MrsSugarbabe

@cookiecody - Yes!!!! The weight loss has slowed considerably; more so in the past month than before, even though I'm following the rules I've been reassessing everything I'm doing to see if I'm falling short somewhere. Hopefully in the next week or 3 I see another small chunk lost.

@jane13 - My hair loss was all over my head, especially just above the temples, so most folks have not noticed the hair loss like I have, and my husband and hairdresser. You may not need the hat, but some good hair product to help with volume might help.

@ MrsSugerbabe Its the same for me! With the hair loss, and it has slowed down! I am losing a lot of inches so the weight has to follow! I would like it today, but I know thats not happing. Have a magical day!!

Love PB2. The chocolate is a nice treat when my sweet tooth nags at me. Love either on on apples or celery as well as in a smoothy

I don't know what pb2 is. So I can't judge that.... But Lintz sure taste great.... Lol. suger I understand about your worries on not being able too stop. Don't underestimate yourself. You can.... Break a piece wrap it up then enjoy it. Don't put it open on your nightstand ok ......

I love PB2.

Yep! The plan is already in place. We will be splitting meals and I am taking protein bars and good high protein snacks. We already had that conversation about not being able to take the leftovers so sharing is the way to go! I am actually looking forward to this. It helps the peace of mind to already know what I will be doing.

Agreed @ShrinkingPeach! Fail to plan is a plan to fail.

Agreed @ShrinkingPeach! Fail to plan is a plan to fail.

That is fantastic news! From my personal experience the health issues that seem to resolve shortly after surgery are so motivating! Congratulations on your progress and here's to good health!

ANOTHER NSV!!!!!! woo hooOOO ;D that is fabulous!

Awesome news@MrsSugarbabe... Happy that you shared this!

So wonderful! I do that with t-shirts, but find they shrink too much in the length, thus making my belly a true spectacle!!!! Sometimes I save the things that are too big now for the winter. Like pants; I then can put my long underwear underneath, and they fit better AND keep me warm....DID I JUST SAY WINTER????? I AM OUT OF MY MIND!!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!!!

Its the best feeling in the world to try and intentionally shrink clothes now. I did the same thing this morning-the complete opposite of what I used to do. Way to go!

Another NSV! Yay to having no qualms about shrinking pants in the dryer!

Well, if it HAS to leave, send it over here......

Well, if it HAS to leave, send it over here......

Best thing is it WILL be back!

Thanks, ya'll!

I got there about 10 days ago and then guess what, I creeped right back up to 200.2. I have been stuck for almost 2 weeks. I wish it would just give me a break and let me move past. Oh well, I am now avoiding the scale for a while.

@Djmohr -- I feel your frustration and agree---a break would be nice....to show a loss without creeping back up even just a little.

omg doesn't that feel great to get those compliments! You go girl!

Good for you! I've had comments about my body too which used to make me super uncomfortable but now helps me to see what others see. Getting your overweight brain to change seems to be the hardest part .

Yes, I do appreciate all the compliments I've been receiving. When the scale victories aren't there, at least the non-scale victories are.

Agreed about the brain @MountainGirl! That's the hardest part!

Yuck! Some days are like that - hopefully you'll be able to leave work soon and leave the stress behind!

Hang in there, you can do this!!

Thanks for the encouragement, ya'll!!! Fortunately every day isn't stressful; it comes in spurts.

Great suggestion, @MountainGirl! I'll get me some gum.

@Stevehud - I love the daily posts on Beck Diet Solution's website. The medical doctor in the group where I had my surgery strongly recommended this book when I met with him prior to committing to surgery. I borrowed the book from the library and looked it over, but didn't read it. I found that the daily posts still help with changing the way I think about food and my relationship to it.

Daily affirmations of what we are doing, certainly help. That is why i love this place so much.

Thanks so much for that info MrsSugarbabe! Great information!

Yup! Those days suck. Tomorrow you probably won't want to eat at all!

Fortunately, I was finally able to get to the point the gnawing stomach hunger subsided some and I no longer wanted to eat everything not tied down, and I didn't consume more carbs than what my plan guidelines are. This afternoon should prove to be better foodwise, and more manageable.

Are you still (or have you started ) taking a PPI? I wonder if it is stomach acid. When I get that insatiable hunger thing, I tend to lean towards dairy. It is heavy and "feels" more filling. Especially yogurt. Maybe worth a try?

ive used french vanilla and the chocolate in my cappuccino shakes, like a cold coffee drink!

I've been using the SF Vanilla and SF Caramel in my morning coffee, along with hazelnut creamer, for a few years now. I love my "sissy" coffee!! (No, I don't do full decaf -- just a blend of decaf and regular which my sleeve tolerates very well.) Next, I'm going to try the SF Raspberry flavor which is waiting in my kitchen unopened......

lol...I got some folgers drops...they are like Mio...I like frappuccino's but will need to make a low cal one. I am going to try unsweetened almond milk, ice and those drops. It won't be Starbucks but it also won't be 500 calories!

