SlimDreams

A favorite quote of mine is, "The problem with Slimfast shakes is that they go so well with cookies."
This is going to be a long time recurring issue. And it just never seems to get less annoying to me either.

Agreed! The support on this thread is exactly what the doctor ordered... it's interesting you mention snacking I was looking at my fitness pal and realizing that a lot of the Snacks I had preprogrammed in I never bothered to eat! I feel like I'm finally back on the right track-- strangely though just yesterday I was ravenous-- I wonder if that is bc I am ovulating and/ or bc of my Tuesday fit-mill work out?? Any way thanks for the info on Proteins, I thought I hadn't been getting enough but I'm landing in the 70-100grams range each day, now if I could figure out if this graph means I'm not eating enough calories or what...I'm really trying not to eat back calories From working out

@SlimDreams I was told 80-100 grams of Protein a day. I start most days off w/a Protein Shake for Breakfast or an omlette on the weekends, So that gives me a jumpstart in my protein. As long as I add some form of meat or seafood throughout the day, I generally have no problems reaching this goal.
@Liz210, you are seriously motivated....eating the same thing for each meal. Love that and it's working for you, good for you!
@chiquitabananaz14, thanks for starting this thread, you are a true motivator.

So cool to see all the new faces on this thread!! We can all do this and we all will do this! It's so important that we don't quit and always persevere despite all odds. Getting back to the basics for me has really been working out, I guess my doctor did know what he was talking about after all lol. I had to admit to myself that I just didn't follow the plan that I agreed to follow for the rest of my life when I got this surgery. I fell in the trap of "oh now I'm skinny, I can eat what I want" NOT! let's be as motivated as we were when we were fighting to get this surgery, nothing could stop us and we promised to follow the plan. It's simply getting back to what we had already agreed on doing, no magic, no rocket science. Hope everyone is having a wonderful week and remember the only way to fail is failing to get back up again, keep going!


May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

This is a great thread. Just what the doctor ordered. We are all at different levels of weight regain, but the support is all the same. My weight had been going up in the last year; I'm a STRESS eater and I don't cook. I had very bad food choices and felt I always had to have something in my mouth when I sit at my desk. I realized today that I did not snack nor did I have the craving to snack.
My weight has started going down because I have cut back on the carbs. My Nut, who was actually one of my doctors that was in the surgery room with me in Mexico, told me to stay under 25 grams of Carbs to start losing Weight; that's not a lot. However, he told me if I could not go cold turkey to start between 50-100 carbs and gradually eliminate. That worked for me. I now intake about 30-36.
I read someone's post about the 5:2 Diet and tried 500 calories, no problem consuming that because I ate Starkist Creations for all my meals with a serving of crackers.
I said all of that just to say "Change is Not Change Unless We Change."
If you fall off a day, dust yourself off and start again; I did. It is much easier for me to stick to the plan because you all are such great motivators and it helps doing this with someone who had weight loss surgery.

Well said Kathy... and the calorie requirements shift as you lose/ activity increases or decreases....
As an aside does anyone remember how much protein their docs said they should be getting each day?

Well said Kathy... and the calorie requirements shift as you lose/ activity increases or decreases....
As an aside does anyone remember how much protein their docs said they should be getting each day?

When you feel good about taking pictures with others n selfies.
When your daughter says you do more around the house instead of just sit in my room.
When a very critical co worker n family member says,You look great in that color..when I've wore these scrubs before..lmao
When you can pass up the temptation food in the grocery store n fast food easier than b4.
Sad note: you know you lost weight when you start losing "friends" because they loved the heaviest girl in the bunch and not the out going one emerging..

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I can do my shoe laces and breathe at the same time

I"ve got 2. :-)
You're laying on your side, feel a sharp pain, reach under to pull out whatever is sticking you AND IT'S YOUR RIB!!!!! I CAN FEEL MY RIBS!! :-)
You get in the car, and for the first time in your life, you have to scoot the seat forward! :-)

@Renkoss, you will find that calories for weight loss vary based on multiple factors like height, weight , metabolism etc.
After undergoing a metabolism test last year, my exercise physiologist explained in order to lose weight I need to stay under 1200 calories. However, you will find that others on the site can lose weight eating 1600 cal.
I have not started counting calories and just decided to get back on plan this week. I am trying to concentrate on eating Protein FIRST and a little veggies after. I do feel the restriction when I follow these basics. So I'm hoping the scale will start to work. (I think it's broken because it's been going up the past few months, instead of down )

Were all here for each other on this topic. Some other people seem to be " flawless" in their weight loss with no problems and wonder why we gain. Well, I keep it real, the struggle is real and we all need a shoulder to lean on when we hit the difficult moments️

This is the thread I have been searching for! I have also regained some and have given in to many no no's which landed me at 250 prior to surgery.
I stopped counting calories, I weighed my food....twice and now I just feel helpless and hopeless again.
The support here seems just what we need gals!
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I read where someone did the 5:2 Diet. I thought I would try taking in only 500 calories today. I did day 1 of the 12 Week Idealshape Challenge and walked one lap on the treadmill. I will probably walk 2 miles in the morning. I must say I'm winning compared to last week. Good luck everyone.

