Making the most of the first year

[krystalrose219 12]

Hello all

I'm two weeks post op so I'm just beginning my weight loss journey. I know the first year or so is really when you lose the most weight so I'm wondering if you have any tips to make the most of this first year and maximize weight lost. Any certain foods to eat? Exercise tips? Anything to avoid?

Thanks!

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[bacon 514]

Protein first always. Then greens... be done with bread. Don't forsake the follow up appointments. Just a few I wish I could do over. Stay conneted.

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[summerset 5,261]

Well, weight loss is always fastest in the beginning, regardless if you lose it with WLS or not. Weight loss will (usually) slow down with time when you get near goal weight.

I'm two weeks post op so I'm just beginning my weight loss journey. I know the first year or so is really when you lose the most weight so I'm wondering if you have any tips to make the most of this first year and maximize weight lost.

As for what to eat, there are different opinions and different plans out there so I won't comment on this. Stay in touch with a NUT if possible so you can ask questions if necessary.

Edited January 16, 2017 by summerset

[catwoman7 10,857]

Just stick to your plan and milk that first year for all it's worth - esp those first few months when you have no hunger. It will *never* be easier to lose weight than it will be these next few months - so take full advantage of it!!