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@Healthy_life2 has the right of it! Cooking healthy, nutritional meals doesn't have to be time consuming. It does take a bit of preplanning. My husband and I struggled with this too. Both working long hours away from home, it was just so much easier to pick up a pizza instead of cooking at home. However years of this has taken it's toll, and my size 24s started getting real tight, and my husband was not far behind.

Now we preplan. I am making sheet pan (roasted chicken + veggies for the family with plenty left over. However I roast 6 breasts, use 3 for dinner for my family of 4, and use the other 3 for different things. Like chopping up and putting in salad for the next day's lunch. Turning another one into chicken salad with greek yogurt and dried cranberries. And turning the last one into a caprese salad because mozzarella is amazing.

There are so many shortcuts, so many easy ways to make prep quick and painless!

Exercise is very different for lots of folks. For example, as soon as I started running the weight literally MELTED right off me. A friend of mine ran and ran and ran, and nada. As soon as she added weights in, it kicked started her loss.

Guys... Gals... after the LONGEST mother cracking stall ever... I hit my goal of 175. Exceeded it actually :) I weighed in this morning at 172.2!!!!

Hellllll yeah! 2019 is going to be a good year I just know it! I’ll do a more in depth post later with my intake and what not but this is good for now 😊

Happy New Year folks!

On 12/15/2018 at 9:05 PM, Twism44 said:

I started this journey @ 470lbs. I'm 8 1/2 weeks post op and today I weighed in at 399lbs!

This word is for all the pre-op/recent surgery folks. Stick with it...Follow the steps. It's more than worth it.

Good luck and God bless us all on this journey!

This is some seriously awesome feelings right here! GO YOU! Super happy for you. Give yourself a high five from me ❤️

Hi there! So I struggled with this too. My family is kind of a jump in before it's gone type of family, and I kid you not everyone is usually done eating less than 10 minutes at the table. Crazy. I could never do the whole timer thing. I felt like it forced 30 minutes of my life to be dedicated solely and completely to food. So instead of practice mindful tactics. In between each bite, I PUT DOWN my utensil. That simple thing slowed my consumption down significantly. It also gave me time to chat and talk with the people at my table. When I'm alone, it gives me a moment to think about something else. It becomes a relaxing time instead of "Did I chew 32 times for optimal time allotment?" or "Is my pouch too full, what serving size will fill the space?"

I guess it seems kind of simple, but it really worked for me.

I totally think you should take this as a compliment. Think of it this way: you are rocking it so hard that people are taking time out of their day to think and talk about you. And let's be honest there is probably a little bit of jealousy added in there 😜 Let that put a spring in your step and make you smile bigger!

Agreed with Margo! Each day gets easier. When it feels overwhelming, just remember that it's DOWNHILL from here on out. A few months from now you're going to look back and see the road you traveled and the progress you made, and feel a huge sense of achievement. You are one day closer to healthy ❤️

9 hours ago, Brenttx said:

Wow! You are truly inspirational. Stories like yours are what I need. Thanks

Thank you so much! Congrats on your recent surgery! I hope you are feeling well? And in a few months, people will be eyeing your stats wishing and praying to see the same success So keep going!

20 hours ago, sillykitty said:

You look fantastic. I'm glad you feel fantastic too!

And I have never had so much eyebrow envy in my life

OMG you just made my night! I am super self conscious about them since I'm losing my hair and my eyebrows were really impacted the past year. I love you so much right now!

Thanks for the support everyone! I am proud to be a member here, and hope that my story can help others make their decision. I want people to look in the mirror and smile because damn healthy and happy looks good on them!

Stay strong during the holidays, and let's barge into 2019 looking great and FEELING even better

I’ve noticed a bit of a morbid trend in the forums lately and wanted to pipe up. This decision is the best decision I have ever made for myself. I am happier in my own skin in a way I can’t remember ever being. I’ve lost about 125lb minimum since thanksgiving 2017 (too ashamed to step on a scale but easily over 300lbs). Now I’m 7 months out and god even at the most painful point in my recovery did I doubt my decision. This changed my life. I will forever be grateful I had the strength to go through with it.

So newbies and pre-surgers.... make the decision if it’s right for you and don’t let fear dictate your choice!

(Old Photos: December 21st and 23rd, 2017, new photos: December 15, 2018)

I am the same!!! I am down pretty much close to 120-125lbs from where I was this time last year and I’m constantly freezing! My hands are like freaking icicles.

