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i try to keep my carbs around 100. if they dip too low, it affects my mood. so i had to find a balance. my surgeon said because i'm old and short, my weight loss will be slow ... but i'm very happy with my progress so far. 54lbs in 5 1/2 months.

I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and was pre-diabetic. I decided "this is not how my story is going to end" ... so after gaining and losing the same 20lbs for years, I decided to have the Sleeve surgery. Best decision ever! Wish I would have done it years ago.

I eat carbs. I stay in my macros. My surgeon said your brain needs carbs ... also, my mood crashes if I cut my carbs too low. I think you will find people that are anti carb and people that eat a healthy diet and don't eliminate anything. I have a questionable relationship with skittles :D

My surgery was 5/01. I'm down 54lbs. I'm old and short B) so the dr said I would be a slow looser. My nutritionist said I should eat between 800-1000 calories a day. My dr believes in eating a well rounded diet, so I don't have food restrictions. I track on here and I stay within my macros. I am 58, and 5' tall. I started…

This is such a great thread! I had my sleeve May 1, 2018. I'm down 37lbs. The dr said because of my age (58) and height (5') I will be a slow loser. He told me to be happy with 7lbs a month. I'm very happy with my sleeve and am good with following guidelines. About 2 weeks ago I started having food intolerance. I can't…

HI! I'm Tati. I have attended the required seminar for the vertical sleeve and have my first appointment with the surgeon on Aug. 4. I am anxious to get this process started!! I need both knees replaced and my orthopedic surgeon said that my recovery would be so much easier if I wasn't this much over weight. My BMI is only…

thank you :smile:

hi! i was happy to find this group. i'm 57. i have about 100lbs to lose and am only 5'. i've had a tough year with 2 weird accidents. fell and ended up needing surgery on my foot ... was in bed in a cast, non weight bearing for 4 months ... then a slow recovery. gained 20lbs during that adventure :/ then 2 months ago i…

hi. i would love a mentor! i am 57 and tired of being a "fragile princess". i am interested in becoming stronger and healthy and losing weight along the way. i am 5'0 and weigh too much. wife. mom to 3. grandmother to 2. photographer. nature lover. love to read, kayak and ride my bike. knee replacement in my future. if you…

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Congratulations angela!! that's awesome!!

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i agree. it was so nice meeting everyone and supporting each other in our efforts :flowerforyou: this challenge has really helped me keep a focus on my goals! i actually have sticktoitness :smile: i am excited to follow up this challenge with sept24's 150 miles (or 300.000 steps) challenge that starts april 1. i want to…

hi wanda! yes, i know it's possible. it's just frustrating! i LOVE my bike and i can't wait until the weather breaks enough for me to get out and ride. i thought about joining the gym, but i think i will just wait for slightly warmer temps! i have lots of weights at home, so i need to at least work on my upper body! it's…

yes angela, i can walk ... but i hurt everyday. i do have some days that aren't as bad. i am eating clean, no junk food and meeting my calorie goal everyday. i want to add some upper body strength training these last 30 days.

:drinker: yay! here's to US! those 60 days flew by! ... and thanks angela for putting this challenge together. it is really helping me :love:

i am struggling with knee pain which is not allowing me to exercise right now ... so i have to lose this weight with diet only. kind of a killer :sad: i am only 5' tall, so my calories allowance isn't that high. the dr. says it's my weight, so i will see what happens as i lose lbs.

YAY! Welcome back!! :flowerforyou: Sorry you've been sick ... but glad you're getting better! I had the flu in Jan ... it really sucked. Start back slowly and don't overdo!

Hi Megan! Welcome to the group :-) I'm not a very vocal member ... but wanted to welcome you! Being accountable to this group has really helped me stick with my weigh loss! Great bunch of women here :flowerforyou:

i am still motivated to finish too! my daughter had a baby and lives 3 hours away :noway: ... i have been spending a lot of time on the road :grumble: i am still logging my food everyday and checking up on everybody, i just haven't had time to participate much. i'm here to the end! i am home now ... so i should have more…

well, we don't celebrate valentine's day ... so for me its just another day to stay focused. joe had open heart surgery on the 19th of feb., so we celebrate Heart Day! it will be 11 years this year. makes you look at life differently when you could have lost the love of your life :love:

thanks roni :flowerforyou:

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thanks :happy: i am working very hard to get to 190. i believe that that is the weight that my knees will support. i can't wait to start exercising! it's hard to do it all on diet alone. i can't have a cheat day or go over my calories at all! the pain in my knees is keeping me pretty focused right now. i eat clean and…

ok, i thought and thought and thought. i had a good week. i can't think of anything i regret or would have done differently. i am very focused right now . ha, next week might be a totally different story .. lol

Well, I woke up this morning and I'm not skinny yet :huh: ... so there must be some truth to this :laugh: Happy Hump Day!

i'm in. going to keep it really simple this week. i'm still sick, but am eating fruit, veggies and chicken this week. because i haven't been able to exercise because of my knees ... i have to be really diligent with my nutrition. not a football fan, so Super Bowl isn't an issue at my house. told the boys they can go out to…

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