60&goin4it

Hello fellow October '15 sleevers! Found this list of snack ideas and there are few in there that sounded good, that I hadn't thought of, some maybe amped up with a little unflavored Protein. Anyway, thought I'd share:
http://greatist.com/health/100-calorie-snacks

@@chrys129 yes I did, & thanks, I got it fixed!!!

I had an NSV I had to share with you. Yesterday after work I got in the car and realized how much room was between me and the steering wheel. Before I could not turn the wheel around with one hand because my belly would get in the way. There used to be no room between my belly and the steering wheel. Now I have a LOT of room between me and the steering wheel.

Hey guys! Glad to hear everyone is doing well. I'm at 163. Total of 62lbs lost and 43 more to go till I reach my goal weight. I've had struggles and stalls but trying to stay motivated. Really hard with schedule to get enough exercise in. And to remember to take my Vitamins. Hopefully it will get easier. Going through the Hair loss stage right now too. Glad to see everyone on here. You guys keep me going!

Hi guys! Just thought I would check in. I had my 3 month check up a few weeks ago and everything was great! My doctor said that they wanted to see 40% of excess weight off by then and I had exceeded that! So...lol don't worry about how fast it is coming off.
As of today, I have lost 42 lbs since surgery - with around 71 lbs total. I feel pretty darn good - although I still get tired out relatively easily. I've given all old clothes away and have settled with wearing jeggings and t-shirts most of the time (I'm retired - so don't have to 'dress')
I got tired of baggy clothes for church so finally went out and bought a dress. Luckily winter stuff is marked way down. I am officially out of plus sizes!! I got a 16, but probably could have gotten a 14. When I held the dress up in the store it looked awfully little - lol - but it fits well - at least for the next few weeks. My next purchase will probably be an Easter dress - just because.
I am flying to NY this morning to visit my daughter. I am anxious to see how I fit into the seat - last time I flew I had to ask for an extender - think those days are long gone. My daughter hasn't seen me since I've started losing weight. She is in for a surprise.
While in NY we are going to get a make-over together. This is something I promised myself for when I got under 200 lbs. It ought to be loads of fun!
Anyway, that is an update on me - slow but steady is winning the race! I hope everyone else is well. Although I don't post very often, this group has meant a whole lot to me on my journey. Peace and love to you all!

Although I started out having to lose 100 lbs by time my surgery date came I had 77 lbs left to lose. In a little over 3 months I have lost 33 of those. I have lost slower than a lot of others, it seems - even though I stick to the diet, get all my Protein, Vitamins and Water in and exercise 5-6 days a week. Maybe it is because I am almost 60 years old - don't know. On reflection, though, 33 lbs in a little over 3 months is still pretty darn awesome and I think the slower weight loss is giving my body a chance to 'catch up'.
I have had some serious stalls along the way, too. They usually last for a few weeks at a time. I don't get overly concerned about them, though, as I am following the plan and the weight is coming off.
I think as long as you do what your doctor and nutritionist tell you to do you should be just fine. Hang in there and know that it will happen.

@@395Ron Happy Thanksgiving to you too!!!!!! I made my pie, haven't tried it yet! going to smother it in the sugar &fat free whip cream!!!!!! Made some deviled eggs too ! & of course Turkey! I should be good for the day!!!!!

@@whoahbabyy Yea!!! you made it!! It feels so good to drop to the next level!! Your catching up with me !
@@395Ron Your doing so well Ron, and the weight loss 3.5 lbs is great! Mine has slowed down to between 1-2 lbs a week this last month. I'm over 1/2 way to my goal weight of 150 from 230 surgery day. Weighed today 186.

@@whoahbabyy Yea!!! you made it!! It feels so good to drop to the next level!! Your catching up with me !
@@395Ron Your doing so well Ron, and the weight loss 3.5 lbs is great! Mine has slowed down to between 1-2 lbs a week this last month. I'm over 1/2 way to my goal weight of 150 from 230 surgery day. Weighed today 186.

I made it to onederland! 199.4 this morning! !
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I felt hungry and off-track (surgery October 19th) so I took 2 days and returned to basics: drank Protein Shakes and broths only and then reintroduced soft Proteins, returned to chewing more slowly and thoughtfully and weighing everything again. Now I've moved back into firmer Proteins. It's curbed the appetite for carbs and I'm feeling focused and back on track.
You can google '5 day pouch reset' if you're interested. I found it worked for me. I was experiencing cravings and they've since lessened considerably. It also broke a 3 week plateau. The weight loss has slowed though and I think it's normal in months 4+ to experience a more 'normal' rate of weight loss. It's a good thing. Our bodies are adjusting.
I'm glad to hear so many of you are doing well. We got this!

Wow your schedule looks pretty crazy! Mine is crazy but what I have found that works for me is either walking on the treadmill at night while studying, or after I get dinner done and everyone in bed I do my daily 30 minute workout, it's normally like 10:00 by then but then after I wind down with my studying. The workout videos I do are through beachbody they are the 21 day fix videos and they have a different 30 minute workout for everyday! I love them!
I do some kind of workout everyday which has helped tremendously with balancing everything going on, We need to have a little US time!

