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My friends at work laugh at me when ever I eat cause they know I'll eat 4 bites and I'll be full. No one really gets on me about the way I eat. I can order bread, potatoes (just cause they come with the meals) and they don't say anything cause they know that I know I can't eat it. Sometimes I just take a bite and I'm fine. I find it interesting how people on here can be more judgmental then my own friends. You know what I'm not perfect. No one is. I don't deprive myself of food. If I want a cookie I'll have a bite. If I want chips I'll have a couple. It would be worse to not have that stuff and then go crazy over board when you finally do.

My friends at work laugh at me when ever I eat cause they know I'll eat 4 bites and I'll be full. No one really gets on me about the way I eat. I can order bread, potatoes (just cause they come with the meals) and they don't say anything cause they know that I know I can't eat it. Sometimes I just take a bite and I'm fine. I find it interesting how people on here can be more judgmental then my own friends. You know what I'm not perfect. No one is. I don't deprive myself of food. If I want a cookie I'll have a bite. If I want chips I'll have a couple. It would be worse to not have that stuff and then go crazy over board when you finally do.

My friends at work laugh at me when ever I eat cause they know I'll eat 4 bites and I'll be full. No one really gets on me about the way I eat. I can order bread, potatoes (just cause they come with the meals) and they don't say anything cause they know that I know I can't eat it. Sometimes I just take a bite and I'm fine. I find it interesting how people on here can be more judgmental then my own friends. You know what I'm not perfect. No one is. I don't deprive myself of food. If I want a cookie I'll have a bite. If I want chips I'll have a couple. It would be worse to not have that stuff and then go crazy over board when you finally do.

So you fell off the wagon, that's ok. First couple of weeks it's important to follow orders but just as long as you get right back on the wagon. My thing is that if you deprive yourself completely then when you do "fall off the wagon" your going to fall hard and probably do more damage then if you just messed up one small time. But then again that's my opinion.

So you fell off the wagon, that's ok. First couple of weeks it's important to follow orders but just as long as you get right back on the wagon. My thing is that if you deprive yourself completely then when you do "fall off the wagon" your going to fall hard and probably do more damage then if you just messed up one small time. But then again that's my opinion.

I am also a slow loser. I have lost 31 since surgery (7/19) but the number on the scale is going down so I'm happy. I told EVERYONE that I was having surgery. Family, friends, coworkers and people on Facebook. I just feel that maybe my story with help other people who are dealing with weight issues. I always post on FB when I loose weight even if it's .1 pounds. But that's just me. We are all doing a great job slow or fast cause God knows I wouldn't have been able to do this on my own.

Thanks. I was wondering why there were only 3 days in the week. Makes sense now. So I'm glad I didn't do it today. Tomorrow off I go again. I had joked with my husband that I would try the running thing and become a marathoner. And now it looks like I'm heading in that direction. :-)

This subject just makes me gag. Yuck!!!

Thanks. I was wondering why there were only 3 days in the week. Makes sense now. So I'm glad I didn't do it today. Tomorrow off I go again. I had joked with my husband that I would try the running thing and become a marathoner. And now it looks like I'm heading in that direction. :-)

Today is day 2. My leg muscles are really sore. Hurts to sit down but I know it's ok since I've probably haven't worked those muscles in 8 years. My goal isn't exactly to run a 5k but the fact that I haven't been working out this program gives me a reason to. And I'm glad I started. After I finished day 1 yesterday I felt so good about myself. Hopefully I'll be able to run a 5k in the future.

Hopefully by 2015 I'll be able to do a 26.2. I might try the half Feb 2014.

Me too. I was sleeved 7/19. My scale would go back and forth between 295 and 292 for two weeks.
Starting 325
Surgery day 305
As of today 289
The scale finally moved!!!!

I hope it starts moving for you too. I think all of out problems are we focus on what other people do and lose the focus in ourselves. I have decided not to worry that other people have list 40 pounds in two weeks. I'd rather lose slow then fast. I'm assuming I hit my stall and now all I can do is lose.

Surgery on July 24th loss 14 lbs post surgery and total loss of 26 lbs. I don't feel like a slow loser, I am happy with the process. Slow and steady is the race....

I hope it starts moving for you too. I think all of out problems are we focus on what other people do and lose the focus in ourselves. I have decided not to worry that other people have list 40 pounds in two weeks. I'd rather lose slow then fast. I'm assuming I hit my stall and now all I can do is lose.

Me too. I was sleeved 7/19. My scale would go back and forth between 295 and 292 for two weeks.
Starting 325
Surgery day 305
As of today 289
The scale finally moved!!!!

I hope it starts moving for you too. I think all of out problems are we focus on what other people do and lose the focus in ourselves. I have decided not to worry that other people have list 40 pounds in two weeks. I'd rather lose slow then fast. I'm assuming I hit my stall and now all I can do is lose.

I hope it starts moving for you too. I think all of out problems are we focus on what other people do and lose the focus in ourselves. I have decided not to worry that other people have list 40 pounds in two weeks. I'd rather lose slow then fast. I'm assuming I hit my stall and now all I can do is lose.

Me too. I was sleeved 7/19. My scale would go back and forth between 295 and 292 for two weeks.
Starting 325
Surgery day 305
As of today 289
The scale finally moved!!!!

My PCP said the same thing to me. She said people usually gain weight back and eat "around" it. Why the heck would they say that. And in a side note she isn't exactly skinny. I would think they would be happy we are doing something to better out lives. My friends that are medical professionals are super supportive. Granted they are my friends but they would tell me what they think.

I second the Peanut Butter. I was just craving a piece of pizza but had a spoonful of Jiff Whips. Craving GONE!

Some people just find it easier not to tell everybody. I on the other hand told EVERYONE I work with and shared it on Facebook. I gave gotten nothing but positive feedback. Of course it comes with a million questions and stuff but it was the best choice I have made. I now have people in my corner who will pick me up when I'm having a bad day and since my surgery people I work with have started to eat healthier. They say they are doing it so I can keep eating healthy but I know it's cause they see me improving my life so why not them. I'm glad ice told everyone. It's very freeing and it doesn't feel like you have to hide behind your weight anymore.

Why are your boobs and butts the first things to go??? It's bad when your friend tells you "I can see your loosing weight, your boobs and butt are disappearing." Soo annoying but glad to hear people are noticing :-)

Why are your boobs and butts the first things to go??? It's bad when your friend tells you "I can see your loosing weight, your boobs and butt are disappearing." Soo annoying but glad to hear people are noticing :-)