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Weight loss has taught me....
(1) I have discovered that I am a adrenaline junkie
(2) My inner dialog with myself has changed. ( I'm far more positive and forgiving of myself)
(3) That this takes work after you get out of the honeymoon phase. The work never stops even after goal.

This is a fabulous topic with such helpful responses. I am one month away from submitting to the insurance for approval - and even this initial part of the process is opening my eyes to what an unhealthy relationship I have with food. I know surgery is the right choice and I am clear on how much hard work the journey will be - but I am also "grieving" the fact that I will no longer have my food crutch. Not to mention a glass of Chardonnay.
Please keep the responses coming, you veterans out there!

Surgery 4/23/14 bsw 278 cw 173

Thanks for taking the time to answer!carbs are my weakness. I just never know what to eat in the morning that doesn't involve bread. And I was always taught starch veggie protein so that's why I chose the potato. It's so hard to get out of old habbits! I just need to prep better. I should stress I work at a bakery so I'm not always on my best behavior which sucks.

Yeah its just confusing with what is the acceptable balanced plate for bariatric people and non. I'm just getting overwhelmed with what is better and what's not. I'm starting to think just eating a whole steak for dinner with no sides. So hard!

I'm going to try this for now on! And I would forget to use the plate haha but I def get the idea thank you! Ugh I need to explain to carbs/starch that were over

I'm 4 months post op (almost) and I'm down probably 52lbs .
Lately I'm just always hungry I don't get why here's a typical day
Work7am
In the am i do an egg with ham and cheese on a slice of toast. I probably eat half of it.
Throughout work I drink at least 30oz of Water with is mixed with my Protein so I kill two birds with one stone.
I eat lunch around 12
Today I made a quinoa bowl with Beans corn and steak also some salsa.
I then eat a Quest bar around 1
Still drinking water
Today I ate dinner at 5
Baked potato asparagus and salmon
I did Zumba from 7-8 straight after I drank my Protein shake about 12oz
Now 10pm I'm hungry I tried to just drunk the hunger but my stomach was telling me no.
So now I'm eating what I had for lunch (i meal prep)
Am i hungry because I start my day early and sleep late or am I doing something wrong
Help!
Also I went from 201 2 weeks ago to now 207. I don't look like I gained weight (so I've been told) so I assume it's muscle because I weight train a lot. So I'm getting discouraged!

Let me start off by saying I don't keep pictures of my old "self" so when my mom sent me this picture from thanksgiving I was shocked at how much my face has actually changed in this process. I knew it would but when you do a side by side it's pretty inspiring to keep up the motivation! 60 more lbs to go!!!

I'm 3 months post op and have about 40-50lbs to goal so by June I want to have reach goal because I'm taking a class to be a certified zumba instructor! I'm so excited!
June 5
Atlantic City NJ convention center!

Mainly because I'm sure my friends are tired of me talking about how excited I am in my weight los journey here are some things that I'm excited about!
1) I weight 201lbs! So close to onederland!!!
2) which would mean only 40lbs more to hitting my doctors goal for me (a healthy BMI)
3) this summer might be the first summer I consider wearing a bikini it's weird to be excited about but I feel like I have more summer options now!
4) I'm just excited to be skinny! And healthy! And happy!
Anyone else have these excitements constintly running through their heads !
AHHHHH!

I came here to suggest the same thing.

It's just amazing to feel decently comfortable in my skin. I still have a small gut (compared to my huge spare tire before) and I think once that's gone I'll feel even better. I'm on cloud 9 over here!

I'm almost 4 months post op and I only hurt when I eat bad things and that's mental hurt lol. If anything I feel amazing! I really noticed how less aches I have throughout my body. I've lost 58lbs and I feel amazing. The other day and work I had to lift 30lbs and thought to myself wow I had to carry this plus more before wow no wonder I was in pain. I don't know how long your post op but maybe it's still pain from the surgery.

I'm almost 4 months post op and I only hurt when I eat bad things and that's mental hurt lol. If anything I feel amazing! I really noticed how less aches I have throughout my body. I've lost 58lbs and I feel amazing. The other day and work I had to lift 30lbs and thought to myself wow I had to carry this plus more before wow no wonder I was in pain. I don't know how long your post op but maybe it's still pain from the surgery.

Mainly because I'm sure my friends are tired of me talking about how excited I am in my weight los journey here are some things that I'm excited about!
1) I weight 201lbs! So close to onederland!!!
2) which would mean only 40lbs more to hitting my doctors goal for me (a healthy BMI)
3) this summer might be the first summer I consider wearing a bikini it's weird to be excited about but I feel like I have more summer options now!
4) I'm just excited to be skinny! And healthy! And happy!
Anyone else have these excitements constintly running through their heads !
AHHHHH!

It's just amazing to feel decently comfortable in my skin. I still have a small gut (compared to my huge spare tire before) and I think once that's gone I'll feel even better. I'm on cloud 9 over here!

It's like you read my dream journal, because everything you mentioned passes through the windmills of my mind so many times a day I'm considering charging a toll.
Congratulations and never stop spreading the sunshine as its inspiration for those of us still waiting on the other side.
Can't wait for my own surgery.

Mainly because I'm sure my friends are tired of me talking about how excited I am in my weight los journey here are some things that I'm excited about!
1) I weight 201lbs! So close to onederland!!!
2) which would mean only 40lbs more to hitting my doctors goal for me (a healthy BMI)
3) this summer might be the first summer I consider wearing a bikini it's weird to be excited about but I feel like I have more summer options now!
4) I'm just excited to be skinny! And healthy! And happy!
Anyone else have these excitements constintly running through their heads !
AHHHHH!

Mainly because I'm sure my friends are tired of me talking about how excited I am in my weight los journey here are some things that I'm excited about!
1) I weight 201lbs! So close to onederland!!!
2) which would mean only 40lbs more to hitting my doctors goal for me (a healthy BMI)
3) this summer might be the first summer I consider wearing a bikini it's weird to be excited about but I feel like I have more summer options now!
4) I'm just excited to be skinny! And healthy! And happy!
Anyone else have these excitements constintly running through their heads !
AHHHHH!

It's just amazing to feel decently comfortable in my skin. I still have a small gut (compared to my huge spare tire before) and I think once that's gone I'll feel even better. I'm on cloud 9 over here!

Mainly because I'm sure my friends are tired of me talking about how excited I am in my weight los journey here are some things that I'm excited about!
1) I weight 201lbs! So close to onederland!!!
2) which would mean only 40lbs more to hitting my doctors goal for me (a healthy BMI)
3) this summer might be the first summer I consider wearing a bikini it's weird to be excited about but I feel like I have more summer options now!
4) I'm just excited to be skinny! And healthy! And happy!
Anyone else have these excitements constintly running through their heads !
AHHHHH!

Look at the gym schedule maybe there is a weight lifting class you can do that's how I get my weight lifting on. Those juiceheads at the lifting area intimidate me lol.

I'm 3 months post op and have about 40-50lbs to goal so by June I want to have reach goal because I'm taking a class to be a certified zumba instructor! I'm so excited!
June 5
Atlantic City NJ convention center!

So I went to a cardio drumming class last night and although I didn't quite like it because of its slow pace I HIGHLY recommend it for someone who is Pre op or newly post op. It's an amazing way to start exercising!
I didn't break a sweat though!
Just thought I'd share!

I'm 3 months post op and have about 40-50lbs to goal so by June I want to have reach goal because I'm taking a class to be a certified zumba instructor! I'm so excited!
June 5
Atlantic City NJ convention center!