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Newgrandmother- hello darling, you know you're not alone. I too am a slow loser or am I? Guess you can look at either way. I would have never lost 56 lbs in 6 mos on my own. Or, if I did, I'd surely be slowly packing back on the pounds by now. You will get there....as they say: slow & steady wins the race

Happilysleeved- well said!!! So happy for you & keep up the good work

Newgrandmother- hello darling, you know you're not alone. I too am a slow loser or am I? Guess you can look at either way. I would have never lost 56 lbs in 6 mos on my own. Or, if I did, I'd surely be slowly packing back on the pounds by now. You will get there....as they say: slow & steady wins the race

Because I have faith in you

My own personal goal, I would like to be 115 but 121 is awesome (don't get me wrong). I'm shaped like an apple, small framed, and have an apron....I know, most of us do. A lot of it is my own perception of what I see in the mirror (something I'm working on). To me, I feel like I'm still carrying that extra 5-10 pounds in my gut. I work out 3-5 times a week but I'm trying for the first time, in a long time, to be happy with me.

Newgrandmother- hello darling, you know you're not alone. I too am a slow loser or am I? Guess you can look at either way. I would have never lost 56 lbs in 6 mos on my own. Or, if I did, I'd surely be slowly packing back on the pounds by now. You will get there....as they say: slow & steady wins the race

My own personal goal, I would like to be 115 but 121 is awesome (don't get me wrong). I'm shaped like an apple, small framed, and have an apron....I know, most of us do. A lot of it is my own perception of what I see in the mirror (something I'm working on). To me, I feel like I'm still carrying that extra 5-10 pounds in my gut. I work out 3-5 times a week but I'm trying for the first time, in a long time, to be happy with me.

I don't consider myself a newbie anymore & I don't consider myself a vet yet. Guess I'm stuck in that rather odd stage like a kid in middle school. I hope that I've helped some of the newbies & I hope I've learned some lessons from the vets
Well, my 6 mos Surgiversary was March 4th (hard to believe)....
I am proud to announce my 56 lb weight loss & hitting my goal, plus losing an 3 extra pounds, bringing my weight to 121. I am in a size 5/6 pants & Med shirt. Best of all, I feel GREAT!
I am sad the honeymoon phase is over & that I am now in the next phase- Maintenance!!! I seem to fluctuate 2 pounds up & back down again (I hate yo-yo'ing) I have not lost any additional weight in weeks, UGH! I truly hate stalls but my Dr thinks my body has reached a place it's happy with. If that's the case, then I'm going to have to be happy with it, but I'm not!!!
So, I would like to hear from others who are 6 mos out or beyond. Are you happy with your success so far? Disappointed in your loss? What are you eating at this point? Do you change it up? Getting all your fluids and Protein in? So many questions, so much to still learn.

Good job!

Awesome!!! You look terrific

Newgrandmother- I'm so blessed to have you and the others to share the ups & downs with. Good thing I have this site to reference that way I don't feel like I'm just nuts.

OMG- God bless you....you look amazing!!!

Well, to jump start your weight loss look up Lil Diva's Bootcamp on the forum. It really works, lost a pound a day.

So, I am, like most, in yet another stall. I did Lil Diva's Bootcamp to kick start my weight loss (which worked) but as soon as I started reintroducing foods again...BAM, the weight I had lost came back on. I know I need to be patient but I am so close to hitting my goal.....Very Frustrated Today

I copied a few things from my dietary 6 week plan....hope it helps:
Diced poultry, veggie burgers, pork, veal, Atkins advantage, eggs, fish, nut butters (pb, almond butter, soy butter...without added sugar), mild cheeses (low fat or fat free cottage cheese, ricotta, American, mild cheddar, mozzarella sliced, shredded and string), cereal- oatmeal, cream of wheat, whole wheat crackers, cooked veggies- green Beans, carrots, peas, beets & other non starchy cooked veggies (low sodium).

I copied a few things from my dietary 6 week plan....hope it helps:
Diced poultry, veggie burgers, pork, veal, Atkins advantage, eggs, fish, nut butters (pb, almond butter, soy butter...without added sugar), mild cheeses (low fat or fat free cottage cheese, ricotta, American, mild cheddar, mozzarella sliced, shredded and string), cereal- oatmeal, cream of wheat, whole wheat crackers, cooked veggies- green Beans, carrots, peas, beets & other non starchy cooked veggies (low sodium).

No back lashing here...as I "socialize" at least once or twice a week. I can only handle a max of 1-3 Diet & Malibu drinks, and yes, I know, empty calories, blah, blah, blah!!! Hey, don't judge me, you don't know me!!!! LOL

Congrats! You look great!

If you search Forums, for Lil Diva's bootcamp, it will come up. Basically, it's a 5 day plan, cutting out carbs & sugars & eating lots of Protein & drinking Water, to kick start your weight loss.

Swizzle, clt- well said! I truly believe that we are on our own journey, to the same destination, lose weight & get healthy.... How we get there is up to us! What works for me, may not work for someone else. I do know, those of us who have chose to have WLS, chose that path because we wanted a tool to help us achieve a healthier lifestyle.

I'm starting Lil Diva's bootcamp today....I have bee at a stall for 6 weeks or so now, very frustrating! We'll see how it goes!

Thanks for sharing your recipe, gonna try it this week end.

Overall mental & physical health has dramatically improved. I'm a much happier person & can exercise without being in a lot of pain. My co-morbidities....Non Existent!!!!!

I hit my goal & like a lot of us, went out & bought new clothes, bra(s), undies, shoes, boots,etc!!! It felt absolutely amazing to go in VS & shop & feel awesome about how I look! My joke used to be "Vicoria will have no secrets if I shop there", well that's in the past!

Great Job- You look terrific!!!