don't kick your self in the butt, we all make mistake the important thing is that you realized what was happening and you got back on track!!!!
dont be so hard on yourself you are only human and you can get back on track once you reach goal it gets boaring but you have to remember when you weight 275 and how they felt and you dont want to feel that again it easy to get off track i reach goal over a year ago no matter what i always work out no reason not to so remember why you had surgery because u didnt want to be fat so get your cute ass on your treadmill and do work your girl melanie in chicago and you still look good lol
@AntoniaTakeTwo Everyone around me supports how I choose to eat. They already know that I cannot eat like I once did. If they had any concerns in the past as to how little I eat now, they have learned to accept it.
York u know what? I feel off for two months because my mom was sick and has now passed away. But I had to post on fb bcuz ur fans r ur fans bcuz u are real and they need real pep to relayed to. If we only show the up were not being realistic to our fans. Get up n ride that hoarse again.
@mrzrollins I am so very sorry to hear that your mom has passed away. Its really hard to stay focus once someone that close to you passes on or if your dealing with anything major in your life. I pray that you will continue to be successful in this journey. :-)
This is something that is a natural part of this journey. Don't be ashamed about anything. It happened...and you know you have the tool to help you get back on track. If we don't share our downfalls, how will others know that it is a common issue? If others don't see our struggles, they will feel like they are alone when they fall. I'm glad you shared. If there's anything I can do to help you, please let me know! <3
It is clear to me that maintenance is a killer. That junk food and those treats are not worth the regain. Do not give in to temptation. You've worked too hard to go back. It will creep back a little at a time, if you let the bad habits slip in. You can do this!!
YOU GOT THIS!! We have faith in you. You are human :)) I know what you mean about White Castles though LOL, Them lil gassy sliders are good LOL! You look amazing and you will be ok :)) You know how to bounce back for sho!
Melanie I just have one word for you ---LOVE. LOVE yourself through this and put the bat down. We all know you're fierce and it's ok to be IMperferct we all are. You lost your weight without a lot of deviations so NOW you are just practicing what it's like to recover. Set a new standard for yourself that included lots and lots of LOVe. You know what shame stands for? Should Have Already Mastered Everything. No shame and no bats. Cheering for u!!
Melanie, I guess what you are feeling is part of the journey..... Just don't feed the guilt and the shame..... It just makes u feel worse.... Think that you did eat, like thousands of people do..... And it's okay..... Now you work yourself back on track. Yes it might be hard, but you know you can do it because you did it before. Don't let negative thoughts pollute ur mind..... Yes, maybe you are tired of the work, but it won't be like the work you put on at the beginning. Ijust take a deep brea
You look great! You will get back on track I am sure. I had a few sugar days over xmas but I just got back on track the next day. Its not easy and it great that you are sharing. I can not gain now I will have no cloths to wear 8*) I would love to see you run with us some day. Love ya- Amy
None of us are perfect, Mel. You will get back on track soon enough. I would rather see a video where you are being honest and showing your flaws. I applaud you for your honesty! God bless you and your son! I hope his asthma improves! love ya
Melanie you are not alone. I have had the same problem. Now that I'm back at work I am back on track with my diet and exercise. Although over the holidays my eating was a bit out of control. Gained a few pounds, have lost about half of those pounds.
You are right about sugar being addictive. the more days that you are off it, the less you crave it though. Just gotta make it past the three day hump. You've got this Melanie, you can get back on track and I have faith in you. Much love.
Love you! Thanks Melanie for your honesty and courage to share! This journey isn't easy and those old ways come back during times of stress-sugar is my evil too and I know that weekend chick well! You have inspired so many along the way and given so much of yourself-take the support and love of this awesome community and begin again! Let us know how you celebrate YOU on your bandaversary!!! Yay!! xoxo
I appreciate your staying real & making a video even when you're off track. We all get off track at some time. When we're stressed, it's very easy to regress back to old habits. Having your son in the hospital is a major stressor. Sounds like you know unstructured time is a challenge. What did you do in the past that worked? Wishing you the best as you get back on track.
I'm sorry to hear about your son....hope he's doing better....you keep up ...I also have the weekend fat girl crisis but I've also watched your videos and Wendy's about this "problem"....and we just have to adjust...like Wendy says "it's our journey"...
i feel ya Mel. Life happens and we adjust. Tomorrow is your day - - a big day. This video represents where you are in the journey; nothing more and nothing less. I was compelled to make you a video response. will post it next. I am glad you made this video. I was missing you. HUGS and LOVE!
