CJK1960

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So after not being on this site in years, I decided to bite the bullet and pop on over and update where I am, how I've been and all that jazz.
Previously, for 13 years, I worked at a local gym as the weight loss coach.
While I was no skinny-minny, my appearance, my life, my story and my experiences got people curious and most often, they joined and stayed.
They seemed to like my mantra-- I know how you feel and what you're going through because I'm right there with you.
Unfortunately, in May of 2024, the gym closed its doors and suddenly a lot of my motivation and inspiration was gone.
I was scared that I'd do what I did during COVID when we had a mandatory shut down for almost 2 year. I gained 62-1/2 lbs.
I haven't been perfect by any means, but I'm much more mindful of what I'm doing to myself with the choices I am making.
Have I gained weight? Yep. Is it a lot? 20 #.
But (and that's a big but), I see what I'm doing and I'm working on getting back on track.
I track my food, I don't 'eye-ball' ingredients and I'm drinking more water. 
My goal is to be 180# again.
I felt good at that weight, I liked how I looked and my body didn't hurt as much.
So there you have it. My updated story.
I'm hoping I'll continue visiting obesityhelp and learn more, and see all you wonderful people with your successes and even when you've hit a bump in the road.

Blessings to all! 

So yeah, I'm one of those returning post WTL surgery folks. I had my life saving surgery back in 2003 and have been described as a "success" story because I've managed to keep a very high percentage of my weight off for more than a few years.
Truth is, I had my ups and downs. Back in 2011 I began slowly gaining weight. 10 lbs a year actually for about 6 years. That 60+ lbs snuck up on me like a Ninja in penny loafers!
Then in 2018 after taking a good hard look at myself....I decided I had to stop whatever it was I was doing that allowed me to begin the scale climbing.
I saw my weight at 262-1/2 lbs and thought... Jesus! That's only 200 lbs less than my highest weight. I was scared shitless!
So I started to research like a fiend and realized that instead of eating how I had been taught...Protein, veggies then carbs, I was eating any thing and everything, just a lot less of it than previously. Clearly that didn't do me any good.
Ironically, I was one of those people who just couldn't figure out how anyone could gain their weight back. And then BAM.... I was one of them! To the tune of about 62-1/2 lbs.
So, moral of the story is...I'm back. I am focused. I am determined. And I believe in myself!
I'm a food addict and extra carb sensitive. A deadly (like literally...heart attack, stroke etc) combination.
Glad to be back OH!