New_Hope

Congratulations on reaching this milestone! Hope to follow you there within a month.

My nutritionist told me before surgery not to focus on calories. Try to start drinking shakes, and eat a high protein, low carb diet. Get use to cutting out the carbs, not the calories. See it that works.

Sorry haven't been on lately. We boutha beach house, so have been there with no internet. Finally have it hooked up! I have my 3 month followup next wednesday. Hope the Dr is happy with my weight loss. I know it is not as high as many. I started Zumba classes a few weeks ago, but have been on vacation this week, so no Zumba. The food is staying down better at supper, but only eating 2-3 bites of protein. Then add a little fruit. I am at about the same calories as you Kat. It seems to run between 450 - 600 per day when I count my calories.

Right now I am getting in around 500-600 calories and my NUT says that is OK as long as I am getting my protein in. I drink a 30 g. premium protein drink for breakfast. I usually have about 1.5 oz. of lean meat for lunch with a little fruit or a soft veggie. Supper is the meal I usually have problems with, so sometimes I have another shake, or a little protein and fruit, and hope I can keep it down. I don't usually snack much between meals. If I have anything I have 3 or 4 nuts.

Congratulations on your hard earned success story, and thanks for sharing.

Yes they are basically a mashed bean usually with cheese melted on them. Kay, you are on solid foods now aren't you? My Nut just thought they might stay down easier than meats in the evening & they are filling.

sorry, no giving up allowed, lol. I talked to my NUT last night and he suggested trying some soft Proteins . . . A Protein shake made with milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, refried Beans. You might try some of those and see if they help.

Yes Kat, I work full time. I had my surgery June 5. I think about the same time you had yours. I have also considered drinking a second Protein Drink for dinner. I'm just afraid I'm going to get so sick of them that I won't be able to get them down either.

This last week weigh in was about 1/2 lb. Not much I can do about it though. I did measure this last week end and saw some positive results in the measurements.

Good morning Kat, I also do not have a NUT. I go back for my checkup in about 1 month. I am down a total of 38 lbs, and am just creeping along. I am getting in about 500-600 calories per day. My food seems to stay down in the morning and at lunch, but dinner is a problem for me also. I probably loose it about 1/2 the time or more. Not sure why it always feels so much heavier in the evening and doesn't sit well. I might switch out to a protein drink for my evening meal.

That would be almost 60 lbs in 3 months. That does not seem behind to me. I don't think I will be down 60 lbs in 3 months.

Kay how are you doing now?? I'm still having problems keeping Protein down at least half the time. Overall still feeling good. Broke my bike ride record today, completed 8.5 miles.

Not sure what the applesauce video is. Congrats on getting back on track, recognising you needed to, and getting ready to start a family.

Hi Kat, I'm doing really good, thanks. I have been hearing you are doing much better, which is an answered prayer for sure. I still have problems keeping food down at times, especially meat. I am doing at least one 30g Protein shake per day, so that helps. I am so thankful that you are feeling better. Definitely an answer to prayers.

Queen, you are always an inspiration to me and I lof your blog. Maybe if you try changing up your exercise, e.g. ride a bike instead of running, add an extra day of strength training, put in some yoga? Something to confuse your body a little bit. They say that sometimes spurs you on to loose weight again.