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Add me on Fitbit at https://www.fitbit.com/user/26SKYX . I use my Fitbit daily, not always successfully but I do use it.

I'm a daily weigher and have been doing it for the past couple of years even when I wasn't successfully at weight loss. I have the Aria scale by Fitbit. It syncs my weight up so I have my weight history going back to 2013. The scales help me. I'm in maintenance and a 2+ gain makes me go back to the basics. Although I…

I've known people who went to Camp Gladiator and they loved it. They didn't continue because of the price but said they learned a lot of good stuff they continue to incorporate into their exercise routines. I didn't do CG but I participated in another group exercise club. I actually liked it, however the time didn't work…

I agree.. I struggled with water for the first 6 months. Crystal light was the only thing that got me through. However, I'm not trying to wean myself off crystal light and back to plain water. I believe the crystal light caused my issue with reflux. I'm not a big tea drinker but I do add lemonade crystal light to tea to…

I have the upgraded (paid) version. I can't really say there is any difference in tracking. I went back and looked at my macronutrient counts. I think the only two I edited was cholesterol and sodium. I needed to watch my cholesterol intake because I'm still battling borderline high cholesterol and I want to get it in the…

Congratulations to you, your wife and step daughters. What a wonderful surprise!

Jamie, I can't remember if one book was better than the other. If you are a member of Amazon prime there are several bariatric books you can read for free on the Kindle or Kindle app. You can never have too much information. At my last bariatric support group meeting we were directed to this link for portion sizes and…

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Jamiee - I read 'The Emotional First Aid Kit: A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery, Second Edition' I think it had an entire chapter about head hunger. I purchased from Amazon but you may be able to find at your local library. I also read 'The BIG Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need To Know To Lose…

StevenGarrigus - I struggled when I first got to my goal weight of 150. I ended up losing down to 129 before I figured out the balance. I wanted to continue my exercise routine I did everyday during the weight lost phase. I increased my calories by 100 per day for 3 weeks and I still lost weight. I did this until I made it…

I agree with grim_travlier. I stuck to the 800 - 900 calories per day until I got to my goal weight. I made sure those were quality calories, protein, vegetables, and fruit. If I went over the calorie allowance I exercised those off. I made my goal about 16 months post opt. I then continued to lose for another 3 - 4 months…

Garber6th - I actually like the Nespresso. My only complaint would be the cost of the coffee because I can't refill my own pods.

Feel free to add my. My diary is open to my friends. You can see my great days and you can view my not so great days. Sleeved 2/15, SW 233, CW 130 +/- 2 pounds. I've been at goal since June of last year. I'm still trying to figure out the balance between eating and exercise. Maintenance is actually a more challenging…

Cheesecake is no longer my friend. I can eat one or two bites but any more and it wants to come back up. At first I was slightly sad but then I thought I really don't need the cheesecake anyway. I now eat Jello fat free, sugar free cheese cake pudding. I mix it with vanilla or banana premier protein rather than milk. I…

I actually rewarded myself at goal weight with a new Nespresso coffee maker. I'd wanted one for years and it was well worth the wait for me. I drink coffee daily and it's a way to remind myself that I worked hard to get to my goal. In June I will have been at my goal weight for a year. I'm planning on taking a vacation and…

Aztec4Life, I weigh daily. However, Sunday is my official weigh in day. If my weight is up two Sunday's in a row I know I've really gained weight and I need to take it back to the basics. I'm honestly afraid to not weigh daily. In all my other weigh losses in the past I stopped weighing and gained the weight back. I need…

Order something your dad likes, eat a few bites and bag up the rest for him to take with him. He's 86, it's not worth the frustration. You could also order water and the $3 fruit cup.

I had VGS surgery. HW-167, SW-233, GW-150, CW-130. When I got to 150 I realized I could lose another 5. At 145 I went into what I called maintenance and lost another 15. I did walk an average of 10k steps per day but no other exercise. I ate according to the nutritionist guidelines that were provided by my doctor's office.…

Welcome to the group. Sorry to hear you're in a sort of down period now. All of us understand that life happens and that food may be used for coping with issues. You can turn it around one meal, one day at a time. I loved your use of FAILing = First Attempt In Learning.

I had surgery in February of 2015. I'm coming upon my 2nd anniversary. I was a slow loser and had plateaus every time I lost 10 - 12 pounds. I would then not lose anything or only a few ounces for the next week or so then lose steady until I dropped another 10 pounds. I'm still trying to figure out maintenance. Some days…

Jamie, at 14 weeks post opt you are in a perfect place. Your calories are right where mine were at between 800/900 per day. At 14 weeks I think there is a certain amount of relief that you're past any complications and you're fully back on solid foods. That relief for some reason makes your brain say ok, now eat something.…

KDar1988, Sorry for your loss.

Thank you for sharing your experience. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

mcapote3, sounds like you are doing just fine. I was what I considered a slow loser but I'm at goal weight now. It took me about 16 months to get there but I made it. Just keep following your nutritional guidelines and doctors orders and the weight will come off. I had stalls, the longest one was 28 days where the scales…

WLS is real work. It's a tool that can help if you use it correctly. I had surgery 02/15 and made it to goal weight in February of 2/16 then lost another 15 pounds trying to figure maintenance out. My body seemed to settle in with the 15 pound loss so I decided maybe my goal weight was too high. I'm 5'4" at 130 pounds.…

I was sleeved February of 2015. I'm at my goal weight but log into myfitnesspal daily to maintain my loss. I'm at goal weight after 15 months of sticking to the plan. Add me as a friend.

1. Continue to track daily 2. Get my 10K steps in plus a few more 3. Stop evening snacking unless I plan those calories into my daily intake 4. Participate in an organized group fitness activity

Hello, This is the right place to get support with staying on track. The only exercise I do is walk because like you I have dogs and I have a responsibility to exercise them. Sending you a friend request.

I wan't given a goal weight. I'm 5'4 and just wanted to get to 150. The Doctor said he would be satisfied with me getting there and felt like it was reasonable. I'm at 132 now and I'm still not sure how that happened. I was trying to maintain and continued to lose. The one thing the doctor told me that stuck with me was…

I live in Texas and we just got an Aldi's. Thank you for posting this it gives me some items to look for when I go shopping there. I haven't been yet since it just opened.