Ryan TN

Following, I hit goal this week. 175. I've already lost 2 or 3 since then. I am training for a 5k next weekend, and then I'll be starting a triathlon training program, so I am concerned about calories as well. I still have some fat lbs I could lose, but I've got to slow down. I'm at about 1500 calories a day, but as this picture shows, I'm burning way more than that. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I bought my new jacket on craigslist as well. I need to list my old one and my old chaps. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Only problem I had was i had to buy all new gear! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I'm right there with ya. I am still a beginner, last year was my first year, so starting my 2nd year. I'm more confident on my bike after losing 100 lbs. Here's my baby. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Day 4 or 5 is pretty much the worst of it, then it gets easier, then the weight starts dropping quickly and provides a great motivation. Hang in there, it sucks but you are about over the hurdle now. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I take a bite, set the fork down, chew chew chew, repeat. This works especially well when you are out I think. It takes a while to become a habit, but it's now pretty much become one for me. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

"You'll have diabetes within 5 years". Translation- you'll lose your job in 5 years. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I also have a fitbit and a weight gurus scale that syncs with myfitnesspal, also I use mapmywalk and mapmyride apps that also sync with my fitness pal Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Another myfitnesspal vote from me. Use it religiously. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Yeah, good plan. I am doing the couch to 5k right now with a 5k race coming up in a couple weeks, after that I think I'll scale back the running and work on swimming and cycling. I'm already wearing a knee brace for stability. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I am about the same height as you, 5ft11-6ft-ish. As a younger man I was a fitness buff and my best weight was actually 165-175lb in terms of combined movement, endurance and strength. I can see why you are happy at 175 and it's not actually "skinny", just slimmer than the average American adult. If you do some strength training, you can have pretty big muscles at that weight too - I used to have a 17.5in bicep at 175lb. I am not 26 anymore, am 56 now and about halfway to my weightloss goals @ 244lb. I plan to try to get down at least to 195lb and/or a waist size of 36 and then to reassess. If it's possible, I may look to get down to 175lb again too. I am a scientist in the pharma industry and read the research literature a lot, and I can tell you that purely from a health perspective - living a long active life and avoiding or at least postponing chronic diseases, avoiding injury and debilitating joint conditions, it's hard to exercise too much or to be too thin, My long term goal outside of weightloss that I've been working on is to do a triathlon this year. I've picked one in my hometown to do on Aug 20th. The way I see it is those extra 5-10 pounds is just more wear and tear on the joints in the run. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Thanks, I totally agree with what his Dr said. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Thanks!

5'11"

So I'm hearing this phrase alot now. At first when my mother and my MIL said it, I didn't pay much attention to it, after all, mothers want you fattened up. But people at work are telling me this, just wondering what others think. Is it because people still remember the old me I'm guessing? I am down to 176, my goal weight is 175, but my bmi is on the heavier side of normal. I am still around 15%body fat. Probably one of the differences in men vs women maybe? Thoughts? I really don't pay it much attention. I want to stay between 170 and 175, maybe put on a little muscle would be ok. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

My surgeons office set my original goal at 185, I discussed it with my nutritionist and she said it would be ok to get down to 175 because I want to do triathlons. Now that I'm still 176, I may try to get down to 170. I think it just depends on what you are comfortable with and what activities you want to do. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I don't think I could handle an ounce though. I put a teaspoon in my yogurt and let it sit for a few minutes, really good that way. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I just asked my NUT about this yesterday. This was her reply. I am 5 months post op. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I second the Jaxx, I really like it, use it every day, came with portion control containers and this handy vitamin/supplement container. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Dr Williams is great. You will like him.

3 weeks and 9 pounds? Thats 3 pounds per week, which is exactly where you want to be. My average was 3 pounds per week. My advice, put the scales in the closet for a month, follow your plan. it will work.

I just turned "normal myself this week too! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I'm a Dr williams sleeve, 5 months post op now. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I'm a sleeve from east tn. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I was on prilosec for years prior to surgery. my surgeon took me off it about a month ago, no problems.