Chrisb428

I love my air fryer. My boyfriend works swing shifts and i have a teenager still at home, so its nice and easy when we arent all eating together. Less, fat, mess, and hassle.

18-month difference between these two photos.
I was sleeved on 10/30 at 268 lbs. I’m now 160...down from a sz 20 to a 6/8 and feel amazing!
Best decision ever!

Im still pre op but i know when i was taking care of an ill family member who didnt like plain chicken broth, o simmered it or put it in a crock pot with carrots, celery, garlic etc then just strained it when ready to use. Tastes like homemade chicken noodle Soup (almost)

Down 123 from my high weight, 104 from my surgery weight. Almost 9 mos out.

My one year is coming up on 8/28. My highest weight was 311, weight on day of surgery was 303 and current weight is 175.

11 months and down more than 135 lbs.

11 months and down more than 135 lbs.

9 months in and 107 lbs down...I still have about 10 lbs to lose but I am so happy I had this surgery...I am now confident and feeling pretty inside out!
Congrats to all of us for taking this step ❤️

11 months and down more than 135 lbs.

11 months and down more than 135 lbs.

Awesome job, everyone! Trust the process and keep at it! 💪 I am 17 years post OP RNY and here is my most recent before and after!
HW 296, SW 280, CW 148, LW 135
I am 5'4 and turned 49 in June. It's never too late to improve on the beautiful person you already are!

2.5 years now ... still holding strong.

308 was heaviest. RNY was 11/19/18. As of today I’m down 115 pounds and still losing! I feel amazing! 

11 months and down more than 135 lbs.

11 months and down more than 135 lbs.

Totally do-able! Here are my tips. 1) Log every bite, with calories and Protein. It is the only way you can look at trends and understand what your body is doing. 2) STICK WITH THE PROGRAM. Just do it. Don't cheat. It's not worth it. Just make up your mind to be determined in this and keep focused on the long term goal. 3) Exercise from the get-go. Get a step tracker and work toward 10,000 steps a day. I was doing this by the end of week one post op. Gradually add in other elements - stair climbing, light weights, leg exercises, stretching, swimming, biking, hiking, yoga, pilates, etc. It doesn't have to be at a gym. Set your exercise goals daily. There will be a LOT you cannot control after surgery - pain, nausea, food restriction, BUT you CAN control your exercise. I found this to be very empowering and helpful. Most research shows that people who stick with the food program AND exercise are the biggest losers who maintain the weight loss long term. You have to create a new lifestyle and it must include exercise. I am getting really toned now, with nice muscle definition in my arms and legs. This lean muscle burns more calories than fat, so it will be tremendously helpful in maintaining my goal weight. 4) Give up your addictions NOW - before surgery. recovery is hard enough without going through withdrawal as well. Sugar, simple carbs, alcohol, soda, caffeine. No matter what anyone says, flirting around with this stuff only undermines your longterm success. There is no reason to ever eat sugar again. It jacks your insulin up, which results in fat STORAGE, not fat burning, and creates cravings. Alcohol messes with your gut lining and can cause gastritis, ulcers, and erosion - even years after surgery. Besides, the empty calories are just not worth it. Without sugar and caffeine, my energy levels are higher than ever and constant throughout the day - no slumps. 5) Start focusing on unprocessed, whole foods. This is what you should be eating for life. If it comes in a box, don't eat it. Down the road when you can start adding carbs back in, make them whole cooked grains like quinoa, brown rice, teff, steel cut oats, amaranth, millet, sorghum, legumes like Beans and lentils- not processed flours which absorb quickly and jack up insulin. Avoid wheat and corn as much as possible - they are the worst for raising insulin levels. Learn to love veggies when you can start having them. 6) Develop some mantras to get through tough situations. Mine are: "I AM NEVER GOING BACK!" "IT'S JUST NOT WORTH IT!" (When tempted by some treat or bite.) "I CAN'T HAVE THAT NOW, BUT I WILL HAVE IT LATER." (Foods will come back, gradually - just not right away. You WILL have versions of your favorite foods again, but you have to be patient.) 7) Above all - you must look forward to a new life that you will LOVE. Look at all the challenges as just another chapter in this new adventure. Stay positive about the changes you are making. Don't look at this as deprivation, but rather as a whole new you that is going to emerge as a beautiful butterfly. It is going to be hard sometimes, no doubt. But just the fact that you are asking this question shows that you are serious about making the changes and wanting the very best outcome. It takes tremendous effort - it really does. "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch" here. WLS is only a tool - it will help get a lot of weight off, but YOU have to do the rest. Go into this with fixed determination and you will be fine.

August 28 is my 1 year post op down 80 pounds but only loosing 2-3 pounds a month. Down to 177 from 257 size 26 plus to a normal size 14-16 large

My one year is coming up on 8/28. My highest weight was 311, weight on day of surgery was 303 and current weight is 175.

U look amazing! 1 day at a time, thats what im doing!

U look amazing! 1 day at a time, thats what im doing!

My one year is coming up on 8/28. My highest weight was 311, weight on day of surgery was 303 and current weight is 175.

Hi Everyone! It has been a while. I'm now about 88 lbs down, but have been stuck losing and gaining the same 5 pounds since January. A bit frustrated, but that's where I am with it.
This year has been incredible. My confidence has grown, as has my energy level. I still have about 50 lbs to go before I reach my ideal weight. I don't know if that's plausible at this point, but I'm hopeful.
In an effort to boost my loss, I've gone back to very low carb, high Protein and have increased my activity a HUGE amount. Hopefully it pays off.

I am 6 months post op and I have lost 141 lbs. feeling great!
318 lbs to 177 lbs.

I am 10 months post-op, down 158 pounds. Starting BMI of almost 45 and now my BMI is right about 20! Under my ultimate goal by 14 lbs! I went to my very first club over the last weekend and felt so confident!!! So happy and excited to be here. I never thought I'd be here and it's all gone by so quickly. proud of my fellow weight loss warriors for all. your success. I figure I'll hold off on posting any more pictures until I hit that 1-year mark. Working out, maintaining and getting to my healthiest me. Sorry for the lack of "before" pics. I avoided the camera for an entire decade. Now I'm an obnoxious selfie queen! HA! Love and happiness to everyone. This is just to show it CAN BE DONE. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!

11 months and down more than 135 lbs.