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Hey 50s! I just turned 60 yesterday! Hope all is well... Im still alive and kicking.

Love that name! You are moving out the "honeymoon" with a goal to meet, so thats what were here for! Welcome!

Now Now Fiddle, please don't confuse a couple of posts with "the women" here... Most of us are pretty well behaved in public! Trust it, if you are doing everything else right, Water, Protein first, and exercise... then take the slow with the fast. I have had MANY one pound months. After a year or 18 months, you can re-evaluate. I think sometimes the body just wants a rest. Oh, and make sure you are measuring, sometimes the size changes when the scale doesn't... My 2 cents.

Here is my Birthday Picture ... and dog walk stop at a Walnut orchard... on the way to Gray Lodge Wildlife preserve in Northern California. By the way, down one more pound after a regular eating day... that makes 3 1/2 lbs in 6 days. It really does cut the craving for junk in the bud on regular days. When I get full, I feel SO full, and really could stop eating before I get to my alloted calories, I have to make myself eat more on regular days, and at that am not eating the last of my calories. Something else. I do have to really plan my meals on "fast" or rest days, to help keep on plan, but at this early stage, its not that hard to do. I continue to lift weights, take walks and take dance lessons, with enough energy. I am very thirsty, and love to drink Water and teas and such... after months/years of not meeting my water levels many days.

I'm feeling for you Globe.

My birthday is actually tomorrow (sat in the USA) but I always go for a 3-5 day spread to enjoy it as much as possible! Yesterday was my last day of work until after my Bday, so they did the cards and cake then. My Hub and i are planning a field trip for saturday to a nature area for a hike, birdwatching, photography and lunch some place. Then with family on Sunday (Fathers day too). Thanks all. I like the TDEE way too actually...when i was following it I was not hungry and did see my shape changing... but did not have the stomach to stick with the 12 weeks or whatever gaining, then losing it.... I have started weight lifting, and if I can get 15-20 pounds off, I may consider committing to the TDEE as a way of life.... eating more and changing your shape rocks! It was hard to eat 150 gms of Protein every day as well...I never have done a lot of cardio...but they recommend slashing the cardio to maybe a day a week...and going for heavy lifting in stead. I do just a little heavy(not that heavy and not that long yet!) lifting twice a week at this point, and can see and feel the difference. Really, I'm just feeling my way along here... trying to figure out what combo of intake, output and attitude I need to succeed in better health. So many "diets" so many self help books, so much counseling, so much introspection, developing community...so much meditation, so much abandonment of plans and paths that did not work for me....You all know what Im saying here... I am humble about all of this... I try to gain serenity in the face of all this... life...and kindness and compassion too...I have been an evangelist for different eating plans in the past and stuck with some of them for years on end...there are a few remnants left that seem to work for me... and the body is a moving target as well... get older, injuries, illness, stress, hormone changes.... I am having success with the sleeve so far, and the MANY other life changes that have been recommended... still adjusting the fine details....still optimistic!

Just finished dinner. Today not too hard... walked 2 miles without any problems, passed up the birthday cake, and its 6:45 pm. I do have a nagging voice asking me what I will do when I need to eat pudding later watching TV! (naughty little voice!) So the answer is... TOMORROW dear, tomorrow.

OK, her is an article with some reference to medical research on intermittent fasting (NOT starving, but moderate fasting) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130426115456.htm I am starting my 2nd day of lowered cals. I lost 2 1/2 pounds the first day, kept it off so far... It was interesting on refeed day...my stomach was growling at times, I ate and was full very quickly... by 900 cals I could hardly fit any more in... however I really don't want to eat that little on refeed days, so I waited a couple of hours and ate an extra meal, up to 1300 cals.... was stuffed! MFP recommended eating 1600 cals, so I was still on the low side, but will see how this goes. Its just interesting to see how I felt so much different about food on the refeed day... it tasted really good, but I got full fast. The sleeve is working great on this routine! (so far...) Today: ESA low carb drink in my decaf- iced. Raw veggies and hummus for lunch, and boca burger on steamed veggies with tomato sauce and reduced fat mozzarella bake. Iced tea with a dab on SF mango syrup. I fixed my meals the night before and logged them as a support to keep on track. Its my birthday day at work, cake, chocolate, figs....so far... taking it all home for tomorrow!

