Alexandra39

Light & Fit Greek Yogurt...not very hungry tonight

Does anyone know how long we will need to abide by the rule on no drinking a half hour before or after meals? I'm finding difficult especially with the warm summer/weather coming up.

Even though I'm afraid of getting surgery again, if after exercise I still don't see change, I might do the same & start saving...

I understand what you mean as well, Mami. Today was a bad day for me. I had a family member talking to me about exercising is more important than weight loss cause I don't want excess, sagging skin, blah, blah, blah....I'm like you're preaching to the choir, dude. (he's never had these problems but claims to know it all because he has a friend who had it done) sometimes family can be your worst critic, I tell ya, smh...anyway, obviously I don't want loose skin but I can't do anything about it yet because due to complications I need to be cleared by my doctors in order to start physical therapy. For the past 4-5 months I've been unable to exercise due to illness so it's extremely frustrating. I went shopping today and noticed flabby arms, thighs and a wrinkly stomach...I was disgusted with myself. I've lost over 70 pounds was feeling good about but this really lowered my morale. My breasts are also smaller and sagging now. My backside is gone. I cannot afford plastic surgery plus I'm afraid to go under the knife again. Even my double chin hasn't disappeared and it seems as the skin on my face is loosening and I still feel like it's a fat face. I feel really horrible right now. To go through so much for this is depressing. I'm hoping and praying that exercise will work for me in these problem areas because I do not want to continue hiding under my clothes for the rest of my life. It's not like I plan to expose myself, but I'd like to be okay with who I see in the mirror for once. Sorry everyone, had to vent.

So great. So happy for you both.

That's great. I hope I begin to feel comfortable soon.

I've been having a bit of a rough past couple of weeks. I'm stressed out, Appetite is less, having some pain/discomfort and even some nausea after I eat but today my spirits were lifted a bit. I decided to try some old, smaller size clothes. I have gone down about 2 dress sizes at least! It's exciting! I just realized I need to go shopping for new clothes. I'm happy and almost in disbelief. I haven't really shopped for myself in years. A couple of people say I look like I did back in H.S. If they could only see the flab under my clothes, lol. My upper arms, abdomen and thighs are starting to show loose skin I cannot wait until Doctors tell me I can start physical therapy. But yes, for a moment I smiled at the fact that I fit into my old clithed again. I'm beginning to feel somewhat normal again. I'm still not at my goal, I'm in the overweight range but I'm glad not to be obese anymore...more than anything for my health's sake. It does feel a little strange and even a bit uncomfortable looking at myself in the mirror a little more and not trying so hard to hide under layers or oversized clothing. It's not that I'm not grateful for the change and progress, it just feels a little weird. I think I've been hiding for so long that not doing so makes me feel exposed. Has anybody felt this way?

Thanks Abby. I'm going to try.

Really? What other flavors are there?

Last night I had a Gorton's Grillef Tilapia filet and some mashed avocado. Tonight I had filet mignon with some chick peas puree. So good!

Eat fish, chicken, red meat, eggs, cheese...these all have protein.

Had 6 small Swedish meatballs and half a hass avocado mashed up with salt. I've had this before with no problem. Tonight I got so full & sick. I got bloated, felt nauseous, pain in the abdomen, it was bad...lasted for an hour. I wonder if I ate too fast or too much.

Since about a week or two ago, I've become less hungry. Problem is,, I am supposed to get 80-100 grams of protein per day. That itself is a challenge to begon with but without bein hungry even worse. By around dinnertime I have an appetite so I can have dinner. I have been trying to make myself eat. Sometimes I've skipped breakfast. I have a protein shake to replace a meal. I've only Bern having one shake a day. I don't know, maybe I'll try two. Anyone have any ideas or have this problem? I'd appreciate the feedback.

Hwt 224 Surgery date: 1/25/13 Cwt: 150 Goal wt: 125

Sorry I know this is off topic...but I know a couple of members who subscribe to this thread that changed their usernames. I need to change mine for privacy purposes (not with anyone on this site) Can anyone please help?

*better

Feel bette soon!

Quick Question...How did you change your username?

I'm finally having something different today. Fresh baked Salmon! With some broccoli & cauliflower. Yum, can't wait I just put a little adobo Goya seasoning on it and a little mayo and it's great!