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Congratulations!!! I bet you felt pretty powerful walking away from that fair at the end of the day.
I've been thinking about how I'm going to handle our upcoming County Fair. I love the deep fried cheese, funnel cakes, and steak sandwiches. It all mentally sounds good...but when I think about eating those things my stomach kinda gives a flip as if to tell me Nuh Huh. No Way.
The further I get post-op the less appealing those foods sound anyway.

I went to the County Fair today and did not sample ANY fair food! Not a deep fried Oreo, funnel cake, or hand dipped corn dog passed these lips! I brought my own lunch, as did my 20 month old grandson, and we ate together while his mom and dad ordered their lunch, then we went exploring while they ate. Not only am I proud, my wallet is SO happy with me!
I'm counting this as a big NSV!!

I went to the County Fair today and did not sample ANY fair food! Not a deep fried Oreo, funnel cake, or hand dipped corn dog passed these lips! I brought my own lunch, as did my 20 month old grandson, and we ate together while his mom and dad ordered their lunch, then we went exploring while they ate. Not only am I proud, my wallet is SO happy with me!
I'm counting this as a big NSV!!

I am having the same experience. I'm finally experimenting with new, healthy recipes for my family. I just modify my portions and leave off anything from my plate that's not on my plan.
I have a cupcake/cake catering business and I thought it would be hard to continue and not be able to taste anything, but I've found it's quite the opposite. I still love it and the smell alone and seeing my beautiful creations satisfies me. So strange, yet awesome!

I went to the County Fair today and did not sample ANY fair food! Not a deep fried Oreo, funnel cake, or hand dipped corn dog passed these lips! I brought my own lunch, as did my 20 month old grandson, and we ate together while his mom and dad ordered their lunch, then we went exploring while they ate. Not only am I proud, my wallet is SO happy with me!
I'm counting this as a big NSV!!

I am having the same experience. I'm finally experimenting with new, healthy recipes for my family. I just modify my portions and leave off anything from my plate that's not on my plan.
I have a cupcake/cake catering business and I thought it would be hard to continue and not be able to taste anything, but I've found it's quite the opposite. I still love it and the smell alone and seeing my beautiful creations satisfies me. So strange, yet awesome!

I went to the County Fair today and did not sample ANY fair food! Not a deep fried Oreo, funnel cake, or hand dipped corn dog passed these lips! I brought my own lunch, as did my 20 month old grandson, and we ate together while his mom and dad ordered their lunch, then we went exploring while they ate. Not only am I proud, my wallet is SO happy with me!
I'm counting this as a big NSV!!

I went to the County Fair today and did not sample ANY fair food! Not a deep fried Oreo, funnel cake, or hand dipped corn dog passed these lips! I brought my own lunch, as did my 20 month old grandson, and we ate together while his mom and dad ordered their lunch, then we went exploring while they ate. Not only am I proud, my wallet is SO happy with me!
I'm counting this as a big NSV!!

I am having the same experience. I'm finally experimenting with new, healthy recipes for my family. I just modify my portions and leave off anything from my plate that's not on my plan.
I have a cupcake/cake catering business and I thought it would be hard to continue and not be able to taste anything, but I've found it's quite the opposite. I still love it and the smell alone and seeing my beautiful creations satisfies me. So strange, yet awesome!

I went to the County Fair today and did not sample ANY fair food! Not a deep fried Oreo, funnel cake, or hand dipped corn dog passed these lips! I brought my own lunch, as did my 20 month old grandson, and we ate together while his mom and dad ordered their lunch, then we went exploring while they ate. Not only am I proud, my wallet is SO happy with me!
I'm counting this as a big NSV!!

I went to the County Fair today and did not sample ANY fair food! Not a deep fried Oreo, funnel cake, or hand dipped corn dog passed these lips! I brought my own lunch, as did my 20 month old grandson, and we ate together while his mom and dad ordered their lunch, then we went exploring while they ate. Not only am I proud, my wallet is SO happy with me!
I'm counting this as a big NSV!!

