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I think you're doing great and I think you're on track. Our results are the same. I was 209 the day of surgery (10/29) and now I'm 178. I only lost 31 lbs. I workout and eat right but our bodies just do as it feels. I was stuck in the 180's for so long I started to feel sad about it and then Sunday I got on the scale and was 4 lbs lighter. I had to watch my carbs. My NUT said I should only have 20 grams of carbs per day. I was having more than that. I changed my carbs and 4 lbs came off. Check to see if you are eating to many carbs and if so change it for a few days to see if that helps

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Had my 3 month follow up Monday. The surgeon says I'm doing good but I just feel so disheartened. I was 238lbs on 10/29 when I had surgery and yesterday I was still 201. I SO wish I could get to onederland! I've followed all the rules, I walk a minimum of 4 miles three days a week (or more), and I'm still following my surgeons 2 oz meal plan. I just really thought I would be further by now. I hate to complain because I am losing (37 lbs in three months) but I can't help but think that if I was working out this much and eating this little before surgery I wouldve had the same results (or slightly better). I don't regret the surgery really, I just regret everything I had to give up for such disappointing results. 😕

I'm in the same boat had surgery 10/26 I've lost 36lbs so far I told my Dr and she said its way better for it to go slowly because the faster you lose it the faster you'll gain it back. She begged me not to get discouraged it will be fine because I was worried as well I thought I should have lost at least 50lbs by now. I've been in numerous of stalls don't know why but they are frustrating and I was driving myself crazy getting on the scale every morning. So now I'm now getting on only every 2 weeks or so. Hopefully by my birthday in march ill be down at least another 15lbs 🙏. So its happening to a few of us so we all can keep each other encouraged.

@Chrissy C my nutritionist uses percentages (macro breakdowns) and calorie counting. I'm supposed to stay under 1000 calories and I am supposed to have a minimum 40% Protein intake, and a maximum 30% fat and 30% carb breakdown. Usually my carbs are between 15/20% but even that is more than 20g. (My morning oatmeal makes up most of my carbs at 25-28g per serving.) Maybe I do need to change things up a bit though. (I tend to eat the same things over and over)
@Yvonne47 my surgeon said the same thing Monday. (That losing slow was better) but I'm only 5'1" so my goal weight is still 72-77 lbs away. I'm afraid that the further out I get from surgery (and the slower the weight loss becomes), the more frustrated I'm going to get. I really thought exercising would help but so far there hasn't been a change in my weight loss.

#29. I use my fitnesspal (i like that you can adjust the macros and scan the barcodes on food) and the fitbit app. I recently downloaded Diet bet and joined a game. Hopefully it will give me the kick in the pants I need to stay motivated and get as close to goal as possible before my plastics in early spring.
Not really into weight loss websites---unless you count these forums!

Day 29- website/apps

I am an addict of pinterest y'all! I think all my recipes I've used these last few months have come from there. They have tons of "keto" recipes, which I use because of CD. But I also make tons of other options that I can substitute for GF products. Best part is I can build the recipe in Myfitnesspal! So I input the ingredients and servings, and it calculates everything for me. I always get nervous when a serving is close to 400 calories... but then I remember that's for 1 cup of food. I'm lucky if I can ever eat more than 1/4 a cup! And yes... I will serve everyone so I can know the exact portion configuration. Then weigh my food so I know I don't get more than 3 oz on my plate. Then of course fitbit, as I have an ionic and it's amazing. Plus it syncs with myfitnesspal! Those are my 3 recommendations lol

Myfitnesspal
Pinterest
Fitbit

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Day 29- website/apps

I am an addict of pinterest y'all! I think all my recipes I've used these last few months have come from there. They have tons of "keto" recipes, which I use because of CD. But I also make tons of other options that I can substitute for GF products. Best part is I can build the recipe in Myfitnesspal! So I input the ingredients and servings, and it calculates everything for me. I always get nervous when a serving is close to 400 calories... but then I remember that's for 1 cup of food. I'm lucky if I can ever eat more than 1/4 a cup! And yes... I will serve everyone so I can know the exact portion configuration. Then weigh my food so I know I don't get more than 3 oz on my plate. Then of course fitbit, as I have an ionic and it's amazing. Plus it syncs with myfitnesspal! Those are my 3 recommendations lol

Myfitnesspal
Pinterest
Fitbit

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Brilliant idea. Evening is my danger time too. After being busy all day, sitting in front of telly is a trap for me.

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#29
Honestly the only app I frequent is Baritastic. I love that app. My only frustration is that when I scan a food, chances are at least one of the macros are wrong, and they are still missing a lot of items. I am constantly sending in pics of nutrition labels for them to update their database. They should pay me.

#29 - Website/Apps
I really only use My Fitness Pal. It's great for letting me know how little Protein I get if I don't push myself. It also keeps me honest about days I eat too much and days I eat too little.

