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So sorry you guys are going through this! But glad he finally got his butt in there and found out what was happening... hang in there... I have been junking out too the last few days, fasting today....

Sheryl... cook and freeze. Next time he comes over, microwave and ready to eat! (as for all the lovely fresh stuff.... )

Sounds wonderful! Enjoy!

Holy cow! I finally got to the end of the line of posts... Want to comment on them all, but have been away so long im sure its old news.... I have been so busy, time just flys some times... Last weekend went kayaking, hubby finally got his own so we can plan more trips for the summer. Gardening and weight gain! Just 2 pounds over my bounce, but can I see it on the muffin top! I have been fasting pretty well, one or two times a week, but the other days are full of c-r-a-p! I am inspired by you all, hitting the fasts or not, keep up the good work to those doing it, and lets get out of that slump to those who are in it with me. Good for you getting back on track! Feels pretty good to be there I bet. I have been logging too, yesterday was 1900 So I hear you... I can really put it away some days! I did get in some exercise, but still... the scales don't seem to care about that.... . I have a docs appt in the middle of June where whe expects me to have lost 5 pounds.... uh, not really going to happen... and a dance performance in July... holy cow! Good luck on that one. I am just going to do it and try and get over my fear of looking like a goof...my dance girls want me to be in thier troop, and if I want to go there, I just have to start somewhere. Go Girl Go! you are my inspiration Coops! Nice to see you here... job stuff sucks sometimes... We are going through Unionizing... I am going to a negotiating workshop on Sat... I figure it might help me in other parts of my life as well... you are a star girl, time to hit the thrift stores for groovie cloths and the new free agent that you are! Love my fitbit too...but not anywhere close to 10,000 most days... Sheryl, I have always felt bad about my arms... no mater thin or thick... getting the surgery might really be good for me, but the scars and the pain.... not sure Im ready for that... and about your tests, I hope it all works osut right... do try and balance your diet with lots of veggies... gotta stay healthy for that fun new wildman! Can I tell you how that pic just lit up my face?! You guys are so obviously young and in love! YOu are just glowing. And model beautiful? Absolutely girl. So sorry for the addiction friend... sad to see someone letting thier life slip away. You have reached out, and im sure she knows it... when she hits bottom... you will be there for her. Georgia, Denise, Wanda, and all, love coming here and hearing from you all girls!

I gained 22 pounds in my second year, I was mortified to have to go to the thrift store to buy jeans two sizes up. . I did manage to get it off over the next year and am now back into my smallest sizes. Vigilance is key. If you are injured and can't work out, you get sick or depressed, or just lose track for a while, you certainly can gain weight. Losing that 20-120 pounds "forever" is dependent on causes and conditions. Its not a guarantee.

Dalwalsh, what is this linked from? Looks like an advertisement....

Awww Florinda! I love that story! Thanks for sharing!!!

I am most interested in the calcium topic too. Mostly because it doesn't seem to show up on tests AND because i think it is the hardest supplement to "stomach" All my blood work since surgery is "perfect" but calcium is my nemisis. I hate the pills, I feel the chewables are crazy expensive and I guess I have a little worry about it. I was always vit D low prior to losing weight - now it is normal even though I take less Vit D then I used to! My Iron is always really good so I personally don't need to take that supplement. I also switched from high quality multi Vitamins to chewable gummies once I got to maintenance since I eat pretty healthy and most vitamins make me feel kinda ill. The gummies are almost like candy... About 2 months ago, when my appetite problems started, I stopped taking all vitamins except for the B complex sublingual drop that I do a few times a week. Everything else just seemed like more than I could deal with. Now, I am taking vitamins again but barely choking down 500 a day dosage of calcium citrate. I know i should have about twice (taken separately) that but they kill my appetite for hours. I appreciate you starting this thread... I am ready to be educated! even though my iron has always been good without supplementation, and I am in menopause... at my last visit to my doc and nut they wanted me to start a multi with iron because of suspicions of "problems down the road"...they also said NO GUMMIES, but Flintstone with iron would be fine. (I miss my gummies!) The calcium chews are expensive, I find if I use the Bariatric Advantage chewables in the giant bottle, it really helps with the daily cost. As a variation I use the generic chocolate soft chews from Target. VERY CANDY-ish. Vitamin K (as found in many greens) will mess with blood thinners and clotting, so watch that.

