Secondchanceatlife

When I'm craving something I brush my teeth and gargle with a strong mouthwash. After doing that, it ruins my taste for a snack. My teeth are getting ridiculously white! Lol!

I'm a night snacker as well. I've always said that if there wasn't life after dinner, I'd be thin
Since being banded (on 3/25/13), I still allow myself (if I really want it) ONE snack after dinner. It could be some Greek yogurt, or an Atkins bar. But the key is, I eat only one......and I count the calories. If I start obsessing on eating more (as we all can), I'll go take a hot bath & soak for awhile. Usually, when I'm done, the feeling has passed, and it's closer to bedtime. sleep is a great escape!
Loprah - I don't think that eating 5 Rice Krispie treats falls under the band rules. Can you allow yourself one and be done? Is the Lean Cuisine not satisfying enough without the extra olive oil and meat? If not, maybe try something different, so you don't feel the need to add fat & calories. Are you tracking your calories and staying in the range recommended by your doctor? Just because you are losing, doesn't mean that you are incorporating new lifestyle changes. Along with the band, goes learning new behaviors and eating habits. Easier said than done, I know! But you took a huge step in having this surgery. The time will come when the weight will slow to near nothing, if you continue to exercise old habits. Honestly, I struggle with this as well. As they say, old habits die hard!
My concern for you is that you are pushing the envelope with what you are eating. I think it would be a good idea to make an appointment with the nutritionist at your doctor's office. They can help guide you on better choices going forward. Remember, you (we) are working to build a better way of eating, to achieve life long success. It is difficult, but many things worth having in life don't necessarily come easy.
Good luck - and CONGRATS on the 23 pounds

One of the head hunger issues that really haunts me is using food as a reward.
Yesterday, I planted my butt on a bicycle seat for almost 3.5 hours and burned 2200 calories and I finished up the day with over a 1000 calories that I didn't eat.
Once a week, I take my two girls for fresh donuts in the morning before I drop them off at school and this was the morning. As we approached the little voices in my head kept singing, you were good, you exercised, you deserve a donut over and over again. As my girls picked out their donuts I could literally taste them in my mind, but finally I stopped and said, NO, what I deserve is to be thin, turned and walked away with my daughters to pay for their donuts.
Today, YOU deserve to be thin, don't settle for anything less that what is rightfully yours.

Same to you also an what a true statement he says he will NEVER leave thee not forsake thee. I hope you enjoy a very blessed day with the ones you love enjoy all of your post

I'm Not Blessed, Because The Lord Feels Sorry For Me!!
But I am Blessed Be cause Despite of All My Short Comes He Still Loves Me!!!
Happy Easter!! I Truly Love All of You!!!

I only WISH I could smoke again I quit almost two years ago because of my job, and I also smoked daily. I keep hoping that it will be legalized one day so I can smoke again!
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You are an inspiration! Keep up the awesome work!!
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My surgeon said not to stress out about it too much and my exercise specialist said to just keep doing some hand weights while watching tv and walking. I dissagree that being fat is better than some sag. I speak for myself but if you are fat you take up so much space, face is huge, look crappy in pics or dressed up for weddings etc......if you are saggy tuck that **** into a Spanx and work it girl!
Good luck =)

Yes. It's now been 2 years and 3 months since my surgery and I have lost a total of 70lbs. (From 223 to 153) It took about 6 months before I started losing. It came off slow and steady. The first year after I posted this, it was mainly because it was too tight and I just couldn't eat anything. But, the past 6 months, I've been able to eat and I'm still losing. So, after all this time, I'm finally at that "sweet spot".

i was walking in the parking lot yesterday and this lady stopped me and said."i really love your outfit..too bad they dont make that in big girl sizes"! OMG!!! i was elated to think a perfect stranger doesnt consider me a "big girl"! BEST NSV YET!!!!

I was banded Dec 19th 2011. I am officially down 80 lbs. It is so amazing how I am feeling physically and how I am feeling about myself. I am feeling like a new person well a healthier version of me! I want to have off 100 lbs by my one year anniversary. My total goal is 130 lbs but focusing on the first one hunred.

This thread reminds me of one of my closest friends. I have known her about 5 years and we both struggle with weight.
However, she has been nothing but supportive since I got my band. She tells me my weight loss inspires her to make changes in her own lifestyle. She said to me "I would not care if you were 100 or 500 pounds. You were always beautiful. I am happy for your weight loss because I know how bad YOU have wanted this. This is the version of you I have always seen". That is a true friend.
Now, some friends may make discouraging comments to us as we lose weight, but they are not trying to be hurtful. But If there are people in your life who INTENTIONALLY are negative about your weight loss, cut them loose. Life is too short!
*gets off soapbox* LOL

Wow.... I'm looking forward to having sex for the first time in a long time! Lol! I've been too uncomfortable for about a year or so now. Poor hubby.....
Anyhoo..... has anyone read 50 Shades of Grey? If not, you need to! I'm reading it now....

I have always been hungrier the week before and the week of my period. That being said, I thought the band would help with this, especially as I've read that a lot of people feel that their bands getter tighter during this time. Does anyone else still feel like they could eat a cow? This is very concerning for me....
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Today it's been four months post-op.
Pre op weight 350
Today's weight 299.2
50 pounds gone and I no longer weigh 300 pounds.
I'm loving this new way of living.

Sometimes I crave something munchy, like chips. Obviously I don't need all the calories and fat from chips, so a friend told me about Garden Veggie Straws. They are made of potatoes, spinach, and Tomato. Oh my gosh they are SO good! Only 130 calories for 38 sticks and 7g of fat! I absolutely love the sea salt flavor!
Here is a picture, including couple of the sticks on the counter by the bag.

nicole kidman and Katie holmes star in "50 shades of cruise"

Wow.... I'm looking forward to having sex for the first time in a long time! Lol! I've been too uncomfortable for about a year or so now. Poor hubby.....
Anyhoo..... has anyone read 50 Shades of Grey? If not, you need to! I'm reading it now....

I also tell anyone who specifically asks me how i lost the weight about the surgery - everyone at work knows - but here's the thing - i did that on purpose specifically because i know myself very well and would never want anyone to give me a look let alone say something to me about eating something wrong - so it's like my own private insurance policy - i KNOW i will not eat anything "wrong" in front of others because i KNOW i can't stand looks/comments. It's worked perfectly and 135+ pounds in just over a year later - i know it was the right approach for me.

Everything you go through Is and Always will be Temporary!! Subject to Change, Depending on How You Look At the Situation!!!
If You have Belief and have Faith that Your Issue is Not Spiritual but Carnal: Worldly!!
Then You Know that You Need to Renew Your Mind Your Thinking!!!
Once You see the Situation as Worldly Not the Life You Want Then You Change It!!!
Philippians 4:13: I can Do All Things Through Christ Which Strengthens Me!!!

You are welcome Secondchanceatlife!! My sister!! I am here if you need me!!

I can't wait to be able to cross my legs! Congratulations!!!!
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Can you guys give me some food ideas that are high in Protein but low in fat please?
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I needed that this morning. Thank you
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When things happen in your life that you don't understand just know that God is calling it Down Time!!! Down time is where you reflect on the situation and what happen, It allows you understand and gives you Prep time!! To Get Yourself together!! So that when the next episode happens you will be ready!! Physically Mentally, or Emotionally, and Even Financially!!!
Romans 8:28 says “...all things work together for good to those who love God!!!