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130426115456.htm intermittent fasting- scientific reports

around 4 months, the tummy did not like them raw. I could eat lots of cooked veggies(soft in soup) at around 2 weeks.

Hi colcol, Sliders may be different for each of us... potato chips, crackers, cookies... all go down EASY... and with little or no feeling of fullness. Milkshakes, ice cream, mixed drinks,candy....You can eat around your sleeve with these...and it can slow your loss, or even make you gain. Log what you eat to keep track. Protein first gives you the feeling of fullness the best... do not drink during or just after eating, it washes the food though and you get "empty" sooner. Good luck! ...and by the way, this is the "Vets" forum, the little corner of this site set aside for Vets comments and questions that come up when your are beyond a year of surgery. We will be here for you in a year when you need us with your matured sleeve and goal questions! Cheers!

Tracking is one of the markers of those that lose and KEEP the weight off. http://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/82792/10-Essential-Habits-to-Keep-the-Weight-Off 6. Monitor Your Intake. A study of dietary change in the Women’s Health Initiative (L.F. Tinker, et.al., Journal of American Dietetic Association) found that self-monitoring of dietary intake—keeping a food diary—was a strong predictor of maintaining dietary change over time. Keeping a food diary can be tedious and time consuming, but it’s often quite revealing, and it keeps you honest about your portions and your choices. If you’re trying to keep the weight off, consider logging your intake for at least one week out of every month.

I hate diets too. I have been eating healthy, have lost a ton of weight, but have stopped short by around 19 pounds at this point (to the top of my normal weight range). Just looking for another tool to get me to that place. Can I keep it up if it works? That is the question...That is what makes it a "diet" or a "lifestyle" I might even say that about eating healthy and exercising regularly... I have managed to exercise for 5 years and make it important to me...and eat healthy most of the time... I have on more that one occasion in my life swore off counting calories. That did not work for me unfortunately. If I take my eye off the prize, I gain. Oh well. I am working on my "hate" issues, and feel much better about what I have to do to maintain, and maybe even get to goal.

Wait girlfriend! -4 +3 -3 = -4! looks like progress to me!

I think it always valid to visit our eating/exercise profiles to make sure we are not "going down that road" At 7 months(where you are) and at 2 1/2 years I have followed my Docs and Nuts eating plan. I still am, with a drop in calories two days a week(Protein, Water, exerciser)... I ate 500 cals a day every day under my Doc and Nuts supervision 7 days a week for part of this journey already. When weight gain has become so easy, and weight loss has stopped completely before reaching goal while following plan, I think modest cuts and expanded exercise (especially weight lifting and weight bearing) exercise is a valid option. I have asked myself a few times if my behavior has become obsessive.... why yes, it looks like it... weighing every day, logging my food and wearing a fitbit could be signs of this. HOWEVER... Not doing these things lead to weight gain and unconsciousness about the factors that contribute to it. I simply can not eat by impulse and maintain. I have worked hard on dumping the attachment of self worth to the numbers on the scale, have relegated it to a tool status. I say my current and past weight in public... this I used to have so much shame about... now its just a marker of body weight to be taken in the context of health statistics. I am 60 years old(in a few days) I am 188.5 pounds (not underweight by any means)I am after 2 1/2 years 19 pounds from the top of the 'normal' weight range for my hight. I think it is important for YOU to keep track of where you are in your own life and if you would like to, support others in their journeys to better health, mental and physical, but I think your fears are unfounded here. These women have been on this road quite a long time, and what you are seeing is them not giving up on the Quest to better health all round. That is my opinion. Also, FYI to my "Wanna join me" friends, my scale went from 190.9 yesterday to 188.5 today. My scale most often shows the same number for weeks on end...to the 10th of a pound. So this drop, even water, is out of the ordinary. and this is a number I have not seen since last year. We will see how it goes....