My b12 and D were low, they are now ok with suplimentation. B12 is an even bigger problem if you are a vegetarian. Calcium levels are not always represented well by the test... it is looking like some long term problems(bone loss) can show up with good blood levels. There is more and more research that shows supplementation may not work that well... whole food is your best bet when ever possible. (I try and do both...)

Gamegirl is at 9 months, is 5 pounds from goal. and says what she really wants is support more than the 5:2 even though she is interested. Here is her email to me.... Thanks Kim! I feel good. Getting there slowly although I think in 5 more lbs I will decide I need to be even lower I understand about the private chit chat. I'm sort of in limbo at 9 months. Too "young" for the vets group, too old for the outside groups so I'm having trouble finding a little support from time to time. If there is indeed another 5:2 group I'd love to join, not so much for the 5:2 really, more so for the support. Thanks so much for replying. Btw I love seeing on MFP the calories you burn from belly dancing. It makes me happy ----------------- I can't stand swallowing big hard calcium pills, I use soft chews or the chalkey chewables (I kind of like them, just don't breath in while chewing! ) Bariatric Advantage Calciums. I like the cherry best... http://www.bariatricchoice.com/bariatric-advantage-bariatric-chewable-calcium-270ct-wildcherry.html Nice to hear from you! The boy sounds very nice. I love the PCH, its a wonderful drive, enjoy with mom. Laura said it had nothing to do with Gamegirl, but they sure did butt heads a time or two. I wish I knew if there was ever a chance that Laura was coming back, It mite make a difference if we invited Gamegirl., I like her too... Maybe we do need to start an other group, but I have hardly keep up with this one! I don't want to divert my attention from this one.

FYI Gamegirl has asked me if she can join the group. I told her that its really about 95% personal chit chat and support, and 5% fast diet. She said that what she really needs is support. She is too close to surgery to be in the Vets forum and too far out to feel like she fits into the Newbie groups. Anyway, I said we were closed but I would hoist it up the flagpole and see if it flys... She said she would be interested in joining a new group if we form one.

What a challenge, Bear is so lucky to have you by his side. When you were describing your situation, I thought maybe a yoga class, or even a yoga DVD when you cant get away, just a little every day.... to help you to stay tuned into your body. Maybe trade in the fudge pops for some frozen strawberries or slices of apple... Yes, do make a little change so you stop gaining, and give yourself enough nutrition to keep your health, and worry about taking that off later...Best of luck to you. Sending you peaceful thoughts.

FYI the Fast diet people have a new book coming out... its a 6 week boot camp... The Fast Beach Diet Plan http://www.amazon.com/Fast-Beach-Diet-Super-Fast-Programme/dp/1780722249/?tag=thfadi-20some of us are thin Some of us ate thinking about giving it a go... I am currently at maintinance using the 5:2, but would not mind losing another 5 pounds...

I follow the 5:2 protocol. If I fast two days a week my average is 1,171 cals a day, If I fast one day a week its 1,371 a day. I can maintain on this so far. I exercise a minimum of 4 hours a week.

Fast day! So far so good. Coops, a new scale sound great! Hope it whispers sweet nothings in your ear next time you weigh in! Sheryl, sounds like a perfect mothers day... you know, our best loves can come in unexpected packages. You never know!

Being a vegetarian... I would have to say yes. some days not.... not sure what does it! I need to go through the underware again for sure! I remember seeing a study that showed a chart where gurd and weight gain went hand in hand after three years...not for everyone.

I was looking around and I dont think the book has anything to do with southbeach... but getting ready to hit the beach! Its a 6 week boot camp with exercise and I think its 4:3 as well... A little kick in the butt might be just the trick!

