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18 days down...105 miles completed so far. 25 more miles till goal. Keep it up everyone!

Mine is on my profile page... "You've got what it takes but it will take everything you've got"

You will be surprised as far as SF foods go. I have always HATED sugar free...now, I can't tell a difference and I can eat them no problem. As for salads, I have one occasionally, very small. Once again topped with protein like grilled chicken or turkey. Just enough lettuce for the salad experience I guess.

Hello MisforMimi, When eating a regular meal like dinner, I have my Protein a veggie and a starch. I have roughly 4 oz total. 2 oz is the protein, 1 oz veggie and 1 oz starch. Then I usually eat using the 311 method. I take 3 bites protein, 1 bite veggie, 1 bite starch and repeat. That way, if I get full before finishing it all, I have had mostly protein which is the most important.

Ok...changes made and feeling better about things already. I had my usual egg white omlette with a slice of turkey cut up and low fat shredded cheese for breakfast. I then made a couple of snack packs for the mid mornorning and afternoon snacks. Each has 1 oz of turkey and 2 oz cheese...19 grams Protein and only 1 gram carbs each. I also made a small bag of grapes...but didn't realize purple grabs were loaded in carbs apparently. No more of those after today. Still have my usual 2.5oz tuna packet for lunch. Will decide dinner tonight after work but probably a turkey wrap. No protein bars at all today. I have about 6 left at home so they will be eaten over time but not replaced probably or used as an emergency basis. Thanks everyone for the advice and encouragement.

Yep...never looked at the carbs...17 grams...wow. I feel like an idiot now...lol I have been avoiding breads and pastas because of carbs and been eating a ton without realizing it.

Exactly what I need...good advice. Thanks. The Protein bars I eat are the Pure Protein brand which are 20 grams protein, 180 calories and 2 sugar. The shakes are EAS brand I believe, 25 grams protein, 1 gram sugar, 170 calories. I have thought about more natural Proteins from meats and cheeses and backing off the bars and shakes. Your answers helped reaffirm my thoughts.

So, what is your typical day like food wise? I am at about 8 months post op and down 106 lbs since the beginning of my journey. About 85 lbs. since surgery day. I have a basic routine as far as what I eat but I am curious what everyone else does. I am still loosing but not like I want to. I am still doing my walking and bike riding but want to expand on my meals. Here is a typical day for me: 2 scrambled eggs and turkey sausage link for Breakfast. Protein shake on the way to work. Protein Bar mid morning. 2.5oz tuna pack for lunch protein bar midafternoon dinner varies but always high in protein like turkey, fish or chicken. Protein bar or shake midevening but never after 8pm. I drink minimum of 5 16oz bottles of Water thru the day. No tea or soft drinks or coffee. Does this sound ok or any suggestions on kickstarting again and moving the scale south some more? Also started more exercise as well.

Well, 13 days down so far this month and I am at 75.15 miles into my 130 mile goal. I am still surprised at the lack of interest. Oh well, keeping myself motivated.

I was sleeved on August 19th. Was 381 at my highest, 360 day of surgery, 275 yesterday at my checkup. Down 106 lbs overall. I lost a kid! These are from our profile pics on our company intranet. I didn't see the difference till my boss suggested replacing my old pic a couple weeks ago. I am happy with the results...about 55 to 65 lbs more to go.

Pure Protein chocolate Deluxe is my favorite. Also the Pure Protein Chewy Chocolate Chip.

My wife and I do the same thing. Use a tortilla and sauce but we use turkey pepperoni and the Jimmy Dean precooked turkey crumbles...adds more Protein. Throw on a couple olives, mushrooms and some low fat mozzarella cheese...tastes just like a thin crust pizza from pizza hut. Great treat every once in awhile.

Had a good weekend and stayed busy. Total for the month is now at 35.75 miles. Tomorrow, back on the bike after a couple days off.

End of day 3 ad total now stands at 23.25 miles of walking and recumbent bike riding. I am surprised more people have not joined. A few months ago there were a lot more people. Hopefully it will pick up.

How's it going everyone? Great I hope! I hope everyone is still working hard and staying happy! I know if you hit a plateau it gets tough and frustrating, I am at that point myself right now. But you can't let it get you down. If anything, let it get you motivated to work harder. Maybe start redoing some exercises we may have had some success with but slowly got away from. Maybe relooking at our eating habits and making sure we are not slipping back into old ways. I recently looked at these things and it scared me what I was seeing. Time to get refocused! Stay strong everyone...we are all here for each other!

Day one in the books. 4 miles on the recumbent bike and 4.25 miles walking. Total for the month is 8.25 miles.

OK everyone...after a month away from the internet I am back! I saw there wasn't an April Challange posted yet so I figured I would start one. Hopefully some old faces are still around and hopefully alot of new ones! It doesn't matter your fitness level, this is not a competition. Just a fun way to challange yourself to set a goal, get moving and push yourself to exercise. So make a goal...any goal and let's have some fun! I will kick it off. I plan on a total walking and exercise bike mileage of 130+ miles this month. My best month was around 135 I believe. So 130+ is this months goal. Time to get crackin!

Hey there everyone!! Work has been keeping me busy busy so I haven't been able to check in till now but I am happy to say I made my goal for the month. I ended the month at 122.25 miles! I did better this month than the last 2 months so that makes me very happy. I have still been in a plateau state. I have been bouncing between 284 to 287 lbs for the last month. Kinda frustrating but I know I need to step up the exercise more. No excuses...just have to do it! Great job everyone!! C-ya next month!

Hey there everyone! Looks like you are all doing great! Keep up the great work! I have been busy busy so I haven't been able to check in daily but I am still at it. I am sitting at 70.1 miles for the month so far. The wife and I have been enjoying some great hikes together. Being outside and away from the TV and computers is awesome! Keep up the hard work everyone!

Hey there everyone! Looks like everyone is doing great...keep up the great work! I have been staying busy, but have been getting my walking in every day. So far for the month I am at 41.85 miles. Today my wife and I took a nice hike thru Lake Bistineau State Park. It was a beautiful day to be outside and on the trail. Even saw some deer. Here is a pic my wife shot of me without me knowing lol.

One of my dear friends lives in Covington. We are only about 45 min away from there. Good luck on getting your dateI lived in Abita Springs for 8 years! Sure do miss it down there, except during a hurricane...lol

2.3 miles in the books today. That puts me at 15.35 for the month. I am going to try and get a 2 mile hike in tomorrow morning before the temps drop and the rain moves in. Keep up the great work everyone!

3.75 miles in today...MTD is now 8.4 miles.

Louisiana here....outside Shreveport

I'M BACKKKKK!!! I think I have finally beat the crud! It killed me on the last 2 weeks of the December Challenge. But I am ready for a new month and a new Challenge! My goal for this month will be: 100 miles walked/biked weight workout 3 days a week Minimum of 2 trail hikes at the lake Today I had a good workout using my garage sale find weight station. I worked out my biceps, triceps and chest. I did high reps with low weight. I have also walked a total of 4.65 miles today. It has been a great day!