AutumnPunkin

Well...I am started the 5 day pouch test. It has been a real challenge. But I think it's going to be all worth it. I made an initial menu and then I had to do some more research to see what others did while do their 5dpt. I am writing in my blog about it. I am not sure if we are allowed to put our blogs on here, but if you are interested in ready my blog, please let me know and I will give you the link.

I've met my goal weight and just want to shout it out! Some have even accused me of being HOT! I'll take it!!

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Today I made a Memorial Day cookout for my family with a few twists to make it more WLS post-op friendly. It was my first time making a rhubarb crisp with Splenda instead of sugar. It was so yummy and no one noticed the switch.
:-)
Molly

Raw-vegan/paleo is a great description! I've had to attend a couple of work/conference meetings lately. One I just brought my own lunch, the other the meeting planner insisted that she would order for me. I tried gluten-free and just didn't eat the gf bread. I think it would have been better if I brought my own lunch.

You look fantastic!!!! Thanks for sharing your pics

Congrats Autumn pumpkin and Devil w/Blue Dress to reaching Onderland!

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Autumn pumpkin,
Glad you have supportive people to help you through the hard times. You do look great. Such high cheekbones in your face. It is a nice thing when you suprisingly fit into a regular size. I felt that in February when I could wear a regular extra large sweater. Not a 1X, but just normal extra large.

Thank you so much! I just bought that dress today from a store called "sirens". I is the first time I have ever worn something like that. It was a great experience. I wasn't going to shop there because the biggest size they had was a large, but I decided to see how far I had to go. I am so psyched about fitting it. I waited for this feeling for a long time, as we all have.
I love this group so much, especially the October group because everyone is so supportive here. I belonged to a couple Facebook groups and led t because they were not supportive. Everyone is so awesome, and Ai truly mean that ! <3

Flowers for my friends
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Hi everyone!
Finally made it to onderland!! Again lol. I was 198 than went up to 203 argh. And finally back down to 199. I am pleased with this, but strangely enough, I am not as happy as I thought I would be. I am surprised by this. I thought hitting onderland would have me bouncing of the walls with excitement. Alas, it did not.
I am feeling a little funny mentally lately. I can see the difference my body has gone through. I tried on a shirt yesterday that was once tight, and it is a night gown haha. Proud of that one, but I feel like I am becoming more unhappy with my weight as I am not losing it much anymore. I lose about 6 pounds a month, which is great, but the victories seem so far away now. I still have 60 pounds to lose, which I realize is not much. I am hoping to lose 40 pounds in the next 6 months, but at my current loss, I feel I should only expect 20 pounds.
This is my update.
How are you doing?

You look so cute!

I had surgery in November 2013. At my heaviest I weighed 385 lbs. I am now at 285lbs. I am amazed daily by the differences I see and feel. I am beginning to notice the sagging skin but the tiny legs are a plus. Lol. I still have about a 100 lbs to go to be at my original goal but I have to say I am so much happier now then I was before surgery. Before surgery

Hi everyone!
Finally made it to onderland!! Again lol. I was 198 than went up to 203 argh. And finally back down to 199. I am pleased with this, but strangely enough, I am not as happy as I thought I would be. I am surprised by this. I thought hitting onderland would have me bouncing of the walls with excitement. Alas, it did not.
I am feeling a little funny mentally lately. I can see the difference my body has gone through. I tried on a shirt yesterday that was once tight, and it is a night gown haha. Proud of that one, but I feel like I am becoming more unhappy with my weight as I am not losing it much anymore. I lose about 6 pounds a month, which is great, but the victories seem so far away now. I still have 60 pounds to lose, which I realize is not much. I am hoping to lose 40 pounds in the next 6 months, but at my current loss, I feel I should only expect 20 pounds.
This is my update.
How are you doing?

Hi everyone!
Finally made it to onderland!! Again lol. I was 198 than went up to 203 argh. And finally back down to 199. I am pleased with this, but strangely enough, I am not as happy as I thought I would be. I am surprised by this. I thought hitting onderland would have me bouncing of the walls with excitement. Alas, it did not.
I am feeling a little funny mentally lately. I can see the difference my body has gone through. I tried on a shirt yesterday that was once tight, and it is a night gown haha. Proud of that one, but I feel like I am becoming more unhappy with my weight as I am not losing it much anymore. I lose about 6 pounds a month, which is great, but the victories seem so far away now. I still have 60 pounds to lose, which I realize is not much. I am hoping to lose 40 pounds in the next 6 months, but at my current loss, I feel I should only expect 20 pounds.
This is my update.
How are you doing?

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Hello!
I had 197 pounds to lose. I had surgery October 31st. I have lost 135 pounds now and am finally in onederland. I am feeling fabulous, even though I am not thin, I am the thinnest I have been in years. I still have about 60 pounds to lose to reach my goal, but I think I would be happy if this was it. I have come so far and am proof that it can be done!!

Hello!
I had 197 pounds to lose. I had surgery October 31st. I have lost 135 pounds now and am finally in onederland. I am feeling fabulous, even though I am not thin, I am the thinnest I have been in years. I still have about 60 pounds to lose to reach my goal, but I think I would be happy if this was it. I have come so far and am proof that it can be done!!

Very pretty food, AutumnPunkin, now I think I need a spiralizer! Thanks for the tips.
Happy Losing,
Mississippi Girl!

I cannot eat bread, Pasta, rice or potatoes SO I rely heavily on my spiralizer!

Yup. Mine is almost identical to the paderno spiralizer, but I think it is a fake version hehe. Mine is called jumbl. I didn't want to wait 3 months for a paderno. I love it so much. I literally use it daily. Check out inspiralized.Com she has some amazing techniques and recipes. She is my inspiration. This week I tried some zucchini noodles with a parmesian basil sauce. It was high in fat for 100ml, but it didn't work out to mich with only had 2 T on my noodles. It... was. . Heavenly. I like that a few ones on has 14 calories. So worth the change!

I cannot eat bread, Pasta, rice or potatoes SO I rely heavily on my spiralizer!

I cannot eat bread, Pasta, rice or potatoes SO I rely heavily on my spiralizer!

Yup. Mine is almost identical to the paderno spiralizer, but I think it is a fake version hehe. Mine is called jumbl. I didn't want to wait 3 months for a paderno. I love it so much. I literally use it daily. Check out inspiralized.Com she has some amazing techniques and recipes. She is my inspiration. This week I tried some zucchini noodles with a parmesian basil sauce. It was high in fat for 100ml, but it didn't work out to mich with only had 2 T on my noodles. It... was. . Heavenly. I like that a few ones on has 14 calories. So worth the change!

I love my spiralizer. I will attempt to attach some pictures.