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I love it! It is quick and easy! I have been eating it almost every morning for the past month. I love it with almond milk, actually. I tried it with skim milk and it wasn't as good. I am not sure what amount of sugar we are supposed to get, but I figure that it is really the only sugar I am getting in in a day so I'm okay with it.

I just get a large water...I know it's boring, but I gt hydrated and I don't have to worry about picking popcorn out of my teeth!

Get a tri suit. This is a one-piece zip up the front spandex athletic number that triathletes wear that can go from the lake to the bike to the run all without changing clothes. I do sprint and olympic distance races over the last 4 years at weights ranging from about 315 to 245. Danskin makes triathlon apparel, but I don't find their quality that great. Try www.teamestrogen.com and search for tri suit. Depending on your height and weight, you likely won't need a plus size tri suit. I'm 5'8" and weigh about 285 right now and I think I can still manage to fit into some of my tri suits that aren't plus size. If your weight on your banner is accurate, I expect that you should fit an xl in most brands (they are spandex, remember). You want them as tight as possible without restricting movement or busting zippers anyway. You would probably be better off picking one that offers compression. You will spend a significant amount of money on this garment, but I'm telling you, it's worth every stinking penny to be able to be active. You will still bounce, but it will provide enough support that unless you do something ridiculous, it shouldn't be uncomfortable. At least that has been my experience.
Best of luck! (expect to spend $120 or so, unless you find a good deal)
Daydra

I am 7 months out and sometimes when I stand up, I get really dizzy. My husband, who is a nurse, says that I need to drink more Water and get more salt in my diet. Then he went into the chemical explanation of why and I zoned out...I can't science.

I am 7 months out and sometimes when I stand up, I get really dizzy. My husband, who is a nurse, says that I need to drink more Water and get more salt in my diet. Then he went into the chemical explanation of why and I zoned out...I can't science.

I am 7 months out and sometimes when I stand up, I get really dizzy. My husband, who is a nurse, says that I need to drink more Water and get more salt in my diet. Then he went into the chemical explanation of why and I zoned out...I can't science.

I didn't take it as rude...We have definitely all been through the ringer! Looking back at pictures and hearing other people tell it, I was skinny with nice curves...I never weighed myself back then because I always thought I was fat, even when I was young. I remember being only 12 and allowing myself a lemon drop three times a day, for Breakfast, lunch, and dinner because I thought I was so huge.
I created a self-fulfilling prophecy and when I got a job and moved out of my mom's house, I was free to eat however I wanted and whenever I wanted and I did! My family was very poor and we would sometimes go days without eating, and if we got to eat out, it was a great treat. The dopamine created in youth persisted as I got older and food became a coping mechanism and a treat for me. When I was old enough, I sought that dopamine rush through food all of the time!
I consistently gained weight, but never felt that I was so big until I saw a picture of me that made me realize I had a problem when I was about 23. I started exercising, watching what I ate, and using phentermine to lose weight. I lost about 30 pounds and then steadily gained it back...Thus beginning my yo-yo dieting routine that landed me in sleeveland.
I am grateful every single day when I wake up and don't feel controlled by food. It's amazing!

I just get a large water...I know it's boring, but I gt hydrated and I don't have to worry about picking popcorn out of my teeth!

You look amazing! Congratulations!

I just got over an almost two month stall (started at about my fifth month and was my first stall ever!) where I kept bouncing between the same two pounds, no matter what I did! I exercised and ate right and did everything that we're supposed to do, too. I just rolled with the punches. I started to get discouraged towards the last couple of weeks, but then I got on the scale last week and BAM...4 pounds gone!
I think as far as stalls go, we just have to wait them out and keep doing what we're doing. I only weigh once a week and right before I got on the scale during the stall, I gave myself a pep talk and said "The scale probably isn't going to change and that is okay, because at least I haven't gained a crazy amount either!" Then I would get on the scale and meet my expectations of not having lost, or like last week, be pleasantly surprised at a 4 pound lost!
Good luck and don't worry! A lot of people have ideas of how to break a stall, but when it comes down to it, you just have to let your body do what it is going to do and wait it out!

I just got over an almost two month stall (started at about my fifth month and was my first stall ever!) where I kept bouncing between the same two pounds, no matter what I did! I exercised and ate right and did everything that we're supposed to do, too. I just rolled with the punches. I started to get discouraged towards the last couple of weeks, but then I got on the scale last week and BAM...4 pounds gone!
I think as far as stalls go, we just have to wait them out and keep doing what we're doing. I only weigh once a week and right before I got on the scale during the stall, I gave myself a pep talk and said "The scale probably isn't going to change and that is okay, because at least I haven't gained a crazy amount either!" Then I would get on the scale and meet my expectations of not having lost, or like last week, be pleasantly surprised at a 4 pound lost!
Good luck and don't worry! A lot of people have ideas of how to break a stall, but when it comes down to it, you just have to let your body do what it is going to do and wait it out!

I just got over an almost two month stall (started at about my fifth month and was my first stall ever!) where I kept bouncing between the same two pounds, no matter what I did! I exercised and ate right and did everything that we're supposed to do, too. I just rolled with the punches. I started to get discouraged towards the last couple of weeks, but then I got on the scale last week and BAM...4 pounds gone!
I think as far as stalls go, we just have to wait them out and keep doing what we're doing. I only weigh once a week and right before I got on the scale during the stall, I gave myself a pep talk and said "The scale probably isn't going to change and that is okay, because at least I haven't gained a crazy amount either!" Then I would get on the scale and meet my expectations of not having lost, or like last week, be pleasantly surprised at a 4 pound lost!
Good luck and don't worry! A lot of people have ideas of how to break a stall, but when it comes down to it, you just have to let your body do what it is going to do and wait it out!

