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I gotta say... I always wanted wls....perhaps desparately so. I also fight daily to continue to lose...not unlike a gladiator. Biggest loser is like winning the weight loss lotto....but its no awesome experience considering you have to weigh in in front of the world. I don't think its like winning the weight loss lotto... many of those people gain it all back after all that work..... in public.

I do best with lower carbs, but luckily for my sorry will power, I can eat some. I try to mostly keep it whole grains. I skip the sugar most of the time. I know some really can't eat much at all. There was a post on here someplace that talks about why carbs make you gain... your body needs lots more Water to maintain the glucose in the muscles or something like that... so when you eat carbs, you gain water weight, cut the carbs, lose water weight. Each of us is a little or a lot different in what works for us, like the 5:2 just seems to really work for me, even if I slip up now and then, and I am not one who loses easily, or quickly as a rule. I would say, just give each change you make time to work, then, only move on when you know for sure its just not for you. You have done soooo well and 78 pounds is really amazing. I think sometimes the body just takes a break from losing, and if you are doing everything else you can, keeping track, moving, drinking water, getting enough rest... then ether that is how you ned to behave to maintain where you at, and to lose the rest/more you still need to act as the detective, and keep working on those ingredients that might get the scale to move past current maintenance and into lower numbers/sizes. Best of luck with that. ....maybe your body wants to be an athlete, but your mind does not....?

Yesterday was a free for all! I must have eaten only carbs and fat. I did write it all down in MFP, was over by almost 400 cals.... and that was after I ate my exercise cals back.... on the up side I did not gain.....yet. today I brought a protein drink for breakfast/lunch like a fast day, with the little voice in my head saying if someone brings treats, I'm eating some.... luckily no one brought treats, so may be a fast day after all. The maintenance gods are looking after me today...I'm an eating loose canon! I will be fine once I get home. I go on a "appetite enhancement ride" every Thanksgiving, where a bunch of semi drunk townies on fancy bicycles listen to music, visit then take over the Sacramento streets, drive against traffic (not much that day) and end up at the river where we visit some more, some extra crazy ones ride into the river naked.... yea, its quite the morning. Then we will go to my Family traditional feast after. So I should get in maybe 6-7 miles of ride in to counteract the pumpkin pie! I will check in later with a report on my exemplary bahavior, or my shameful confessions.

Have you measured? You might be losing inches?

I think I have already turned it into a holiWEEK.... who brought yummy food to work today.... EVERYONE!... including me. There ya go! Just putting it out there.. I LOVE BLACK. I do like to pop out of it now and then, I have some crazy print pants in high contrast colors, and stacks of multi color bracelets too.... photots to big, couldnt open them.... thumnail looked cool...

Agree and agree! You can wear the red with the same jeggings outfit.... the boot cut might work for riding... but not really sexy... they look too big on you for some reason... perhaps the cut is not quite right. I like the blue shoes for a pop. I like the jacket, but you might be able to find a jacket that does more for you. I like the length layers and sleevless! Priceless. Hit that pout with some lipstick, throw on some big earrings and let her roll!

I have gotten a couple of good pair at Ross.... around $12 a pair.

EEKS!!! Theres a man in the room! Put your babydolls back on! ( )

Slugs!!!! hahaha! Texture can really dog a nutritious ingredient can't it ?! When I used to eat meat, I wouldn't touch an oyster... felt like I was eating my own tongue. I made sf cranberry sauce yesterday, and have the ingredients to make healthier versions of other killer holliday foods, mostly replacing sugars, and meats..... Fasting today... will try really hard to stay around the 500 cal mark, as it will be a lot harder on other days! Resist the office goodie trays friends!

Nice to hear from you! Glad your lectures went so well.

Interesting, I read the other parts of the article, all interesting. I watch my intake of Fiber, but have pretty much mixed the two together in my count.

