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I got it at Stater Bros. supermarket. Haven't tried Lift, generally not a fan of Atkin's products personally.

The chips are salty and taste a bit like cardboard. You can have them when you are cleared by your surgeon.

A stall is no change- not moving at all versus moving very slowly as you describe and it is for more than a week or two. Do not use this slow down as an opportunity to go off plan and eat pasta. Stay the course and follow your post op plan. You didn't gain all your weight in a month, it's not going to all come off in a month. 37 pounds is a lot for a body to handle. Give it time.

I liked this protein water

I like liquid calcium http://www.swansonvitamins.com/natures-blend-liquid-calcium-citrate-d3-16-fl-oz-liquid

^^ What Ann said. Appetite varies just like activity level and everything else in day to day life. Totally normal even for naturally slim folks. Djmohr I added fats too like Peanut Butter which made upping calories easier when I decided to stop losing.

Hardest is putting the fork down after being a life long clean plate eater. Second hardest recommitting to this life style every day and staying on track 1, 2, 3, 4...years out.

Thank you OKCPirate! I credit strength training for my shape. I booked a metabolic/body fat test (Bod Pod) for Friday so now I'll know where I really stand. I actually would love to become a trainer specializing in working with WL clients to show women what is possible. Never in a million years did I expect to fall in love with strength training - especially not when I was 260+ lbs.

I am interested in having my body fat tested via a Dexa scan or Bod Pod. I've never done either so please pardon the question as the answer may seem obvious to some. I am wondering how excess skin is read by those tests. Do these machines calculate it in as fat mass or can they discern it as extra skin? I have lost over 100 pounds and I have bat wing arms and other hanging loose bits, I want to know how much is fat versus skin.

I booked a Bod Pod appt for next Friday- send low body fat vibes my way. [emoji6]

I can get both at Costco for even less than TJs. My Costco has Quest bars for $19.99 a box.

I can get both at Costco for even less than TJs. My Costco has Quest bars for $19.99 a box. I can get both at Costco for even less than TJs. My Costco has Quest bars for $19.99 a box.

@@jess9395 that's encouraging to hear. DXA may factor excess skin as lean mass as opposed to fat mass or at least be relatively insignificant in the overall results.

Hi Dub, I am currently working on scheduling a body fat test- either Dexa or Bod Pod. I currently guess myself at around 28%. I think 24% is a realistic goal but 22% would be amazing.

Yes. Goal was 140 lbs. been maintaining at 135-140 for two years. On a diet right now and currently 133 lbs.

I only experienced this when I first began lifting. Over time as my body adapted to lifting, the hunger spikes leveled out. Occasionally there are time when I am hungrier than others and that's normal. Even nonWLS folks experience changes in appetite. In that case an extra snack like a Greek yogurt or whatever healthy item you like is fine.

I have had episodes both pre and post. I find that sticking to a structured plan helps me. Currently I am loosely following a Keto plan. It eliminates many of my trigger foods. I find avoidance of certain foods and setting dietary and activity goals help me focus on the right things.

Love the shake recipes on this site: https://dashingdish.com/recipes/

I'm over 3 years out and on a short 8 week diet- I have an event at the end July that I want to look good for. So far I've lost about 10 lbs. Granted the first 5 lbs were probably Water. Either way, not sure why people think you can't lose weight at 3 years out, you can lose weight whenever you choose. scale this morning

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I did a bowl of Soup early on. No one said a thing.

If your Dr. doesn't find any issues, then try sipping as mentioned as well as experimenting with the temperature and consistency. I found I could not tolerate cold beverages initially and I had to Water down my Protein shakes as they were way too thick.

I eased into fitness. Stared by walking the day after surgery. Then to the corner and back first day home from hospital, then around the block about a week out and so on. You are bound to injure yourself if you try to jump right back in at the same intensity as before-- you just had MAJOR surgery. Be kind to yourself (and your abs).

I track my weight on My Fitness Pal both pre and post op. I also tracked my weight loss on the old BP site in my signature.

I didn't have this issue but from being on here a long time. This is not an uncommon concern. In fact even the other way around happens too. Where a gal is afraid her bf will no longer want her once she has lost weight if he was attracted to her when she was overweight. Frankly in any situation, if physical appearance drives someone away, then the relationship wasn't strong to begin with. However your BF's fears are normal and it's up to you reassure him that leaving him is not in your plans. You also should assess if his fears are real about you leaving or a passive aggressive way to prevent you from having surgery. Good luck to you