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My surgeon says to stay away from it. Prior to surgery I was a diet coke addict. I have so much gas inside my tummy, I am not about to put more into it. Some don't have issues, but it is a slippery slope in my opinion. They offer no nutritional value and are empty calories. The diet drinks are worse. I just say no.

Congratulations! I love 5Ks. The atmosphere is always fun and they are usually for a good cause. I started with the couch to 5K app and then progressed. I ran 4 half marathons in 4 months (before I got pregnant). I never thought I would like running, but I love it.

My surgeon says to stay away from it. Prior to surgery I was a diet coke addict. I have so much gas inside my tummy, I am not about to put more into it. Some don't have issues, but it is a slippery slope in my opinion. They offer no nutritional value and are empty calories. The diet drinks are worse. I just say no.

I wasn't chubby until around age 8 or 9. I used food as a coping mechanism. I have been on a diet since I was 10 years old (until I had surgery). Part of it is genetic predisposition and PCOS. However, I ate too much. I used food to cope. I ate when I was happy, sad, excited, anxious, mad. I didn't exercise very much. I used excuses to justify my eating. I also didn't really have insight as to how much I was eating. I could literally eat so much and not ever feel full. I cannot believe I spent so much of my life being morbidly obese. I was on the edge of so many health issues.

I wasn't chubby until around age 8 or 9. I used food as a coping mechanism. I have been on a diet since I was 10 years old (until I had surgery). Part of it is genetic predisposition and PCOS. However, I ate too much. I used food to cope. I ate when I was happy, sad, excited, anxious, mad. I didn't exercise very much. I used excuses to justify my eating. I also didn't really have insight as to how much I was eating. I could literally eat so much and not ever feel full. I cannot believe I spent so much of my life being morbidly obese. I was on the edge of so many health issues.

Stomachs stretch. That's how I was able to eat so much before. After surgery, it isn't quite the same. My surgeon said that the greatest likelihood of "stretching" is during the first year. This is people who force food. We know the stomach can accommodate more now than it did right after surgery. I could literally eat 1 bite of egg and be full. Now I can eat about a half cup of food to a cup (depending on what it is). We all know people who lost a ton of weight and then gained it all back plus more. It can happen to some degree.

This was me! I was sleeved on 4/27/15. I got down to goal and kept that weight for over a year. I am currently pregnant and still within goal weight range. Anyway, I found that food was really no longer a comfort for me. Yes, food is great. yes, I still crave certain foods sometimes. But, it is not what I run for now. I cannot eat like I used to. I practice a diet of moderation. I eat chips, Cookies, cake, ice cream, Chinese, Mexican, Pasta, you name it. Just not everyday, and just not very much. I actually take the time to listen to my body and realize that most of the time I am not really hungry. I also am committed to exercise. Before getting pregnant I was running 5 days a week, going to weight lifting class 2 times a week, and zumba once a week. I also picked up some other hobbies like sewing, scrapbooking, soap-making, etc. I find that when I am idle, I think about food more. I am almost always in motion...from working, to chasing my toddler, to doing school work, to training our puppy, planting flowers, etc. I just have so much more energy now (even pregnant) and an object in motion tends to stay in motion. If I try to lie around all day, I feel disgusting. Before, I used to spend all of my time on the couch watching TV or reading a book.

I think you are doing well by seeking counseling. It helps.

This was me! I was sleeved on 4/27/15. I got down to goal and kept that weight for over a year. I am currently pregnant and still within goal weight range. Anyway, I found that food was really no longer a comfort for me. Yes, food is great. yes, I still crave certain foods sometimes. But, it is not what I run for now. I cannot eat like I used to. I practice a diet of moderation. I eat chips, Cookies, cake, ice cream, Chinese, Mexican, Pasta, you name it. Just not everyday, and just not very much. I actually take the time to listen to my body and realize that most of the time I am not really hungry. I also am committed to exercise. Before getting pregnant I was running 5 days a week, going to weight lifting class 2 times a week, and zumba once a week. I also picked up some other hobbies like sewing, scrapbooking, soap-making, etc. I find that when I am idle, I think about food more. I am almost always in motion...from working, to chasing my toddler, to doing school work, to training our puppy, planting flowers, etc. I just have so much more energy now (even pregnant) and an object in motion tends to stay in motion. If I try to lie around all day, I feel disgusting. Before, I used to spend all of my time on the couch watching TV or reading a book.

I think you are doing well by seeking counseling. It helps.

We are leftover people. We eat the same thing for dinner Monday through Thursday. I have different lunches everyday though although my husband usually eats the leftovers from the previous week for lunch the next week. It is a budget thing for us and we don't mind. We get enough variety in our diet with breakfasts, lunches, and Snacks. The dinner isn't that bad. Plus, it solves the question, "what's for dinner?" I plan out our meals months in advance.

We are leftover people. We eat the same thing for dinner Monday through Thursday. I have different lunches everyday though although my husband usually eats the leftovers from the previous week for lunch the next week. It is a budget thing for us and we don't mind. We get enough variety in our diet with breakfasts, lunches, and Snacks. The dinner isn't that bad. Plus, it solves the question, "what's for dinner?" I plan out our meals months in advance.

Good luck. I really can't eat a lot before races. I always have some combination of Protein and carbs before a race. I never ate anything during a race until I started running half marathons. For the half marathons, I have raisins. I also use the GU gel at mile 5 and mile 10. I hate the watered down Gatorade you get during races, so I typically opt for the Water, but usually need some Gatorade by mile 12. It will take you a few races to decide how your body works best. The GU gel works so well for me. My glucose levels tend to fall quickly so that is why I need the sugar from the raisins. My husband needs protein so he packs a banana mush-peanut butter creation when he runs long distances. It really is just a matter of what YOUR body needs. I also LOVE the protein balls (almond butter, tiny chocolate chips, oats, honey, banana). Those things taste AMAZING and really do pack in some protein.

