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I drive a truck with my husband, as well as a sucks thyroid. I'm 5 yrs postoperative and have gained about 40 pounds. Trying to get back on track with limited exercise and dietary options.

I take multivitamins, iron, and B12.

I am grateful for the beautiful Texas day. I am grateful for my WLS family on fb, and I am grateful to all on here who keep trudging on !

Only all the time! Its very frustrating! I've been trying to break into the 170's for weeks now. Been stuck at about 181 for what seems like FOREVER!

thanks for all the tips. Some of them I already do, and some will try and incorporate into routine. 1. I keep a glass of ice water at my desk at all time, just rarely finish one glass full. 2. I drink crystal light lemonade at home, usually 2-3 cups. My main problem I think its drinking during the day at work. Its right in…

Kashi Go Lean, has another cereal that is even higher in protein than that. I use it at home, but can't remember the name exactly. Just have to look at all of them. There is also a low fat milk called Mootopia that is super high in protein you might try if any of your grocers sell it. I buy it at HEB.

Thats great! I am 10 months out, and I too have worked on lifestyle changes vs diet changes, so I know that this will be the success I have longed for! I definitely need help with the consistency part for exercise though. I walk at work on my 15 min breaks. Sometimes I will work out when I get home from work, sometimes I…

What kind of stuff did you order from them?

I LOVED Sweatin to the Oldies. Wish they had them in DVD format

Mini goals are the way to go. If you think in terms of total weight loss, its more daunting, thats for sure and seems less attainable. We can do 8 pounds a month!

My name is Nita, I had gastric bypass in March 2011. I was at about 270, and now I'm down to 186. Would still like to lose about 50 more pounds. I'm not losing the weight as fast as some of my counterparts, but I'm working at it daily. I belong to a secret facebook group for wls patients and future patients if anybody is…

I think you are right, that you would be setting yourself up for failure. Nobody can be perfect all the time. I might take a few bites of something I shouldn't, but I don't eat the whole stinkin package anymore! We have to learn moderation and portion control. Perfection is not an option for me!

You look GREAT! I don't know the answer to that, since I can't ever remember being a "Healthy" weight! That is definitely an inspiration!

Awesome NSV! I have the same problem. I have to take my rings off when I wash the dishes, always afraid will lose them in the sink. Good to know about Wal Mart having sizers like that!

I was diagnosed years ago. According to my dr. when I was first diagnosed, I could be eating nothing but bread and water and wouldn't be able to lose weight. I am supposedly on a pretty high dose of Synthroid, but still have had problems with the weight loss, but I can tell in other areas if I miss my meds at all.

sounds delish! About how many servings will that make, and how long would it last in the fridge?

I see lots of gorgeous women that do not have any gap in their thighs. Great figures!

I make an omelet every morning that is very similar to this except without the bacon. Once a week I chop up a bell pepper and onion, and store them in the fridge, then in the mornings, I can just throw them in the skillet while I'm mixing up my 2 eggs, and about a tbsp of milk. A little bit of cheese,and thats it. Takes…

It seems to me that the early schedule would be for those that work the day shift, and just adjust it to your schedule. If you work nights, then weigh at the beginning of your work day, and so forth. This schedule is doable for me, except for exercising 1st thing in the morning. I already get up early just to eat…

I have the Zumba Exhilarate DVD's. Love it, just wish that I could get into a routine with it.

BAD, BAD, BAD! All carbs, no nutrition

I walk 15 min a day, 3x a day, and I had to work up to that. Now, I can honestly say that its become habit to just get up during my breaks and lunch and walk. I can't just sit anymore during my breaks. When I walk at work, it usually gives me more energy to work out some more when I get home, and put in that Zumba tape. I…

Greek Yogurt, cottage cheese, even the low fat mozzarella snack sticks are good proteins with low fat. Make some good tuna salad, with tuna and eggs, you've got tons of protein. I also buy Julian Bakery Smart Carb bread. It has 12 gr of protein per slice, so for 1 turkey sandwich, you'll get about 30-35 gr of protein, just…

Great List!

Great List!

I have the Zumba Exhilarate DVD's, and love them. Would love to try a live class tho! there is a group for zumba on here.

will definitely give this a try!

Get to my goal weight in 2012 and keep it off. Now I just have to decide what that is. I know what the drs say, but want to just see at what weight I feel the best.

wOW, its so cool to see how widespread everybody is. I'm from Austin TX, USA.

You can put pesto on fish, but other than that and pasta, not sure.