Liz210, Thank you for the welcome. I've been a part of Bariatric Pal for a while now. I just don't post that much. When I am in desperate need of inspiration and moral boosting, this is where I come. Everyone here seems to give me the confidence and positive attitude that I need to stay on track and stick to the plan.
And I totally agree; all things through Christ who strengthens us!

Welcome to the Weight Loss Family. You do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

Thanks for this thread! I need some support from those who understand the struggle. I'm just over a year out and I've already regained 10 lbs. I did not lose all the weight I wanted to begin with and that disappointed me. I am a diabetic who uses insulin, and although I'm using much less insulin, I'm still using some and I think to some degree that makes it even harder for me to lose this weight. I too found that crackers, chips, pretzels were okay with my pouch, and I could actually eat a lot without feeling sick or dumping. I do find that if I eat something sweet (like cake, Cookies, etc.) I do not get diarrhea or sick per say, but it does cause huge amounts of gas and bloating. That can be quite embarrassing. So, I am beginning this trek with all of you too! I want to get back on track, and I want to at least get under 200 lbs by the end of this year. I will be happy with another 35 lbs if my body will allow it.
So, reading through all these posts is quite inspiring, and you have all inspired me! I'm doing this. I just need to really cut those carbs back outta my life and concentrate on the Protein again. I drink quite a bit of Decaf coffee daily, and I drink crystal light iced tea. I'm not a huge Water person, and that is why I add the crystal light. I also love popsicles. So I know I'm getting my fluids in daily without a problem. It is the portion controls and carbs that I need to really concentrate on. I do workout at least 3-4 days a week.
I'm with you all, so good luck to everyone, and thanks again to the OP on this! God Bless.

Great work! I like seeing everyone's plans laid out, it's inspiring I'll have to try that clear Protein drink- I'm having trouble getting all the protein in I need.... I got 1 lb off this past week... baby steps, but I will take it! Especially after a quincenera on Saturday and going to see lady antebellum on Sunday.... lots off bad food opportunities there... I did cave and had a beer at the concert and a glass of wine at dinner with the girls.... I knew I shouldn't but I did. All part of life, as long as everyday doesn't get treated as a special occasion I'll be ok... my total down since joining this thread is is 6lbs, so now I'm at 232 . This week I've scheduled a fitmill class on Tuesday/ Thursday/Sunday and spin classes on wed and Friday....my food intake is still hovering about 1600 calories (except last Sunday with the drinks at the concert)... I will say i am feeling better and my mood is generally improved... I hope that getting active this week and eating within my calories will help me get through the stall I expect will happen this week or next...keep you posted

Great work! I like seeing everyone's plans laid out, it's inspiring I'll have to try that clear Protein drink- I'm having trouble getting all the protein in I need.... I got 1 lb off this past week... baby steps, but I will take it! Especially after a quincenera on Saturday and going to see lady antebellum on Sunday.... lots off bad food opportunities there... I did cave and had a beer at the concert and a glass of wine at dinner with the girls.... I knew I shouldn't but I did. All part of life, as long as everyday doesn't get treated as a special occasion I'll be ok... my total down since joining this thread is is 6lbs, so now I'm at 232 . This week I've scheduled a fitmill class on Tuesday/ Thursday/Sunday and spin classes on wed and Friday....my food intake is still hovering about 1600 calories (except last Sunday with the drinks at the concert)... I will say i am feeling better and my mood is generally improved... I hope that getting active this week and eating within my calories will help me get through the stall I expect will happen this week or next...keep you posted

Good morning friends! It's Monday and time for my weigh in. I stayed on track all week and weekend and feel great! I have lost some weight since last week so I am really happy about that. Excited to get out of the 200's! When I got back on track two weeks ago, I started at 209 so I am proof that we can get this weight off when we decide that enough is enough. We can all do this and I love the encouraging support system that we have established on this thread. Rooting for each and everyone one of you.




