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I have to eat smaller portions so make sure that I don't start with the candy and sugars as they trigger me to eat more and they are sliders. I only eat popcorn most of the time if it has powdered cheese protein. Since I eat and track my protein, sugars and fats not calories, I make sure I eat the healthy proteins. I have…

I drink Unjury shakes made with low fat milk or Baciatric Fusion, different flavors. Make sure you have ones that have the correct type of protein as that makes a difference. I go on my surgeon and nutritionist recommendation.

I put protein in my coffee, after it has cooled down, cheese sticks, boil eggs ahead of time, Pure Protein bars, Proti Diet crisps, etc. I make sure that I have those things with me when we travel, and when I'm going to be gone from home several hours.

Thanks for all the information. Will have to check with my hairdresser as I'm almost 67 so the gray that I cover is a funny consistency. Have lots of loose ends flying out as the new hair is growing in.

Thanks for posting. Looking forward to trying this!!

Didn't want to pay for a new one....Maybe when I reach goal as it doesn't expire for 2 more years. My passport picture is even worse!!!

I like deep water aerobics because we are moving for an hour! Don't like the weights!!

Some good sites! Thanks!

I'll be trying this!!

I'm glad you are working with a nutritionist because all of our bodies are different. Keep in touch and you'll hopefully be able to report progress!!

Got mine at Victoria Secret!

I have walked two 5 k's with my husband. If the color run comes near you, it is a blast. Can't run because I have had knee replacement!!! Working on trying to get my walking faster and I do water aerobics because my feet don't hurt!! I started out with the 5k and was actually jogging....before I found out I shouldn't be…

Sounds good. Will have to try it.

Sorry about your friends! They are not true friends if they are gone. I don't post every day though, though I chart every day. Have been since December and one day it was past midnight, so it started me over. :flowerforyou:

Keep up the great work!!! It is hard, but take one day at a time!!

Be careful. My daughter who lost 118 pounds and who had been running hurt her knee on Turbo Fire and now is trying to rehab. Planted and then twisted it.

We call those angel wings!!!:laugh: :laugh:

Hello! I know how you feel. I tried Planet Fitness and really hate the gym. I joined the Y, go to water aerobics, and finally got a treadmill again. My husband gave ours to our daughter years ago, because I wasn't using it. I'm now using the one I just got because I can do it when I want to. I turn on the TV and watch…

Many of us have had the sleeve and are concentrating on getting our protein in as well as 64 ounces of water a day. We are not counting calories per say but doing what our surgeon and nutricianist want us to do!

The pictures show the difference!! Wow! I love the words of wisdom too!!

Found that my scale is close to my doctors and was told to up my protein. I return in May there so I consider that my official weigh in as that is where I got my preop weight and BMI. I thought I wasn't going down on sizes so much, but then put on what I could where when I first started. More clothes to donate!!!

Had lunch with friends and ordered scrambled eggs. Ate some of them...They were dry and then drank coffee. Played cards and had no desserts or snacks that were on the table.

You can add me if you want.

It's hard for me to throw out food, but getting better at it if need be since I had the sleeve done.

I use the olive oil mayonnaise and just use less of it. (Reduced fat)

Some of us on this site had Vertical sleeve procedure or other Gastric surgery to help with weight loss so can't eat the calories they talk about. I have to go by grams of protein per day, 60 and 64 ounces of sugar free liquids a day. I can only eat certain foods at this point. And need to exercise so my body doesn't think…

I will be because I don't want to get sick!!!

I'm almost 66 and had the vertical sleeve about 6 weeks ago. I may be older than you want. LOL!