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August 8th 16/8 and alternating days. I worked out fasted this morning. 11:00am time to eat. I’m not sure if I’m doing IF correctly, still reading up on it. I’ve increased my healthy fats a bit and I’m feeling fantastic. The scale is moving fast. (water weight and hot weather) I am wondering if it’s also IF. I have basically been eating my same maintaining diet for years. I am drinking coffee in the morning with PP, lemon water with Pink Himalayan salt and Tea. I am so hydrated I am peeing constantly.

Posted Tuesday at 09:03 AM August 8th – Personal goal 5 pounds this challenge – Scale is moving fast. I think it’s a combination of 100-degree weather and Water weight. I also started intermittent fasting Sleeve - losing my maintaining bounce weight. August Challenge Starting Weight 140 BMI 23 Today’s Weight 133. BMI 22.1 Eating healthy: zucchini chicken enchiladas

I’m 50, I think I look my age. I get comments that I look older and younger. I have no idea what my age looks like to other people. One strange thing is my body looks younger (with spanx lol) here is an old thread Face to face Friday. Face before and after’s https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/419083-face-to-face-friday/?tab=comments#comment-4688915 234 day of surgery five years out and maintaining in the 130s

Reviving the thread. Would love to see more photos Day of surgery 234. I was not happy with my husband for taking the photo. But now I’m glad I have it as a reminder Five years out and maintaining 130’s

Reviving the thread: How are all the 50+ peeps doing???

Too each their own on working out. I don’t judge if people choose to not exercise, moderate or become athletic. All surgeon’s fitness instructions are different. Do you have your surgeons’ instructions yet? My surgeons’ instructions: Walk the day after surgery to help the healing process and build up to walking for an hour. When I was released to lift. I started at the gym doing cardio and lifting. My fitness progressed from there. I'm a sleeve and got to goal in six months. I did exercise right after surgery and lost weight. None of this is a one size fits all bariatric instruction. Do what work’s for you and trust your medical team.

I dont see anyone forgetting how different our bodies are. It does not matter how each of us choose to work our fitness program. Our bodies ...our choices.

Personally, I am not a fan of pharmaceuticals. I keep thinking of all the diets and pills I tried/failed in the past. I did phen phen. Lost weight and gained it back plus extra. Is it realistic and sustainable to be dependent on medications long term for weight loss/maintenance? I wish there was a easy way to stop/cure obesity. We can dream, Right?

Congrats on six years out. You are not alone in having a weight gain. Many of us working them off. Here is a link to the vegan/vegetarian bariatric forum. Hope this helps. https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1101-vegetarian-or-vegan-eating/

@NYRGreg23 Congratulations on your surgery and glad you joined.

Welcome to the group and congrats on your surgery date. Enjoy your research phase. It’s exciting taking in all the information. Breaking a stall is a bit different . What works for one person does not work for all. Surgeons instructions are all different. There are so many plans and approaches to working your bariatric program. Here is an old link on breaking stalls. (Stalls don’t happen to everyone but, be prepared to experience one) https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/351046-embrace-the-stall/

Hard to embrace the stall when you are the one experiencing it. Seeing other people’s success just made me bitter *smile* Its frustrating but don’t lose hope. Be proud. Know you are doing the right things. Breaking a stall is different for each of us. Some of us mix up food and exercise. For others its simply waiting it out. I agree with @catwoman7. The last pounds at a lower BMI come off painfully slow. Your body may be adjusting because you have less fat to burn. You are doing amazing. Cheering you on. I hope the stall breaks soon.

I agree, weight loss is 70% diet 20% moderate workout and 10% genetics It’s not healthy or realistic to run a marathon on bariatric weight loss calories. Start slow and build up your exercise/activity. Absolutely choose what you enjoy and can keep up with long term. Your fitness goals may change and evolve over time. A small percentage of people choose to become, nationally ranked fencer, cross fitters, spartan runners, triathletes, power lifter, body builders, hockey players etc. If they never had bariatrics no one would view their goals as excessive.

August 6th – Coffee every morning. Personal goal 5 pounds - I’m down six pounds since Friday. I think it’s a combination of 100-degree weather and water weight. Sleeve - losing my maintaining bounce weight (four more pounds to go) Starting Weight 140 BMI 23 Today’s Weight 134. BMI 22.3

Yes, your weight is ok. This is a forever lifestyle. Keep being your awesome self. Work your plan and hit your fitness goals. You mentioned becoming a personal trainer, right??? What would you tell a client that is stressing about the scale? You are putting a lot of pressure on yourself to hit a number. Is it anxiety from your upcoming plastics or your October one-year mark? You don’t have to pick a goal weight right now.

Meanwhile at @FluffyChix veggie garden. Yes, I have a juvenile sense of humor

Agreed. I have the same situation.

I'm 50. Bodyweight exercises work well for me at home. We all have our starting point. Do what you can and build up. You don’t have to go balls to the wall with his routine. Link below gives more detail than his video. https://www.workoutaholic.net/articles/best_bodyweight_ab_exercises

Try not to let your upcoming plastic surgery dictate what you "should" weigh. You have done so amazing. Its been great to see how you progressed. Give yourself credit for where you are at this moment. Never forget how you felt at 286. Weight loss still happens after plastics and years out. Stalls suck. The scale will move again. I understand your frustration. You are building muscle so be kind to yourself when you step on the scale. It’s a personal choice in how much you want weigh. If the scale is affecting your mood, weigh yourself less. The goal is healthy not chasing the number on the scale. I want plastics photos! *smile* I'm excited for you.

I have much to learn. I’m glad all of you have the knowledge to help me along the way, Today is day one 16/8 and alternating days.Fasting break is at 11:00. So far so good. Still looking at how to change my diet.

August 5th 1. Personal goal 5 pounds – Wow, five pounds down since Friday. I’m going to say water weight. 2. Sleeve - losing my maintaining bounce weight (10 pounds up) 3. Starting Weight 140 BMI 23 4. Todays Weight 135. BMI 22.5 I’m changing things up – Joining the Intermittent Fasting Daily Menu/Results/Accountability group.

Your surgeon should have told you this is a normal part of the healing process. It will stop over time. Some things to try: Get your protein and vitamins in. Biotin or collagen, toppik to cover thinning areas, Nioxin shampoo for thinning hair, Argon oil,

Grass fed beef enchiladas with salsa verde, egg and avocado.