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I took this morning off from the gym. I needed the sleep! I'm getting ready to take the puppies for a walk now.

You can do it Blueturtle!!
I have had a hard time losing weight the past two weeks (once I started back on solid foods. I had lost 38 pounds prior to solid foods. I'm supposed to eat three 5 oz. meals per day. I still feel hungry, and have found it takes six, close to 7 oz. before I feel full. I'm trying to keep my meals down to six ounce portions for now. My first fill is on Wednesday afternoon. I hope this will help me feel full at five oz.
In the meantime, I have tried stepping up my activity level. I went to the gym six days last week, twice on Wednesday. My weight finally started going down again. On this morning's weigh in, I was at 41 pounds loss since I started my pre-surgery diet.
I know this will be a battle, but remember; you are not alone in this battle!!!
Alvey

I'm getting ready for my surgery on the 27th of this month. I'm using Dr. Fusco, and feel that the members of his team have been really supportive. I live in the Saint Cloud area and am looking for a support group a little closer than the Melbourne Area.

You can do it Blueturtle!!
I have had a hard time losing weight the past two weeks (once I started back on solid foods. I had lost 38 pounds prior to solid foods. I'm supposed to eat three 5 oz. meals per day. I still feel hungry, and have found it takes six, close to 7 oz. before I feel full. I'm trying to keep my meals down to six ounce portions for now. My first fill is on Wednesday afternoon. I hope this will help me feel full at five oz.
In the meantime, I have tried stepping up my activity level. I went to the gym six days last week, twice on Wednesday. My weight finally started going down again. On this morning's weigh in, I was at 41 pounds loss since I started my pre-surgery diet.
I know this will be a battle, but remember; you are not alone in this battle!!!
Alvey

45 minutes kayaking in the lake by the house. My first bit of kayaking in over a year.

7.0 miles on the Elliptical..... 63 minutes.....

Started the day with 45 minutes on the stair master (arc trainer) at the gym. Then walked around the Magic Kingdom at Disney until the rain started. Now I'm heading home for my 5 oz. lunch.

I took this morning off from the gym. I needed the sleep! I'm getting ready to take the puppies for a walk now.

Ran 4.97 miles on the elliptical this morning. Then walked up and down the stairs at work quite a bit dealing with bad kids again. Came home walk the puppies for one-mile. Then went to the gym and lifted weights for about 45 minutes. Busy day!

Ran 4.97 miles on the elliptical this morning. Then walked up and down the stairs at work quite a bit dealing with bad kids again. Came home walk the puppies for one-mile. Then went to the gym and lifted weights for about 45 minutes. Busy day!

10k run, followed by a nice 23 mile easy pace bike ride today.

I did five mornings in the gym for cardio this week! Today, no gym. Instead, I will be mowing the lawn. Exercise, but not that much fun. Tonight, I'm looking to have some mini-golf fun. My doctor gave me the go ahead to do what I want in the gym, so I think I will start doing weights 3 or 4 nights a week. That added to my five mornings a week of cardio should do wonders for my weight loss goals.
Today, I'm down 37 lbs. since I started my pre-surgery diet less than a month ago.

Honestly, I don't feel any different. I am on Clear Liquids for the rest of the night and tomorrow full liquids then Dr. said I can progress at my own pace. I am not hungry right now so I have only had a few sips of sugar free hot apple cider. I asked the doctor though if I will feel a difference when I go to eat and he said I most assuredly would so I am looking forward to that. He said if I have lost at least 6 pounds by my next visit in 6 weeks I would not need a fill. I am hopeful to have lost 18 pounds by then!

I was able to move off Clear Liquids today and into whole liquids! I never thought I would be so happy to have something like yogurt or split pea Soup. Being able to drink Protein Shakes also gave me so much more energy today. Energy, that was much needed; today was also my first day back to work. I just got back from a mile-long walk with the puppy dogs, it was a beautiful evening for that. Now I'm beat!

About how many ounces would a California roll be? I'm always looking for different options.

4 miles on the elliptical this morning! Go team!

30 minutes on the arc trainer this morning! I have lots of energy today! Too bad some nasty weather is on its way in now. I guess it's time for some housework.

4 miles on the elliptical this morning! Go team!

4 miles on the elliptical this morning! Go team!

30 minute run outside today. Happy HUMP day!

I went to the gym for the first time in over a year and a half. I have really only done limited exercise over the last few months and it has been more than a year and a half since I have done any running. Today I was able to run a half mile, walk a lap and then run another half mile. It felt great and was so good to get back on the wagon. My plan is to try and get to the gym at least two days a week right now (my schedule is so booked with work, my second job and my daughter) and then work up to more when I can. Feeling motivated!

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This morning, I ran just over 3 miles on the elliptical in a 30 minute span. It's good to be back at the gym!

This morning, I ran just over 3 miles on the elliptical in a 30 minute span. It's good to be back at the gym!

This morning, I ran just over 3 miles on the elliptical in a 30 minute span. It's good to be back at the gym!