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I'm 9 months out and I can get in 140 oz of Water a day no problem now. In time it continues to get better and better. In fact I can do 16 oz in about 5-10 minutes easy. Just keep plugging away, and time passes and eating/drinking gets much easier!!

Hi Hope, well I don't remember the exact numbers but what I recall is that at 6 months out I was down around 65 Lbs. I am very happy with my successes so far... and you are welcome to show them my progress. I need to lose 25 more to goal!!! Hugs!!!

Hi Overboard! Please join in the conversations - we need to set up our next meeting time/place.

Sure! I don't see why not?? Maybe a new thread?

IMO, the Protein "shots" should only be used in the case that the person cannot tolerate any other form of protein. They are much lower on the quality scale. Again though it is better than no protein at all! However if you can stand them, whey Proteins or proteins made from milk or eggs are your best bet. Good luck!

I'd like to agree with StacyS, this is very true. Your body will absolutely adjust to the new routine in time. I went through that week and out of it feeling for at least the first whole month, but me then and me today are completely different! I can do 3 hours of workout and still feel energized. Do not worry, you will do excellently. Best wishes!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I knew you would.

Wow I'm so sorry to hear that - get well soon!! It sounds like you had a really rough time...

Um... that's just terrible! Wow, you really should've given him a piece of your mind. BTW - In my world your stats are really excellent. Keep your head up and don't let his insane expectations get to you. Ughhh...

I started adding a little grated cheese during my full liquids stage. It melts really great on tomato soup... oh yum!!!

Hello and Welcome to Winecountrygirl!!

Hi Foxbins!! Welcome, and I can't wait to see you reach your goal!! Michelle, welcome as well - work it!!! This is going to be a great group!!

Hey there, good for you and getting right back up on that wagon!!! Remember, we are all sooo close! We just have to keep on fighting and when we do that we will be at the finish line faster than we even imagined. Hugs!! Oh and CONGRATS on the 12 something stone too!!

Excellent post!!! I completely agree. I have a very intense workout schedule and I can withstand eating a little bit more carbs than others. It does not keep me from losing weight at all and I believe helps me to perform better. However, as with anyone else the more sugar I eat (empty carbs) of course it will hurt my weight loss. We all just have to find what works for us as individuals. I have found mine and I won't change it unless I feel I need to. It has carried me this far and I'm very close to goal so I seriously doubt I need to change anything at all. When I stall I just look over my recent choices (and it usually shows I'm NOT following what I know works for me) or shake things up (adding more calories, more fats or more workouts) and it works every time. I think my personal main concern here with this thread in general is the idea that there is only one way for all to lose weight. That is simply false and misleading.

Awesome Dawn whooohooo!!! You're sooo close!!

Yayyy welcome chilo!!

Yep my days are really busy so I have squeeze in an hour here.. an hour there.. it still adds up! I haven't tried the muscle milk sorry I can't give you an idea on how they taste. I haven't really heard much bad reviews though - is there any way you can buy or get a sample? Best to buy small than big and realize you hate them. The whole Protein Shake thing is really trial and error. To be honest there aren't many brands I don't like. There are some types I won't drink though due to calorie, sugar or carb content, but the truth is I really like them all. Even the old School Slim Fasts... LOL

Wow great job Candace!! Keep up the good work. I love unjury shakes and add them to the EAS Carb Advantage shakes. I only use half scoops though. As for me and my new routine I'm sticking to it - though it's only day two now... LOL It's all good I have a great goal prize I'm after and I can tell you I'm gonna get there QUICK!!! Whoohooo!!! Anyhow, I'm doing 6X per week workouts - Mondays off. It's all mapped out so there's no wondering what I'm supposed to do. Here was my workouts from yesterday: AM: Treadmill 35 Mins – 469 Noon: Walk@Work 45 Mins – 327 PM: Elliptical 30 Mins – 531; Yoga 12 Mins – 86 Basal Metabolic Rate: 1622 Totals: 3035 Okay then, how's everyone else doing??? Keep up with your workouts! The more calories you burn the quicker it comes off. Also, one of my best reasons for my skin doing so well and my "flat" (as some call it) tummy is from all my workouts. I'll never stop!! I'm a CRAZY WOMAN!!! Heehee!!