On 12/18/2018 at 09:04, FluffyChix said:

Secret agent girl!!! LOVE them!!! So do you keep your head shaved? I obsessively surf the wig sites every day for toppers and bangs. (Extremely limited budget...lol.) They all look fabulous on you! Such a pretty lady!

Thank you! Yes I keep it buzzed to a 3. It provides a little bit of hair for the grips to stick to but not enough for it to bulk. It has made a tremendous difference in how I feel about myself. I surfed wig sites for a good year before I bit the bullet. I love it now but it took me a while to get used to it. I was so used to seeing myself with thin hair that going to the thickness of a wig or topper made me feel like a charlatan. But I’ve gotten over that 😉

On 12/18/2018 at 09:32, BrittneyE said:

You look ahhhhh-mazing!!

Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you!!!!!

On 12/18/2018 at 08:46, FluffyChix said:

You look fantastic!!! Now spill your guts...where'd you get the turtleneck? Inquiring minds and all!

And those boots 😍

10 hours ago, QueenEB said:

So happy that people are continuing with this chain! I am down 75 lbs since the my start weight. Coming off much slower now...but still losing several pounds each month. So I'll take it.

Would ultimately love to get to 100 lbs off...but if you had told me that I'd be down 75 pounds by New Years, I wouldn't have believed it was possible. Best. Decision. EVER. is right!

Happy 2019 to everyone!

I am hoping to weigh in at 175 by Jan 1. Buuuuut considering I've been at 180 for every I don't know if thats going to happen but honestly I am soooo stoked I am where I am

2 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

Who in the hell are all these different women and how can we use them to scam guys on the internet?

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Oh like no one else was thinking it...

❤️ ❤️ Scam away my friend!

1 hour ago, GreenTealael said:

I'm so tired of jerks...

NOT gonna lie... I was thinking along this line. F him and his horse. I'd use it as motivation to get even hotter and watch him choke on his tongue. And sleep with his friend. Cuz yeah.

On 12/16/2018 at 4:31 PM, nursenays said:

I have been seeing a dermatologist over a year now for my hair shedding and I’ve trued all supplements, Rogaine, you name it. So I’m seriously considering shaving my head if the Hair loss becomes so extreme and just rocking wigs. It just gets SO hot here in the south so wearing one in the summer makes me cringe. Tell me, do you have a favorite brand or type?

I did the same thing. Every type of supplement under the sun, creams and specials shampoos, was on rogaine for almost 2 years religiously (and only got facial hair to thank for it -_-) Weight loss amplified my alopecia so I ended up shaving it.

My brand preference is definitely Jon Renau. Super realistic looking. I've attached a few pictures for reference. Jon Renau Marion (SUPER comfy)

Gabor Radiant Beauty (SO much hair but looks cute in an updo)

Jon Renau Rachel (My fav!)

Jon Renau Allesandra

Raquel Welch Upstage (Good if you have a big head, I can't wear it anymore because my noggin shrunk!)

Jon Renau Mila (Because everyone ****** needs a platinum one!)

I also ordered a cheaper one ($80 vs the JR's that usually run me upwards of $300 when you hit the sales). This one is off Etsy and is definitely a bit wiggier but I LOOOOOVE it. If your out and proud with your wigs like I am, it is so much fun to play around with different styles.

I have more than is linked here too. I have various colors of multiple styles. It's an addiction....

On 12/16/2018 at 21:44, Walter.Sobchak said:

Pretty awesome. You look great. Was all that weight loss post surgery? Or is it pre surgery and post surgery combined?

I got down to 260 for Surgery in May. I’m down 80lbs since surgery.

Doing amazing here!!! I’ve stalled at 180 the past few weeks but I’ve not been keeping to a strict diet because cherry cordials are my weakness!!!!!! But still feeling great! Down 107lbs from March when I began this, and 80lbs from surgery . Best. Decision. EVER.

Just over 7 months post op today feeling AMAZING! Old picture of me around 295ish and me today at 180 in a size LARGE shirt from the loft :)

A word on toppers... they are GREAT if you have enough hair to clip into. However they DO damage your bio hair. If you don’t rotate the clips a bald spot will develop.

I would have continued wearing toppers but my hairloss became too pronounced (alopecia) so I ended up with wigs (so much fun!)

It sounds as if you are dehydrated. If you can’t drink, you need IV fluids to at least set you on the correct path. Dehydration itself can make it harder to tolerate fluids.

Have you tried other liquids than just straight Water?

What do you define as high sugar?

I am crushed for you. Man that sucks! Were they able to get you on the books for a GI doc?