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Wow 100 lbs!! That's awesome! Some people have posted about skin brushing- I am not quite sure what it is but I think it's scrubbing the skin with an abrasive tool I use a scratchy oversized cloth I got from Walmart for $2.50.. I have noticed much difference other then my skin is softer!

I ate a bag of microwave popcorn- however I have been doing my nov fitness challenge.... Slim in 6 exercise tape! But today is a new day- good so far

I have been wondering what the program was thanks for the info.

So how are you ladies doing today? I hope you had a good weekend! I live in Ohio and I don't like the time change....i need some sun! It's dark when I go to work and dark when I leave.... Boo!

I think the amount you consume depends on how far out you are from surgery. I personally feel you must remove the triggers to get some kind of control. If you are truly hungry feed your body some type of protein- I have tried drinking skim milk and waiting to see if that helps. 3 meals is what my NUT told me to aim for- since grazing will lead to weight gain. As you can tell that hasn't been what I've done lately! On a good day a Protein shake made with milk for breakfast- lunch about 2oz chicken breast chopped up in lettuce tomato carrots, with regular salad dressing- dinner 3oz pork chop with green Beans and about 1/4c of mashed pot. If hungry in between some Greek yogurt! I think I feel hungry when I am truly just thirsty... I have read that if you have all of your protein in for the day and you still feel hungry, drinking something will help. Be prepared have high protein food in your house. So when you go for something it will satisfy you longer. The sugar craving are getting better for me with each day I avoid them!

No junk food is great! Remember one day at a time!

How are you doing today? I made it for another day... And I just exercised!

Hello November 2012 sleevers! How is everyone? Do you plan on doing anything for your surgiversary? It's been a roller coaster journey for me.... I have had moments of unable to even think of consuming enough to wanting to eat everything wrong.... I have had moments of pure laziness wanting to sleep all day to moments of obsessiveness to get in exercise! Almost a year out I can still say I am very happy I have this tool! I am disappointed that I haven't reached my goal weight, however I am off the medications I once needed and have lost 55lbs!!!

Thank you! I am happy to say that I made it yesterday without any junk food/candy! One day at a time is all my brain can take- better eating goals to come! I did set a fitness goal!

I have also been struggling- I just confessed on the confession thread a few days ago- it actually has helped me! I realized something had triggered my regression. It was a multitude of very emotional things over the month of June. I didn't realize that I wasn't handling things well and everything wasn't bad stuff.... I have decided to forgive myself first- and take one day at a time! Today try to avoid the junk food, make sure you get your Protein and Water in! Just focus on one day- I am on my second day of trying to just avoid the junk food and I am happy that I did it yesterday! Stay in touch! We need each other!

I am RTRM (mammographer). It was partly my patients that helped me make my decision to have my sleeve done! Seeing first hand many, MANY very overweight and obese women telling me how their" weight gain got worse the older they got"! I have had to help young women in their 50's unable to stand undress themselves- I have heard countless stories of health problems caused from obesity! It's different when you hear it from the skinny news anchor or even your own doctor. Most of these women have no reason to discuss what they do with me however they do and I have been listening.... I had the surgery I have lost 55lbs since my surgery on 11-14-12. I have been struggling lately but I am trying to get back in the groove!