Hi june13, well I'll just have to disagree that I should only intake 500 calories per day. No way no how will I ever do this, it for me would be incredibly unhealthy. Not to say others shouldn't - but for me it's a no go.

Hi everyone!!! I'm here to tell you that I have chosen an amazing GOAL PRIZE that is going to help me stay on track until I get there. I have ZERO doubt at all!!! It's all good folks, however - my goal prize will remain a secret until the time comes. In the mean time I'll just work my tail off until I get there. I'm back to full time logging and doing my workouts. Whooohooo!!! Oh I sooo needed this. I needed that carrot to keep chasing. Got it! And away I go!!! Here are my totals for today: Calories In: Breakfast: 179 AM Snack: 140 Lunch: 269 Dinner: 202 PM Snack: 170 Totals: 960 Calories Out: AM: Treadmill 35 Mins – 469 Noon: Walk@Work 45 Mins – 327 PM: Elliptical 30 Mins – 531; Yoga 12 Mins – 86 Basal Metabolic Rate: 1622 Totals: 3035 Difference: -2075 Calories Nutritional Breakdown: Protein: 36.74% Fat: 39.46% Carbohydrates: 23.8% Daily Intake Totals: Water: 138 oz. Protein: 88g Carbs: 57g Fiber: 9g Sugars: 22g Fat: 42g ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The only thing I can see that I messed up on is my fiber. Whooppss!! I'll need to do better tomorrow. I forgot to do my chews during the day and now the day's over and it's too late. Oh well... have a great day tomorrow all and I hope to see some check ins! Source: Diva's journey to GOAL

Hi everyone!!! I'm here to tell you that I have chosen an amazing GOAL PRIZE that is going to help me stay on track until I get there. I have ZERO doubt at all!!! It's all good folks, however - my goal prize will remain a secret until the time comes. In the mean time I'll just work my tail off until I get there. I'm back to full time logging and doing my workouts. Whooohooo!!! Oh I sooo needed this. I needed that carrot to keep chasing. Got it! And away I go!!! Here are my totals for today: Calories In: Breakfast: 179 AM Snack: 140 Lunch: 269 Dinner: 202 PM Snack: 170 Totals: 960 Calories Out: AM: Treadmill 35 Mins – 469 Noon: Walk@Work 45 Mins – 327 PM: Elliptical 30 Mins – 531; Yoga 12 Mins – 86 Basal Metabolic Rate: 1622 Totals: 3035 Difference: -2075 Calories Nutritional Breakdown: Protein: 36.74% Fat: 39.46% Carbohydrates: 23.8% Daily Intake Totals: Water: 138 oz. Protein: 88g Carbs: 57g Fiber: 9g Sugars: 22g Fat: 42g ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The only thing I can see that I messed up on is my fiber. Whooppss!! I'll need to do better tomorrow. I forgot to do my chews during the day and now the day's over and it's too late. Oh well... have a great day tomorrow all and I hope to see some check ins!

Speaking for my own personal experience, I'm nine months out and my sleeve is still very tight. I can usually only finish about 2-3 oz of meat, a little bit of veggie and *maybe* a few bites of another side dish. Not much at all really. I'm finding it difficult to get up to around 1200 calories per day. I have to mix in Protein shakes and soft foods to get there. If I had only 3 sqares solids per day I'd barely break 600 calories I'm sure. Good luck! I don't think you need worry too much.

Wow Congrats Ms Shanny!!! You're really doing fantastic! I haven't even walked 10 miles all at once. Wow, I need to get my big behind in hear here.

@MyJourneyBegins: CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! 100 Lbs lost is a MAJOR DEAL!!! Enjoy it by celebrating with something nice for yourself!! @splashdancer: IMO, I'd rather have loose skin than carry around the weight of a whole extra person. You can always cover the loose skin if it bothers you enough, however - you cannot cover up all the extra pounds. Nope, you have to wear that and its out there for everyone to see. I have some loose skin, and I'm sure it will even get worse the smaller I get, but by golly I'm here and I'm happier than I've ever been!!!

Whooohooo look at you!!! You look AWESOME!! Hey, you don't look like you were ever big a day in your life - I don't see *any* hint of extra skin you mention. Enjoy your summer!! You deserve it