I am having the same experience. I'm finally experimenting with new, healthy recipes for my family. I just modify my portions and leave off anything from my plate that's not on my plan.
I have a cupcake/cake catering business and I thought it would be hard to continue and not be able to taste anything, but I've found it's quite the opposite. I still love it and the smell alone and seeing my beautiful creations satisfies me. So strange, yet awesome!

Thanks for sharing. I need all the information I can get. Continued good luck

50 grams?? I thought they said 10 on the commercial, and that's including milk! Checked the store the other day and they only have 7 grams per serving. Cereal is off the menu for me until I reach goal, anyway. Way too many carbs!!

I seem to be good with 40-60 grams per day, too. It's hard to go lower and still get Fiber, which is necessary. I read that for each gram of dietary fiber you eat, you can subtract a gram of carbs to get your net carb intake. Also, have you tried unsweetened almond milk in your Protein Shakes? Less carbs than cow's milk...

I got my sleeve two months ago today! I know compared to many, I still have a long way to go, yet I feel like I have already come so far! As of this morning I have lost 25 lbs. since my surgery and 76 lbs. since I began my Pre Op program November 1st, 2013. I am 91 lbs. from my goal weight, which I am planning to be at by my birthday on April 2nd. I haven't been at a "normal" weight since before I had my children 24 years ago. I have struggled with my weight and body image my whole life and even when I was at a "normal" weight, I always felt fat. In addition, food has been a reward, celebration, and boredom fighter for as long as I can remember. I don't come from a family of obese people, but my family does love to eat, so retraining myself to eat for fuel, not for pleasure, has been an entirely new concept to me. I've learned a lot on this journey so far, and here is a snippet of what I've learned:
1. This is NOT a quick fix or the easy way out. I work hard every day to eat right (healthy Protein, low carb, unprocessed food), and EXERCISE!
2. Water, Water, water is key to digestive health. Keep track of daily water intake.
3. Make sure I get Fiber in every day because Protein is very binding.
4. Find my enjoyment in life from other things besides food. This has been a life changer for me!
5. Empty calories are no longer a part of my life.
6. Listen to my body and my DOCTOR!
7. Pounds and inches are two different things.
9. MyFitnessPal is AWESOME!
9. New clothes/new sizes are exhilarating and motivating, but don't go overboard since sizes change quickly!
10. This is a journey, NOT a race. Don't compare myself to others and don't obsess over the scale.
11. NEVER forget the sacrifices I made to get here. That alone will keep me on track.
I cant wait to learn even more! Have a great day, everyone!

Thanks for sharing! I'm just starting and I like reading about people who are having success...gives me something to reach for!

I got my sleeve two months ago today! I know compared to many, I still have a long way to go, yet I feel like I have already come so far! As of this morning I have lost 25 lbs. since my surgery and 76 lbs. since I began my Pre Op program November 1st, 2013. I am 91 lbs. from my goal weight, which I am planning to be at by my birthday on April 2nd. I haven't been at a "normal" weight since before I had my children 24 years ago. I have struggled with my weight and body image my whole life and even when I was at a "normal" weight, I always felt fat. In addition, food has been a reward, celebration, and boredom fighter for as long as I can remember. I don't come from a family of obese people, but my family does love to eat, so retraining myself to eat for fuel, not for pleasure, has been an entirely new concept to me. I've learned a lot on this journey so far, and here is a snippet of what I've learned:
1. This is NOT a quick fix or the easy way out. I work hard every day to eat right (healthy Protein, low carb, unprocessed food), and EXERCISE!
2. Water, Water, water is key to digestive health. Keep track of daily water intake.
3. Make sure I get Fiber in every day because Protein is very binding.
4. Find my enjoyment in life from other things besides food. This has been a life changer for me!
5. Empty calories are no longer a part of my life.
6. Listen to my body and my DOCTOR!
7. Pounds and inches are two different things.
9. MyFitnessPal is AWESOME!
9. New clothes/new sizes are exhilarating and motivating, but don't go overboard since sizes change quickly!
10. This is a journey, NOT a race. Don't compare myself to others and don't obsess over the scale.
11. NEVER forget the sacrifices I made to get here. That alone will keep me on track.
I cant wait to learn even more! Have a great day, everyone!

