AmandaRaeLeo

Muscle does not weigh more than fat. A pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat. Muscle takes up less space and is more dense. You are burning fat and building muscle. I'm guessing if you are tracking your measurements you will notice bigger number results. Also your clothing will tell the tale. Quit weighing yourself daily and try to break the mindset that a plateau or stall is a bad thing. Our bodies have a lot to adjust to with this surgery and subsequent deficiencies and weight loss. As long as you are making good decisions fueling your body then your results will make themselves known. In the mean time remember, you've traumatized your body with this surgery. Try not to second guess how it adapts to this trauma. Make good balanced choices and do a challenging yet safe exercise regiment and quit fighting nature.

As soon as you feel comfortable. Challenge the status quo!

I think it is a bit premature to be disgusted and angered as we do not have all the facts, just speculation and hearsay at this point, about what happened. What we do know is this: Rox passed away. Dr. Aceves was her surgeon. I hope we can all agree that Rox and her loved ones should be in our thoughts and/or prayers.

I wish I had taken more pics. You, uh, didn't eat the buffalo did you?!

If you're done then you're done. But don't blame him for not being in the same place you are. Own it.

How horribly sad to read Rox passed away. How can any doctor, no matter which side of the border, give us quality care if we do not give them full disclosure about us? This should serve as a very real and sad reminder of how important it is we give full disclosure about our medical history. My sympathies to Rox's family and her surgical team. So sad.

Alas, my sh*t still stinks... But no more than it did before... I do find that I am peeing rose Water now, tho.

Sounds like fun!!! No fair! You have mountains and an ocean. :-( Stupid flat, landlocked Ohio. Seriously, that sounds like so much fun!

Every diet except Weight Watchers!

Congrats to you! You look amazing and I hope you're feeling amazing too.

I like Green Machine and Mighty Mango. They're all No Sugar Added.

You can do it. You really can. The first step, in my opinion, is when you are able and willing to truly remove the word "can't" and honestly acknowledge the correct word is "won't". The first big step is owning your choices. Every time you find yourself straying or wanting to stray remind yourself you are choosing to deviate. You are choosing to eat too much. Make bad choices. How on earth can we be successful if we aren't accountable? You can do it. Now, do it.

Cookies. Cake. Pie. Cobbler.

chocolate chip cookies!!! All day, everyday.

This is a sincere question asked with neither malice or judgement, but I add the disclaimer because tone is subjective. And we sleeved can be rather sensitive. Are you looking for absolution or a help up/guidance?

Well I've always looked like a kid. It's genetic. My mom and my sisters look younger than their years. I get carded all the time. I'm hoping the weight loss doesn't age me. So far it hasn't. But even if it did, it is so worth it to have the health and energy of a younger person.

I stick mostly with Quest. They seem to meet all my needs and hit the spot taste wise without inspiring a binge. Atkins bars are good too. I can eat a whole Quest bar in one sitting. It takes me about 20 minutes.

What did your doc and/or NUT say? I ask because many people were advised different things by their WLS medical professional. I was told when I was on solid foods, 30+ days. White wine burns.

Indeed it should.

I don't like sour cream or ranch dressing either. :-P