RabbiBeth Member

You guys are great. I really appreciate it. I am 5'5'' and need to lose about 40 more lbs. I set my calories at 1200 in order to expedite things but perhaps it is too harsh for me. I am making it on 12-1250 cals most days but it is hard. I may up it to 1400 or so and see how I feel. It's not worth feeling so deprived. When…

Thank you all so much for your replies!!! I really appreciate it. I am running out to work now but will read through these links and thoughts in a short while. Thank you again!!

I generally do count them.

Avocado? Peanut butter or almond butter on toast? Omelette?

I like to log the night before - whatever I pack for work the night before gets logged before I go to bed. Sets the tone of success the night before so I just wake up and go according to plan.

I love juicing!!! I include it in my daily diet, and use 1-2 juices as meal replacements. I include leafy greens and other veggies, plus fruit. I serve it over lots of ice and sometimes add in chia seeds. There are TONS of recipes online - TONS, TONS, TONS - and even lots of free or ninety nine cents apps (iphone) with…

Thank you for this comparison! I am trying to decide between Flex and One~!

Thank you - great post! I agree - eat the rainbow!!

Thanks for the comments! I am really enjoying them. I usually take about 2 Tbs a day (about 110 cals, I think). Great source of plant based protein and omega 3s! : ) And they are surprisingly affordable, too! Bonus!!

That's a great idea! Thanks!

I have been with WW on and off over the years but am largely disenchanted at this point. They are always trying to upsell you and push (their own and others') processed foods - yucko! No thanks!

I was thinking coconut water, also. Maybe try a different brand? It's "nature's gatorade!"

Way to go, hot mama!!!!

I love juicing! I have a Breville juicer and it is amazing! I also like green smoothies, and other fiber-filled smoothies, and I use my VitaMix for those. I add flax and chia seeds and they are really satisfying. I journal and keep track of all ingredients and love the way I feel juicing and using smoothies. At the same…

Oh honey. Been there, done that.....oh so many times. The good thing is that you are HERE. You are putting it behind you and taking the reigns again. Instead of going on and on and on with the binge, you are coming clean and ready to move forward. You are in control. It's over - time to eat clean tomorrow, drink a lot of…

I love carbs and include them but try to keep them as unprocessed as possible. Fruits, veggies, whole grains, etc.

Do a search first for a croissant. Then do a search for any of the fillings. Enter each item separately.

Wow! Amazing! You really looked beautiful at all stages - love the pregnancy photo! Congrats on your huge accomplishment!!!

Yes! You look slimmer in the second pic for sure! Way to go! You're adorable! : ))

HYDRO FLASK!! : )

Awesome thread! Great job, everyone!! A few of mine: -Looser clothes even when the scale did not show any loss -The other night I was DYING to eat everything in sight and blow off my plan but I reigned it in and found other ways to satisfy my cravings and stayed within my calorie range. I indulged in banana and PB and it…

Post and read here often for inspiration!!! You can do it!

Love this! Smart wife!! : )

Capster, I agree with you. 1200 cals CAN be satisfying if one is eating whole, unprocessed foods. I agree with everything you said about the chemicals, etc - they are the worst. On the other hand, to the original poster, if you are SO active, it might make sense to increase your calories..but do it in a healthy way. Add…

That sounds great! Love avocado! LOVE!

I know it's hard. We need the support of our spouses/close people or it makes it so much harder. Post here often - we will help each other!!

That sounds cool!!! Thanks!

Interesting topic. I have a number of people in my life who have had WLS each with varying degrees of success. 2 of my friends had lapband and have done AWESOME!! 1 friend had lapband but cheats a lot and is still heavy. 2 of my friends had Roux n Y (not sure how to spell it! LOL). One did amazing, got to goal and has not…

Hi! I'm new here, too! Seems pretty friendly and supportive so far! Let's do this together!

I habitually save some calories for evenings because I enjoy eating something after dinner and before bed. As long as it fits into your dietary plan, I don't think the time of day matters much.