I got my sleeve two months ago today! I know compared to many, I still have a long way to go, yet I feel like I have already come so far! As of this morning I have lost 25 lbs. since my surgery and 76 lbs. since I began my Pre Op program November 1st, 2013. I am 91 lbs. from my goal weight, which I am planning to be at by my birthday on April 2nd. I haven't been at a "normal" weight since before I had my children 24 years ago. I have struggled with my weight and body image my whole life and even when I was at a "normal" weight, I always felt fat. In addition, food has been a reward, celebration, and boredom fighter for as long as I can remember. I don't come from a family of obese people, but my family does love to eat, so retraining myself to eat for fuel, not for pleasure, has been an entirely new concept to me. I've learned a lot on this journey so far, and here is a snippet of what I've learned:
1. This is NOT a quick fix or the easy way out. I work hard every day to eat right (healthy Protein, low carb, unprocessed food), and EXERCISE!
2. Water, Water, water is key to digestive health. Keep track of daily water intake.
3. Make sure I get Fiber in every day because Protein is very binding.
4. Find my enjoyment in life from other things besides food. This has been a life changer for me!
5. Empty calories are no longer a part of my life.
6. Listen to my body and my DOCTOR!
7. Pounds and inches are two different things.
9. MyFitnessPal is AWESOME!
9. New clothes/new sizes are exhilarating and motivating, but don't go overboard since sizes change quickly!
10. This is a journey, NOT a race. Don't compare myself to others and don't obsess over the scale.
11. NEVER forget the sacrifices I made to get here. That alone will keep me on track.
I cant wait to learn even more! Have a great day, everyone!

I got my sleeve two months ago today! I know compared to many, I still have a long way to go, yet I feel like I have already come so far! As of this morning I have lost 25 lbs. since my surgery and 76 lbs. since I began my Pre Op program November 1st, 2013. I am 91 lbs. from my goal weight, which I am planning to be at by my birthday on April 2nd. I haven't been at a "normal" weight since before I had my children 24 years ago. I have struggled with my weight and body image my whole life and even when I was at a "normal" weight, I always felt fat. In addition, food has been a reward, celebration, and boredom fighter for as long as I can remember. I don't come from a family of obese people, but my family does love to eat, so retraining myself to eat for fuel, not for pleasure, has been an entirely new concept to me. I've learned a lot on this journey so far, and here is a snippet of what I've learned:
1. This is NOT a quick fix or the easy way out. I work hard every day to eat right (healthy Protein, low carb, unprocessed food), and EXERCISE!
2. Water, Water, water is key to digestive health. Keep track of daily water intake.
3. Make sure I get Fiber in every day because Protein is very binding.
4. Find my enjoyment in life from other things besides food. This has been a life changer for me!
5. Empty calories are no longer a part of my life.
6. Listen to my body and my DOCTOR!
7. Pounds and inches are two different things.
9. MyFitnessPal is AWESOME!
9. New clothes/new sizes are exhilarating and motivating, but don't go overboard since sizes change quickly!
10. This is a journey, NOT a race. Don't compare myself to others and don't obsess over the scale.
11. NEVER forget the sacrifices I made to get here. That alone will keep me on track.
I cant wait to learn even more! Have a great day, everyone!