@bandedwendy Just saw your response video and you blew me away. Words cannot even begin to tell you how much your friendship means to me. Love you go infinity and beyond. LOL
We Love u doll. I Pray ur son has a speedy recovery sweety.No one is perfect mamas we all fall off the wagon sometimes. Dont worry you will get back on track.<3
I struggled through the holiday to stay on track too and payed the price a bit through weight gain and getting out of shape but I can't think of that. That's not going to help me move forward.
In the end we all falter...we just need to find our way back. Once you put your head and your heart into it...you'll do it! <3
@rockybarragan Thanks Rocky. That was some really good words of encouragement. Your absolutely right about making excuses just because its the weekend, holiday, bday, etc. I always have to keep that in mind. :-)
I think a lot of us tend to do that. "It's Friday." "It's the weekend." "It's payday." "I'm on vacation." "It's my Birthday." It's a holiday." But there is ALWAYS going to be something so we need to just stop making excuses. We can't eat like that because of this and that or the other. We can indulge a little but we have to let that voice come through and say "Okay, I've had a bite...I'm good...let's move onto something healthy now."
hey mel sweety..try not to be so hard on yourself...this is a life long journey and you are doing an AMAZING job..nothing that you do can ever cancel out the progress you have done..you are an inspiration to us all..this journey is real and you will have ups and downs and the amazing thing is you are much better than when you started your journey..we love you sweety..
@lopezbernadine82 Thanks for the beautiful response. Yes I tend to be hard on myself at times but I gotta be that way in order to stay straight. I think I cut myself slack for the last 2 weeks so its time to shape up again. Thanks for watching and commenting sweetie.
@skymoon1982 You are very welcome and I meant it sincerely.
You can do and be all that you aspire! Look at how many of us have been motivated and inspired by your videos. That is a definitely a testament to the impact that you've had on this community. Happy New Year and Thank you!
Mamita how many of us can say we got to goal I can't even say that your strength is amazing and I know that you will get back to where you want to be ... Just to say that you need to re-focuse is amazing to me cause many of us are doing this and now we all can do it was la Chica who gives so much to us all....to guilt to shame ...all you did was back track now on to the track my friend...love ya...big big HUGS!...love rosemary
Don't feel bad Melanie. Your videos are what made me make my final decision to go for lap band and that was in October 2011. I'm looking at surgery anywhere between may and July. You are an inspiration to me and this video helps me realize that even with the lap band u can still have a bad week where u don't follow ur usual routine and ur eating routine. You look good and ur beautiful and it's okay to slip every now and then. You are extremely determined and u always manage to go back to ur rou
@bandedvtchick You just made me feel a whole lot better and a lil emotional at the same time. Congrats on your upcoming surgery. I know how exciting it must be. Its a new beginning but a never ending one. Enjoy every minute of it. Thanks so much for your beautiful comment.
P.S always rememeber this is a liftime commitment..thus you have this whole life to continue to conquer it..be encouraged and most importantly just be you :)
Part 2...but anywho..no need to be ahsamed youve done somethign here many wont do..thats putting it out here as you always do..now we can get back "to basics" because i know you got this and will conquer it! no dout in my mind..God Bless -lovely
@mrstlovely You have such a beautiful heart and always make me smile. Thanks so much. I just think that my main fear is that it will continue and I cant stop. I guess we never get that fat chick mentality out of our heads.. Its a battle every day but I try very hard to overcome it.
yes my condolances to his family..and so sorry to hear about your son i hope he gets better soon :( let me say Melanie..you should not feel guilty at all...and im only telling you what ive had to tell myself and would tell anyone else. Their is nothing wrong with allowing yourself to indulge in moderation..you owned how this has made you feel..so now you must i know it sounds "cliche" but now free yourself from it..and yes sugar defianantly makes you crave for sugar..same for carbs.
HAPPY NEW YEAR MEL....!!!!! Look girl, we all go there and feel bad about it but today is a new day, a new year and time for a new you! So, get it together chica! Like I will as well...I been up and down and all around but I'm starting with the right attitude this time! Oh, and White Castle?? Girl, that's the first place they took me in NYC! I couldn't do it and I didn't! You shouldn't either! That is some bad stuff for you!!
