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I am still losing (and trying too!) at 2 1/2 years. You can do it!

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So that averages 1150 a day... You are also working out every day? This seems plenty low in the calorie department... Stay away from that damn scale lady! 20 days. I forget, you got this in Mexico? Do you have a doctor you can go back to at some time to figure this out? Write down your efforts, and you will have something to take to him/her your efforts....

I am 60. Its one of the best things I have ever done for my health. I did it at 57 1/2, but close enough. It is not a miracle cure, but with some hard work into the future, you can have a new lease on life. The chances of a leak are VERY small, but real, the chances of other co-morbidities are much higher if you stay overweight. Your hubby is worried for you, but seriously, he should be worried for you if you don't do it. The chances of losing the weight and keeping it off are much worse without the sleeve. Good luck!

You know the whole story on why carbs make you gain? (when your not used to eating them...) The make you store Water in your muscles! The 5 pounds are water girl. It will go away in time. glad so far so good, thinking of you, sending all the best thoughts.

Congrats~ 10 is a good chunk of weight, your cloths must be falling off at this point girl! I lost my mexican food bounce this morning... plus a smidgen more .2.... new low. start date June 11th, lost so far....12 weeks..... -13.5 pounds.

Thanks Georgia! Its getting there, I am kind of high waisted, so really thats what you can see in the pic, I always buy dresses and blouses that nip in just under the boobies! Works a charm! I have to say though, the 5:2 has cut my waist some, and my belly dance classes are paying off in that department as well.

You go girls! Lovely poem, beautiful truthful confessions and thoughts. Thanks all. Fasting today. Already posted what I'm going to eat tonight... Thinking ahead! a few days ago I went through my photos, looking for "fat me" photos... most of the "bad ones".... really just the less flattering ones.... were gone....deleted quickly... the "good ones" were there, but did not really show the real everyday me... hiding my real shape back then...I went back and found my "before" -pics... the ones I took in the bathroom mirror... in a bra..... wow. It was humiliating to take them...I feel sorry ofr me looking at them now! I only found the strength because I knew I was changing things soon with WLS. My body has really changed. I can complain about my floppy tummy, and the other odd and end flaps and bumps, but they are NOTHING like what I had before. I am so at goal compared to those photos. Even though I am still me, I am no longer trapped in the same body and mostly, not trapped in the same mind... but now and then, the old self loathing kicks in... looking at those before photos really gave me some perspective.....That girl deserved love and compassion as much as I do now... same to you guys... don't forget it!

If you have the time, read it, 12 page article on fasting, fun, fact filled and a little heady....inspirational, confirms the real reason we are all doing it, longevity and health. http://www.scribd.com/doc/95722979/Starving-Your-Way-to-Vigor Have not read yet (will tonight), but by same author, on the fast diet... http://www.scribd.com/doc/121103437/Hugh-Fearnley-Whittingstall-Why-I-m-on-the-Fast-Diet

I have found taking the time is really important. If I cook most of my food, I am way more in control of what I put in my mouth. Also if you don't already do it, log what you do eat... in MFP or something. Seeing for yourself what you eat, healthy or junk, is really powerful. I log it all, and when I don't, I usually gain. Later, when your hunger goes up and it is easier to gain, you will be happy that you have this habit.

I went there. Yesterday I was jonesing for Mexican, was going out to pick some art supplys up and walk the dog and planned to go ahead and go out for Mex at my fav place. Taco salad. It was delish, I could only eat half of it if that, and went home and logged it. This morning I was up a pound, but really I did not ear 3000 cals extra and know it has to be the salt (I was over by around 200 cals). My little dog is in a manic mode (dad is gone on motorcycle adventure) and got me up (or tried too) every hour last night. When she does this I usually just get up and stay up... but I decided I really need the sleep hours, so kept going back to bed. I ended up dreaming every time, so I think that is good, and if patched together I got in 8 hours, more than usual. Gotta work on that sleep thing... I have been eating them every day except fast day. I have moved up from oats, which I also love, to spelt, Einkorn and Kamut.... less gluten(I eat tons of gluten anyway) I am really getting into the "feed your gut microbes" mantra, and good whole grains are one part of the recipe for that. I personally have been able to continue to lose weight eating grains. Whole grains, rolled, chopped, or occasionally flour for baking. One or two servings a day (that would be between 1/4- 1/2 cup dry...see package... around 95-130 cals) So satisfying. The serving size on whole rolled oats is usually 1/2 cup dry, I find half of that is just fine, served with fruit or a poached egg. Get out that fitbit! It is so fun to use! Really is a good tool... I seldom get in the 10,000 steps goal... but its good to see what you actually are doing, just another piece of the puzzle... no judgement. It will only call you a bit*h if you program it too... your call ! I have mine say "Howdy" How corny is that!? The more you bend your vows the easier it is to break them. This is true. Eating 5:2 may not be a vow exactly, but it follows the same rule. I actually don't think changing a day is a big deal, its just starting a trend that will lead to bad results we don't want to do. Planning is good here. I filled in the progress tracker on the 5:2 site, and it told me to eat 560 cals on fast day, so it looks like I have been right on there, this may be the sam for some of you, if you want to fill in a form! I think this is the page: http://www.52fastdie...3d74fe4dc4da537 and Thanks you all for your kind words about my mom and dad, I know most of us go through this at one time or another... here is what the 5:2 tracker said: Based on your current age (60), height and weight your Resting Metabolic Rate* is estimated to be 1442.85. For your selected level of activity (Moderate Activity) you should be eating around 2237 calories on your feed days and up to 560 calories on your fast days in order to lose weight. Note that your body's needs change as you lose weight and it is important to adjust your calorie intake accordingly so as not to overeat. If you are currently losing weight with calorie intake different than these suggested figures then there is no reason to change! I am eating about 50-75% of their recommended cals for feast days....

hey you guys, The 5:2 is supposed to be good for fat burning, and that can show up in the measurements as well as the scale... I measured around July 10th... then today (so not even when I started and lost the most weight) and my waist is 2" smaller! I thought I looked different, and the proof is in the pudding! Measure everyone, Its not too late. Also... I was measuring at the smallest part of my torso... thinking that was my waist, but 5:2 said measure at the belly button (NOT the smallest on me...) My MFP chart looks funny because I switched from smallest to bellybutton, and it went WAy up!