When trying to slim down, we're bombarded with what foods to eat and how much, but it's not the only thing you need to think about. Timing is important, too. For issues slimming down, check out the info below to see when to eat each meal and snack to optimize your weight-loss results.
Breakfast: Don't skip Breakfast, and be sure to eat your morning meal within an hour of waking to jump-start your metabolism, consuming 25 percent of your daily calories. Example: 7 a.m.
Morning snack: Eat two to three hours after breakfast. This will keep blood sugar levels stable to avoid the low-energy sluggishness that makes you reach for high-calorie treats. Snacking also prevents the famished feeling that makes you inhale way more calories at your next meal than you would if you weren't plagued by hunger pains. Stick to 150 calories or less, about five percent of your daily calories. Example: 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: Your midday meal should be eaten two to three hours after your morning snack. Try to make lunch your largest meal of the day. Consuming more calories midday than at breakfast or dinner ensures you have enough time to burn all those calories, about 40 percent of your total daily calories. Example: 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon snack: Enjoy your snack two to three hours after lunch. Stick to 150 calories or less, about five percent of your daily calories. Example: 3:30 p.m.
Dinner: Eat the last 25 percent of your daily calories at dinner, about two to three hours after your afternoon snack. Finish your evening meal two to three hours before going to bed. Eating too close to bedtime can raise your body temperature and your insulin and blood sugar levels, cause heartburn or digestive issues, and prevent the release of melatonin - all of which can interfere with the fat-burning benefits associated with getting a restful night's sleep. Example: 6:30 p.m.

Congrats you look great!!

That sounds like a great idea. Let's make plans to update each other with how successful (or not) our methods are. Hopefully we have hit upon something and will both be back with great news!

I have reached my 6 month Surgiversary and I have been stalled for a little over a month. My scale refuses to go past 228! Grrr! Luckily, I have been seeing the results in the pictures that I have been taking that are encouraging me not to give up.
The one in the orange dress is from July 2012 and I was at my highest weight of 290. The black dress is from last week, at 228. I had my surgery in October of 2012.
 

I have reached my 6 month Surgiversary and I have been stalled for a little over a month. My scale refuses to go past 228! Grrr! Luckily, I have been seeing the results in the pictures that I have been taking that are encouraging me not to give up.
The one in the orange dress is from July 2012 and I was at my highest weight of 290. The black dress is from last week, at 228. I had my surgery in October of 2012.
 

I have reached my 6 month Surgiversary and I have been stalled for a little over a month. My scale refuses to go past 228! Grrr! Luckily, I have been seeing the results in the pictures that I have been taking that are encouraging me not to give up.
The one in the orange dress is from July 2012 and I was at my highest weight of 290. The black dress is from last week, at 228. I had my surgery in October of 2012.
 

I have reached my 6 month Surgiversary and I have been stalled for a little over a month. My scale refuses to go past 228! Grrr! Luckily, I have been seeing the results in the pictures that I have been taking that are encouraging me not to give up.
The one in the orange dress is from July 2012 and I was at my highest weight of 290. The black dress is from last week, at 228. I had my surgery in October of 2012.
 

Amazing pictures. You are doing great. Keep it up!

I always enjoy before and afters. Here are mine!
I lost 200 lbs in about 11 months. I started in 24's and 3/4 X shirts. My BMI was 53 and is now 22. I now wear 2/4 pants and med/large shirts. I am 5'7. I had an apple shape before and now I am still an apple...just smaller! So jealous of the hour glass folks.
I ate about 600 calories a day/ less than 20 carbs/more than 64 oz fluid/more than 60 Protein. I truly believe, for me anyhow, the key is low carbs. I weigh, track, log every bite of food on MFP (hollirrose). I had a handful of times that I ate off plan but never for more than a meal or day.
I don't work out that often. I walk some but not consistently. Overall I am more active.
I get the most private messages about skin. I have it. My arms are awful, my upper thighs sag, my tummy will never be flat. For the most part..I think I look normal in clothes. It all tucks in pretty nicley and if I wear shapewear..I almost look skinny. Naked, I look a little like an emancipated shar pie!  
   

Since this is so frequently mentioned, I thought I would contribute to the general bank of vsg information/resources and initiate some serious research into the topic. But first, I must explain, that nobody's ...NOBODY'S baby is ugly. They are all adorable.
So I offer to you my very own hairbaby, which is a product of two dedicated days of collection from evening showers and morning hair prep. (For those of you who are serious about data collection, the subject of this study, hairbaby, does not include shedding from the greater part of the day or evening, which was accumulated via lint roller and/or shed ramdomly in office space and the work restroom). I have also provided comparative scale via a cherry Tomato and a Tic Tac.
I welcome evidence of other hairbabies, so please show your own adorable photos. If you are feeling especially creative, you may want to include photos of engaging and enriching activities for your hairbaby.

I think it's kinda like buying a car. You suddenly start noticing how many other people are driving the same model you have.
On the other hand, I work with 50 women, and most conversations I overhear are centered around food, Desserts, and what was for dinner last night. And the occasional tidbit about sex! That's when my ninja skills kick in and I go into stealth mode! It never fails to amaze me how a 300 lb guy can blend into the background and disappear in front of their eyes.

I am 5 months out and do this, but I have never gotten sick or have had any bad consequences and I don't know if my eating fast is the same as other people's eating fast. I have always been one to chew well and savor the flavor...lol...I don't, however, count between bites or put my fork down for any amount of time. I just eat until I start to feel satisfied and then I stop and satisfied turns into a little full. Not uncomfortable, but definitely a full feeling.

You look amazing! Congratulations!