Reputation from Julie2879

Julie2879 got a reaction from Sleeveforme2017 in Foods you no longer enjoy September 6, 2017

I am 9 months out, and my food tolerances and likes/dislikes are still changing. I can no longer eat hot dogs or sausages, they make me nauceous. I used to LOVE pizza, but turn my nose up at it now. Sweet items, I can't eat much of, nor SHOULD I. I told myself from the very beginning that I was not going to 100% cut anything out of my diet, just make better choices. I am making good choices as a whole, but once in a while I allow myself something off of the "diet". It's also about Portion Control. I used to be able to finish off a pint of ice cream. Now, I get Halo Top ice cream and eat a tiny bit, and I am more satisfied.

Julie2879 got a reaction from Joann454 in Relationship changes July 12, 2017

My husband has supported me from the beginning. As a matter of fact, he was the one to even suggest the surgery. He had always seen me so depressed and down, he figured he would mention it to me as an option, he knows someone else who did it. He would love me no matter what I decided, and would support me in any decision. It has been 9 months since my surgery, and things are better now. He comments on how great I look now, but he always also says that he loved me back then, too. I couldn't ask for better support!

Julie2879 got a reaction from Joann454 in Relationship changes July 12, 2017

My husband has supported me from the beginning. As a matter of fact, he was the one to even suggest the surgery. He had always seen me so depressed and down, he figured he would mention it to me as an option, he knows someone else who did it. He would love me no matter what I decided, and would support me in any decision. It has been 9 months since my surgery, and things are better now. He comments on how great I look now, but he always also says that he loved me back then, too. I couldn't ask for better support!

Julie2879 got a reaction from fuzzy1972 in How do you manage changing clothing sizes? February 23, 2017

I like to shop at consignment shops. I recently bought a pair of Ann Taylor dress pants for $3! Check on google for sales in your area, some shops do consignment expos and you can walk out of there paying barely nothing. You can also sell your bigger clothes and get a little cash back. I have barely nothing to wear, so I will be going shopping once the tax refund comes in.
My chest was one of the first areas I noticed a difference in. I have gone down a cup size in the past 4 and a half months, and still have about 50 more pounds to my goal weight.

Julie2879 got a reaction from fuzzy1972 in How do you manage changing clothing sizes? February 23, 2017

I like to shop at consignment shops. I recently bought a pair of Ann Taylor dress pants for $3! Check on google for sales in your area, some shops do consignment expos and you can walk out of there paying barely nothing. You can also sell your bigger clothes and get a little cash back. I have barely nothing to wear, so I will be going shopping once the tax refund comes in.
My chest was one of the first areas I noticed a difference in. I have gone down a cup size in the past 4 and a half months, and still have about 50 more pounds to my goal weight.

Julie2879 got a reaction from fuzzy1972 in How do you manage changing clothing sizes? February 23, 2017

I like to shop at consignment shops. I recently bought a pair of Ann Taylor dress pants for $3! Check on google for sales in your area, some shops do consignment expos and you can walk out of there paying barely nothing. You can also sell your bigger clothes and get a little cash back. I have barely nothing to wear, so I will be going shopping once the tax refund comes in.
My chest was one of the first areas I noticed a difference in. I have gone down a cup size in the past 4 and a half months, and still have about 50 more pounds to my goal weight.

Julie2879 got a reaction from P.R.Jones in Corn chips and crackers January 11, 2017

I have actually tried dehydrated cucumber slices. If you have a dehydrator, slice the cucumbers in about 1/8 inch rounds and put them in. When they are done, they have the crunch you are looking for, and they are far better for you than chips or crackers. That's the thing with these cravings, most of the time it's for something we shouldn't be eating. I have found that if you are creative, you can usually find some alternative and healthier. It's all about our choices. Sometimes we do slip, but this is also a learning process. A lot of us are so used to eating whatever we want and however much we want of it. This is a whole new world, and we are in this together!

Julie2879 got a reaction from suzzzzz in "The Stall" has lifted! November 21, 2016

Yes, I hear it is quite normal to go through a few of them. I learned not to worry, as long as I am following my diet, because I can see the inches melt off. I think we get so worried about what the scale says, we don't pay attention to what the clothes show. I am fitting into clothing I have not been able to even fit passed my shoulders in YEARS. It's just unreal, to know that as long as I do not allow myself to stray, my loose clothing can go bye-bye forever.