andreanoelle

60 pounds lost! So happy today!

Awesome NSV (non-scale victory...) Blood pressure last week was 120/70!!! Had been much higher than that earlier! Woo hoo!

Can someone remind me that we alternate losing inches and pounds? My stupid scale is not moving and I'm getting worried that it's going to stop moving...sigh

Does third phase mean mushies for you? Anything you can smash with a fork? If so, try making a noodle-less lasagna...make a ricotta/cottage cheese mixture, add an egg for extra protein and add some italian seasonings (basil, pepper, oregano, etc.) then spread some tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese on top and bake! It's really yummy and you don't even need the noodles!

haha...I love your comment in your signature that says "306 or as my scale calls it "error"....hilarious!!

Haha...ok, I won't hold my breath too long. How about patiently waiting for your body to adjust to its new weight? But excitedly waiting because you're so close. I'm starting an 8 week fitness challenge today. Measurements before and after. And I go to Vegas in about 8 weeks, so it's perfect timing. I'm excited because more cardio is really the thing I need to kickstart this process. Eek!!

Happy New Year everyone! My present to myself - another pound lost. 169! Yippee!

Happy surgery day, AniO! Keep us posted as to how it goes! I'm sending healthy, positive thoughts your way!

Help me sleevers! I'm totally stalled because I'm having a REALLY hard time saying no to sweets lately...as in, I'm not saying no!! HELP!! How do I get back on track??

Hey chica! You're half way there!!! Way to go! Keep up the great work!!

Hey dansha!!! How did surgery go? Can't wait to hear how you're feeling/how things went! Keep us posted!

Hey Deb, If you have time, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind telling me some of the typical foods that you are eating now that you're a little farther out...my body is really stalling on me, and I am curious what others are doing who are still steadily losing weight! Any thoughts?

Hey Deb! I'm exactly the same way...I feel like a failure for not getting to goal...I have about 20 to go...yet I also am really proud that I have lost 80...argh...I've been content to just eat what I want and not exercise as much lately, but this last week I've finally gotten my motivation back. I started tracking food on my iphone and that seems to be helping...good luck to you darlin!

Hey girl! You're doing great! Looks like we both have 40 pounds to go!!

Hey guys! I'm on the other side! Got my sleeve! I'm relaxing at my parents' house right now...they're being great...and am honestly not in too much pain. Kills when I cough cause one of my incisions is pretty tender still, but I'm not even on any pain meds. So...just thought I'd update you and let you know that I made it and am super excited to start this whole process!!

Hey hon! I'm doing wonderful - especially today! Hit the milestone of 175 which officially means I'm no longer obese!! Words can't express how grateful I am to be this happy and healthy...so I'm sure to be in a good mood all day today! Fill me in on your progress...how are things going??

Hey hon! I've been stuck FOREVER! lol...I've been fluctuating between 170 and 175 for over a month...but like you said, at least we're not going up. If I maintain over the holidays and start losing again right after, I'll be good. Happy New Year!

Hey lady! Congrats on being over 100 pounds lost!!! Woo hoo!! Feels great, I bet! Have a great day!

Hey lovinlife! Are you back online yet? How did surgery go? Keep us posted! I was thinking about you yesterday...

hey lovinlife! i'm definitely ready! i have an insurance plan that requires a 6 mo supervised time before approving surgery, so i'm about a year in to this whole process...let's get it over with already, i say! jk! but, i'm definitely ready to start living my new life. i've started already by working out on a regular basis, tried to cut out diet pepsi and fried foods, etc. and lost a few pounds on my own, but now on the liquids i'm sure i'll lose a few more this week. how about you? been successful with the liquids? you know, i haven't been strong enough to go out to dinner with friends - i'm just chilling at home this weekend and have scheduled myself a pretty busy week so that i'm not tempted or bored!

Hey LovinLife! I'm looking for friends on this site who are having surgery right around the same time as me...mine is set up for Aug 20...want to be friends? I think it would be cool to have a network of people around to go to with questions, etc. so we can share experiences. Thanks!

Hey sleeve4me! I was messing around on the site today and saw that our surgery dates are only one week apart - want to be friends? I'm looking to form a group of support people online for when I'm having questions/doubts/excitement about this whole process. If you're interested, let me know!

Hey there! When was your surgery? What stage foods are you in? I can send some food ideas your way when I know where you're at...

Hey! Thanks for being my friend...lol. I'm just always looking for more support people - congrats on your loss so far! -Andrea

Hi Sophia! I haven't been on here quite as much lately...avoidance, maybe? lol...I feel guilty about drinking the margaritas when I think about all the hard work I put into losing the weight. So...back to the grind...my weight is at least holding steady and not going up, but I really haven't lost in so long that it gets hard to keep with it. I'm hoping to get some fresh motivation soon.