Ms skinniness

Wow, I admire that you want to prepare her for what's to come, but she is only 4 and doesn't have an indebt understanding of what is going on. Perhaps it's time to stop talking about the surgery and just be with her. Enjoy the time together. It's okay that she's needing more time from you. When the time comes for your surgery love her and don't go into any details. She is very bright and intuitive but we don't want to mix up your needs with her. She's very precious.................

good job making a tuff choice in the moment. What I do going thru a drive through like that is I tell them i want a beef burrito without the tortilla. So i tell them to leave the carbs out..... It works for me......just an idea.....

I wish that this was available when i was a newbie.....maybe this can be pinned for easy access....

OMG! This is hilarious! I hate telemarketers with a passion and just hang up on them.......

this is absolutely the hardest part right here. Can you try a different protein shake. I love the Premier chocolate protein drinks from Costco. Other ones I'm not to crazy about.........This will pass soon and you will be ok.

I totally did this too and I'm 20 months out and everything is all about me still.....I love it and if we really stop and think about, everyone's life is about them (me part) so why was it not okay for us before? Since i've been about me, this has also trickled down to everyone in my family and they are learning to take better care of themselves too. What a wonderful trickle down effect....... Keep it up everyone!! You will be gaining in so many different ways........

You may want to take a PPI (prilosec, nexium, ect). Salads don't really do anything to me, I don't feel full so I any eat a couple of bites. Besides the dressing is high in calories. Eat protein first to fill up....that's my golden rule always.....it does help......

I actually knew that wls is not a magical cure. I did know that I didn't need all the food I was eating post opt and that the weight would come off sooner or later. I know that this is not the easiest journey for us. we are learning new eating habits and changing our life styles and reaping the benefits of good health, less medications, and we do eventually lose weight and become skinny and sexy. I believe it's all worth it in the end. I wasn't the quickest loser and at times, I was at a stand still and stalled and it did drive me crazy for awhile. But I noticed that I was losing inches during those periods and that became more important than lbs coming off.... You will reach the end result and love it...........

Wow that is a fantastic transformation! Keep it up! Rock that sleeve!

I'm 18 months out and have had the same struggle. Right now I'm recognizing it and I'm eating proteins first. Yesturday I sore I wasn't going to eat any chocolate and I went to Trader Joe's and bought myself a chocolate bar.......Automatic without thinking. So no more buying chocolate for me........Will be more on top of things from here on out......One day will lead to another so I focus on protein now and just eating 3 meals a day......I do still drink a protein drink and will sometimes eat a protein bar for lunch...... In fact, yesturday I believe I ate way too much and ended up nauseous. Today I drank my protein drink and a little bit later ate a greek yogurt and I felt overly full and got nauseous. So I need to cut back on my serving sizes and not make myself finish it when I feel full. Back to basics.

I ate the other half of the cheetos! LOL

I find that the important thing to remember is that whether your a fast loser or a slow loser, the end result will be the same, weight loss......

This is a wonderful journey we're on and we have a lot of learning to do here regarding our triggers to eating bad foods etc. You have done very well in your weight loss and will continue until you reach your goal..... So CONGRATS!

This is so true. I have to keep all foods that are sugary out of my house these days. I am so struggling with my head hunger these days..... Anyways, I threw away some girl scout cookies today! It's hard but I've decided not to buy them anymore....... Good job throwing out the spaghetti! Yayyyyyyyy!

So sad about your loss.......HUGS!!!!! That cornbread must have been what you needed........ Good stopping when traveling. My surgeon and PCP tells us every hour.....

Isn't this exciting! Congrats on your new clothing!

Time to get all that sh** out of the house. Hubby doesn't need it really. I cleaned everything out and told family members that there was to be no junk food in the house. I threw a lot of good food out. I still do, if they bring home junk, I throw it away when they aren't looking. It works for me. Otherwise, I'd eat it! Maybe talk with your mother in law about those cupcakes and ask her for her support. Your hubby can go eat that stuff at her house. LOL

This is amazing! I don't even recognize you from the first pic! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! I love these NSV's!

This is so frustrating to be right there and to have this problem that is going to post pone your dream come true. you have to wait. The time will go by fast and you will be sitting next to us on the BIG LOSER'S BENCH really soon!

Yep, it does get better. You are doing very well. CONGRATS on your success. The first year will pass quite quickly and you will learn so much about the triggers for your eating and learn new coping skills to eliminate the triggers.

This is so true. You have made so many changes already and have done great. I love that your challenging yourself to socialize more with others. Sometimes I can feel rather reserved but other times I am totally amazed at myself when I just get out of my head and start talking to others without worrying about saying something stupid. If I say something stupid, I just laugh and make a joke of it. I love to use humor. Just be true to who you are and you will be just fine.

Welcome to the BIG LOSER'S BENcH! Get a lot of rest and healing right now........ XOXOXO!

Protein is not a big concern right now, getting your fluids in is. I use to drink some of the protein shake, and put the rest in the refrigerator. I gradually increased it.

Hope it's just Poop!

It is so great not to be tied to food! Congrats and keep enjoying your Mondays all the other days to come! There are many great surprises coming your way!

This is such a great place to be! CONGRATS! You have changed your habits and that is monumental. Keep it up!