Track yes
Calories yes under
Exercise no

Question of the week
Don’t really have a healthy snack . But I need one. Even though I’m under my calories I could do better if the stuff I eat wasn’t so bad. Bread is my weaknesses

Daily Post: Tuesday

Track: Yes
Calories: Under! Yay!
Exercise: Yes. Dance practice.
Water Intake: 64 ounces

Okay I'm on track today so if I just stay on track tomorrow and Thursday I should reach my goal of 190 by Friday fingers crossed!

Daily Post (Tuesday)

Wonder day was in point very proud of me even if I still cannot workout

Calories under
Track yes
Exercise no
Water 112oz

Track. Yes
Calories no
Exercise. No

Monday, the 5 th I weighed 157.8

@gjaholy33 Great day, even if you weren't able to exercise!!

@mexiconona Great day and great weigh in!!

@crazedknight Great day and a great start to Feb, great job!

@mjohemme

I would also like to start by saying that I am not for nor against surgery as an option. I wasn't sure if I should reply to you because I don't want to seem like I'm trying to scare you from considering this option. I'm not. But you asked if we know anybody who has tried this. I do, my brother in law's mother had one of these surgeries done. I think she was about 55?
Although it might be a rare occurence, she did in fact die due to complications. He was and still is heartbroken. I am so sorry, I really don't want to scare you, but the reality is that death really can and sometimes does occur. I suppose this can be said of any operation though.

I agree with @AB0125 when she said, "Personally, I'm of the belief that if it's that important to you, you will find a way to achieve success. I went another route, I decided that before I even went down the path to think about surgery as an option, I'd explore all my "diet" options. This led me down the path to Keto and I haven't looked back. I'm down 50 lbs, I feel better, have more energy than ever and I EAT! And for a girl who loves food like I do, this is important "

First, I support everyone in whichever diet and workout path they chose. (short of starvation of course) I have tried many, and loved many different ways of eating. Most recently, I decided to give Keto a try because I had two (real life) friends who had tried it and were able to finally lose weight, and even better, finally feel in control of themselves. So just over 3 months ago, I started Keto. It is a learning process, this diet, but I read all I could and started as simply as possible. Lots of mono eating the first month. Now I have added baking and some recipes. I am down 30 lbs in just over 3 months. Most of that was without exercise. I also did CICO (calories in, calories out) but honestly, it has never been easier to follow a diet in my life. It's actually pleasurable because I'm able to eat so many yummy things that I love like eggs and cheese and avacado and not feel guilty or worry about it. I actually don't eat much meat at all so I didn't think this diet would work well with me but to my surprise it really does because I love things like nuts and huge salads with all the heathy fats I can eat. Now...I am NOT saying that keto will be the answer for you, only you know the journey you've been on and the things you've tried. I know first hand how difficult it is to find something that finally works for you, that allows you to get in control. My own diet journey started about 3 years ago when I was an all time high of 218 lbs. I started small. I started by doing 30 minute "easy" workouts 5 days a week (although for me at the time "easy" meant, OMG, it was more about the daily habit I was trying to establish and slowely my workouts got better and better). Walking workouts on dvd or online are great btw. My only other rule was to go to bed by 10pm every night. I had read an article about how important sleep was for regulating weight, and I found it really helped me get on track. I hope some or any of this helps. Good luck!! I'm here if you need me for anything!

mjohemme wrote: »

Username: mjohemme

My "off" weekend undid my efforts for the week. Also, my first appointment to explore the bariatric surgery option is tomorrow. Has anyone here considered it or know someone who did it? Thoughts? Regrets?

So I'm not sure I'm the right person to comment on this, since I have absolutely no personal knowledge or experience on the matter. But if you want my 2 cents worth....

-It's a complicated matter. There are certainly pros and cons, and potential risks either way. Whatever your decision, be sure to thoroughly do your research, carefully consider the pros and cons, discuss them with your doctor and your family, and make the decision that is right for you.

-I have lost over 60lbs, and have kept most if it off for well over 5 years. The most important thing I can say is that keeping it off is an entire lifestyle change. At some point you have to carefully consider what changes you are willing to make for the long term.

