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Almost 4 years out still don't eat 1000 calories a day

You either:
1) Don't "complete" your entry at the end of the day; or
2) Ignore the message.
It will stop giving you that message when you are able to eat more calories.

Ok, I guess I didn't know Oprah bought WW but I get it now. I was watching that commercial today thinking when are you going to realize that the best solution for her is WLS.
She has to have screwed her metabolism so badly with years and years of yo yo dieting.
I know, I think I followed her through most of them. When I finally did decide to do WLS I seriously could not lose any weight anymore. I was also terrified to try because pounds on me multiplied like bunnies.
Well, I am glad I really smartened up about it.

My fitness pal but it's pissing me off because it won't let me finish a day under thousand calories and I never eat 1000 cal a day

. I hit a plateau two weeks after surgery. I stuck with it and had less Protein Shakes and more actual food and now the pounds are rolling off.

You sum it up for me by saying "Never again will I give away my Power",
bottom line is no matter who you are or think you are in the hierarchy of life or work PEOPLE will be talking about you behind your back and developing a theory about you. So called friends or not. People will take whatever information they can about you to gain power over you when and if it is needed to make them feel better to give them the Competitive Edge...
As someone said on here, I will talk about it all here with you all but in the world in which I live I will pass on giving away my edge.....

I am telling everyone that it is not about the numbers for me. Truly it isn't. I want to be fit and active and healthy. I want to buy the clothes I want to buy and not worry about them not coming in my size. I want to fly without worrying about who I will sit next to and whether the seatbelt will fit. I want to fit in. I feel that by telling people my numbers I am giving them power over me. Power that they don't deserve to have. "You're melting away" is a fairly common statement, to which I answer, "I'm pretty happy with how things are going, thanks."
I had lost over 50 pounds about 15 years ago and had told a colleague and was disappointed that she shared that information with others. That memory is probably influencing my decision. It is just nobody's business but mine. The thing is, I am not ashamed of my number, but people who have the information may use that knowledge to undermine my confidence. "She has lost almost 100 pounds - can you believe it?" (I'm projecting - so far I think I have lost around 20 lbs)
Never again will I give away my power. Instead I will divert the questions by responding about how much fun it is to be able to go hiking/swimming/paddling and be outdoors. I am truly not worrying about the numbers....

I can't tell you how exciting it is to start the new year without having to worry about what I will do to lose weight this year. As the dozens of fad diets scroll across my Facebook and twitter feeds I can confidently ignore them. They hold no interest for me anymore. It is remarkable how much of my time before having surgery was focussed on chasing down the next miracle cure or the best exercise to lose fat and gain muscle. My path is now clear: follow the foods for life program and exercise every damned day. I'm only 2.5 weeks post op and know that I am in the honeymoon period and I am not saying that every day will be easy just that a lot of the choices are already made. I'm heading down to the treadmill now to do my mandatory 20 minutes and then any other activity today will be a bonus. Such a relief to not be caught up in the frenzy!

I can't tell you how exciting it is to start the new year without having to worry about what I will do to lose weight this year. As the dozens of fad diets scroll across my Facebook and twitter feeds I can confidently ignore them. They hold no interest for me anymore. It is remarkable how much of my time before having surgery was focussed on chasing down the next miracle cure or the best exercise to lose fat and gain muscle. My path is now clear: follow the foods for life program and exercise every damned day. I'm only 2.5 weeks post op and know that I am in the honeymoon period and I am not saying that every day will be easy just that a lot of the choices are already made. I'm heading down to the treadmill now to do my mandatory 20 minutes and then any other activity today will be a bonus. Such a relief to not be caught up in the frenzy!