Day 29- website/apps

I am an addict of pinterest y'all! I think all my recipes I've used these last few months have come from there. They have tons of "keto" recipes, which I use because of CD. But I also make tons of other options that I can substitute for GF products. Best part is I can build the recipe in Myfitnesspal! So I input the ingredients and servings, and it calculates everything for me. I always get nervous when a serving is close to 400 calories... but then I remember that's for 1 cup of food. I'm lucky if I can ever eat more than 1/4 a cup! And yes... I will serve everyone so I can know the exact portion configuration. Then weigh my food so I know I don't get more than 3 oz on my plate. Then of course fitbit, as I have an ionic and it's amazing. Plus it syncs with myfitnesspal! Those are my 3 recommendations lol

Myfitnesspal
Pinterest
Fitbit

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Jan. 29th:
Websites and Apps I love
Web: Google (Scholar & Flights) , Bandsintown, Pinterest, Scott's Cheap Flights, Travel Noire, YouTube
These help me quickly gather info on various topics including medical issues, travel, shopping, events, projects etc. so I can maximize my real life obligations
Apps: Audible, Instagram, Netflix, WhatsApp, BariatricPal❤
These are for pure entertainment and social interactions❤

Websites: I love Skinnytaste.com. It has great recipes with all the nutritional info. I'm going to try this recipe for jalapeno popper "nachos" https://www.skinnytaste.com/jalapeno-popper-nachos/
Also, Sparkpeople.com. Just found this recipe for low-carb tortillas that I've got to try: https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=3452540

I am in! I'm hoping this is what I need to break back out of my negative head space! Being held accountable works for me, so fingers crossed. I'm ready! Plus it'll help get me ready for Hawaii in March.

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28: overcoming obstacles - my hardest obstacle, other than eating enough, is fighting my own brain. I've been running and hiking, but right now my head isn't in it. It's becoming more and more of a struggle. I "think" it's because my energy level is in the toilet, thanks to the IV, I'm bloated as heck, and am fighting that constant battle in my head. It's a battle of knowing I need to, and want to, but that old inner voice that says to put it off and just let the lack of energy take over.

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Exercise components for the adventurous!!! Not necessary to join the Challenge, just for those wanting a little... more.

Don't you just love a Challenge !?!?!?!
Perfect, let's keep the ball rolling!!!
Info needed: Surgery status, losing/maintaining, weight, goal (challenge specific)
Basic rules: No junk foods (listed 😓) because you're worth the very best
Start February 1st -Starting weight
End March 1st - Ending weight
There will still be incentives!!!
Adding a few fun rules I found on Pinterest (Pink) and a few exercise components you can throw in (only if you want) to maximize participation!!!
Let's keep it fun!!!
Choose from the ones that you enjoy!!!
Stay engaged and accountable. Participate as much as you like! (but check in so I can remember active participants)
Even pre ops can participate with the Challenge as well!

I was thinking the same thing!!! Or rotating every few days, or just laying on the floor...

Maybe I'll do the plank challenge. I should work on core strength.

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Lol. Those of us with longer names to spell are getting the shitty end of the stick in the 'spell your name' workout. [emoji14]

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Summer Body Goals start in the dead of Winter but it will have a fine payoff in June and July.

28: overcoming obstacles - my hardest obstacle, other than eating enough, is fighting my own brain. I've been running and hiking, but right now my head isn't in it. It's becoming more and more of a struggle. I "think" it's because my energy level is in the toilet, thanks to the IV, I'm bloated as heck, and am fighting that constant battle in my head. It's a battle of knowing I need to, and want to, but that old inner voice that says to put it off and just let the lack of energy take over.

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OK, overcoming obstacles. You saw the bad section of my pantry and I need to stay out of it. If I could get rid of every item of junk food in this house, I would. But, it's just part of my journey that I will have to rely on willpower instead. Don't really discuss it much here but my kids have severe food insecurity from early on in their lives before they came to us. It's important to keep comforting Snacks available where they can see them and access them. They rarely rely on them anymore but trashing them isn't an option unfortunately. But, I can still do this!
So, the hard time for me is evening, after dinner, after the kids are in bed. I usually watch TV or get on my computer to relax and for some reason it just triggers my snacking monster. SOOoo, I'm switching up my routine. I've decided to make the time after the kids go to bed my self-care time. If I want to watch TV, I need to do it earlier in the day. I think it will give me a little mental boost and help me sleep better too. Shower, exfoliation, moisturizing, facial mask, relaxing music, herbal tea. I'm starting right now!

Overcoming Obstacles: I think it's the worry in the back of my mind this really won't work just like all the other diets have failed. I mean it's working so far, I'm over 25 kilos down, but when's the bounce back up gonna happen?

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Current Struggle: keeping the cals down to 1000. If I'm honest they're more in the 1250 range which the old me would have been thrilled with, but at only just over three months postop, it's not great. I do so well during the day, but the evening is dangerous.

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