BuzzVSG

I have two goals: My doctors expectation which I am about 4 lbs away from and 4 months out.
My goal I am about 20 lbs away from and hope to reach it in the next two months.

I wish I knew where they were, I know nothing about Texas other then they have great bbq.

I am just visiting, I still have to put my house on the market. It's a process.

I have two goals: My doctors expectation which I am about 4 lbs away from and 4 months out.
My goal I am about 20 lbs away from and hope to reach it in the next two months.

I have two goals: My doctors expectation which I am about 4 lbs away from and 4 months out.
My goal I am about 20 lbs away from and hope to reach it in the next two months.

I have two goals: My doctors expectation which I am about 4 lbs away from and 4 months out.
My goal I am about 20 lbs away from and hope to reach it in the next two months.

I have two goals: My doctors expectation which I am about 4 lbs away from and 4 months out.
My goal I am about 20 lbs away from and hope to reach it in the next two months.

I use that in my Water, it works for me.

How about Benefiber? It is gentle and just provides some bulk

I have been using them on and off for the past month. I normally don't have a sweet tooth but the Protein and Fiber count and net carbs on the Atkins bar is what drew me too it. Lesson learned, no more of that.

Thank you for the help. I also have that issue and put benefiber packets in my Water. I do eat veggies and leafy greens. I also eat shrimp, turkey burgers, turkey meatballs, turkey sausage, grilled chicken, sometimes pork. I have about 21 lbs to go and I am going to get there by my birthday! I hope.

BLD (breakfast lunch dinner). I get fiber from my leafy greens and low glycemic veggies and fruit. I also get it from whole psyllium husks I add to brewed iced tea in the afternoons. I still struggle with Constipation.

I follow a "protein adequate" low carb, low fat whole foods Protein forward diet. I'm only just now re-experimenting with adding a small 2oz serving of berries a day--not every day.
My RD instructs for men and women are 60-80g prot/daily. My personal script for protein is 74g and I'm a 55yr female, 5'4" tall. I exercise at least 6 days a week (some days that's just walking) for 30-60minutes or more.
I eat on average, about 25g net carbs. My protein averages 65-75g/daily. Healthy fats (avo, nuts/seeds, olive oil, KG butter) fills out the rest of 650-750 cals per day. I eat almost a pound of veggies/tiny amount of berries per day. I eat B-L-D and if necessary to make macros, will have a snack (but that is a rare occasion--if I feel snacky at night, I will allow a sf popsicle for 15cals and 2g net carbs). I also have protein coffee at the start of my day to fill out my protein reqs. I have 3oz of Premiere Protein + 3oz Silk Cashew Milk mixed together, spread over 3 cups of decaff in the wee early hours of the day.
I have to eat the by the clock cuz I'm rarely hungry. Hope that helps.
I think you're a guy, so you may or may not need extra cals? If I add cals right now, my monthly loss gets cut in half and I'm way too impatient for those shenanigans. If I was gonna die from sweet cravings, I'd first try for a couple of berries or an ounce of Granny Smith apple with a tsp of Peanut Butter on it. If that didn't work, I'd cut an Atkins Bar into 8 pieces -- freeze them, then only have 1. I would still dump from that 1 piece.

I had a great day yesterday and last night. I went on a date, and it went really well. I felt normal, I wore cargo shorts! I never wore shorts ever. Yesterday I actually looked in the mirror and saw someone different. Now, the mind has to catch up. Each day I am working on it.

Hey everyone. I went to speak to someone. It felt really good getting it off my chest. She also had the sleeve so she kind of knew where I was coming from. Thank you all for the advice. I am doing my best to adjust to this huge adjustment.

I noticed your surgery was almost 2 months ago. I just find that starting these bad habits so soon will be that, nothing but a bad habit. It may lead to other bad habits. Sure it tasted good and didn’t bother you, but the same could be said for chips, donuts and candy.
Most people don’t eat these things so soon (Meaning it’s not on your docs/team food plan). I would be careful about introducing ice cream so soon. Maybe stick to sugar free popsicles

Hey everyone. I went to speak to someone. It felt really good getting it off my chest. She also had the sleeve so she kind of knew where I was coming from. Thank you all for the advice. I am doing my best to adjust to this huge adjustment.

Aaaaaahhhhh, Buzz! You sweet thing! Your change in weight sounds dramatic and powerful. No wonder you are a bit lost in your own skin, seeking a new identity.

Although social eating situations are a bit awkward since I am quite accustomed to shoveling my food, I have noticed that slowing down quite a bit and taking small bites really helps extend my ability to enjoy the social eating!

I hope your psyche soon catches up with the new bod!

Buzz...date, cargo shorts! Oh yeah, Baby! Happy for you!

Being obese is correlated to a massive increase in the incidence of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
It's a popular misconception that obesity causes depression and anxiety....when in fact, depression and anxiety can cause obesity. It's a slippery slope of chicken or egg...and sometimes very hard to figure out.
Regardless of why you're depressed, the thing to do is to seek help.
Talk to your therapist.
Also, exercise is powerful medication for depression. You have to push yourself to get out there and do it, but it really will help.

Hi. It’s not uncommon to feel depressed post-surgery or while losing weight. The lifestyle changes and new habits (like not reaching for food to ease emotions) may bring that on. For some people, professional help may be needed.
I’ve struggled with depression for years. My nurse practitioner was on high alert, particularly following surgery, but I’ve been doing well. Eventually (in the long-term), depression may ease greatly.
@Numbheart and @BuzzVSG wishing you all the best. Please reach out if you need to talk with someone about how you’re feeling. 🌻

and I quoted you saying "If you don’t want to participate in a thread, there are literally THOUSANDS of others". You were implying that myself or Rainbow Warrior didn't need to comment on her thread... we could have just kept scrolling...
And once again my response
"It's a public forum... you don't always get the answers you *want* or *like*"