Bariatric Surgery Haters

This title may be a little harsh, but I am going to call it what it is...

Ever had a friend or simply knew of someone that all of a sudden lost a lot of weight and you found out later they had weight loss surgery? Sometimes folks are just private and that is perfectly normal. But, other times they don't put it out there due to the fact that some people in this world are down right mean. People are afraid to publicize the fact that they are having surgery to better their health for fear of the haters...

Let me start with the fact that not all obese people are this way due to an eating problem. Many have other medical issues which cause weight gain and make it difficult to lose weight. The struggle is very hard for many people. For some it may be a food addiction that is the reason. People struggle. We as humans just want to be happy/healthy and sometimes we go through things in life and weight comes on and sometimes the next thing we know we are looking in the mirror wondering what in the hell happened to us. We look for answers and we reach out for help.

So to all of you haters that feel its your business to judge those of us who are going through the process to have weight loss surgery or those who have already had it, sit down and shut the hell up.  It does nothing for you. It does not affect you. Clearly you have some issues of your own if you feel the need to meddle in someone else's life. Maybe its time to look in the mirror yourself and see what your problems are..

So do you! Whether you are having the sleeve, the bypass, the lapband or whatever, do what makes you happy!

Free Exercise

I've been doing much research recently on elliptical machines. And when it comes down to the dollar, I do not want to part with my cash. I'm economical like that. But I have been pondering, why should I pay for exercise in general? Well, let me rephrase that, why should I purchase a MACHINE? Lately, the weather has been so nice out that we have been doing 20-30 minute walks around the neighborhood, I walk, the kids bike. I’ve got to say, it has felt magnificent to be out in the fresh air and watching the kids giggle and pedal just makes it all that much more enjoyable. They beg to go ride the neighborhood and that is awesome. Not only do I get exercise, but my kids do as well. 

But what about when the weather turns nasty you ask? Well, I absolutely love to dance. I mean, I LOVE to dance. I’ve got moves, yes I do! So I put in the Black Eyed Peas CD or turn on my MP3 player with an 80's set that my DJ friend recorded for me and I get it done. I mean I GET.IT.DONE! Now, my kids ask me when WE can dance. I am starting to see a pattern with my kids here :)  Of course I also have Biggest Loser DVD's x3.  AND I am buying the family a Wii next month!

So the end result is I have decided I will not pay money for a NEW machine. BUT, if the opportunity presents itself to buy a USED machine, at a great price, I will jump on it. For now, who says you have to pay for exercise? It's all around you, just waiting for you to make the first move...