@quteepie714 Happy New Years Chica!!! Miss ya!!! LOL. Girl let me tell u... hahaha I know fast food is bad in general. Its just a mental thing for me. Sometimes I dont even want what I see but I eat it anyway. Thats called head hunger and it has to stop. Eating because im watching tv or sometimes cause im bored or going to meet up w/ some friends. Ahi, lets hope the New Year gets better.
this is EXACTLY where I am... thanks for sharing... you are 3 years out and have reached goal... I am not even one year out yet... I have not even met goal yet and I feel so down... I know I have done pretty good so far but where the heck is my motivation to workout and treat my body well????????? ugh... I am so disgusted right now.. I need to get back on track asap but I don't know how to...
dhille 1 month ago
Hi Melanie! I will have a bypass surgery this year and i think that i won't eat sugary food at all when i will have my surgery done. Sugar is a drug for me and i consider that if i eat just a bit of it i will always want more. Do you think it is possible to avoid sugar at all for the rest of a life?
I love your videos, i watched them all!
My name is Melanie too :)
Melbeesweet 1 month ago
You are incredible and beautiful! Great vlog!
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Right there with you Mel.....that whole slippery slope of letting the sugar in, then more and more and more. I get it. But what I do know about you is that NO ONE knows how to rock this journey like you do. You are the guru......always. This is just a blip on the screen. Mucho love to you darlin!
exitmelanie 1 month ago
Happy New Year Mel! As everyone else has said we ALL have our ups and downs BUT big picture, you are a HUGE success! You have inspired so many of us to get healthy & work towards our goals! I am sure you will get back on track and achieve whatever you set you mind to do!! Much love and support XOXO Kelly P.S. You look amazingly beautiful as usual!! = )
grodot333 1 month ago
Melanie, Go look at your past videos, you have come so far and you look great. Don't be so hard on yourself.
chocolate31745 1 month ago
Melanie - you're being real and WE, as the WLS community, NEED to see it; we need to see that we are not alone when we feel exactly the same way. Love you for sharing. Love Janine
PinkFishLilly 2 months ago
what is your facebook page??
crzywhtgyrl131 2 months ago
@crzywhtgyrl131 look for Melanie Skymoon
skymoon1982 1 month ago
No shame Melanie. It takes a lot of character to admit a weakness, but it is just that character that will pull you through this! How is the c25k coming?
ChewTheRightThing 2 months ago
@ChewTheRightThing I stopped the c25k program shortly after xmas but now im going to continue fresh this week.
skymoon1982 1 month ago
Love you to pieces Miss Melanie Skymoon. All of us go through these periods. Don't feel shame (that's our old fat girl talking). Feel human and move forward. You didn't let it devour you. You came on and were accountable for what was going on and know what to do to get it back on track.
MsBandtastic 2 months ago
@MsBandtastic Awww love u right back. Your so sweet. Thanks for the beautiful words of encouragement.
skymoon1982 1 month ago
You'll get back on track just refocus. Hope your son gets better soon.
curlideva 2 months ago
I have been following your videos for a long time .When i was searching for help and what surgery i should have you were one of the ones who inspired me . You still inspire me i have alot to loose i have lost 126 pounds but have little over 100 to go . As i have watched your videos i have seen your strength . And im sure you will get back on track . We all have those moments where we feel we need to just be like on vacation from everything .Hang in there .Were all here for you . : ) Christi
greggchris 2 months ago
@greggchris Thanks Christi
skymoon1982 1 month ago
no guilt! kick it to the curb-- no self condemnation....every moment is a new moment to make a better choice- whatever it is. it is harder to not treat yourself when you are already "there"-you are normal size- you are beautiful- so it is hard to have the same level of determination to kick butt- --the sugar is worse than crack they say.... NO ONE IS JUDGING YOU! BEST OF WISHES FOR A BETTER TODAY!...<3
cabernetqueen 2 months ago
@cabernetqueen Thanks Sally. You just made me smile. You always have something beautiful to say.
