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I've had to lose back some re-gain a couple of times. Here is what works for me:
1. For the first five days, eat nothing but lean meats (unprocessed -- no Jerky, bacon, sausage, deli meat), green veggies, and healthy fats. Eat as much as I want and don't worry about calorie intake each day, but weigh all portions and track intake on MyFitnessPal.
2. After five days, expand to include dairy, tree nuts, Protein Powder, Beans & legumes, and small quantities of fruit. No grains, no sweets, no starchy veggies, no liquid calories other than Protein Shakes.< /p>
3. Also after those first five days of meat and green veggies, set a daily calorie goal in MyFitnessPal of 500 calories under my maintenance calorie level. If you are not sure of your maintenance calorie level, a good starting point is your current weight (in pounds) x 10. Continue to weigh/measure my portions religiously. Eat Protein first at every meal.
4. Do vigorous exercise for at least 30 minutes per day, five days per week, but do not eat back my exercise calories. I don't even try to calculate calories burned, I just care about doing vigorous exercise like running, HIIT, etc. Walking doesn't count!
I think it is great that you are going to check back in with your bariatric team. I am sure they will help you a lot. Good luck!

I got the nutribullet pro and I love it! I'm a year out, but have started making Protein shakes again because i love it so much!
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This challenge will run from 8-22-2016 through 9-19-16 (I didn't want to end ON the holiday). This will give us a total on 5 weigh ins. I will do my best to post to the spreadsheet within 1 - 2 day of receiving your weight. Please note that I recalculate the figures over the weekend following the Monday weigh in - so your weight percentages may be a little off...

This challenge is for everyone. If you are pre op, post op, in maintenance or looking for some accountability; this challenge is for you! The rules and link to the spreadsheet are below!

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Please Post Your Starting Weight (Weight on or around 8/22) and your Goal Weight (what you would like to weigh at the end of the 5 weeks) at the start of the challenge on 8/22 or before. If no goal weight is posted I will put down 10 pound loss as the goal. In addition, please state if you are in active weight loss mode or are in maintenance mode.

Like last time I will be awarding a prize to 1 lucky weight loss mode and 1 maintenance mode person. The person will be selected at random and in order to be in the running all you have to do is log your weight each week. @rubia72 and @rnsamantha you never messaged me to send your prizes - so let me know your addresses to send the gift certificates to!
Rules:
1. Post your weight on this thread every Monday.
2. If you change your screen name please let me know.
3. If you miss 2 or more weigh ins, I will assume you no longer want to participate and your name will be removed from the spreadsheet.
4. If you miss a weigh in on monday, no problem. Just post it asap.
5. We are all here to support each other, if you post a question anyone can answer.
6. You will know your weight is updated on the spreadsheet once I've liked your post!
The link to the spreadsheet is below! Have fun, and good luck with this challenge!!!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aS1QFNa9EOM78a7pf4K5Qser8WKmLIYzkNDNT-eXPUQ/edit?usp=sharing

a few people wanted to know when the challenge started so here is your heads up!

@4mybabies @Jeanette1246 @@faithlovehope

4mybabies wants in on the next Jeanette1246 wants in on the nexty faithlovehope

I have into my head hunger today and am paying the price. I've been sick for a few hours now. At least I've learned my lesson!
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I was thinking the same thing about getting therapy. I'm sure it's helpful.
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I'm still trying to figure this out.
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I have into my head hunger today and am paying the price. I've been sick for a few hours now. At least I've learned my lesson!
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I was thinking the same thing about getting therapy. I'm sure it's helpful.
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I'm saving so much. I'm not eating out if I do it's way less than before. I think my grocery trips are about half what they used to be
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I go right after work also. If I don't it doesn't happen then I regret it. I also get a rebate from my insurance, so I monetary motivation also haha. Also, my nut said I could eat pb if I burn so many calories, and I love pb
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I have a neighbor who has to force herself to eat every night at 6pm otherwise she doesn't eat. She is 75 or so. She was recently in the hospital and on a liquid based diet and now can eat normal. She was excited she gained 5 lbs.
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I'm not sure I really had a size goal. I just knew I wanted to able to ship the same stores off the rack my friends did. I just assumed I'd be a 14-/16, but I'm a 10/12 depending on the store
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I'm not sure I really had a size goal. I just knew I wanted to able to ship the same stores off the rack my friends did. I just assumed I'd be a 14-/16, but I'm a 10/12 depending on the store
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The only time I see the "new me" is in candid pictures others have taken.
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My wisdom teeth surgery was worse than WLS. As others said the gas pain was the worst.
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My wisdom teeth surgery was worse than WLS. As others said the gas pain was the worst.
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I go right after work also. If I don't it doesn't happen then I regret it. I also get a rebate from my insurance, so I monetary motivation also haha. Also, my nut said I could eat pb if I burn so many calories, and I love pb
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I think a bright color one would be good! Add a pop of color. I wore a nave dress to a wedding I went to this summer and wore hot pink shoes for color

My wisdom teeth surgery was worse than WLS. As others said the gas pain was the worst.
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I go right after work also. If I don't it doesn't happen then I regret it. I also get a rebate from my insurance, so I monetary motivation also haha. Also, my nut said I could eat pb if I burn so many calories, and I love pb
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I go right after work also. If I don't it doesn't happen then I regret it. I also get a rebate from my insurance, so I monetary motivation also haha. Also, my nut said I could eat pb if I burn so many calories, and I love pb
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I go right after work also. If I don't it doesn't happen then I regret it. I also get a rebate from my insurance, so I monetary motivation also haha. Also, my nut said I could eat pb if I burn so many calories, and I love pb
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I wasn't allowed Protein Bars until 6 weeks out. I know programs are different. Can you tolerate yogurt? You could always add powder to yogurt for Protein. But, the Oh Yeah! One bars are softer than other protein bars and are really good.

I think a bright color one would be good! Add a pop of color. I wore a nave dress to a wedding I went to this summer and wore hot pink shoes for color

I'm still in the losing phase (5 lbs or so from goal) and my nut said to eat between 600-800 calories a day, but I have a hard time with those calories and to get the needed protein. I like to get others opinions on what works.

Skinny minnie. My mom calls me that. I know it's her being showing love haha

I think a bright color one would be good! Add a pop of color. I wore a nave dress to a wedding I went to this summer and wore hot pink shoes for color