Now is the time to get back on the horse. I really had to get to the point where it was real to me that I needed to watch what I eat and get moving forever. I really just wanted to be normal and not have to do anything special except "be myself" and follow my desires and not gain the wight back. I did gain 22 pounds back without even seeing myself doing it. I just lived life and gained 22 pounds. I then realized I had to watch everything I ate.... I don't mean I can never have things the I like to eat... I really just have to watch it, I write everything down I eat, not mater if its healthy or crap... I write it down, try to get in my protein, vitimins, water and exercise. I also am working on getting more sleep. Seriously, when people say you need a lifestyle change, they wern't kidding. How much do you want to live longer? Healthier? Be there for your kids and see the world? Enjoy life? Some days I still feel that little twinge that I want to eat the whole box of donuts... and sometimes I eat one... and write it down in MFP. I think writing it down takes some of the romance out of eating it. Its harder for me to see it as my lover if I reduce it to calories and protein and saturated fat. I try and keep the fridge full of snacks I can eat. All kinds, sweet, protein, crunchy, smooth.... salty... I dont want to be caught with a box of cookies when Im down... I will dig in. But if I have SF fudge bars, or 100 cal yogurts, or SF pudding, or oatmeal or something that hits the spot without taking a huge bite out of my calorie allotment, and doesn't wake up my sugar monster... I can make it through the day. Be prepared....for the long haul. I LOVE being at goal.It took me three years to get there. I still fight for it on many days... It is worth it. Good luck to you all.

Hi guys, Wanda, cant wait to hear about the book, really , southbeach was one of the best programs going when I was fat. I still use parts of it daily. I might be willing to do a bootcamp if it was not toooo horrible. I have managed two days of fasting this week... feel the desire and ability to follow through a little more than in the recent past... Did not lose any, but am at the pretty low part of the "bounce". Boy, I can really see clearly how stress brings on hunger... At least I can see it! I am imagining myself 5 pounds lower... I think Sheryl is helping me to believe I can do it... I really just have to get over my resistance to getting back on track... I have been just doing what I need to barely stay at the top of my bounce range. Some great veggies coming to the markets is a good incentive for me to eat better.... Swiz, love the "thin suit" thing... sometimes I feel like Im wearing one too... Hope you all have a nice moms day, Im going to a family potluck... they are asking me to bring something they have never eaten before....(I like to make Indian and such) Hope Florinda is doing well... Sent LauraVen a note, but nothing back yet....

For dinners most nights I have a big bowl of home made veggie soup with some kind of fake meat in it for protein... or a big bowl of some kind of veggie stir fry , fruit and veggie salad or veggie baked casserole. I almost always have home made fat free pudding with peanut butter or dark chocolate chips on top for desert. I might have a fat free greek yogurt with fruit or nuts mixed in for breakfast, and some kind of left overs for lunch. What ever I eat, I write it down in MFP. 5 days a week I eat tp stay in the guidelines of saturated fats, carbs and protein... not always perfectly... between 1200-1500 cals depending on exercise... one/two days a week I try to stay under 600 cals (the 5:2). I eat what I like, and I find if I cook it myself, I can eat much better then prefixed. I do like wheat crackers with low fat cottage cheese as a snack. I have to watch the crackers, or I will eat too many at a sitting. This is a go too for protein. I can eat quite a bit... so as my ability to eat more developed, I added more low cal veggies to my meals... cooked or raw.

Welcome and congratulations on the magnificent weight loss. We are here for you if you need us.

My center has one every month...I went once early on... mostly RNY, but may be different now... I actually keep putting it on my calendar, then not going. I certainly would not want to host one... too much on my plate now... but really enjoy and get lots of value from hooking up with you guys! I don't really know anyone here who has had the sleeve... Diva is from my town, but have only meet up with her once in person. If I wanted to, I guess I would probably be out there more.

At my three year checkup, they said EAT MORE PROTEIN. I really lost a lot too... I probably do not eat enough protein....

G'Day all, fasting today.... making up for extra lovely eating this last few days... Well /REALLY try and fast on ths as well...twice a week for a change! I hear some happiness here... LOVE THAT!

have loads of fun Coops!