Logging food doesn't take much time. I can't do gyms. I've been incorporating walking and steps into my regular life. Today during lunch I walked around the mall I work at for 20 min/1 mile. My pedometer logs my steps and I try to get 10,000 which sync to MyFitnessPal.
Surgery was one of the biggest events of our life. We have to treasure this second chance.

I've been slacking.... I just started an evening LPN program and it's kicking my ass, I'm also working full time. I'm having problem finding time to go to the gym. I always feel better when i make it to the gym but my day goes like this.... Up at 4:30-4:45am, leave house by 5:30 am. Work 6am until 2pm. School starts at 4:30pm but I normally get there by 4 pm. Class ends at 9:00 to 9:30pm. Go home, try and study normally I. bed between 11:30 pm- 12:30am.
I almost forgot i have physical therapy for my foot/everything else 2-3 times a week.
And then it starts again. I have school Monday thur Thursday. My days off are Friday- Saturday. And I'm having major issues accomplishing much on my days off.
I feel like I'm behind....
I just don't think I've los lots enough....
I'm stalled.... Tired.... And a little overwhelmed..
Any ideas? Thoughts?
HW:297
SW: 252- (10-28-15)
CW:209

MyFitnessPal is also essential to keep track of exercise.
My long term plan includes the food diary, walking/exercise and my support group. I have to stay committed to all three.

MyFitnessPal is ESSENTIAL and also local support groups.
I fear the hunger but at my support groups they say to combat it with Protein. For me it's even better than Water. I also find that my new reflux makes me feel hunger pains so I have to keep up with my Prilosec.
All this is totally worth it. My surgery is one of the greatest gifts I've ever given myself. I feel so free without the extra 64 lbs.

I do use MyFitnessPal but have strayed so I need to get back to logging everything! It really does help you stay on track..
Yes!! My hunger is back in full force lately.. I'm thinking I need to up my Water intake and see if that helps!

@@jjod Yes, I get hungry now when I haven't ate in a while, but not like I use too!

Do you use MyFitnessPal? That helps me avoid grazing but I have to be honest.
Is anyone getting their hunger back?

Hi everyone! It has been quite some time since I last checked in.. Read through some of these recent post and realize I'm not alone on this journey... So first off I went Jan 11th for my 12 week post op.. Hw/sw was 218 my current weight is 169.8 my NUT and nurse were pleased with my weight loss, my Dr on the other hand wanted to see more.. My Vitamin levels were on the lower end of normal but still considered normal so they wanted me to try this chewable they sold in office, so I did and every time I took it within a few minutes it would come right back up. Since this I have yet to find a Vitamin I can keep down now.. Now this is alarming because my hair is falling out rapidly.. My husband even noticed a small bald spot... I've seen a lot of hype on the Patches and although my surgeon told me not to use them at this point I think something is better than nothing.. Any thoughts???
And lastly I also need to get back on track with eating and tracking all I eat.. This past week there has been some grazing and that's a dangerous slope for me.. I have always noticed I can eat more than what I see people posting and I know just because I can doesn't mean I should.. So I've been back to timing between my bites and chewing chewing chewing, since I have always been a fast eater. I've been doing my 30 minute daily workouts by beachbody but this week I've been jugging more than usual and with a sick little one, so I need to start doing those consistently again.. So here I am ready to kick it up a notch and continue on my weight loss journey!
Hope everyone else is doing well!!

How is everyone doing? October feels like a life time ago now in some ways. So many changes!
I am feeling great, losing steady, and learning that this really was the best choice I've ever made for my health.
~Elizabeth

New meat Snacks ????
http://www.buzzfeed.com/venessawong/new-frontier-in-low-carb-snacking#.mfBdpPdqm

Thanks!
Pinterest is my best friend. And I started a Facebook health group and we all post reciepes and work outs, etc

Hi all! Oct 14 surgery here (stats: 234 sw/186 cw).
I'm wondering what everyone is eating these days. Looking for quick and easy snack and meal ideas. TIA

I had surgery Oct 14 as well! (276 to 213)
On a normal day
Breakfast: half light Yoplait vanilla yogurt (with unflavored Protein powder) with a few frozen blue berries and strawberries (basically coated fruit) then I sprinkle with Fiber and Protein enriched granola
Lunch: fresh veggies with plain Greek yogurt ranch mix (Yogurt and ranch season packet), turkey lunch meat and cheese roll ups (maybe 2)
Dinner: any normal meal with healthy alternatives.. cauliflower rice, sweet potatoes, cauliflower mashed potatoes, brocolli slaw noodles, zoodles, ground turkey, etc
Snack: frozen fruit, regular fruit, veggies and dip, hard boiled eggs, peanuts, almonds, air popped popcorn, homemade goldfish/cheese its, homemade granola bars sweeten with honey, pretzels, sugar free popcicles, sugar free italian ice
And my treat is coffee. Haha
Don't get me wrong, I've slipped and had a few not so good items but very very very seldom.