I think going to protein for a snack is a winner dear! Unless it was a giant haunch of goat or something... that had to be just fine. Sorry if I missed a post, I probably read it, but.... who knows!? I paruse this site while the TV is on, or I'm at school in computer class and I get interrupted... anyway, I have cared about you from the time I first read your posts here! I remember talking when you lived in SF. I may not be a very good friend... really, I don't reach out as much as I probably should to be a really good friend, but my heart is there. Who is this troublemaker? I don't get out to the other non vet threads as much as I used to, but have seen a few vapid individuals out there that really test my civility. For heavens sakes! What are they thinking sometimes!? Like others have said... if you try to reason with crazy, then your crazy. Stevia, I use it, quite a bit. The "story is" any sweeteners will change the profile of what you want to be more sweet. I still think its better than straight sugar or some other sweetners. I want some sweet, I move away from it a day or two now and then, just to show myself I can! Thats interesting... I blabbed to everyone about my WLS, but not sure I would for a lift.... then again, knowing me, I probably would. My mom got a face lift years ago, my dad liked the idea and results, and went to the same surgeon, asked him for a family discount for himself, and got one too! You are so awesome M2G, you are really good about touching base with us, and so thoughtful about what you say. Thanks girl! Im not sure what that doc is thinking, Having been maintaining goal for 3 whole days,(expert talking!!! ) I do feel a little different, a little more relaxed in a way... but not so relaxed that I think I can forget the routine and just be one with the goal without the work! In the 160's for the third day in a row!

You can freeze them for later if you like... ...that recipe sounds delish! I like cranberries or golden raisins in mine... caramelized onions, mushrooms, sage....

My husband is from New Zealand.

I would recommend, don't go crazy about it, get in one fast day before the big meal day, then back on track after. Maintaining would be a big win during the holidays!

I make stuffing now and again... single serving... I just use good bread, not too much oils, mix with lots of veggies and maybe some fake chicken... I am the evil devil temptress I know, I just have really gone with moderation in all things... and stuffing is one of them! With home made cranberry jelly. I don't make more than one serving, because I will eat the whole thing. In my head, 2 cups IS a serving if I let it be. I do this around once a week or less. Thats probably one reason I have taken sooooo lonnnnng to lose the weight!

I will try to fast Mon and Wed. Im sure I will eat more on feast days... But with the fast days in place, I think it will work. I know I/we are not just like the normal bloke that eats whatever s/he wants on feast days... but I will test it a little bit next week. Write it down, and try to get in some walking.... my dance class is off next week.....

I have seen the 160's two days in a row... I think i will need about 14 to really believe it as well.... I'm a veggie, so will make anything I want to eat that usually is not veggie... I make a mean fake turkey, dressing, gravy and will make sugar free cranberry sauce for me and my dad... and a sugar free desert or two... I look forward to leftovers, fake turkey sandwiches with cranberry is where its at for me this time of year! I am really going to test the 5:2 principles until the new year... AM weigh-in, eat it, write it down!

I see some good recommendations here, perhaps we need a thread to make it easier to find in the future? Heres one I found today that looks interesting: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1607742942/ref=rdr_ext_tmb I was naughty and made a screen shot of the punchline for us....

8 am here (pacific time), 4pm there (London was my choice)

A lot of information here.

The titanium staples are permanent girl, they are in for good. They get covered with scar tissue and thats that. They don't get in the way of MRIs or airport metal detectors!

It's not half, its 85%. I love my sleeve, have not had any complications, have reached 100% EWL and rock the 100 staples. I eat what I want, in moderation. I have never puked, I never had to visit the Doc for maintenance (except to check my labs... all good). Everyone has to do what they feel is right for them. If you are afraid of cutting out half your stomach, and getting 100 staples, then don't do it. Who could blame you. Personally, I think the size of my stomach was part of my problem, so saying goodbye to it was more of a relief than sad. It may be part of your problem too, and thats why you are looking at WLS, which all reduce the size of your stomach somehow. After years of trying to work my regular stomach to lose weight unsuccessfully, I was looking for a permanent solution, and with a lot of work on my side, with support, exercise, and daily accountability I think I might just make it work for the long haul. Without revision. Fingers crossed.

Fasting went well yesterday. Got back to goal after 2 1/2 weeks of bouncie bounce bounce above. Seeing it twice makes it more real to me!