I was diagnosed with anxiety and Hashimotos ( Thyroid autoimmune disease) in 2000 and everything hit the wall from that point on. I tried to keep busy but the weight piled on with the antidepressants and the wait for my thyroid to stabilize. Eating out was easier as we stayed very busy with two kids. I didn't keep up with the exercise as I should and the spiral up was evident.
It was decided in 2009 that I wanted to lose the weight and have a healthier life for my kids. I had a Lapband surgically placed to assist in my weight loss efforts. It is a not a quick fix, it is a tool that I needed to lose weight. I had tried everything but the success rate did not stop the eventual regain.
In the three years since surgery I have lost 50 for the 125 that would put me at a healthy BMI. I still hesitate to say the numbers publicly but it is my intention to share and stop shoving the history of me under the rug. I am very proud of maintaining the weight loss for 2 years.
I often reflect on why I stopped losing the weight, I believe it was a combination of braces and not tracking my calories. The braces made it very difficult to eat and I went from eating lots of harder to digest foods to softer foods that digest quickly leaving me hungry sooner. When I went in for my appointments to tighten my braces, I found shakes and mashed potatoes my companions. Identifying this has been easier than correcting the issues.
I am proud to say the TMJ has been resolved with the braces treatment. I have learned how to avoid some of the pitfalls, but regret the two years of weight loss I missed out on due to this treatment.
Today is day one, and tomorrow will be day one and the next will be as well. Everyday is a new day to be successful in my journey to onederland.
I often reflect on why I stopped losing the weight, I believe it was a combination of braces and not tracking my calories. The braces made it very difficult to eat and I went from eating lots of harder to digest foods to softer foods that digest quickly leaving me hungry sooner. When I went in for my appointments to tighten my braces, I found shakes and mashed potatoes my companions. Identifying this has been easier than correcting the issues.
I am proud to say the TMJ has been resolved with the braces treatment. I have learned how to avoid some of the pitfalls, but regret the two years of weight loss I missed out on due to this treatment.
Today is day one, and tomorrow will be day one and the next will be as well. Everyday is a new day to be successful in my journey to onederland.
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