bcsilverstar

Haven't posted updates in a while. I'm so happy with me, learning so much and actually using this gift to get me where I want to be. I RELY on all of you daily. I may not post here often but I read here daily; for tips, advice, and food suggestions. You guys are such great motivators and supporters, and to complete strangers. Just want you all to know you have been to me anyway.
My weight loss is going great. I have no complaints and it has exceeded my own expectations. I have good, great and bad days when it comes to eating. Some days I fall short of protein/water requirements. Some days I've grabbed a piece of chocolate and savored every melting second of it. Some days I've met all requirements and didn't grab the chocolate.
I refuse to live restricted by food boundaries, but I also refuse to fail at this amazing shot at getting my health back. So this is where my own choices and will power and learning to live better has taken a slightly different road than before. My road now is navigated by ME. Just that simple. I am responsible and I will be responsible, for ME.
My stats today:
HW 234
DOS 10-07-13 221
CW 187
That's almost averaging .5lb a DAY. WTH!?!?
So yeah you could say I'm kinda thankful!!

Haven't posted updates in a while. I'm so happy with me, learning so much and actually using this gift to get me where I want to be. I RELY on all of you daily. I may not post here often but I read here daily; for tips, advice, and food suggestions. You guys are such great motivators and supporters, and to complete strangers. Just want you all to know you have been to me anyway.
My weight loss is going great. I have no complaints and it has exceeded my own expectations. I have good, great and bad days when it comes to eating. Some days I fall short of protein/water requirements. Some days I've grabbed a piece of chocolate and savored every melting second of it. Some days I've met all requirements and didn't grab the chocolate.
I refuse to live restricted by food boundaries, but I also refuse to fail at this amazing shot at getting my health back. So this is where my own choices and will power and learning to live better has taken a slightly different road than before. My road now is navigated by ME. Just that simple. I am responsible and I will be responsible, for ME.
My stats today:
HW 234
DOS 10-07-13 221
CW 187
That's almost averaging .5lb a DAY. WTH!?!?
So yeah you could say I'm kinda thankful!!

Haven't posted updates in a while. I'm so happy with me, learning so much and actually using this gift to get me where I want to be. I RELY on all of you daily. I may not post here often but I read here daily; for tips, advice, and food suggestions. You guys are such great motivators and supporters, and to complete strangers. Just want you all to know you have been to me anyway.
My weight loss is going great. I have no complaints and it has exceeded my own expectations. I have good, great and bad days when it comes to eating. Some days I fall short of protein/water requirements. Some days I've grabbed a piece of chocolate and savored every melting second of it. Some days I've met all requirements and didn't grab the chocolate.
I refuse to live restricted by food boundaries, but I also refuse to fail at this amazing shot at getting my health back. So this is where my own choices and will power and learning to live better has taken a slightly different road than before. My road now is navigated by ME. Just that simple. I am responsible and I will be responsible, for ME.
My stats today:
HW 234
DOS 10-07-13 221
CW 187
That's almost averaging .5lb a DAY. WTH!?!?
So yeah you could say I'm kinda thankful!!

Haven't posted updates in a while. I'm so happy with me, learning so much and actually using this gift to get me where I want to be. I RELY on all of you daily. I may not post here often but I read here daily; for tips, advice, and food suggestions. You guys are such great motivators and supporters, and to complete strangers. Just want you all to know you have been to me anyway.
My weight loss is going great. I have no complaints and it has exceeded my own expectations. I have good, great and bad days when it comes to eating. Some days I fall short of protein/water requirements. Some days I've grabbed a piece of chocolate and savored every melting second of it. Some days I've met all requirements and didn't grab the chocolate.
I refuse to live restricted by food boundaries, but I also refuse to fail at this amazing shot at getting my health back. So this is where my own choices and will power and learning to live better has taken a slightly different road than before. My road now is navigated by ME. Just that simple. I am responsible and I will be responsible, for ME.
My stats today:
HW 234
DOS 10-07-13 221
CW 187
That's almost averaging .5lb a DAY. WTH!?!?
So yeah you could say I'm kinda thankful!!

@Chelle that's such a cool psychological milestone!! ????????

I can tell ya what I WILL be eating soon: dear chili!! Just shot my first ever and got 2! One in the head (pictured) and a smaller one in the spine! Just did it a few hours ago! Sorry if it's gross to some, it's good eating to us!! That's bringing home the bacon

Yep you are 100% normal. Your next stage will more than likely be the surge of hormones. That stage is fun - you still can't really eat and now your hormones are going nuts! So you end up crying and then crying a little more. Then your next stage is your first stall. During that stage remember you are normal and you will start losing again. Finally you start to feel better and better everyday.
It is a journey, and one I am thankful I have gone through. Stick with it and ask questions on this site. Remember we have all been through or going through it at that time. I am 15 months post op and can't believe how much my life has changed.

Unfortunately in this stage, things can get seriously awful. Try to remind yourself that it's not forever. try shaking things up a bit... Maybe take a sip of Pickle Juice for a different flavor? I also put a tsp of ketchup in my chicken broth and mixed it well. Gave it a bit of a tangy flavor. You could also try brewing your own home made Decaf iced tea with some mint or citrus in it. maybe heat up some VERY diluted apple juice and add in some cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice! Add some pumpkin pie spice to a vanilla Protein Shake or even some decaf coffee! This is the stage where creativity is key to survival! Hahaha good luck! You can do it!!

Hi All! 3 days post op and feeling good. Gas is moving out, Vitamins are moving in, and weight will soon be moving off! Can't wait. Major soreness, but no actual pain. Very blessed. Now just trying to "learn" a routine that's best for me for meds, Vitamins, and food/fluid. Congrats to all before me and after and I wish you the best of luck!!!
DOS 10/7/13
SW 221

Hi All! 3 days post op and feeling good. Gas is moving out, Vitamins are moving in, and weight will soon be moving off! Can't wait. Major soreness, but no actual pain. Very blessed. Now just trying to "learn" a routine that's best for me for meds, Vitamins, and food/fluid. Congrats to all before me and after and I wish you the best of luck!!!
DOS 10/7/13
SW 221