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Hey hun! I am a yr out from vertical sleeve. I was only eating 1200 calories or under but then I jit a stall. I am 12 lbs from goal. Here's the thing I learned. Don't take this as a hit to ur way of eating at all! But I realized after surgery there is a whole new way of eating. Eating clean whole foods as much as possible.…

I say taste and enjoy! One of the biggest lessons I've learned is its ok to indulge a little. But balance it out. Have a light lunch and supper. It is alright to enjoy food. Its alright to have a treat. This journey would be impossible if we didn't let ourselves enjoy the foods we love now and then. Don't feel guilty if ur…

At first I did but once I started logging and seeing the calorie counts like u said it amazed me. I have pretty much cut out soda. But its a weakness. My bf bought orange faygo. This morning I was thirsty and almost drank one. But its 120 calories I can save for food. So I said no. Try making a recipe and freezing them in…

I found it but in a nutshell he felt the same way!!! I was in tears!! Try to find it again because her description of how it went down was so sweet!

Omg!! So happy for you!! I just showed my bf your story of what happened then said why can't you cook like that? Lol!! Congrats and I hope things work out. Such a romantic story!!! Word of advice. Don't rush sex!! Let it build up til its mind blowing!! Me and my bf rushed it and while iwe are in love I wish we could have…

I had vsg jan 24th 2011. Almost 1 yr out. Starting weight 304 and I'm at 152 now. My goal is 140. Its has been interesting!! It is different. You look amazing!! Can I ask you a question? Do you have a lot of excess skin? I do but my arms I hate because I don't want to cover them up all the time. Congrats on your success!!

Im a yr out from VSG which means they removed 85% of my stomach. I can eat more than 6 months ago but not very much at once. I was netting 1200 calories and under and I hit a stall. I'm 154 and my goal is 140 and I'm 5'5". I decided to up my cals to around 1400-1500. I find adding healthy snacks through out the day helps…

I had VSG Jan 2011. Best thing I ever did for myself. I'm in my early 20s but have been obese since I was 14. I'm not saying its for everyone but it has helped me. I started at 304. I am now down to 154.2. At a yr out I can eat more than I could before so you do have to make better choices and put effort into it. But for…

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That's what I hate about Mary Jane!!! That girl always gives me the munchies!! I had wls but one night about 2 months ago I partook and I ate sooooo much junk!! Now my bf said it speeds up your metabolism and helps you burn calories but he's a pothead so I'm not sure if this is accurate. I agree with what the others said…

It basically means eating as close to nature as possible. Lean meats, grass fed and organic preferred, fruits, veggies, whole grains, dairy. No artificial sweeteners or chemicals. I am trying to do this. The orgainc is more expensive but even just natural whole foods have a benifit. Some people don't do dairy or grains. I…

Thank you guys sooo much!! Some great ideas that I will check out. I'm looking to make most of my food from scratch. Y'all rock!!

Its a personal choice. Some people have medical conditions have to eat an amount of calories that others wouldn't agree with. Mine was set to private because I had wls and at the time could only eat around 1000 calories or less. I didn't want the naysayers. Now that I can eat more its open. Some people are new and just…

Good luck on your journey!! Your honesty is refreshing!!

I don't think it will hinder your weight loss. I always go over as well. Just watch your calories and choose whole healthy foods and the rest should take care of itself!

I do not agree that butter is not clean. Yes it is almost pure fat but it is natural. You can churn it yourself from cream. You can MAKE it. I just use it sparingly. I have never heard pure maple syrup wasn't clean and have often heard its a great subsitute for sugar. I am in the same boat. Tomorrow I am going shopping and…

Mine says he loves me no matter what. He's known me when I was 220 but never at my highest of 304. Right now I'm 155 but he does prefer big women. Not curvy but obese. Which is crazy to me. I still want curves but at 304 I felt my body was disgusting. And to be honest now I feel insecure because when I see a really…

Thanks for the add!

I had VSG in Jan 2011. To date I've lost 149 lbs. I had to do the dietician and pschologists as well as see my pcp every month and mindful eating classes and more. Its the best thing I've ever done for myself. But I will say this.....its a surreal process. I dropped weight so fast that my mimd is still catching up. If you…

I was 23 and now 24. Best thing I ever did! I enjoy being active now. I've been obese since I was 14. I fear if I would have waited 10 or 20 yrs id be dead. Its not easy but it has been a lot easier than fad diet after fad diet and feeling hungry all day every day. For lunch today I had 2 meatballs and 1/2 cup cotage…

I am very proud of my weight loss. 149 lbs since Jan and I had VSG. Yes I can't eat a lot and at first that what lost the weight. But I am almost a yr out and I can eat more and if I chose crappy things I would gain it back. I work my *kitten* off. And just b/c I had surgery does not make my journey any less special for…

Ill join!! My sister gave me her copy a couple of years ago.

I only have the first one and I do like it. I realized I wasn't going low enough in my sqauts and lunges and once I started improving my form man oh man am I feeling it!! My thighs have been killing me for 3 days!! I want the new one sooo bad and I read there is so much more you can do on it. I also want the Jillian…

I had VSG on Jan 24th 2011. I have lost 149 lbs and feel amazing!! I would do it over in a heartbeat!! As u may know vsg is the first part of ds. I had my stomach removed but didn't change my bowels. Either way I think its great!! Only 15 lbs til goal. Good luck and keep us posted!! Add me!

Well is she very sensitive?? That is important to know. I started out at 304 and I was always very honest with myself. I knew I needed to change but wouldn't make the changes. A few people mentioned my need to lose weight but they did it so nicely I didn't hear them. Most people were I think comfortable with me being so…

Well is she very sensitive?? That is important to know. I started out at 304 and I was always very honest with myself. I knew I needed to change but wouldn't make the changes. A few people mentioned my need to lose weight but they did it so nicely I didn't hear them. Most people were I think comfortable with me being so…

Hmmm my surgeon told me every risk and complication. Blood clots, aspiration, staple line leakage all which could led to a bunch of complications including death. But I "weighed" my options and decided this was an acceptable risk as I was already slowly killing myself with food. I wish the would advertise more. So many of…

Its because they want to maintain. I lost 100 lbs and gained it all back.I then lost the same 70 lbs about 5 times. Wls doesn't just helo you lose weight. The point is to keep it off longterm. Yes a 400 lb person can easliy lose 60 to 100 lbs but the odds of them losing all their excess weight and keeping it off are very…

I had VSG on January 24th 2011. In less than a yr I've lost 149 lbs and I've never felt better. I do celebrate every victory and I don't think its less than someone losing it without surgery. I am 15 lbs from my goal and 5 lbs from my surgeons. I do think its been easier than if I hadn't had it but honestly who the hell…

If that's you in the photo I think you look amazing. I think a lot of women look better with soft curves. We need fat on our bodies. That makes it possible for us to have periods. Did you know that until we reach 10 % body fat girls can't have a period. Which is why there are so many younger girls having them so earlier…