skymoon1982 1 month ago
Sorry to hear about your son, hope he gets healthy again soon Melanie. Thanks for your honesty, you have acknowledged the downfalls and now the brand new year is here... New Beginnings, New Exercise Plans, New Eating Habits... you have achieved & given so much, you will get back on track no doubt. I'm cheering you on.. shame & guilt are normal reactions, I have felt those emotions too. Smile & be happy that you have a chance to start over and make the changes to get back on track.Love you!!Sarah
thenewme20111 2 months ago
I hear you on the evil sugar cycle. I'm not good at publicly admitting my faults. I called a girlfriend and admitted what I did yesterday. She encouraged me to pick up and make the next meal better. Hugs, keep moving towards your goal. No matter how bad you did yesterday. Friday is here. Make it a great weekend!
jenleigh526 2 months ago
hope ur son feels better soon. we all fall down its how fast we get up...god bless!!
belindaball1 2 months ago
Sorry to hear about your son, and you not being where you know you need to be. I know your strong though and you can get back there. ~Hugs~
LosingDrea 2 months ago
Melanie, I'm sending you a hug through the internet. Big hugs!!!! You are amazing! I watched you before and during my journey. You still continue to inspire me everyday. You are an all-star and congrats to you on your 3 year surgiversary. Do you girl and CELEBRATE your FABULOUS self!!!!!
rainsh01 2 months ago
@rainsh01 and your an all-star as well. Luy ya Hua!!!
skymoon1982 1 month ago
It hurts me to hear you say that you feel shamed. Melanie, you have done so well and you have accomplished so much. I think that this is going to happen to all of us (well, maybe not Wendy, but that's another story:). We are only human and are not perfect. Don't beat yourself up over it because you are going to fix your mistakes.
On another note, it's helpful for me to see that even the best of the best have their days too. It's OK to make mistakes and move on. Thanks for posting this.
bonnieb118 2 months ago
I pray your son is doing better. Don't kick your self in the butt, we all make mistake the important thing is that you realized what was happening and you got back on track!!!!
Highlyfavored69 2 months ago
Hugs Mel! You got this forward and backward! We are all here for you!! HUGS!
candj1977 2 months ago
dont be so hard on yourself you are only human and you can get back on track once you reach goal it gets boaring but you have to remember when you weight 275 and how they felt and you dont want to feel that again it easy to get off track i reach goal over a year ago no matter what i always work out no reason not to so remember why you had surgery because u didnt want to be fat so get your cute ass on your treadmill and do work your girl melanie in chicago and you still look good lol
523melanie 2 months ago
Question do the people around you support your healthy choices or miss the old you?
AntoniaTakeTwo 2 months ago
@AntoniaTakeTwo Everyone around me supports how I choose to eat. They already know that I cannot eat like I once did. If they had any concerns in the past as to how little I eat now, they have learned to accept it.
skymoon1982 1 month ago
You are a strong and determined young lady. Do not doubt yourself. You did this, you have inspired a whole community! You will get there in 2012!
MsChandra1980 2 months ago
York u know what? I feel off for two months because my mom was sick and has now passed away. But I had to post on fb bcuz ur fans r ur fans bcuz u are real and they need real pep to relayed to. If we only show the up were not being realistic to our fans. Get up n ride that hoarse again.
mrzrollins 2 months ago
@mrzrollins I am so very sorry to hear that your mom has passed away. Its really hard to stay focus once someone that close to you passes on or if your dealing with anything major in your life. I pray that you will continue to be successful in this journey. :-)
skymoon1982 1 month ago
This is something that is a natural part of this journey. Don't be ashamed about anything. It happened...and you know you have the tool to help you get back on track. If we don't share our downfalls, how will others know that it is a common issue? If others don't see our struggles, they will feel like they are alone when they fall. I'm glad you shared. If there's anything I can do to help you, please let me know! <3
AmalCPhT 2 months ago
It is clear to me that maintenance is a killer. That junk food and those treats are not worth the regain. Do not give in to temptation. You've worked too hard to go back. It will creep back a little at a time, if you let the bad habits slip in. You can do this!!
allsunnydays 2 months ago
Yahudah.....hmmm, did he tell you the truth Melanie?
