Alana Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 In addition to my everyday stop at this forum for questions, answers, support, love, etc I've decided to create a weight loss blog. It's not going to be so much a keeping of my progress, but of topics that pertain to weight loss, weight loss surgery, the ups and downs, and my success and failures. What good is a blog if no one but me reads it? You're all welcome to view my blog at: http://thewordbuffet.blogspot.com/ It's an all you can eat word buffet! Ha, did you like that play on words? Since none of us are actually going to REAL buffets, a literary one might do us some good. I hope you enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erin2796 Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Great Blog Alana! I have a hard time putting my thoughts into words like you and MamaMichelle but I do enjoy reading your post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Thanks, Erin! I love to write, so it's a good outlet for me! Your posts are always great, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 All I can say is WOW, you are such a great writer. I loved reading each of your topics. It's like reading a chapter of my own life except you are much younger than I when you got your band. Keep it up and I can't wait to read your next topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycoolbutterfly Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I LOVE it, I too have thought of beginning a blog and staying consistent -but haven't started. Good for you. I am also a little envious of you receiving your band so early on! I sometimes think I waited too long, but on the bright side, I have done it and it's all down scale from here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Alana I just saved your blog into my favorites! Like Erin, I do not know how to put my thoughts or feelings into words either.. But after reading your blog I think we are sisters! I promise I just seen myself in your blog...Yay for you for putting your feelings down in writing and sharing those with us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I knwo we all have a lot of similar experiences and it's nice to be reminded of that...that we're NOT alone in this. And we are sisters, Trina! Band sisters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I loved it Alana! I wish I had time to write down my thoughts like that. Maybe someday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I have plenty of time at work to write. I coordinate website design and I'm only busy when I have appointments scheduled for the day. I only had one appointment this morning, so I'm blogging away!! Plus I don't have kids or anything like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparetire Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Love your blog Alana! you must be a writer! I love the name of it too, it is just so fitting. I also have a blog but it is more of a journal of my feelings and updated when I have time... I would love to have readers though http://lapbandval.blogspot.com I have another blog for my small home biz, but you guys don't want to see that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I will definitely be adding your blog to the group I read on a daily basis! I'm not a writer, I just like to write. Yay for blogs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparetire Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I will definitely be adding your blog to the group I read on a daily basis! I'm not a writer, I just like to write. Yay for blogs! Haha... I guess I better start posting more eh? oh yah, I am Canadian and say "eh" all the time without even noticing...just a little tidbit for anyone who doesn't know me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Just wait until you have kids..you don't even get to go to the bathroom alone! LOL It is very rewarding though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sdejong Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Alana Reading your blog made me want to cry in certain spots because I can see aspects of my own life in you blog. Like others I have trouble putting my thoughts and feelings about my weight into words. I am a teacher and you would think it would be easy but I have worked so hard to not think about it that I can't.... Thank you for your brave words.... Shy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 AlanaReading your blog made me want to cry in certain spots because I can see aspects of my own life in you blog. Like others I have trouble putting my thoughts and feelings about my weight into words. I am a teacher and you would think it would be easy but I have worked so hard to not think about it that I can't.... Thank you for your brave words.... Shy Writing parts of those blogs did make me cry. I've spent so long hiding from my obesity, that it feels good (and a little scary) to actually write it down. I just said to myself, "You've gotta say it. If you don't, you'll never change". Maybe you can keep a private journal that only you read to start with so you can feel comfortable with saying those things. I know it's hard. But it's a relief to get those things off your chest, it really is. Just remember, we've all been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat2nrml Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Thank you for sharing Alana! I started to cry because of how much your story's like mine!! I'm about twice your age, but the food issues we have are very similar. I've wondered for a LONG time now what makes some people gorge themselves on food??!! I didn't and still don't understand it. We must be born with something different in our DNA...it's so hard some times! I want you to know that I think you're a very brave young woman. Best wishes, Darlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 That is very sweet, Darlene - thank you! We're ALL brave here. We've all made the big decision to change our lives and that takes courage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 WOW, I am so proud of you Alana! What a wonderful blog and very well written! Plus, it is almost like my own personal story. Don't you ever stop writing that blog, it's very important and you are doing an excellent job! A lot of people will see it and see themselves in it. You are very brave for writing what you have done so far. And I would never have guessed you were only 24. You are wise beyond your years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 WOW, I am so proud of you Alana! What a wonderful blog and very well written! Plus, it is almost like my own personal story. Don't you ever stop writing that blog, it's very important and you are doing an excellent job! A lot of people will see it and see themselves in it. You are very brave for writing what you have done so far. And I would never have guessed you were only 24. You are wise beyond your years! Thank you, Mona! I'm actually just about to be 23. And thank you for commenting on the blog! I will definitely comment back. Anyone can leave me comments...I welcome them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banded4life Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Great idea!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzoupoodle Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Thanks Alana for your beautiful and honest blog!!! I identify with so many of the things you described. I am sad to say after my 3rd daughter was born I tried to prevent any pictures being taken of the two of us in the hospital. I am sad to say that I was furious when I found out my coworker showed some pics she took of my daughter and I around the office. I had had lots of fluids (had some complications that caused bloating too) and looked very much like a beached whale. I cried and cried when I saw the pics. I can't wait to want to have pictures taken with my kids instead of hiding or taking the pics!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisem Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Alana, I loved your blog! Thank you for your honesty and demonstrating your courage to write those things down. You speak for many of us who aren't brave enough to admit to the same things. We all identify with parts of your blog, and it does help to know that we are not alone in our struggles. Bless you, and thanks again for sharing. Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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