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OH Juli · 12-01-2008, 11:15 AM

I agree with Niki,
It's a blessing not to be able to eat all the junk coming at you this holiday season.

You're friends either don't know the pain of being obese or are obese and are not ready/don't want to change. Seeing you do it, regardless of when will cause them to question you.

Just stick to your guns. They really want what's best for you. And frankly, if they are bugging you too much, ask them if they think questioning you is what's best for you, and then explain to them your resolve. I'd follow that up with a request to help you maintain your resolve, not to break it down.

Best of luck.

OH Juli · 12-01-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by OH Juli

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You asked in email and maybe on the yahoo thread, but to answer you, I'm going to run/walk the Jingle Bell 5-K December 6th with you.

Juli

To quote myself.

I'm not running. I was given an over time opportunity which I'm going to take!

I think Cinder was the only other one planning on going.

HeatherA · 12-01-2008, 08:48 PM

Swood, I had my surgery last December 18 and it was a tough haul through the holidays with my recovery and my pity party over being on liquids/mushy/soft foods for Christmas/New Years/My birthday. I really struggled with my mind and how "the holidays" were supposed to be food wise. I could kick myself now... what a whiner! Today I am down 80+ pounds from where I was last year and I am LOVING it! I would do it exactly the same time of year again if given the choice. I easily could have gained another 20 pounds over the holidays if I had waited until January to have the surgery. Thank goodness I didn't! Whatever you decide make sure it's based on what's best for you... not your friends or your family. Good luck!

nurse niki · 12-02-2008, 09:07 AM

Is anyone still planning on doing this?