Right with you @ka97 - crazy work and some unfortunately exciting family stuff. I'm catching up for Monday too!

Daily Post - Monday
Track - yes
Calories - yes
Exercise - yes
Water - 80oz

Daily Post - Tuesday
Track - no
Calories - no
Exercise - yes - the bare minimum
Water - 64oz

Answer to weekly question: really just a juicy, very crisp apple is my favorite healthy snack.

@143tobe - Do you have an open food diary? I don't know if I'm doing a keto diet or not- I haven't read up on it, but I had a trainer that had me focus on getting a minimum of protein grams (high) and staying within a maximum of carb grams (low) each day. For me, getting that higher protein intake means I'm not as hungry and am better able to resist binges, which is great. However, I am not a huge meat lover either and often find it hard to get the protein without eating a lot of meat. I'm always looking for people that seem to have it down - and aren't totally carnivores - for ideas and ways of eating! Thanks for sharing your experiences!

I, too, thought it was for woohoo or woot! What is it, if it is not?

Calli1616 wrote: »

@143tobe - Do you have an open food diary? I don't know if I'm doing a keto diet or not- I haven't read up on it, but I had a trainer that had me focus on getting a minimum of protein grams (high) and staying within a maximum of carb grams (low) each day. For me, getting that higher protein intake means I'm not as hungry and am better able to resist binges, which is great. However, I am not a huge meat lover either and often find it hard to get the protein without eating a lot of meat. I'm always looking for people that seem to have it down - and aren't totally carnivores - for ideas and ways of eating! Thanks for sharing your experiences!

Yes, my diary is open. I am far from have everything down, I just do what works for me. Please send me a friend request! That goes for anyone on our team. I do usually eat two eggs a day. I am curious how this higher cholesterol diet will affect my blood levels, so I should probably have those checked soon. Previously, even when at a higher weight my cholesterol levels were always pretty ideal so I am actually really curious about that.

@gjaholy33 Take care of yourself, that's the most important thing, if that means staying in and being a hermit--so be it Besides, the most important part of the weight loss plan is DIET, you can't undo a poor diet with exercise.

@tinak33 Taking the stairs at work is impressive, you go girl!!

@ka97 I completely agree, regardless of how you do it, losing weight and keeping it off is a lifestyle change. And congrats for your amazing transformation!! That's a great accomplishment and you should be proud of yourself!!

@Calli1616 I have an open food diary and I do Keto, and while I'm not solely a "meat head" I do eat meat, and lots of green veggies, salads, avocados, etc. I think it's extremely hard to eat low carb, focus on eating an appropriate amount of protein and not eat meat, it's just hard.
I would say that if you're not intentionally doing keto, you're probably not as the point of keto is to eat low carb to the point of your body being in a constant state of ketosis (fat burning for fuel). Having said that, it is possible to be keto on accident with a low carb diet. Keto is low carb, "moderate" protein and "high" fat. I eat a higher amount of protein on my keto diet to support my muscle growth and I'm usually around the 30-35% mark and fat around the 60% mark depending on my carb intake.

gemwolf110 wrote: »

ssssanaaaa wrote: »

Guys. All this time I thought that the "Woo" button on here meant like "Woohoo" but apparently it doesn't. So don't take all those "woos" I gave you personally. Was trying to be positive lol smh

I thought it meant woohoo also. Whoops

I thought this too!

gemwolf110 wrote: »

AB0215 wrote: »

gemwolf110 wrote: »

ssssanaaaa wrote: »

Guys. All this time I thought that the "Woo" button on here meant like "Woohoo" but apparently it doesn't. So don't take all those "woos" I gave you personally. Was trying to be positive lol smh

I thought it meant woohoo also. Whoops

Okay, I am feeling like a dummy, I also thought it meant whoohoo...whoops.

We could just make a determination that within this group it means woohoo?

I really feel like there should be one, I mean "like" sometimes just doesn't cover it.

ssssanaaaa wrote: »

Guys. All this time I thought that the "Woo" button on here meant like "Woohoo" but apparently it doesn't. So don't take all those "woos" I gave you personally. Was trying to be positive lol smh

Me too