May God bless you and keep you️

-Mariela

It's Saturday and I'm pressing forward. 3 pounds down. Posted my drinks for today

Sherrie this course is even more for you because the honeymoon is over and now is the time when you are most likely to have old psychological habits resurface..that you can nip in the bud with this course

Why Psychologists Deny Certain People for Weight Loss Surgery and How to Not be One of Them


I have worked as a psychologist, providing psychological evaluations prior to bariatric weight loss surgery for the past eight years. For the most part, people need a power tool to help them lose and keep off the weight they have lost over and over again in their lives. The gastric sleeve, bypass, and now balloon are those tools. However, every once in a while, I will encounter someone who believes these procedures are the magic bullet.
I can pick this up in five seconds when I learn that:
this person has no exercise plan to maintain their weight loss a barrage of excuses as to why they can't exercise anymore zero insight into why they are overweight ("I don't know why I am overweight, I just eat steamed vegetables and grilled chicken mostly.") a lack of motivation or understanding for why they also have to engage in behavioral modification in addition to the surgery "Why would you reveal all of this?" you ask. Aren't I giving away the keys to the kingdom to anyone who reads this and wants to pass a psychological evaluation? Perhaps- but who are you really cheating if you don't go within and face the real demons that got you here in the first place?
When I ask people about their eating styles, I tend to group them into four categories:
1) emotional eater- someone who uses food when they are bored, stressed, tired, lonely, sad, or even happy in addition to eating when they are hungry
2) skip and binger- someone who fails to think about food until it is too late, and when they are ravenous end up going for whatever is available which is usually some type of carb and calorie laden fast food
3) miscellaneous- someone who just recognizes that they eat too large of portion sizes and/or the wrong types of food
4) food addict- usually someone with a history of other addictions, trauma, and a significant amount of weight to lose. They usually have comorbid psychological diagnoses that have been unaddressed or ill-addressed.
Out of the four categories, the 4th is the most troubling for a psychologist. This particular person is most correlated with the patient who fails to address their core issues, eats "around the sleeve," or bypass, experiences dumping syndrome, comes back a year later and asks for the bypass, or a different procedure.
This is the person who, ironically, is usually the most resistant to my recommendation that they seek therapeutic support prior to the surgery. They want it done YESTERDAY. They want it NOW. It is this type of thinking that got them into trouble in the first place. The impulsivity and lack of emotional regulation.
I've witnessed people fail to address their maladaptive eating patterns and never quite get to their goal weight. I had a male that would buy a bag of pepperonis at the grocery store and snack on them all day and couldn't understand why he wasn't losing weight. This daily "snack," which was a mental security blanket, served as a veritable IV drip of fat and calories throughout the day.
I've had a woman who figured out how to ground up her favorite foods into a liquid form because she never quite let go of her attachment to "comfort foods." One of her most notable liquid concoctions consisted of chicken and Cheetos. I'll just leave that for you to chew...er swallow.
They say with drug and alcohol recovery- you "slay the dragon," but with food addiction recovery, you have to take it for a walk three times a day. If you don't fundamentally shift your relationship with this dragon, you're going to get burnt when you are walking it.
My number one tip for transforming your relationship with food is to start looking at eating the same way you do as brushing and flossing: You don't necessarily salivate at the idea of what type of toothpaste you will use, where you will do it, who you will do it with, right? You just do it twice a day because you don't want to lose your teeth and you want to maintain healthy gums.
Food has to be thought of in the same way. You fuel up. You don't use food as a place to define your quality of life. You don't use food to Celebrate. You don't use food to demarcate the end of a long day. You don't use food to help you feel less alone. You figure out healthier coping alternatives to meet these needs.
Loneliness-call a friend for support
Celebrate- get a massage
Demarcate the end of a long day- start a tea ritual and use essential oils
Another reason you must say goodbye to comfort food is that it triggers the pleasure center of the brain, which ignites our dopamine, which perpetuates the addiction. Many people think we are just telling them to get rid of the comfort food because of the carbs or calories, but there are unique and harmful chemical consequences to ingesting these types of food we know are bad for us.
If you are ready to take a modern approach to weight loss and stop dieting for good- check out my wls/vsg psychological support course here for free.
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So far so good for me. It's been a struggle trying to get up in the morning to work out but I do it. If I don't feel like going to the gym I do a Leslie Sansone DVD. (My goal is to work my way back up to taebo and yes I still have billy blanks taebo dvds. Lol ) But I try to get in a minimum of 30 minutes everyday. Ive up my Protein intake and have started eating Breakfast again which I haven't been doing. Also started meal prepping which is a big help aannndddd....I resisted the urge to order out for lunch every time I was asked sooooo super proud of myself there too.
Over all I think I'm off to a good start...not great but definitely working my way there and feeling good about it. #onamission

I did much better today than the day before. I walked 2 miles on the treadmill before work. I eat a lot of Protein, but also did bad on carb intake. My doctor told me to start eating apples; too many carbs. No more apples for me. Tomorrow is a new day. ***I know my carb intake should be between 20-25. I started at 100 to work my way down. I could not go cold turkey.