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I must agree with massindex but take it a step further. I feel that we all went through these surgeries to change our lives for the better. That means completely changing the way you eat for the rest of your life. You need to stay away from the foods that caused you to gain weight in the first place. I know people are going to hate hearing that but I am a firm believer in this whole process. I admit when I see all the treats at work, the Cookies, cakes, muffins, donuts ( I work in an ER and we get a lot of donations and we have a lot of coworkers who bake a lot) it is hard. I look at the food and want it just like anyone else. I want ice cream and candy bars, but I think I miss soda the most I just have to think about where I was before (243.6 lbs) and where I am now (167.2lbs) and think wow I feel great I grab my sugar free pudding and pretend its cake. It doesn't always help but it helps to know I am getting healthier for myself and my son Good luck to you & I am here if you need to vent a food frustration LOL

Wonderful job.

You r doing soo good, I'm happy for u and I can't wait to get sleeved and have the same success .. Keep up the great work!!!

Sounds like you're doing a great job. I hit some Patches where I thought I'd never lose any more weight but like you, I kept plugging away and finally got past the plateaus.
Keep your chin up if the last few pounds take longer to lose. It's normal! Enjoy your loss, you've done a great job so far.
~Cheri

Congrats looks like you are doing an outstanding progress :)

Wow, you are doing fabulous and so close to goal!! Congrats on your success, I know you probably feel so much better. Way to rock that sleeve!

Thank You all. I am feeling great and can't wait to hit my goal. I see a 5K in my future and a great summer wearing smaller clothes

Well I'm not on here as much as I'd like to be. I thought I'd give an 8 month post of sleeve update. If you would have asked me in the beginning I would have said I'd be happy just to lose 25 lbs. I had serious doubts I could ever hit the 50 lbs lost mark. IF I'm really being honest I was petrified I would be one of the ones that didn't lose anything. However here I am 8 months out. I have lost just over 76 lbs and I am so proud of myself. I can't believe it. I never thought I could actually get close to my goal weight of 150lbs. However I am now 17 lbs from that goals and I am thinking I just may even go under that to be technically a "normal" weight. Though I find that whole "you should be this weight" really silly. I am 9 lbs heavier then my 15 yr old son and we don't look it. Everyone is different and I just want to be healthy. If I become normal then that is great but i just want to be a healthy Amanda

You need to try and stay away from these types of carbs, initially, and concentrate on the Protein. Its going to be really important for the first 6 months. The cheats, like white foods such as rice, Pasta, bread, etc, are not changes to your lifestyle. Remember, you are doing this because you want to take back control of your life. (and it does get better...)

Well I'm not on here as much as I'd like to be. I thought I'd give an 8 month post of sleeve update. If you would have asked me in the beginning I would have said I'd be happy just to lose 25 lbs. I had serious doubts I could ever hit the 50 lbs lost mark. IF I'm really being honest I was petrified I would be one of the ones that didn't lose anything. However here I am 8 months out. I have lost just over 76 lbs and I am so proud of myself. I can't believe it. I never thought I could actually get close to my goal weight of 150lbs. However I am now 17 lbs from that goals and I am thinking I just may even go under that to be technically a "normal" weight. Though I find that whole "you should be this weight" really silly. I am 9 lbs heavier then my 15 yr old son and we don't look it. Everyone is different and I just want to be healthy. If I become normal then that is great but i just want to be a healthy Amanda