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And pay attention to your measurments because if you are gaining muscle while losing fat, you will se it in inches rather than pounds.

Good question nkac. I've never figured out my BMR at all and would like to.

Glad to hear you are doing so well!

That's awesome! Congratulations!

You know it's really individual. I hit my first stall at 9 months out and that's when it slowed for me. It's been very slow ever since and right now I'm stalled again, have been since September. But I'm also 3.5 years out and have lost about 75% of my excess weight, so I can expect these last 60 pounds to be really hard to…

I am 3.5 years out. My nut told me at 1 year that my 800 calories or less a day had put me in starvation mode and to up it to 1,000. If that didn't work up another 100 until the weight started coming off again. I lost 15 pounds in the next year eating between 900 and 1,000. However, since then, the 1,000 isn't working so…

[quote="RillaVanilla;31417387That's such a funny thing about people not recognizing you. What do you say when that happens? [/quote] I had that happen last year at work. This person runs our properties department and is based on the other side of the state. She and I had worked together on and off for years, but we didn't…

I'm 3.5 years out. In the beginning I couldn't stomach the shakes, too thick and too sweet. I lived on Unjury chicken and beef broth and Isopure Zero flavored water. It's a protein water, 40 grams per bottle, and counts for your water and your protein. Break it up into 1/2 or 1/3 at a time though as your body won't absorb…

I use "Naked" pita chips with my hummus. No salt and very few calories. Hummus tends to fill me quickly.

I was very open about what I was doing prior to surgery. Like you, I tend to over share anyway. But the real reason I was so open is because we lose so much weight so quickly in the beginning, the folks I see every day are either going to guess WLS or they are going to think I'm deathly ill, especially with the huge…

Stephanie, You might be eating too much or too fast. Either will cause this reation. I used to get this before I figured out my "full cue". Once I feel the need to burp, I'm done. I cannot go by a certain measurment of food. Sometimes, even now 3.5 years out, a serving is too much. So when I feel the need to burp I stop…

Great NSVs!!!!!

I take a scoop of protein powder, add a little water, mix until smooth with a fork and that's when I add it to my coffee. Otherwise it tends to clump. I have a vanilla I like and a cappiccino I love with or without the coffee.

Great report! Glad you are bouncing back so well and quickly!

I crochet, a lot! I just learned this winter how to "arm" knit and became addicted to making infinity scarves. I'm trying to learn how to knit with needles, but I'm clumsy with two needles and using my left hand! ;)

There are several things to eat that are natural binding agents, like cheese, but since you are just 7 weeks out, you should check with your doctor. In the meantime, try some tea. I know you can have that and it is one of the things they tell you to eat/drink to help with diahreah. It also counts as your water. Hope you…

You know, with that awesome attitude you have about this delay giving you more time to prepare for the surgery, I don't think you need quotes! Sounds to me like you've got it all together right now, even if disappointed. :D

Prior to surgery I really didn't eat breakfast much. I really don't like to eat when I first get up. Post surgery I eat a cup of 2X the Protein Dannon Light Vanilla Yogurt or a cup of Cottage cheese with fruit or granola during the work week, at work, so about 3 hours after I get up. Saturdays I tend to give into having…

Let me tell you I totally get the not wanting to exercise thing! I hate to exercise. I walk on my lunch hours during the work week and try and get in a walk even if it's shopping on the weekends, but I don't have money for a gym or a class. I'm not motivated because I don't like it. Now understand, I'm not making excuses…

I have gone from 386 to 222 at my lowest, not to goal yet, but unwilling to be done either. The last few months I saw a 10 pound regain and now am bouncing between 225 and 230. The regain came because I allowed myself to go back to old, bad eating habits. Yes I still can't eat much at once and I was staying within calorie…

Sound Garden

And there it is! This is my reality. I hate exercise and have never found something that I can actually enjoy and look forward to. Not making excuses here, just being honest. I tried a recumbent bike the other day and had a blast! I think this may be my thing but it's more than my budget can handle. Am I giving up, nope,…

On another vacation where I spent part of it watching the husband do something I was too big to do I had the realization that my weight was starting to interfere with my life. That was when I knew I needed to do something seriously and not just think or talk about it. 164 off so far with just 60 more to goal and the last…

Wow! That's a difference you can see for sure! You look even more beautiful! Great job!!

Just like everyone else, protein first. Eventually you will be able to add veggies and fruit. I still don't eat much in the way of what I grew up calling "starches" (bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, corn, etc.). By the time I get the protein in and a little veggie, there's just no room. My nutritionist said to get my protein…

Toni, I was 55 when I had my surgery and am 3.5 years out from Gastric Sleeve, have not made it to goal and over the holidays allowed my eating to get out of control and regained 10. My addiction is coffee. I can't drink it black like I did presurgery, my smaller stomach doesn't like it that way any more. If I don't limit…

I mis-figured my weight loss percentage. I have lost 74.5% of my excess weight. Part of why I'm wondering if I'm done.

Money for a gym membership with trainer isn't available. My resistance workouts will need to be my Pilates machine for the time being. I know what you are saying is true and I need to work on this much more than I do. Thanks for the advice and reminder. While I wait for my bike, I need to use what I have.

I am 3.5 years out and I always take home 1/2 my omlette. I rarely get toast or really an english muffin and if I do, I can only eat 1/2 of that and then less than 1/2 the onlette. At your point I would be lucky to eat 1/4 of the omlette. :)

That's wonderful! What a great post!!! You are so right and so smart! My only regret is waiting until I was in my mid 50's to do something about my weight.