Wendy0513

I have an appt w/ my dr on the 29th. It's certainly up to me to mind my portions & in between Snacks. I shouldn't actually "feel" the restriction as its too late at that point. @Carolinagirl - you are inspiring. I'm a bit envious, too. How do you do it?

I'm ~6 months post op and haven't had a fill in 2 months but am feeling less restriction lately. I've been eating more calories, but generally ~1 to 1 1/4 cup portions. Thoughts? Thx!

Be proud! You look great!!

Good for you! i was on/off the wagon but was able to lose 7 lbs during the holidays! Slow & steady w/ exercise and eating right. Positive at utile absolutely has a lot to do with it!!

Congrats! You look fabulous!!

I find them at Stop & shop in the organic freezer section. You can also buy them online. If you subscribe to "Hungry Girl" daily emails, there are good deals / coupons.

The vitatop family of treats are good. Nothing fake, lots of fiber and 100 calories or under. Good stuff!

Hang in there Wozzicat! By reaching out, you clearly are holding yourself accountable! Good for you!! Personally, I started drinking Protein shakes / protein Soup ahead of my pre-op for two meals a day so it wouldn't be such a shock when I switched to all liquids. Honk raises a good point re: start eating like a Bandster... Certainly helpful as its something you have to 1) get used to (I'm guessing it's. different than the way you eat now) and 2) practice! This doesn't come with a magic cookbook! I wish you the best!

Sorry you're in Bandster hell. It'll get better. Maybe I'm not understanding your question... Is it that it is adding more calories to eat or subtracting them so you have less? If the latter, I've never experienced that. If the former, see below. On the days that you work out, you can do one of two things, 1). not log it so you don't get confused with calories or 2). Manually review your calories to ignore the calories burned, i.e. you know your daily target, just subtract your calories eaten from that. Your ending calories should always be = or > calories burned.

I am so impressed with your courage and optimism! You've worked so hard and deserve to feel as fabulous as you look! You're in inspiration and i hope you're still out here on LBT when I'm ready to do the same :-)

How exciting! I wish you all the best! I'll repeat what many others have said - you're an inspiration!!! What a great Christmas present to yourself!!

Hi all. Add me, too if you want, terwen99.

Congratulations!! You look amazing!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Enjoy those carbs!! Get some exercise, too. My Family & I are doing a fitness walk called "the Turkey Trot"! Should be fun. Be well.