Lisa_85

dating is nothing compared to the breakup. I just got dumped and I'm still reeling. Not turning to food for comfort though. That's a new way of doing things for me.

Doing on lots of dates is like breaking up every week, its not the same as when you have a long connection to someone, but it is a special kind of hell. Don't know if I have it in me

ah, I remember. Dating is hard, being single is hard, being married is hard. :-) Hoping you find what is right for you. it's an adventure!

I lost this weight in 4 months I feel amazing.

FINALLY A POSITIVE STATUS AND OUT OF A STALL!! AWESOME!

Great work!! I can't wait to get there too.

I provided a list but I have had 3 strawberries in the past 18 months, and that has been one strawberry at a time over the summer.

Depends on the plan you've been given. I have no special limits when it comes to fruit. Some people dump when they're eating fruit alone.

I can eat fruits but choose not to... I'd rather get the carbs from vegetables. If ever get a hankerin' there are some raspberries in the freezer

Good job Lis..

Grats!

Amazing! Congrats!

During my weight loss phase I was eating 1400-1500 calories a day and at least 2-3 snacks per day. Just make sure you snack on a set schedule and you are eating protein-based snacks. Don't just graze whenever you feel like it.

I did not notice how far out from surgery you are. You are definately not eating enough. Are you still losing?

How in the world are you getting so much protein but eating so few calories? Also, are you actually FEELING hungry or are you just "mentally" hungry? I had the RNY and I'm 1.5 years out. I don't feel hunger at all... but I know when I need to eat because I can get shaky if I'm not paying attention to the time.

NSV!!!!

fabulous!

awesome!!!!!!

One of my favs, too. I found that my portion sizes for all fruits is considerably smaller than I would have thought. However, my typical meal volume is limited to 1/2-3/4 cup total.

LOL. Sorry, but this made me laugh. :-)

I think I would die without my watermelon! I eat it lots when I am craving something fresh and crisp. YUM!

size zero fashion model in the making right?? look out CONNECTICUT men! she is on the move! GREAT JOB!

I think I found your lost 4 lbs.--they are here with me!!! Wanna come and get them??? Please?

Great for you, LIsa.

And you, @@BobbyD, are the coolest. Wit and arithmetical smarts in one package.

Then you should probably be okay. Nuts and crunchy foods were my last food restriction and, like I said, I was cleared for those at 3 months.

chew really well....watch the serving amounts. Nuts are very easy to eat waaayyyy past one serving for most. Like me

Oh yeah! For sure weigh them out on a food scale!

Sinner, shame. Just remember, lick don't swallow: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/356576-in-the-naughty-section-for-a-reason/

lick don't swallow. I am going to try to remember that!

If you find SUPER dark chocolate, like 85% or more, the sugar content is very low and the antioxidants are high. It's actually not a bad snack to have a square of it!

Yeah, what Christinamo7 said!

I really got used to the stalls. For me, they told me that the process was still working. Your body just needs time to adjust itself. I did learn was there really is nothing you can or should do to "fix" them besides following the plan. Trust me, I have had to lose the last half of my 147lb loss without exercise because of several surgeries. I stalled a lot but still got to goal in 18 months. You can do this!

I just don't want to lose 80Ibs and that's it... I follow the diet to the T an exercise like crazy. Don't get me wrong I do taste somethings but only a bite or two here and there.

i'll watch and count as you go past me!! LOL - keep up the great job bud - kathy

You have made great strides so far in your weight loss. Just start riding slow and 25 miles is not that bad. If you cannot go that far at first, each ride after will get progressively better. In no time you will get to that goal, and start getting faster. Enjoy the ride.

Wow I too am training for a bike ride but mine is only 14 miles. How many miles have you gone so far at one time.?Is this training on a real or stationary bike? Would you like to become friends and encourage each other along?

Thank You!!

It slows down a lot as you near your goal. I was down to only about two pounds a month towards the end of my weight loss phase. As long as the scale is still moving, there's no cause for alarm.

what the other comment say is right! just focus on the finish line not how fast you cross it!

That's so great!

How?

Everything I put in my mouth is High in Protein Low In Calories

great job! keep kicking those lbs to the curb!

AWESOME! well on your way!

How exciting. My surgery is April 27th. Please keep me posted on your progress.

I know I just feel boated

I thought it was just me! Certain flavors of Crystal Light make me feel so bloated and sometimes I get that full feeling like I ate too much and I have to vomit.

I concur with @JamieLogical

Have you tried a store brand of the sugar-free drink mixes? I use Great Value all the time for numerous flavors. They are a lot less costly and taste great in my opinion. About the only time I feel too full from a liquid is if I sip on something too soon after eating a meal. Sometimes I get impatient and am just so thirsty that I'll take a sip or two about 15 minutes after the meal and almost immediately regret those sips. The feeling passes, but it still doesn't feel good.

some of my best weight loss came when i was doing spin class.... it is brutal...

Any and all physical activity is good for you

I can't get my heart rate up enough on a bike so I prefer to use the elliptical machine - it doesn't bother my knees, hips, or back, which is key, and I can get into my target heart rate relatively quickly depending on the level I'm working at.

Absolutely! Go for it!!!

How?

good luck! i have done reset twice and they work like a charm!!!

What is the reset and Stupid Holidays lol

Read OutsideMatchInside's response on this thread. Should give you hope.

i am 5+ years PO sleeve - down 105 lbs GOAL

my doc & NUT both say you can't stretch your sleeve

you can/will/gain weight by eating too much, grazing ALL

day and night

Even more hope @Lisa_85! You'll be just fine.

Good effort!!

I am trying so hard!

Hence the rewards...

Keep it up!!!!

I did have a rash under my breast bone above my incision line. Doc prescribed hydrocortisone.

No I mean on my face.

oh...lol. Sounds like it might be rush of hormones.

I wish I had that problem!

Glad you had a great week! But you need to remember to eat!

remember to DRINK (water) as well - getting dehydrated is NOT cool :/

God I hope not

I'm hoping that my days of diet pills are over. I did take Phentermine during my six month pre-op diet program, but there is no need for it since the surgery.

I take It now to lose the last 28. I am a year out! I already lost 80

A watched pot never boils

I agree same here

Just losing "gracefully" to the very end.

My nutritionist had me on a bariatric multi-vitamin, calcium +D3, liquid B12, and a probiotic. Make sure you don't take the calcium at the same time as your mult-vitamin. Calcium and Iron compete for absorption.

I am on a multi -vitamin, iron, B-12, and calcium (citrate, not carbonate)

2x a day a multivitamin with minerals - no gummies unless they are bariatric specific

3x a day 500mg calcium citrate (Separate from iron)

1x a day 50mg Vitamin B1

1x a day 5000 Vitamin D3 (combine what's in multi with whatever you need to reach this)

1x a day for pre-menopausal women 60mg Iron with Vitamin C (not within an hour of Calcium as this blocks absorption.) Post menopausal woman should have this 3x a week.

5000mg a week of vitamin B12 oral dissolving, NOT capsules.

I think many doctors are different but this is what Kaiser told me I needed