Healthy_life

I hate judgment of food choices or how people choose to work their program. We are all absolutely human. We stumble then get back with our plans.
We get to choose how strict or lax we work this. At the end of the day, The only one who has to be happy with your results is you.

I want to hear tips from people that maintain effortlessly. I thought maintaining would be easier.
The transition from weight loss into maintenance was interesting. It was hard to let go of weight loss phase after living that way for so long. Just took time to adjust.
How have you ordered your life to make the entire process easier - for loss and maintenance phases?
Four years out. Living healthy comes naturally. Grocery shopping and cooking is a breeze. Gym is my stress relief. Instead of weight loss goals I have fitness goals. I live life and indulge once in a while. When I gain, I go back to basics. I have chased the same ten pounds up and down the scale. (with the exception of my third year)
Are you still struggling to find balance?
I am settling into the fact my weight bounces around. I know how easy it is for me to gain. I experienced being stuck at a sixteen pound gain in my third year. Basics stopped working ( I have no idea why) Fourth year basics are now working well. I dropped back into my maintaining zone.
Prefer complexity to simplicity?
I prefer to do both
I take breaks. I don't log and I workout less. Right now my goals are distance running driven. To stay healthy I log food and train.

I want to hear tips from people that maintain effortlessly. I thought maintaining would be easier.
The transition from weight loss into maintenance was interesting. It was hard to let go of weight loss phase after living that way for so long. Just took time to adjust.
How have you ordered your life to make the entire process easier - for loss and maintenance phases?
Four years out. Living healthy comes naturally. Grocery shopping and cooking is a breeze. Gym is my stress relief. Instead of weight loss goals I have fitness goals. I live life and indulge once in a while. When I gain, I go back to basics. I have chased the same ten pounds up and down the scale. (with the exception of my third year)
Are you still struggling to find balance?
I am settling into the fact my weight bounces around. I know how easy it is for me to gain. I experienced being stuck at a sixteen pound gain in my third year. Basics stopped working ( I have no idea why) Fourth year basics are now working well. I dropped back into my maintaining zone.
Prefer complexity to simplicity?
I prefer to do both
I take breaks. I don't log and I workout less. Right now my goals are distance running driven. To stay healthy I log food and train.

I don't peel the apple. I do peel the pumpkin. I like the added whole cranberries.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roast until very soft, and a bit golden brown about 35 to 45 minutes.

The salad sounds lovely. Going grocery shopping today!

Your right...we all are different in this process. I never wanted to be normal or a statistic. We all have the same goal..Healthy.

I hate judgment of food choices or how people choose to work their program. We are all absolutely human. We stumble then get back with our plans.
We get to choose how strict or lax we work this. At the end of the day, The only one who has to be happy with your results is you.

Energy and exercise:
You will feel more energy as your calories increase. A full hour of a workout can be broken up into 30 mins twice a day. I know one woman who walked 30 mins twice a day. I'm not sure if I want to add to the advice on complex carbs but here is my two cents. It would depend on how intense your workouts are and if you are carb sensitive.
The Hair loss phase is no fun. I used toppik to fill in the thin spots.

Amen! None of us are Dr's. Any medical concerns please call your surgeon's office.

Holy hell. 49. I will be 50 in November.
Sleeved four years ago at age 45 still maintaining my weight. I've had the time of my life in my 40's. Still having adventures. Life is short.

Energy and exercise:
You will feel more energy as your calories increase. A full hour of a workout can be broken up into 30 mins twice a day. I know one woman who walked 30 mins twice a day. I'm not sure if I want to add to the advice on complex carbs but here is my two cents. It would depend on how intense your workouts are and if you are carb sensitive.
The Hair loss phase is no fun. I used toppik to fill in the thin spots.

Energy and exercise:
You will feel more energy as your calories increase. A full hour of a workout can be broken up into 30 mins twice a day. I know one woman who walked 30 mins twice a day. I'm not sure if I want to add to the advice on complex carbs but here is my two cents. It would depend on how intense your workouts are and if you are carb sensitive.
The Hair loss phase is no fun. I used toppik to fill in the thin spots.