I got my sleeve two months ago today! I know compared to many, I still have a long way to go, yet I feel like I have already come so far! As of this morning I have lost 25 lbs. since my surgery and 76 lbs. since I began my Pre Op program November 1st, 2013. I am 91 lbs. from my goal weight, which I am planning to be at by my birthday on April 2nd. I haven't been at a "normal" weight since before I had my children 24 years ago. I have struggled with my weight and body image my whole life and even when I was at a "normal" weight, I always felt fat. In addition, food has been a reward, celebration, and boredom fighter for as long as I can remember. I don't come from a family of obese people, but my family does love to eat, so retraining myself to eat for fuel, not for pleasure, has been an entirely new concept to me. I've learned a lot on this journey so far, and here is a snippet of what I've learned:
1. This is NOT a quick fix or the easy way out. I work hard every day to eat right (healthy Protein, low carb, unprocessed food), and EXERCISE!
2. Water, Water, water is key to digestive health. Keep track of daily water intake.
3. Make sure I get Fiber in every day because Protein is very binding.
4. Find my enjoyment in life from other things besides food. This has been a life changer for me!
5. Empty calories are no longer a part of my life.
6. Listen to my body and my DOCTOR!
7. Pounds and inches are two different things.
9. MyFitnessPal is AWESOME!
9. New clothes/new sizes are exhilarating and motivating, but don't go overboard since sizes change quickly!
10. This is a journey, NOT a race. Don't compare myself to others and don't obsess over the scale.
11. NEVER forget the sacrifices I made to get here. That alone will keep me on track.
I cant wait to learn even more! Have a great day, everyone!

I got my sleeve two months ago today! I know compared to many, I still have a long way to go, yet I feel like I have already come so far! As of this morning I have lost 25 lbs. since my surgery and 76 lbs. since I began my Pre Op program November 1st, 2013. I am 91 lbs. from my goal weight, which I am planning to be at by my birthday on April 2nd. I haven't been at a "normal" weight since before I had my children 24 years ago. I have struggled with my weight and body image my whole life and even when I was at a "normal" weight, I always felt fat. In addition, food has been a reward, celebration, and boredom fighter for as long as I can remember. I don't come from a family of obese people, but my family does love to eat, so retraining myself to eat for fuel, not for pleasure, has been an entirely new concept to me. I've learned a lot on this journey so far, and here is a snippet of what I've learned:
1. This is NOT a quick fix or the easy way out. I work hard every day to eat right (healthy Protein, low carb, unprocessed food), and EXERCISE!
2. Water, Water, water is key to digestive health. Keep track of daily water intake.
3. Make sure I get Fiber in every day because Protein is very binding.
4. Find my enjoyment in life from other things besides food. This has been a life changer for me!
5. Empty calories are no longer a part of my life.
6. Listen to my body and my DOCTOR!
7. Pounds and inches are two different things.
9. MyFitnessPal is AWESOME!
9. New clothes/new sizes are exhilarating and motivating, but don't go overboard since sizes change quickly!
10. This is a journey, NOT a race. Don't compare myself to others and don't obsess over the scale.
11. NEVER forget the sacrifices I made to get here. That alone will keep me on track.
I cant wait to learn even more! Have a great day, everyone!

I got my sleeve two months ago today! I know compared to many, I still have a long way to go, yet I feel like I have already come so far! As of this morning I have lost 25 lbs. since my surgery and 76 lbs. since I began my Pre Op program November 1st, 2013. I am 91 lbs. from my goal weight, which I am planning to be at by my birthday on April 2nd. I haven't been at a "normal" weight since before I had my children 24 years ago. I have struggled with my weight and body image my whole life and even when I was at a "normal" weight, I always felt fat. In addition, food has been a reward, celebration, and boredom fighter for as long as I can remember. I don't come from a family of obese people, but my family does love to eat, so retraining myself to eat for fuel, not for pleasure, has been an entirely new concept to me. I've learned a lot on this journey so far, and here is a snippet of what I've learned:
1. This is NOT a quick fix or the easy way out. I work hard every day to eat right (healthy Protein, low carb, unprocessed food), and EXERCISE!
2. Water, Water, water is key to digestive health. Keep track of daily water intake.
3. Make sure I get Fiber in every day because Protein is very binding.
4. Find my enjoyment in life from other things besides food. This has been a life changer for me!
5. Empty calories are no longer a part of my life.
6. Listen to my body and my DOCTOR!
7. Pounds and inches are two different things.
9. MyFitnessPal is AWESOME!
9. New clothes/new sizes are exhilarating and motivating, but don't go overboard since sizes change quickly!
10. This is a journey, NOT a race. Don't compare myself to others and don't obsess over the scale.
11. NEVER forget the sacrifices I made to get here. That alone will keep me on track.
I cant wait to learn even more! Have a great day, everyone!

