Caroline G

Good luck! You got this! Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

I did 4 weeks. So glad I did! Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

Awesome!!! Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

You'll do fine!! It definitely helps with the support here! ☺ Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

I myself like at-home workout DVDs. It is a lot easier, more convenient, I don't have the drive to and from the gym, I can do it even if my husband is out and I am home with my daughter, I don't have the monthly membership fees that I wasn't using, and nobody else to worry about. Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

Mine is cfmi23. I am doing requests for all of you. Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

But with that being said, I mentioned increasing weights and intense cardio, that was referring to later on, definitely not right away. Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

I think a mix of both. Both will help you lose weight but the weights will help to prevent loose skin. I was not good about exercise when I first had my surgery, plus my eating habits slipped a lot, I gained a lot of weight back. Now I have lost most of what I gained and feel much better. I am not afraid to increase my weights or do more intense cardio. I think the combination makes a big difference. Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

You are beautiful! I am so glad you handled it so well. There are always going to be people out there who don't understand, haters, etc. I love your attitude and think you are a great inspiration! Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

You should find out about the pre op and post op diets if you don't have that already. Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

Thanks, I'll check it out! Shakeology information at www.Shakeology.com/cfmi23 or teambeachbody.com/cfmi23

I love Shakeology. There are lots of superfoods in there and they never put anything artificial in it ever. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal

I would be interested too. Cfmi23@hotmail.com Thanks! Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal

So sorry you're going through that! Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal

Hi, Erica. I had the sleeve done in 2012, lost most of my weight (minus about 20 pounds) and then gained back 50 (to where I was higher than my weight was the day of surgery). The amount i could eat increased, my tastes changed for a while to the point of very few things actually tasted decent so I started eating a lot of bad stuff. I also got lazy with exercising. I wanted to go to support groups but had very little time because I work two jobs. I have since then lost almost 40 of it and am working on the rest. I got involved with an online healthy lifestyle support/challenge group, became a Beachbody coach, started drinking Shakeology (which is a lot better and a lot more than the Protein shakes I was drinking), and working out (and finally pushing myself, which I didn't do before). I surround myself with other Beachbody coaches and people who are also interested in being healthy. I love this group I am in, it really keeps me motivated and accountable. If you are interested, let me know. It has been so helpful for me. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal