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(Picture at: http://sleevers.wordpress.com/2014/01/03/my-latest-love-fruit-infused-water/)
A lot of sleevers have trouble ingesting plain Water at first. So we replaced our old water habit with a Propel zero and G2 habit. But by the time you drink the fake sugars in 64 oz of those a day, it’s not really all that great for you is it?
So I resorted to making fruit-infused water. It’s really so easy I want to kick myself for not trying this before. At first I thought I needed fancy equipment but it turns out, you really don’t. Sure you could buy one of the cutsie bottles with a core made specifically for infusing fruit. Or you could do what I did, which is take a big ole Rubbermaid jug, put in some water, and throw in some fruit. Voila! Fancy schmancy fruit infused water! See my low-tech version in this picture? Don’t pour the fruit into the glass like I did, that was just to make it pretty, just for you Leave the fruit in the jug.
My first “recipe” was half a lemon, 1 lime, and 1 orange sliced thin into 64 ounces of water. I put it in the fridge for 2 hours and it provided a wonderful tang to the water, with no fake sugar. I was happy to discover that it “sits” well with the sleeve too. Each time I pour out a cup, I fill the jug back with water. Three days from the day I first made it, I will pour it out, throw away the fruit, and start over.
Here are some the combinations that I think I want to try
Peach & Ginger Orange & Mint Peach and Sage Blueberries & Watermelon Cucumber & honeydew melon Raspberry & lemon Grapefruit & Mint Orange & Rosemary Pomegranate & Lime Apple & Cinnamon stick Ginger & Pear Blackberries & Mint Mango & Ginger Watermelon & Basil What combinations sound good to you?

Welcome to our new friends RO and txbeskinny....glad you have joined the group.
I've got everyone's numbers down! Keep 'em coming.
Welcome back Deez....I'm so glad to see you posting!

Hello my friends, I'm home:). Here are my first postop stats:
Hw: 237.8
Sw: 227.8. (12-30-13)
Cw: 219.2
-18.6. I'll take it! Congrats all chat ltr, gtg settled:)))

DeezJeanz, my caboose buddy!!! You are in my prayers daily. I look on here everyday to see how you are. I can't wait till your feeling better!!! Keep us updated!

That means we have already lost almost 20% of our weight loss goal. Wow!!!!

WOW!!!!!
We are going to be some skinny bit@he$!!!

Drum roll please:
We currently have a goal pound loss of 10,846.
We have a 76% participation rate - 68 out of 89 people have recorded their weight loss
Our current weight loss to date: 2147.4
Yes, that is over TWO THOUSAND pounds lost so far!
Congratulations to you all! Keep up the GREAT work!

I went to a support group meeting tonight (they are held twice a month by the NUT and the Nurse). This question came up tonight..and they explained your body is adjusting. It has gone through trauma, has dumped its Water weight and now must shift into burning actual fat. This causes it to pause and say hey wait a minute this is something new and I have to take a minute and reconfigure myself. For later stalls, it's just a matter of the body again catching up and readjusting itself.
Ultimately it breaks though. The advice given was just continue to work the program, make sure you're getting your Protein, Vitamins and water in and the scale will eventually move again because it is not possible for it to stand still forever with the amount of food you're taking in (if done properly and you're not in starvation mode). Myself and several others asked about upping our calories because we're working out 4-5 dyas a week and the NUT said you absolutely must. (okay so my trainer was right..lol..still glad I asked though) He said, if you're eating only 700 alories and burning 500, you're going to put your body in starvation mode and it will hold onto every thing. He also said the ceiling for those working out should be 1200 calories per day because as you gain muscle it will continue to burn calories 24 hours a day. Otherwise you will get weak and tired.
Sorry about the ramble..but I really enjoyed the support group, got a lot of info and made some new friends, locally.

Honey's I'M HOMMME!! I'm soooo glad to be here. Yippie:). Ty again for ur prayers as I continued n will continue lifting u all up as well. I got on the scale finally and I'll post it here as well bc Ik not everyone is n the lbs loss forum...
HW: 237.8
SW: 227.8
CW: 219.2
I'll take it n Praise God! Chat ltr, have to unpack n settle but wanted to share w my wls family:))

God bless you Deez!! So happy to hear the good news!!!