153 pounds. Amazing work. I will take slow with that kind of weight loss. First month 28, second month 15 pounds third month 15 pounds 4th month 11 pounds 5th month 9 pounds. Actually sounds fantastic to me. Weight loss is best in the first months of restriction. As you progress out from surgery it slows down. As you get close to goal you have less body fat to burn......It's seriously slow.
I think the reaction of panic/anxiety is normal for many of us. It is our past experience with weight loss attempts. Yes, I also freaked out over a stall. Even if the weight loss is slow its ok. It's the fact you are losing weight not the speed.
Stalls break. Takes time. I understand the panic and frustration. The thread below may help.
https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/351046-embrace-the-stall/

153 pounds. Amazing work. I will take slow with that kind of weight loss. First month 28, second month 15 pounds third month 15 pounds 4th month 11 pounds 5th month 9 pounds. Actually sounds fantastic to me. Weight loss is best in the first months of restriction. As you progress out from surgery it slows down. As you get close to goal you have less body fat to burn......It's seriously slow.
I think the reaction of panic/anxiety is normal for many of us. It is our past experience with weight loss attempts. Yes, I also freaked out over a stall. Even if the weight loss is slow its ok. It's the fact you are losing weight not the speed.
Stalls break. Takes time. I understand the panic and frustration. The thread below may help.
https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/351046-embrace-the-stall/

It's so good! I use a mixed greens and romaine plus purple onion slivers!

The salad sounds lovely. Going grocery shopping today!

I stock up on Torani SF pumpkin Spice (love it) and the SF Pepperment, also white chocolate at World Market.
Also Netrition (if BP doesn't have it in their store) ships stuff great with very low/no shipping if you order enough. They always wrap stuff well--never had anything broken or damaged. They are my low carb superstore for crap foods.
Oh and Jennie-O turkey tenderloins browned and roasted, and all things roasted veggies. Also salads with pomegranite seeds, toasted pecans/walnuts, bacon/prosciutto, and homemade garlicy Dijon vinaigrette. SOOOO yummy! Oh and smashed cauliflower everything.
I look forward to hiking this fall and to building on my strengthening routines. I also welcome fall clothes/shoes!!!

153 pounds. Amazing work. I will take slow with that kind of weight loss. First month 28, second month 15 pounds third month 15 pounds 4th month 11 pounds 5th month 9 pounds. Actually sounds fantastic to me. Weight loss is best in the first months of restriction. As you progress out from surgery it slows down. As you get close to goal you have less body fat to burn......It's seriously slow.
I think the reaction of panic/anxiety is normal for many of us. It is our past experience with weight loss attempts. Yes, I also freaked out over a stall. Even if the weight loss is slow its ok. It's the fact you are losing weight not the speed.
Stalls break. Takes time. I understand the panic and frustration. The thread below may help.
https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/351046-embrace-the-stall/

I don't peel the apple. I do peel the pumpkin. I like the added whole cranberries.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roast until very soft, and a bit golden brown about 35 to 45 minutes.

Love this time of year.
pumpkin pie Protein shake:
vanilla protein powder canned pumpkin puree Pumpkin pie spice Fall side dish I make for thanksgiving.
Cube a small sugar pumpkin and an apple drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sugar free maple Syrup. sprinkle of cinnamon Roast in the oven on a cookie sheet place in a bowl. Add whole cranberries if you like Tip: Stay active over the fall and winter. Don't let the colder weather set you back. Summer bodies are built in the winter. If you don't have a gym membership. Walk a mall and window shop. Find workout videos to do at home. Buy a used bike or treadmill off craigslist or a new one if you can afford it.

The majority of us still feel hunger at times.
Real food stage : 4 oz of Protein and veggies at each meal. I eat as much veggies as I want. I eat four to six small meals a day. I keep them within my calorie and macro goals.
hope you find what works for you.

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! You have all of our support. Even from people that don't have the same surgery time frame.

I don't peel the apple. I do peel the pumpkin. I like the added whole cranberries.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roast until very soft, and a bit golden brown about 35 to 45 minutes.

Love this time of year.
pumpkin pie Protein shake:
vanilla protein powder canned pumpkin puree Pumpkin pie spice Fall side dish I make for thanksgiving.
Cube a small sugar pumpkin and an apple drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sugar free maple Syrup. sprinkle of cinnamon Roast in the oven on a cookie sheet place in a bowl. Add whole cranberries if you like Tip: Stay active over the fall and winter. Don't let the colder weather set you back. Summer bodies are built in the winter. If you don't have a gym membership. Walk a mall and window shop. Find workout videos to do at home. Buy a used bike or treadmill off craigslist or a new one if you can afford it.

Amen! None of us are Dr's. Any medical concerns please call your surgeon's office.