I can't tell you how exciting it is to start the new year without having to worry about what I will do to lose weight this year. As the dozens of fad diets scroll across my Facebook and twitter feeds I can confidently ignore them. They hold no interest for me anymore. It is remarkable how much of my time before having surgery was focussed on chasing down the next miracle cure or the best exercise to lose fat and gain muscle. My path is now clear: follow the foods for life program and exercise every damned day. I'm only 2.5 weeks post op and know that I am in the honeymoon period and I am not saying that every day will be easy just that a lot of the choices are already made. I'm heading down to the treadmill now to do my mandatory 20 minutes and then any other activity today will be a bonus. Such a relief to not be caught up in the frenzy!

I wake up excited for another day!
I can eat foods I love in small amounts!
I can RUN!
I feeeeeeel beautiful!
People who have known me my entire life have been double-taking looks bc they don't recognize me!
I'm doing my first 10k Saturday!!

In a few hours I will arrive at the hospital for my revision from lapband to bypass...yay!!!I am so happy....can't sleep..December 28 is finally here!!

I am telling everyone that it is not about the numbers for me. Truly it isn't. I want to be fit and active and healthy. I want to buy the clothes I want to buy and not worry about them not coming in my size. I want to fly without worrying about who I will sit next to and whether the seatbelt will fit. I want to fit in. I feel that by telling people my numbers I am giving them power over me. Power that they don't deserve to have. "You're melting away" is a fairly common statement, to which I answer, "I'm pretty happy with how things are going, thanks."
I had lost over 50 pounds about 15 years ago and had told a colleague and was disappointed that she shared that information with others. That memory is probably influencing my decision. It is just nobody's business but mine. The thing is, I am not ashamed of my number, but people who have the information may use that knowledge to undermine my confidence. "She has lost almost 100 pounds - can you believe it?" (I'm projecting - so far I think I have lost around 20 lbs)
Never again will I give away my power. Instead I will divert the questions by responding about how much fun it is to be able to go hiking/swimming/paddling and be outdoors. I am truly not worrying about the numbers....

Happy to report that today I am 5 days post op and am feeling much much better! It was rough but I think I made it to the other side!!!

I am friending everyone who is having surgery the same week as me so that I can follow progress... We will definitely have to stay in touch through the coming weeks. It is going to be interesting.

My surgery is on Wednesday Dec 16 - I have been on Optifast since November 25th and my clothes are already a little bit looser. I'm not nervous but am having random thoughts about things I may never be able to eat again. I'm feeling great and motivated and excited about the future - 2016 is going to be an amazing and transformational year!

haha - I feel exactly the same way. Just finished my first scrambled egg and so far so good. Yesterday I had two tablespoons of hummus and it was fine. I'm happy to be on the mend and pleased that your situation was sorted out!

My surgery is on the 28th as well - it is TOTALLY a christmas present to myself!

Hello December-er's! (ha)
How is everyone doing? Some have had surgery, and some are on their pre-surgery diet.
I am super excited and ready to do this thing. People dealing with everything well? Would love to see more updates. So happy to have found BariatricPal, it has at least helped me a lot with the process I am going through. I have one week left until my big day!

I'm one week post surgery today. Things are going really well!
I've only lost 2 pounds in the last week; of course that doesn't count having to re-lose the 10 pounds of IV liquids they pumped into me at the hospital. I came home feeling SO bloated and was SHOCKED when I stepped on the scale! Haha
Feeling great (still sore), my incisions look good, I've been able to tolerate any liquid I tried...just trying not to get too bored with this liquid phase. Trying to keep some variety.
I'm moving to stage 2 on Christmas where I'll treat myself to a good puree Soup and my chocolate Protein powder mixed with plain Greek yogurt for a great Protein punch! Haha

Congratulations Brandy - new year, new you! 2016 is going to be awesome!

Words of encouragement coming right at you - my best advice get up and walk around your house it will help with the pain and to get things moving! You can do it - this first bit is the hardest!

that was my surgery time too! It's going to be perfect because you will be waking up while it is still light out. Can't wait to see your post-op message too!

Back home post op and feeling great. I had a great team and some wonderful nurses. So stoked to start this new chapter in my life.
Oh and best thing on my list? The noise cancelling headphones!

Klolojadie keep us posted on what happens!