Water! Protein! mind distractions.....and as a last resort, Cave in and logit in MFP!

You alway contribute mature thinking to the vets forum! You are a medical professional? This is the most interesting part of this study to me... Sunblock contributes to a lot of our Vit D def. I was low on VitD, and Vit B12 (Im a vegetarian) but not much else. My doc said it was because I ate so many damn organic veggies and if not raw cooked them in an iron pan! I think it is. Mine is reduced, but not gone from early on. I can say its not MORE than it was at around 6 months out.....yet. Even though I think so much of what you say here is correct... "I think it is all a mind set" is a little simplifying. Emotions, physical craving, triggers, chemistry, genetics (edited to add: support!)... are so powerful, and not that easy to understand and to catch hold of. Its a little like saying, "If those poor people would just work, they wouldn't be poor!" Poor people=lazy people, not that easy. That being said, getting your mind set in the right place is a tremendous help in the weight loss/maintenance Quest. Is it "all"? I look at people who try and try again to lose and maintain, and slide back, and I think there but by the grace of god go I... went I, I may go again, and again.... I hope not! So far my mindset along with some other tools, are keeping me on track. I just know that not that long ago I gained 22 pounds... in what seemed like a blink of an eye! Realizing this frailty (along with my personal strength) allowed me to come back here and get back into the game with support... and not be so afraid that I would be seen a having a weak mindset or really, a failure, but as a person that is not giving up when the numbers go up...(not really a rant Fiddle, just a perspective)

Thanks Georgia and Sweetums. They have had a long good life together, I am so happy for that.

Hi ladies, as long as there are hugs all around, let me join in. THANK YOU for being there! Today was not a fast day, but ended up kind of tough. Dad called late from the emergency room...his foot was killing him. He asked me to come and make sure my mom got home ok, she has mid stage Alzheimer's... so we went over and hung out with them in emergency. Turns out my dad cracked his ankle... he is a "man in charge" type, does not know how to slow down and take it easy... is taking care of my mom, just moved house, and is going a little crazy right now. So a broken ankle is NOT making him happy. Anyway, by the time I got them home he had broken his cast... DAD! I see lots more mom and dad in my near future. All I wanted to do on the 1:30 AM drive home was pull into Mcdonalds for french fries! I did not do it, but soooo close. I was planning on getting up early to make grape jelly with a friend, but its already early and I have not been to bed yet... oh well! Tomorrow is another day! And COOPS! Thats the way to go girl! Peaches on the beaches!

Sweet, sorry you have a case of the blues. Things will change, they always do. Be kind to yourself. So lucky for your kids you got to stay home for them until school! Hope whatever you will be doing you will end up loving! Meet some lovely people. Stayed the same weight today. Better than gaining! This new year/low has stuck for 3 days now. Thats definitely a good thing!

I've been saying that all day!

Finished for the day...except my SF strawberry tea. Went OK, a little over, around 570. I had some cravings, but came out pretty clean.

I have taken up birding and photography. I have been going on more hikes, and river walks at wildlife refuges and other natural parks in northern California. It is really spectacular. There is so much to this world that I have never seen before.I had the opportunity to hike in the South Island, New Zealand a few years ago. Lots of hiking up Glacier valleys and lots of beaches. I'm sure I could do much more now post WLS! My husband has taken up adventure motorcycling and is game to go out with me for some adventure.

I agree with this. This is a time of change. Observe, learn, and work that sleeve. You also have to start to get some rules for the future in place for after the loss. You here them here all the time. Drink your Water, but not during or shortly after your meals. Protein first Start formulating lower carb dishes that you like. Try Vegetarian, or Organic eating now and then. More veggies! Find ways to move that you like! I took up belly dancing, Urban walking and bird watching photography (Nature walking and hiking). I'm getting my friends involved so they might want to go with me sometimes, but I will go by myself as well because its just so darned fun I can't wait to get out and look around!) I joined a gym.... My dance classes are held there, and in the rest of my time I can lift weights, or take yoga, or experiment with the other fitness things they offer. I took 6 weeks of Tango there once... all included in my gym fees. (It is a rock climbing gym... I no longer rock climb, but the gym is so beautiful, with 3 story rock walls inside!) Find the joy! Don't expect the sleeve to do everything for you... IT IS ONLY ONE OF THE TOOLS YOU WILL NEED IN YOUR TOOL BOX!!.

sounds divine!

I definitely think having a supportive positive community that understands your struggle is a huge plus! In so many ways! Thanks all!

No biggie, just noticed....

Congratulations! Silly question here for all... she has had her surgery for 24 months, I always think that my surgery dates relate to two years of having the sleeve, counts as 2 years anniversary, Like my birthday.... when I was born, It wasn't my first birthday until a year had passed.... just askin' ....