Britty0529

Ok, so I guess I didn't give enough information! I guess I got a little excited! I was sleeved on 12/10/12 - just about a year! My highest was 225 and I am now 118! I am not sure if I want/need to lose anymore...but I would not like to gain anything (except maybe muscle)! My day is usually this: 6AM - Half of a boiled egg/half of a piece of fruit Coffee/Water on the way to work and first hourish 8:30 or so - I have one packet of plain oatmeal with half a scoop of chocolate/vanilla Protein powder/with exactly 6 to 8 almonds. 10:30 or so - Celery with Low fat Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip (Homemade) 12:30 or so- lunch (Usually, 1/2 cup of baked chicken/green beans) 2:30 or so - Try to put down a Protein Drink 4:30 or so - cheese Stick If i work out - I like to have the other half of my egg from the morning/and half of the other piece of fruit about 30 min before (I get too winded if I don't) Between 7 and 8PM (depending on if i workout) - dinner 1/2 cup of 80% meat 20% Veggie I am pretty active! I workout at the gym at least 3 to 4 days a week! I absolutely love at home work out DVD's - Jillian Michaels is my hero! And I love Jari Love's Ripped DVD - it will get you into tip top shape! I try to drink a lot of Water...but could always do better!

Thanks for your reply! I answered your questions on the thread!

I feared the holidays as well! I ate and enjoyed my family and didn't gain! I am so happy/jealous to hear that you are still losing! I am completely stuck? Any suggestions?

Hi Everyone, My one year comes up on 10 December and I cannot say how happy I am to have made this change in my life! It has been a great year! However, I would like to find out what everyone is eating one year post op? I currently have 3 meals per day at 1/2 cup (80 meat/20 veggie/fruit) 2 to 3 Snacks - high in protein/or a Protein shake 1 cup of coffee w/creamer What are the rules for eating at this point? Am I eating enough? Am I eating too much! Help!

I can tell you what I did... Get up 6AM - Have coffee (Maybe have half a boiled Egg) 8AM - Breakfast is one packet of original oatmeal/and 3/4 scoop of chocolate or vanilla Protein powder 9AM - take Vitamins 10:30 - eat celery with plain lowfat greek yogart 12:30 - lunch (So I measure my food at 1/2 cup with 80% Protein (chicken, fish, or beef/turkey) and 20% fruit or veggie) 2:30 - String cheese 5ish - half of a boiled egg and half of a piece of fruit 7ish - dinner (again this a 1/2 cup - with 80/20 rule) I try to always eat every two hours! This keeps my energy up! What you see above was my meals M-F for a year! I am so obsessed with it --- that if i don't eat this way I get really anxious! Thanks, Brittany

So, I just wanted to congratulate all of you on your new adventure! I had my sleeve done last December (2012) and have had great success! The liquid week (or two for me) was rough and the first week after surgery was no walk in the park ---- but after that you are gonna feel better than you ever could imagine! My highest weight was 225 and my lowest (now) is 118! I am not sure if I need/want to lose anymore. Please feel free to ask any questions that you might have! I am here to help! Brittany

Hi there, I was sleeved on 12/10/2012 - so just about one year ago! Highest 225 and I am now at about 118! I have been pretty much maintaining at this point... I know this might sound a little crazy, but Monday through Friday - I measure my food. I am still at about 1/2 Cup for each meal - breakfast/lunch/dinner and i have between 2 to 3 snacks per day. I try not to indulge too much on the weekend - but I don't measure as much on those days... I am definitely not perfect - but that was the whole point of the surgery right! The idea that I could never have anything that I liked would kill me. If I have a piece of candy on Halloween or pecan pie at Thanksgiving dinner - it is not hurting me. By controlling my meals so well, I am able to indulge now and then. I try to exercise at least 3 days a week. I love at home workout videos a lot - and the gym is ok too.... If you are looking for a great video that will tone your whole body, I would suggest "Ripped" by Jari Love! It is an hour, but man is it good! The past year has been really wonderful! I am so happy that I can control my eating so much better now... I try to eat something small every two hours..I never get hungry that way! Last week, I went to the store with an old friend that was always skinnier than me and knew it...she got a six and I got the 4 pant! How do you like me now!!!!

Haha girl, we should message each other! We both have a similar story and I could really use some friends during this change and you seem pretty cool!!!

I love me some white wine!! Wine has the lowest calories (i think) and will be a good alcohol beverage for this lifestyle. I mean, as long as it is not all the time...

Do you feel like even after you hit goal that you will continue your protein supplement? What do you use for protein?

All I can say is fantastic!! You look amazing!!! Any tips for us newbies????