Healthy_life2

Our local bariatric support groups have clothing exchanges. It's good to clean out the closet and donate it to the group.

I'm 5 months out. I'm in the real food phase. Went to a bariatic cooking class. The subject was the holiday's. We had Turkey...Green beans with orange and sliced almonds...Sweet potatoes...Sugar free pumpkin cheese cake. I don't feel deprived at all. Same tastes of the holiday without all the over stuffing yourself. I'm also jogging in the Turkey day 5K in the morning then dinner at 4:00pm with friends and family.

I work out to this song and I'm making a video of my change to this song. This dark day - 12 stones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1VTtWZdIrA

The little sleeve that could! hahah doing great!

For me it was at 50 pounds lost. I think you are right. People notice something different but just cant figure out what it is yet. Great None scale victory! go you..............

@@HardwareJedi Doing so great! The health benefits are amazing right?

@@kimpossible67 Oh yeah! the saggy ass syndrome. Its funny how the sizes keep on dropping and it takes your pants falling off to buy something new.

I do find myself trying to compare my body to others in a store or on the street. It's not out of trying to compete with people. It's out of I have no idea how I look. I want to see If I'm a normal size compared to others. Great find on the cups. They are now so mine...... Off to walmart

@@IcanMakeit Thanks for posting this question. I just talked to my PA at my dr's office. I get in about 900 calories. They want me to up it to 1200 to 1500 calories. I have the same fears of gaining or not being able to maintain once I get to goal. I have always failed in the maintenance phase of my previous diets. I know this is different with weight loss surgery but I'm still scared. Hoping to hear from people in maintenance.

@@mfm116 Sleeved June 2nd and I'm finding it harder to get the scale to move. I'm at the gym everyday. an hour of cardio and a half hour added every other day of weightlifting. I did notice I am a Protein freek. I got 71g in yesterday. I'm going to try to change that. I'm up to 900 calories a day..Is this too much? hope someone can shed some light.

This is the most I have ever put into caring for myself. It's a great change. Dont look back

I'm so glad you found something that works for you. Give me a hot cup of tea in the morning and I'm in heaven.

@@Thenewnic Congratulations on your surgery date. Enjoy every minuet..The pain is temporary the results are amazing..

@@joatsaint I do understand that. I have been judged and have judged myself for a long time about my weight. Going by how you look and feel. I feel amazing. Life is good! I just don't see it in the mirror yet. Funny how distorted I am about my body. Oh yes bring on the therapy!

5 months out and today I woke up to a normal BMI. I have no idea how to take this yet. I don't remember a time when my weight was ever normal. When I look at myself I still don't see normal..I see my therapist next month. Ohhhh we have some work to do on this.

@@SuperDave Thanks for opening up about yourself. You are a great inspiration. Keep us updated on how things progress. Jenn1

@@Iowa_summergirl Awe sounds like a good guy. Tell him I might be a cheap date but my new clothing will cost you..*just kidding* well sort of...

@@ChavaBling Freaking fantastic 100 pounds down. I still cant believe I carried around that much extra weight as well. I found a photo of what 100 pounds looks like. Congratulations!!!! do something special for yourself.

@@Iowa_summergirl It is awkward at first to chew and take so long to eat such a small amount. It's funny to see the waitress think my food is bad when I don't eat a full meal and ask for a to go box. It becomes a new normal. Social settings become more about the conversations and less about the food. I love going out to eat. I'm a cheap date these day's. An appetizer and I'm good. I watch the people around me and think back at how much I used to eat. It's nice to slow down and not feel like I have to clean my plate. Yes! go out to eat..Its an interesting experience post op. It all works out..People just think you eat light and healthy.

@@Rogofulm Good to see some June sleeves are still checking in. So great to hear from you guy's especially during the holidays. Hope all is well.

@@sofianoemi 9 days out after surgery. Be good to yourself you are healing. You will feel better. Think back to all the reasons you have for the surgery. Think about the small goals you are about to reach. This is so worth it.

Congratulations! you are doing fantastic.

@@haleytrim Wow 11/17 is almost here. Congrats!

I have a new tradition starting this year. I am registered in the Turkey Day 5K. Day of giving back. Beyond excited. http://www.turkeyday-5k.com/page/show/552843-boise

looking good! way to go.