UpGradeU32 2 months ago
YOU GOT THIS!! We have faith in you. You are human :)) I know what you mean about White Castles though LOL, Them lil gassy sliders are good LOL! You look amazing and you will be ok :)) You know how to bounce back for sho!
busybody19 2 months ago
Melanie I just have one word for you ---LOVE. LOVE yourself through this and put the bat down. We all know you're fierce and it's ok to be IMperferct we all are. You lost your weight without a lot of deviations so NOW you are just practicing what it's like to recover. Set a new standard for yourself that included lots and lots of LOVe. You know what shame stands for? Should Have Already Mastered Everything. No shame and no bats. Cheering for u!!
wonderwomanat40 2 months ago
Melanie, I guess what you are feeling is part of the journey..... Just don't feed the guilt and the shame..... It just makes u feel worse.... Think that you did eat, like thousands of people do..... And it's okay..... Now you work yourself back on track. Yes it might be hard, but you know you can do it because you did it before. Don't let negative thoughts pollute ur mind..... Yes, maybe you are tired of the work, but it won't be like the work you put on at the beginning. Ijust take a deep brea
MsLullysWorld 2 months ago
You look great! You will get back on track I am sure. I had a few sugar days over xmas but I just got back on track the next day. Its not easy and it great that you are sharing. I can not gain now I will have no cloths to wear 8*) I would love to see you run with us some day. Love ya- Amy
AmySDMOM 2 months ago
None of us are perfect, Mel. You will get back on track soon enough. I would rather see a video where you are being honest and showing your flaws. I applaud you for your honesty! God bless you and your son! I hope his asthma improves! love ya
mypombella 2 months ago
Melanie you are not alone. I have had the same problem. Now that I'm back at work I am back on track with my diet and exercise. Although over the holidays my eating was a bit out of control. Gained a few pounds, have lost about half of those pounds.
You are right about sugar being addictive. the more days that you are off it, the less you crave it though. Just gotta make it past the three day hump. You've got this Melanie, you can get back on track and I have faith in you. Much love.
allustrial 2 months ago
Love you! Thanks Melanie for your honesty and courage to share! This journey isn't easy and those old ways come back during times of stress-sugar is my evil too and I know that weekend chick well! You have inspired so many along the way and given so much of yourself-take the support and love of this awesome community and begin again! Let us know how you celebrate YOU on your bandaversary!!! Yay!! xoxo
lasslynne 2 months ago
I appreciate your staying real & making a video even when you're off track. We all get off track at some time. When we're stressed, it's very easy to regress back to old habits. Having your son in the hospital is a major stressor. Sounds like you know unstructured time is a challenge. What did you do in the past that worked? Wishing you the best as you get back on track.
HealthSeekerNot2Late 2 months ago
I'm sorry to hear about your son....hope he's doing better....you keep up ...I also have the weekend fat girl crisis but I've also watched your videos and Wendy's about this "problem"....and we just have to adjust...like Wendy says "it's our journey"...
keep up the good work.
baci judy
56applepie 2 months ago
i feel ya Mel. Life happens and we adjust. Tomorrow is your day - - a big day. This video represents where you are in the journey; nothing more and nothing less. I was compelled to make you a video response. will post it next. I am glad you made this video. I was missing you. HUGS and LOVE!
bandedwendy 2 months ago 2
@bandedwendy Just saw your response video and you blew me away. Words cannot even begin to tell you how much your friendship means to me. Love you go infinity and beyond. LOL
skymoon1982 2 months ago
We Love u doll. I Pray ur son has a speedy recovery sweety.No one is perfect mamas we all fall off the wagon sometimes. Dont worry you will get back on track.<3
mizzttzbellalife 2 months ago
@mizzttzbellalife Thanks bella!! My son is doing better today. Thank God. He gave us a big scare for a while. Thanks for your continued support.
skymoon1982 2 months ago
My last post caught off....
I struggled through the holiday to stay on track too and payed the price a bit through weight gain and getting out of shape but I can't think of that. That's not going to help me move forward.
In the end we all falter...we just need to find our way back. Once you put your head and your heart into it...you'll do it! <3
rockybarragan 2 months ago
@rockybarragan Thanks Rocky. That was some really good words of encouragement. Your absolutely right about making excuses just because its the weekend, holiday, bday, etc. I always have to keep that in mind. :-)
skymoon1982 2 months ago
I think a lot of us tend to do that. "It's Friday." "It's the weekend." "It's payday." "I'm on vacation." "It's my Birthday." It's a holiday." But there is ALWAYS going to be something so we need to just stop making excuses. We can't eat like that because of this and that or the other. We can indulge a little but we have to let that voice come through and say "Okay, I've had a bite...I'm good...let's move onto something healthy now."
rockybarragan 2 months ago
hey mel sweety..try not to be so hard on yourself...this is a life long journey and you are doing an AMAZING job..nothing that you do can ever cancel out the progress you have done..you are an inspiration to us all..this journey is real and you will have ups and downs and the amazing thing is you are much better than when you started your journey..we love you sweety..