They do say the norm loss is 1 pound a week. We are not norm, but fingers crossed! I ended at 542 cals today. Ended up needing to eat with my meds.... (forgot about that!) So had some banana.

Just looking for another "tool".

I might join after I stick to this plan for a few days.... Did anyone notice if there is any WLS people on there?

I figured I am having a B-day on Saturday, if I could drop a pound, that would be a great B-day present to myself! And having a plan in place to offset my birthday cake isn't a bad idea. Being able to eat a small amount is so much better than eating nothing like other fasts I have been on...I do feel hungry at this point, but like you all say, I know its just a day. I did a 45 minute walk, 2 miles, and felt fine. So glad you are all here doing this trial together! In a way this is a perfect diet for the sleeve, the tummy knows how to eat 500, it just takes home cooking to really make it seem less like a fast and more like regular eating in moderation.

So far so good. Im sticking to plan, just found this forum for 2:5 folks... here is the FAQ section.... http://www.52fastdiet.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=246#faq1

I dont have the book yet....but I decided to go ahead and do the semi/fast day T and Ths.... I am eating my 500, then 12 hours till the next meal... I am spreading it out over 3 mini meals... dont know if I am cursing the effort by doing this... but thats how Im doing it. 1/2 c ff greek yogurt with 1/2 c blueberrys at 8:30 am 1/2 c plane oatmeal with 1/2 c blueberrys at 11:30 am low carb veg lasagna w/cheese Breakfast Calories Protein Fat Carbs Fiber Sodium Country Barn - Old Fashioned Rolled Oats - Dry, 1/4 cup 70 3 1 14 2 0 Blueberries - Frozen, unsweetened, 0.5 cup, unthawed 40 0 0 9 2 1 Swiss Miss - Diet Hot chocolate 25 Calories, 1 packet 25 2 0 4 1 160 Add food Quick Tools 135 5 1 27 5 161 Snacks Add Food Quick Tools lunch Trader Joes - Greek Style Yogurt Nonfat Plain, 0.5 Cup (227g) 60 11 0 4 0 35 Blueberries - Frozen, unsweetened, 0.5 cup, unthawed 40 0 0 9 2 1 Add Food Quick Tools 100 11 0 13 2 36 Snacks Add Food Quick Tools dinner Sargento - Deli Style Reduced Fat Provolone Thin Slices 10 Ct cheese, 0.5 Slice 25 3 2 0 0 7 Morningstar Farms - Meal Starters - Grillers Recipe Crumbles, 0.3335 cup (55g) 40 5 1 3 2 115 Zuccini - Raw Zuccini Sliced, 1 cup (113g) 18 1 0 4 1 11 Sauce - Pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, 0.25 cup 46 1 1 7 0 301 Trader Joe's - Fat Free Crumbled Feta Cheese, 1 oz (28g) 35 7 0 1 0 260 Generic - Kalamata Olives - Pitted, 5 olives 15g 45 0 5 1 0 130 Oil - Vegetable, canola, 0.5 tbsp 62 0 7 0 0 0 Add Food Quick Tools 271 17 16 16 3 887 Desert Add Food Quick Tools Totals 506 33 17 56 10 1,084 Your Daily Goal 1,402 52 46 192 16 2,500 Remaining 896 19 29 136 6 1,416 Calories Protein Fat Carbs Fiber Sodium

You are still so early out, Some gain weight up front from surgery, then lose... there is also a third week stall that may last for weeks... Just keep on plan and things will move.

Sacramento California. Good luck ladies! I may drop into this plan... but still on the sidelines watching and cheering you on!

Your TDEE is only 1545? (this includes your running 3 miles and weight lifting...right?) Mine is closer to 2000+ and I do a lot less exercise than you.... what is IIFYM? I found it.... If It Fits Your Macros