I was told a few ago that I'm gttn DISCHARGED TODAYYYY! Praise God n THANK U ALL FOR UR PRAYERS N SUPPORT:). XOXOX. I'll luk when I'm home:))))

I went to a support group meeting tonight (they are held twice a month by the NUT and the Nurse). This question came up tonight..and they explained your body is adjusting. It has gone through trauma, has dumped its Water weight and now must shift into burning actual fat. This causes it to pause and say hey wait a minute this is something new and I have to take a minute and reconfigure myself. For later stalls, it's just a matter of the body again catching up and readjusting itself.
Ultimately it breaks though. The advice given was just continue to work the program, make sure you're getting your Protein, Vitamins and water in and the scale will eventually move again because it is not possible for it to stand still forever with the amount of food you're taking in (if done properly and you're not in starvation mode). Myself and several others asked about upping our calories because we're working out 4-5 dyas a week and the NUT said you absolutely must. (okay so my trainer was right..lol..still glad I asked though) He said, if you're eating only 700 alories and burning 500, you're going to put your body in starvation mode and it will hold onto every thing. He also said the ceiling for those working out should be 1200 calories per day because as you gain muscle it will continue to burn calories 24 hours a day. Otherwise you will get weak and tired.
Sorry about the ramble..but I really enjoyed the support group, got a lot of info and made some new friends, locally.

I went to a support group meeting tonight (they are held twice a month by the NUT and the Nurse). This question came up tonight..and they explained your body is adjusting. It has gone through trauma, has dumped its Water weight and now must shift into burning actual fat. This causes it to pause and say hey wait a minute this is something new and I have to take a minute and reconfigure myself. For later stalls, it's just a matter of the body again catching up and readjusting itself.
Ultimately it breaks though. The advice given was just continue to work the program, make sure you're getting your Protein, Vitamins and water in and the scale will eventually move again because it is not possible for it to stand still forever with the amount of food you're taking in (if done properly and you're not in starvation mode). Myself and several others asked about upping our calories because we're working out 4-5 dyas a week and the NUT said you absolutely must. (okay so my trainer was right..lol..still glad I asked though) He said, if you're eating only 700 alories and burning 500, you're going to put your body in starvation mode and it will hold onto every thing. He also said the ceiling for those working out should be 1200 calories per day because as you gain muscle it will continue to burn calories 24 hours a day. Otherwise you will get weak and tired.
Sorry about the ramble..but I really enjoyed the support group, got a lot of info and made some new friends, locally.

Hi DeezJeanz,
First let me say that you have been my prayers, I hope you get to go home soon to enjoy the benefits of this life changing surgery. Your positive outlook is contagious, you should be proud of yourself (as we are of you!).
Yes, I remember feeling chest discomfort the when I started drinking fluids after the surgery. Be patient, try to take smaller sips. I also suffered from esophageal spasms, it only happened three times, but they were SO painful.
Continued prayers coming your way. Be strong and stay well. Soon you will be home watching the pounds melt.
xo,

I went to a support group meeting tonight (they are held twice a month by the NUT and the Nurse). This question came up tonight..and they explained your body is adjusting. It has gone through trauma, has dumped its Water weight and now must shift into burning actual fat. This causes it to pause and say hey wait a minute this is something new and I have to take a minute and reconfigure myself. For later stalls, it's just a matter of the body again catching up and readjusting itself.
Ultimately it breaks though. The advice given was just continue to work the program, make sure you're getting your Protein, Vitamins and water in and the scale will eventually move again because it is not possible for it to stand still forever with the amount of food you're taking in (if done properly and you're not in starvation mode). Myself and several others asked about upping our calories because we're working out 4-5 dyas a week and the NUT said you absolutely must. (okay so my trainer was right..lol..still glad I asked though) He said, if you're eating only 700 alories and burning 500, you're going to put your body in starvation mode and it will hold onto every thing. He also said the ceiling for those working out should be 1200 calories per day because as you gain muscle it will continue to burn calories 24 hours a day. Otherwise you will get weak and tired.
Sorry about the ramble..but I really enjoyed the support group, got a lot of info and made some new friends, locally.

I went to a support group meeting tonight (they are held twice a month by the NUT and the Nurse). This question came up tonight..and they explained your body is adjusting. It has gone through trauma, has dumped its Water weight and now must shift into burning actual fat. This causes it to pause and say hey wait a minute this is something new and I have to take a minute and reconfigure myself. For later stalls, it's just a matter of the body again catching up and readjusting itself.
Ultimately it breaks though. The advice given was just continue to work the program, make sure you're getting your Protein, Vitamins and water in and the scale will eventually move again because it is not possible for it to stand still forever with the amount of food you're taking in (if done properly and you're not in starvation mode). Myself and several others asked about upping our calories because we're working out 4-5 dyas a week and the NUT said you absolutely must. (okay so my trainer was right..lol..still glad I asked though) He said, if you're eating only 700 alories and burning 500, you're going to put your body in starvation mode and it will hold onto every thing. He also said the ceiling for those working out should be 1200 calories per day because as you gain muscle it will continue to burn calories 24 hours a day. Otherwise you will get weak and tired.
Sorry about the ramble..but I really enjoyed the support group, got a lot of info and made some new friends, locally.

