Here I am again - ThinnerTimes

papamike92071 · 06-24-2005, 01:38 PM

Hi everyone,

I tell you, it is still a strugle for me with weight. I do well, then I go up again. I seem to be an emoitional eater sometimes, but yet, I still eat better than I did when I weighed over 400 lbs. Even though I have a struggle, emoitionally, I have never felt better. My self esteam is much better. I would never thought I would approuch women, but I do. They seem to find me more atractive, But I also think that feeling better about my self is atractive and people can see the self confidence. It is still a strugle, but i feel almost like I am in my younger years again. Thank you everyone who was there in the beginining and is still here.

Mike

Anne · 06-27-2005, 05:23 PM

Mike,

Sounds like you've done great. I can't wait to get some of that self-confidence back. I know it makes a real difference in how other people see you as well. I'm only a few months out and already worrying about gaining the weight back. But this site has helped so much through all of my struggles, I'm just glad I found this place. Keep on coming back!!

Midntsgirl · 07-02-2005, 07:47 PM

I know what you mean about being an emotional eater. There are times it seems I can eat so much...and there are times I can't eat more than two bites of something. I guess it just depends on the day. All I know is that instead of eating all the crap I used to eat...I eat a whole heck of alot healthier. My kids do too.

And about you being a good looking guy...Michael, you know you are!

That's why the ladies like you so much! And the self confidence can't hurt!
You know we're all here for you!

JohnsWife4Life · 07-03-2005, 06:19 AM

Hi Mike,

We passed the Iowa Porker on Friday night at 11 pm from picking up the kid from rollerskate land, wondered if you were there singing.

Good to hear from ya.

Mavisavis · 07-03-2005, 11:40 AM

Mike,

I believe too that part of it is self confidence and the "vibe" we put off. I am pre-op, but recently got out of a bad relationship. I finally decided that I didn't deserve to put up with that kind of treatment. I had to get to a place where I felt I would either find better or just enjoy life with my friends and family. Since then I have had more interest from guys than I've ever really had in the past. It can't have to do with weight since I'm pre-op! I do know that I will likely find that more men are attracted to me after weight loss, but I think the real answer is a little of both. I'm going to try not to have an attitude when it happens, but honestly, the guys I know now who aren't interested will not get a chance post-op! lol Good luck with the ladies..you sound like a great guy.

Marty

LizardQueen · 07-03-2005, 12:29 PM

The emotional eater thing is so very true of most of us I'm afraid. My and the hubby just got into it so I ate. Zucchini and fried green tomatoes now i feel like crap. We shall overcome!

JohnsWife4Life · 07-21-2005, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by LizardQueen

The emotional eater thing is so very true of most of us I'm afraid. My and the hubby just got into it so I ate. Zucchini and fried green tomatoes now i feel like crap. We shall overcome!

Omg, I haven't had a fried green tomato since I was a child. I loved those things!