I can empathize with you, CanyonBaby. My scale is always fluctuating up and down throughout the week, or two, or three, and it gets very frustrating. I keep telling myself to just keep doing what I know I'm supposed to do and the scale will work itself out. I also know changes are taking place despite what the scale says because my clothes keeping getting bigger and bigger. Had to buy a new pair of shoes last night Also found 3 new tops for work....... A little shopping therapy was good for the soul. Hang in there!! You're doing great despite what the scale is telling you!!

2 great words: Bigger and Bigger (your clothes, I mean!!!)! And you can't go wrong with new shoes! I tried on a top in my closet that was too small last week, and today it seemed to hang on me. WHAT?! Can't figure that one out! But I'll take it! Great job on your weight loss (in spite of the scales!!!)!

Thanks, @CanyonBaby! Don't you just love those NSVs that catch us unawares? Despite the scale, the inches still drop off and I think that's what you experienced with your "new" top that didn't fit last week.

I have 26 to go and cannot wait! Good luck!

I am at 204, cant wait. Good luck all!

WAY. TO. GO!!!!!I can't wait to get there myself!

Awesome job...keep up the good work! Even though you may not see it in pounds, you should see it in your clothes and how they fit!

Nice work! And you are right don't let the scale rule you!

Thanks for the encouragement, ladies! @CanyonBaby, @ShrinkingPeach, @Djmohr -- I felt like I needed to ramp up what I had been doing at the gym so I met with a trainer a week ago last Thursday. The routine is a bit more intense, but very doable for me despite my normal chronic pain and limitations. Good thing I like exercising - grins......

Yes, it is wonderful!

That's so awesome!

Congrats ...so happy for you!

It got fast! Congrats!!

*goes

C0ngrats!!! How did you do in a year? I will be 1 year on the 19th!

You can do it! If you're on the east coast, the day is almost half over

@roundisashape -- Thanks! 5p will be here before I know it. I'm in Charlotte, NC.

Walked (25 mins.) off some of the stress during part of my lunch break; read my book the other half of my break. Had a small, healthy lunch and made me some iced tea to drink for the afternoon. Things are improving. Most days aren't like this, thank goodness!

That's good! Sometimes a quick break to disconnect helps a ton. I'm having a "lunch at my desk" kind of day. My only opportunity to get up between phone calls was sleevezilla rejecting lunch, lol.

Amen!

Great quote. Thanks for sharing it.

Love! <3

so true. self sabatage and becoming complacent or even babying ourselves is waaaaaay to easy to get back on that destructive path. I have to kick my butt and and do whatever it takes to stay committed .like this reality check! thx for sharing

@blondebomb - Glad you liked the post. I've found the Beck Daily Diet Solutions so on target with the psychological aspects of dieting/weight loss. A medical doctor recommended the book, The Beck Diet Solution, to me over a year ago - it's more than just about the food (available at the public library). Let's face it, we all know what we're supposed to do about the food, but oftentimes it is the mindset that keeps us from achieving our goals to be healthier and to lose weight.

when I got to the root of my emotional eating I realized I had to "change" my internal dialogue and negative habit. it took yrs of phsychotherapy for me then I had the light bulb moment! everything made sense to me and I fought back and never stopped. I was determined to make this work and its taken yrs of seeking professional help along with me doing MY part and I am on cloud 9!!

can't change what we did, i know you will continue to do well - congrats kathy

Were they the salted type? The salt gets me every time...I am a salt-aholic....love salt, always have, and it is my nemesis. So I always over-do with salty-crunchy stuff...have to stay away from it! HAVE TO!

@CanyonBaby ...... yes, they were salted cashews. I, too, am a salt-aholic, always have been. And it is the salty-crunchy stuff that calls my name, esp. the beef jerky. I'm working on saying "NO" to those things that I've not planned into my day. Let's face it, besides the additional calories, carbs, etc., the additional salt isn't helping with the water retention issue.

Isn't it great! It's not like I think I have a rocking model body and the skin is pretty crinkly in places and I have no boobs now but MAN it's SO much better than last year!

@GingerSnaps - I agree! I just love being outside in the sun putzing in the yard or just sitting and reading a good book. My girls didn't fill their cups like they did last year, but that's okay - I just need a more appropriately sized swimsuit for a better fit. Last year's model sufficed for yesterday's activities.

Congrats!!! We all are going to have a magical summer...Cant wait to see were we are next year!

love that - no truer words said - keep up the good job - kathy

The saying hit a spot with me today when I read it in a post from a health coach with the Prevent program. My progress has slowed considerably and I'm working to get kick started again.

Merry Christmas to you!!

Happy holidays x

You Go Girl!

Sounds amazing...Bet you are stunning in them!!