I went to a support group meeting tonight (they are held twice a month by the NUT and the Nurse). This question came up tonight..and they explained your body is adjusting. It has gone through trauma, has dumped its Water weight and now must shift into burning actual fat. This causes it to pause and say hey wait a minute this is something new and I have to take a minute and reconfigure myself. For later stalls, it's just a matter of the body again catching up and readjusting itself.
Ultimately it breaks though. The advice given was just continue to work the program, make sure you're getting your Protein, Vitamins and water in and the scale will eventually move again because it is not possible for it to stand still forever with the amount of food you're taking in (if done properly and you're not in starvation mode). Myself and several others asked about upping our calories because we're working out 4-5 dyas a week and the NUT said you absolutely must. (okay so my trainer was right..lol..still glad I asked though) He said, if you're eating only 700 alories and burning 500, you're going to put your body in starvation mode and it will hold onto every thing. He also said the ceiling for those working out should be 1200 calories per day because as you gain muscle it will continue to burn calories 24 hours a day. Otherwise you will get weak and tired.
Sorry about the ramble..but I really enjoyed the support group, got a lot of info and made some new friends, locally.

I'm on day 6 of my stall. Today was actually up about a half a pound...I was told to take measurements instead...that didn't make me feel any better...no movement in measurements either.
I'm staying off the scale for a few days...but know that this too shall pass.

Everyone's body is different I've heard where some people have gained after surgery. Remember that they do pump a lot of fluids in you during surgery. Take your measurements because you could be losing inches. Hang in there

Hi everyone!
I just wanted to post a few pictures of my progress since having been sleeved on 5/3/13. I know that there's someone reading this that's either considering surgery or already had it and are not where they wish they could be. I just want to say that it takes time, effort, dedication, and determination. I'd be lying if i said that i ate a ton of junk food since having been sleeved and lost all this weight. I lost this large amount of weight by working out and training like an athlete, eating clean, and staying hydrated. There were days where i cried, cheated, and gave up but ultimately, i got right back on track and continued. It hasn't been easy but it's definitely been worth it.
I started at a size 26 and i am now a size 16/18. I weighed in at 383 on 5/3/13 and as of today, i'm 263lbs. I worked hard to see that 263 and am continuing to work hard till i reach the onderlands.
I hope that this post can inspire atleast one person today
If any of you guys have personal questions you'd like to ask, you can always reach me at: sleevedtiffy(at)gmail.com
Wishing all of you luck and great success!
Tiffany

I'm in the 200's!!! Been 3 years since I've lived in this neighborhood! Of course, I'm only visiting!!
I stayed the exact same weight for 6 days -- woke up this morning to a 2.5lb loss! Woot!
HW 348
SW 330
CW 297.5
Yep..I'm claiming that half pound..lol!

Guess what???? I have great news! We are at the 10,000+ pound mark for our weight loss goal. We are officially coming in at 10,770 pounds total to be lost!
This is beyond my wildest imagination, and I am SO excited to be taking this journey with all of you! You are all amazing, and inspirational!
Keep up the wonderful, fantastic weight loss! I'm confident we'll hit that goal!

Girl..I was to through with that darn scale. I kept wanting to check the batteries..lol..but finally it broke. Thanks....

I'm in the 200's!!! Been 3 years since I've lived in this neighborhood! Of course, I'm only visiting!!
I stayed the exact same weight for 6 days -- woke up this morning to a 2.5lb loss! Woot!
HW 348
SW 330
CW 297.5
Yep..I'm claiming that half pound..lol!

I had a really tough time with fluids at first, too. I was just so full and bloated. It got easier after 5-6 days, I still took GasX everyday until day 11. Even still it was still a full time job just drinking from the time I got up till the time I went to bed. Walking helps move things through. And definitely try different things throughout the day 'cause sipping on the same thing for 4 hours gets old. Vitamin water, propel zero, different flavored broths, pedialyte, herbal (decaffeinated) teas, watered down Protein Shakes, diluted and strained cream Soups and drinkable yogurt were all things I've drank since surgery.