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I'm in the same boat. Want to snack all day. I'm just focusing on entering EVERYTHING into my fitness pal, getting my proteins, and keeping busy. The more active I am, I've found the more I stay on track. Winters in Minnesota are dark and dreary. I joined a small town fitness center and volunteer at same place that has a thrift store, meeting rooms and craft classes. That's working for now, try different things and if you can switch up your day. Good luck Surgery date 5/16/12.

4 yrs ago had a Mirena placed. My body rejected it a couple months later. Exact same thing, bleeding like a miscarriage (3 months). August 2012 after over an hour appt with my GYN decided it was the best option to try again. Although my chances of a 2nd rejection are at 30%... So far so good. Still dealing with random spotting. Haven't had a heavy period yet (before 10+ days of Heavy flow). You guys have made me question the weight gain aspect though. Surgery date 5/16/12, I've lost 110 lbs but I've bounced up and down 2 lbs since it was placed. I really never put 2&2 together. Thank you I'll have to bring this up with my Dr.

Thanks I do... Off tons of meds. Not too long ago I thought how stupid it was for us to buy a split entry house... I couldn't do the stairs without huffing and puffing. I would pile things up at the top of the stairs so I'd only have to make 1 trip down. Now I fly up and down the stairs all day long!

I really can't believe I'm sharing this pic!!! I took this 5/1/12... 262 lbs Starting day of pre op liquid diet. (recent highest 278 lbs Jan 2012- Journey starting date). Today 170! Picture taken 2 weeks ago 9/10/12... Size 24 jeans to a 6 and 4x shirt to a large. Hope this works!

Tried this...I could only pour it over the rocks... Not blended. Maybe that would have made the difference. I couldn't drink it as is, so I bought lemon/lime G2 (low sugar gatorade) and mixed that with it!!! Sooo much better. As with everything... MODERATION!

I live 30 miles from the closet small town that has 1 Starbucks in a sm Target... I went in and asked what iced drink I could order that would be caffeine free, sugar free, and fat free... Her response... "Water". A few customers and I had a good laugh and I enjoyed a nice ice cold water as I shopped. I am fighting an ulcer so I'll hold off on coffee for a while... But some days I sure do miss it.

They finally did it... I found it yesterday- Dannon Light and Fit Greek Yogurt. 7-8 grams of sugar, 12 protein, 80 calories and it tastes good!! THANKS DANNON!

Bozeswife- I'm so happy for you, you're almost there. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. GOOD LUCK!!

WTG!!! Non scale victories are great in 2 ways. 1 the victory & 2 next weeks weight loss will most likely be bigger! What a great motivator! Stay Strong & Moderation

WTG!!! You look amazing! Congratulations! Stay Strong & Moderation.

Thank you everyone. I no longer feel my age (or older). I have so much more energy. Instead of having my kids "fetch" things for me, I jump up and get it/ do it myself. Stay Strong and always Moderation!

Thank you guys! Bozeswife... All great people in this group have been amazingly helpfull! Pretty much live on the idea- if it doesn't have protein in it, it doesn't go in my mouth & MODERATION!! I stick to 3 protein meals and 1/2 protein bar morn snack & the other half for afternoon. That's 20 grams. I drink tons of water... And exercise- walks, bike riding, some floor work (check with Dr on some, I had to wait 6 weeks to ride & crunches)... But I count running around the yard or taking walks on our property with the kids exercise. Good luck, Stay strong & use this group they are amazing!

I'm down 90 lbs. 4X tops-24 pants now L/XL tops and size 8 jeans. Highest Weight Jan 16, 2012 278- surgery date 5/16/12- weight 262- as of last Tues 7-14-12 188 lbs (I only weigh on Tues)!!! I'm about 18 lbs from goal! I can't believe how heathy I feel... I can breath, walk, play with my kids without worrying about my heart!!! (my dad passed 20yrs ago @ 46yrs old he was a big guy...more to love... I'm 43 now and will be here for my kids 4 boys 5-17.)

Thoughts and prayers coming your way... Stay strong!

It sounds like you've got your head going in the right direction. I think it's a good idea to liquid detox. Post a pre picture on the fridge, on your phone, and in your wallet (for those times you are tempted to buy junk). Good luck and stay strong!