CYRINTHIA212 2 months ago
Please cut yourself some slack.
Everything is a process. You are living your life and life's road is bumpy.
These feelings will pass and you'll come out on the otherside stronger and more focused.
We all go through periods where we feel sad and disappointed in ourselves but just remember that we all support you and there will be brighter days.
You are a huge Motivator!
My band does not restrict anything but because of your videos I'm back on track. YouTube has been hugely inspirational!
lopezbernadine82 2 months ago
@lopezbernadine82 Thanks for the beautiful response. Yes I tend to be hard on myself at times but I gotta be that way in order to stay straight. I think I cut myself slack for the last 2 weeks so its time to shape up again. Thanks for watching and commenting sweetie.
skymoon1982 2 months ago
@skymoon1982 You are very welcome and I meant it sincerely.
You can do and be all that you aspire! Look at how many of us have been motivated and inspired by your videos. That is a definitely a testament to the impact that you've had on this community. Happy New Year and Thank you!
lopezbernadine82 2 months ago
Mamita how many of us can say we got to goal I can't even say that your strength is amazing and I know that you will get back to where you want to be ... Just to say that you need to re-focuse is amazing to me cause many of us are doing this and now we all can do it was la Chica who gives so much to us all....to guilt to shame ...all you did was back track now on to the track my friend...love ya...big big HUGS!...love rosemary
gastricRose 2 months ago
@gastricRose Muchas Gracias. Your right Mama Rose. You always know the right things to say. Thats why te quiero mucho. xoxoxoxo
skymoon1982 2 months ago
Don't feel bad Melanie. Your videos are what made me make my final decision to go for lap band and that was in October 2011. I'm looking at surgery anywhere between may and July. You are an inspiration to me and this video helps me realize that even with the lap band u can still have a bad week where u don't follow ur usual routine and ur eating routine. You look good and ur beautiful and it's okay to slip every now and then. You are extremely determined and u always manage to go back to ur rou
bandedvtchick 2 months ago
@bandedvtchick You just made me feel a whole lot better and a lil emotional at the same time. Congrats on your upcoming surgery. I know how exciting it must be. Its a new beginning but a never ending one. Enjoy every minute of it. Thanks so much for your beautiful comment.
skymoon1982 2 months ago
P.S always rememeber this is a liftime commitment..thus you have this whole life to continue to conquer it..be encouraged and most importantly just be you :)
mrstlovely 2 months ago
Part 2...but anywho..no need to be ahsamed youve done somethign here many wont do..thats putting it out here as you always do..now we can get back "to basics" because i know you got this and will conquer it! no dout in my mind..God Bless -lovely
mrstlovely 2 months ago
@mrstlovely You have such a beautiful heart and always make me smile. Thanks so much. I just think that my main fear is that it will continue and I cant stop. I guess we never get that fat chick mentality out of our heads.. Its a battle every day but I try very hard to overcome it.
skymoon1982 2 months ago
yes my condolances to his family..and so sorry to hear about your son i hope he gets better soon :( let me say Melanie..you should not feel guilty at all...and im only telling you what ive had to tell myself and would tell anyone else. Their is nothing wrong with allowing yourself to indulge in moderation..you owned how this has made you feel..so now you must i know it sounds "cliche" but now free yourself from it..and yes sugar defianantly makes you crave for sugar..same for carbs.
mrstlovely 2 months ago
HAPPY NEW YEAR MEL....!!!!! Look girl, we all go there and feel bad about it but today is a new day, a new year and time for a new you! So, get it together chica! Like I will as well...I been up and down and all around but I'm starting with the right attitude this time! Oh, and White Castle?? Girl, that's the first place they took me in NYC! I couldn't do it and I didn't! You shouldn't either! That is some bad stuff for you!!
quteepie714 2 months ago
@quteepie714 Happy New Years Chica!!! Miss ya!!! LOL. Girl let me tell u... hahaha I know fast food is bad in general. Its just a mental thing for me. Sometimes I dont even want what I see but I eat it anyway. Thats called head hunger and it has to stop. Eating because im watching tv or sometimes cause im bored or going to meet up w/ some friends. Ahi, lets hope the New Year gets better.
skymoon1982 2 months ago