I got my sleeve two months ago today! I know compared to many, I still have a long way to go, yet I feel like I have already come so far! As of this morning I have lost 25 lbs. since my surgery and 76 lbs. since I began my Pre Op program November 1st, 2013. I am 91 lbs. from my goal weight, which I am planning to be at by my birthday on April 2nd. I haven't been at a "normal" weight since before I had my children 24 years ago. I have struggled with my weight and body image my whole life and even when I was at a "normal" weight, I always felt fat. In addition, food has been a reward, celebration, and boredom fighter for as long as I can remember. I don't come from a family of obese people, but my family does love to eat, so retraining myself to eat for fuel, not for pleasure, has been an entirely new concept to me. I've learned a lot on this journey so far, and here is a snippet of what I've learned:
1. This is NOT a quick fix or the easy way out. I work hard every day to eat right (healthy Protein, low carb, unprocessed food), and EXERCISE!
2. Water, Water, water is key to digestive health. Keep track of daily water intake.
3. Make sure I get Fiber in every day because Protein is very binding.
4. Find my enjoyment in life from other things besides food. This has been a life changer for me!
5. Empty calories are no longer a part of my life.
6. Listen to my body and my DOCTOR!
7. Pounds and inches are two different things.
9. MyFitnessPal is AWESOME!
9. New clothes/new sizes are exhilarating and motivating, but don't go overboard since sizes change quickly!
10. This is a journey, NOT a race. Don't compare myself to others and don't obsess over the scale.
11. NEVER forget the sacrifices I made to get here. That alone will keep me on track.
I cant wait to learn even more! Have a great day, everyone!

I got my sleeve two months ago today! I know compared to many, I still have a long way to go, yet I feel like I have already come so far! As of this morning I have lost 25 lbs. since my surgery and 76 lbs. since I began my Pre Op program November 1st, 2013. I am 91 lbs. from my goal weight, which I am planning to be at by my birthday on April 2nd. I haven't been at a "normal" weight since before I had my children 24 years ago. I have struggled with my weight and body image my whole life and even when I was at a "normal" weight, I always felt fat. In addition, food has been a reward, celebration, and boredom fighter for as long as I can remember. I don't come from a family of obese people, but my family does love to eat, so retraining myself to eat for fuel, not for pleasure, has been an entirely new concept to me. I've learned a lot on this journey so far, and here is a snippet of what I've learned:
1. This is NOT a quick fix or the easy way out. I work hard every day to eat right (healthy Protein, low carb, unprocessed food), and EXERCISE!
2. Water, Water, water is key to digestive health. Keep track of daily water intake.
3. Make sure I get Fiber in every day because Protein is very binding.
4. Find my enjoyment in life from other things besides food. This has been a life changer for me!
5. Empty calories are no longer a part of my life.
6. Listen to my body and my DOCTOR!
7. Pounds and inches are two different things.
9. MyFitnessPal is AWESOME!
9. New clothes/new sizes are exhilarating and motivating, but don't go overboard since sizes change quickly!
10. This is a journey, NOT a race. Don't compare myself to others and don't obsess over the scale.
11. NEVER forget the sacrifices I made to get here. That alone will keep me on track.
I cant wait to learn even more! Have a great day, everyone!