I plan to start training for a full marathon and triathlon after my baby is born.

The doctor gave me the goal range of 135 to 145. I kept losing after I reached 135. I was training for my first half marathon and I still had some fat on me. I lost down to 116 but gained back to right around 121 to 125 while training for 2 half marathons and upping my weight during weight lifting class. My body just pretty much settled for 121 to 125. I may dip down below for a bit, but then come right back up....my routines did not change. I think your body will just naturally have a sweet spot. My husbands is right about 185 to 190. He occasionally goes up or sometimes a bit below, but that's about it. I'm pregnant right now so I'm up to 135 (24 weeks along was 125 when I got pregnant) so hoping my diligence in eating right and exercising during pregnancy will help me afterwards. I have a half-marathon to run 15 weeks after delivery!

The doctor gave me the goal range of 135 to 145. I kept losing after I reached 135. I was training for my first half marathon and I still had some fat on me. I lost down to 116 but gained back to right around 121 to 125 while training for 2 half marathons and upping my weight during weight lifting class. My body just pretty much settled for 121 to 125. I may dip down below for a bit, but then come right back up....my routines did not change. I think your body will just naturally have a sweet spot. My husbands is right about 185 to 190. He occasionally goes up or sometimes a bit below, but that's about it. I'm pregnant right now so I'm up to 135 (24 weeks along was 125 when I got pregnant) so hoping my diligence in eating right and exercising during pregnancy will help me afterwards. I have a half-marathon to run 15 weeks after delivery!

The doctor gave me the goal range of 135 to 145. I kept losing after I reached 135. I was training for my first half marathon and I still had some fat on me. I lost down to 116 but gained back to right around 121 to 125 while training for 2 half marathons and upping my weight during weight lifting class. My body just pretty much settled for 121 to 125. I may dip down below for a bit, but then come right back up....my routines did not change. I think your body will just naturally have a sweet spot. My husbands is right about 185 to 190. He occasionally goes up or sometimes a bit below, but that's about it. I'm pregnant right now so I'm up to 135 (24 weeks along was 125 when I got pregnant) so hoping my diligence in eating right and exercising during pregnancy will help me afterwards. I have a half-marathon to run 15 weeks after delivery!

I had several bouts of this as well during the last 2 and a half years. Many times, I actually needed to up my caloric intake. I was using so many calories and not feeding myself. There were times, my nutritionist made me eat MORE carbs. You cannot just look at one aspect, it's all connected. I had MONTHS where I would stall and then bam the next month I would loose a ton of weight. I am a logical person so my thought was, I am doing A, B, C so D should be the result. Nope.

I had several bouts of this as well during the last 2 and a half years. Many times, I actually needed to up my caloric intake. I was using so many calories and not feeding myself. There were times, my nutritionist made me eat MORE carbs. You cannot just look at one aspect, it's all connected. I had MONTHS where I would stall and then bam the next month I would loose a ton of weight. I am a logical person so my thought was, I am doing A, B, C so D should be the result. Nope.

I'm only 5'4" so 108 is my cutoff for underweight. At 116 I am above that and all muscle!!!

I'm only 5'4" so 108 is my cutoff for underweight. At 116 I am above that and all muscle!!!

Are you drinking enough Water? Many times we think we are hungry, but our body is just dehydrated.

I've been completely upfront about having the surgery. I tell people I had surgery and then say that I have been eating right and exercising since surgery. More people than I could ever imagined have had the surgery themselves.

2 + years out, been under goal weight for over a year.
Eat about 1400 to 1600 calories a day
at least 120 g of carbs a day
60-70 g Protein
This is per my NUT. I am a long distance runner and need the carbs. All my labs and levels are perfect and have been for over a year. I work out 6 days a week.

So, I am nine weeks pregnant with our 2nd baby. I had my first before surgery. I am now a little over 2 years post-op. I have been below my goal weight for over a year. Before I got pregnant I was running 5 to 10 miles 4 days a week, zumba one day a week, and weight lifting 2 days a week. I had some spotting at 7 weeks and my doctor banned me from running at least until 2nd trimester. I also cannot lift heavy weights. I literally ran a half marathon at my best pace every 4 days before I found out I was pregnant. I have been walking and using light weights, but it is so hard for me to "rest". I have not gained any weight yet but my NUT wants me to gain at least 30 pounds. I feel like the past 2 years of my life have been dedicated to losing weight and exercising. Now, all I am told is to eat and rest. LOL.
I am doing exactly what my doctor says because we already love this baby so much. Has anyone else had issues with not being able to be as active?

Started 294, weight on date of surgery 255, goal weight give to me by doctor: 145. I had surgery on April 27, 2015. Met goal weight of 145 in January of 2016. Been WELL below that for over a year.

Started 294, weight on date of surgery 255, goal weight give to me by doctor: 145. I had surgery on April 27, 2015. Met goal weight of 145 in January of 2016. Been WELL below that for over a year.

I am 2+ years out from surgery. My daily caloric intake now is 1400 to 1600 a day, but I work out 6 days a week (even now that I am pregnant). AT 3 months I was struggling to get 600 calories a day. I stayed at 600 to 800 calories a day until about 1 year. Then I progressed to 1000 to 1200 around a year. At 18 months it upped again due to the amount of exercise.
There are days I seem to be able to eat more. Then days I can only take a few bites.
As far as the chicken wings go, I cannot do the fried ones. BUT, my hubby makes some in our oven. I can eat about 1 or 1.5. We usually have some sort of veggie to go with them.