joysie1970 Member

SW: 218 GW: 208 Goal 1) track daily Goal 2) 3 workouts per week 30 mins each Goal 3) stay within macros five of seven days each week Thanks for starting this - I need accountability, I’ve regained 40lbs since my bottom out after sleeve surgery; I can’t go all the way back and I’m uncomfortable - I need a kick in the dupa…

I do about 120oz a day - this includes a cup of coffee...I can tell immediately if I am not on pace with my water (headachy and foggy). I drink like it's my job because that is exactly what it is :)

Welcome back and so happy to hear your health is improving!

We all sing in the same band! I am 15 months post op 4/7/2015 blew past my surgeons goal with ease and then stopped at a low of 170 bam! I have now regained 7lbs and frankly I am freaking out and angry too! I track every bite and sip - my surgeon is still super happy...I'm frustrated

Just a quick question for you, by any chance are PCOS? I am maintaining at my current weight but feel like I could lose another 20lbs and even though I am balanced in my eating I am thinking I need to de-carb my life too...

In the beginning up to around 7 months I was lower than 30 carbs, I still struggle to meet my carb goals - however I will say everyone is different - without carbs my weight loss stalls, I have found that a good balance of healthy carbs, protein and fats is what works best for my body. Good luck in your quest, is there a…

Once was after eating (half an avocado) so they first thought it was dumping from fats, the second time was an hour after a protein shake :( so it's not food related an I also had my gallbladder out a year before sleeve surgery...more to come...

Fabulous points! And I am extremely grateful for all of that, I think the mental game of when the weight loss stops and starts bouncing is for me the hardest part. I lost BP meds, pre-diabetes meds, my resting heart rate is same as yours and I can do so much more physically....it's tough to still be called obese I am not…

You got this! We could be twins with the exception of HW my HW was 387 and I am 14 months out of surgery and have been bouncing too between 174 and 170, it's frustrating! I do measure and still count every calorie, every carb and every fat...but girl if you want an accountability buddy I am game! I have a cruise in October…

Good luck @pennysteed , I hope they find some relief for you :) In the meantime, I do know oils help some people peppermint oil on the temples is one you could try....I didn't have any luck but others have. Also if you like natural cures and alternatives try butterbur, you can pick it up at the natural foods stores. My…

I'm a year out, still losing although much slower (actually been in a bit of stall but not gaining for last month or so) and I get just under 1400. I imagine when I enter maintenance I will be around 1500 - 1600, I struggle some days to get the 1400 in, I try to eat clean and gluten free (I do make bad choices every now…

I agree with others with your workouts, you most likely need to up your calories and carbs. Sounds like your body is in hoarding mode holding onto everything it has to compensate for what you are burning...try more intake and see what happens. If you are looking for help figuring out the exact mix of what you should be…

Hang in there everyone! They pass, but oh are they frustrating. Best thing someone told me was to think of my weight loss as stairs rather than a steady decline, for me it made it a little more tolerable. My body was just resting on the step, resetting and getting ready for the next down drop. The other thing to keep in…

Hi Penny, I am treated for migraines by a neurologist - so what I take most likely will not help. However, what I can tell you is my surgeon and my neurologist conferred and determined that as long as I wasn't taking an NSAID daily or even a few times a week, we could proceed with my current medications. I am one year post…

Thanks! And I wanted to tell you I have weaned myself off pantaprozole! YAY!!!! NO reflux, no gerd, no heartburn...fingers crossed, it's been a week since my last pill and I didn't need to supplement with digestive enzymes...I am HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!

Hot momma! You look fantastic!!!

I met my hubs on POF too, although I did go through lots of block/delete before him lol Have fun girl! It's about finding you and being comfortable and having fun I say enjoy yourself!

I second all of that! It's your personal journey not your families so be kind to yourself and celebrate your loss! And remember 10lbs is likely water - I will take slow steady progress everyday...its stays off

That's awesome! Way to go!

HOLY HOTNESS!!! Everyone is looking so good!!! And better yet (I am betting) feeling fabulous!!! thanks for the great motivation and being such wonderful supporters <3

WAHOO!!! Good for you, I am on two and half years and scared to death to try and wean, the pain is crazy! But I am down to one a day now...going to start going to every other day next week when I switch to an eight week WFH situation - wish me luck! I am hoping it goes quicker for me, can you share the digestive enzyme you…

Keep us all posted and good luck! Hope they figure it out for you :)

Well said! I welcome that day too - but part of me still likes to talk about it with others who I think it will help :)

When baking I go for natural - honey, agave, maple syrup - not a huge fan of the artificial ones, I just cut way back on the amounts and up the vanilla a little add in some applesauce (unsweetened) it usually works and works for my diabetic family members too.

Love this topic! Spot on...I find myself struggling with it too and actually get angry at some of the "girl" attention now. Down over 200+ pounds as others have said I am the same person, I have always been a women - I was in my local convenience store getting coffee the other morning and had someone offer to buy me a cup,…

Congrats! Great job!

Welcome back! I agree having those walking the walk to communicate with helps tremendously - my surgery was 4/7/15.

I have always loved ice cream - I had a sleeve and found out the hard way we have dumping too...ice cream makes me dump, so while I can totally see how this is easy to overdo...one too many bites and I am in agony it's not worth it to me...had it twice since surgery and don't plan to have it again anytime soon. I like…

Hi there! So, you and I are so alike! I was 387 at age 40 - I committed to eating right and working out lost 120 lbs and maintained it for five years! I was like BAM I got this, but I couldn't move the dial anymore and honestly 260-270 still wasn't healthy enough for me. No matter what I did I couldn't move the dial…

Wahoo!! Congrats - I am no where near that kind of anniversary (only 10 months) but I feel like I have gained so much more than I have lost and that's such a good thing <3