Meadows76

Ah! Fiber One. Thanks for updating info!

Made pasta with this Hearts of Palms. Closest to consistency of pasta than zoodles or spaghetti squash.

Made pasta with this Hearts of Palms. Closest to consistency of pasta than zoodles or spaghetti squash.

Definitely not stupid question. I’m 11 months out. Not drinking 30 minutes before, during & after was the hardest habit to break. Now it’s second nature. It is lifetime.
Theory is to always fill up with protein 1st to keep you satisfied & full. If you drink before eating fluid will fill part of pouch. If you drink during or after fluid will dilute protein. Works like a sieve & diluted protein passes thru quickly. You will then be hungrier sooner as protein not stored. And of course we want protein to last in body longer for muscle building & other essential properties protein supplies.

Definitely not stupid question. I’m 11 months out. Not drinking 30 minutes before, during & after was the hardest habit to break. Now it’s second nature. It is lifetime.
Theory is to always fill up with protein 1st to keep you satisfied & full. If you drink before eating fluid will fill part of pouch. If you drink during or after fluid will dilute protein. Works like a sieve & diluted protein passes thru quickly. You will then be hungrier sooner as protein not stored. And of course we want protein to last in body longer for muscle building & other essential properties protein supplies.

Wanting to post but for some reason can’t find where to post pix on this thread?

I had only told my husband and kids. Then then 2 weeks before I told one of my cousins and then the Friday before my Monday surgery told my siblings and my parents and that same week end I was at a family party my extended family noticed I had lost some weight already and they noticed all the food and drinks I was rejecting so I shared that I was having sleeve on Monday. Jaw dropping news since I would always say I was scared of something going wrong and then who would watch over my son with special needs since obviously my husband would need the help. Everyone was supportive for the most part. There was one or 2 people who had their opinions but ad I told them if they are worried or think anything negative just pray for me because im doing it no matter what and I don't need negativity as surgery is set for Monday which was 2 days from when I told them.

you've got a wonderful excuse - you're going in for hernia repair! That's all people need to know for now - that is, anyone who needs to know why you're away from work - and most people don't even need to know that.
I was pretty private about it the first year or two. My immediate family knew, as did a few close friends. I had my surgery in June, and it was October before people started noticing my weight loss, so I doubt anyone tied it to my "staycation" from four months earlier. I told most people I was working with a dietitian and was doing it through low-carbbing and exercising. However, I was more open with other overweight/obese people because I knew they wouldn't buy that. Most skinny people believed it, of course (technically, it was true - I just conveniently left out the part about the surgery...)
I'm more open about it now, although it rarely comes up anymore. Most people either never knew me when I was obese or if they did, the surprise weight loss was a few years ago, so they're used to seeing me this way. It really only comes up when I see someone I haven't seen in several years. Sometimes I tell them the truth; sometimes I give the old "diet & exercise" reason - it depends on who it is.

I’m 7 months out. HW 286 SW 245 CW 179. I only started to exercise now that in isolation. So most of my weight loss was prior to exercising. I’m in So FL where its hot & sunny. I’m fortunate to have pool. That’s where I do most exercise plus using hand weights. Haven’t seen big difference in any weight loss. But do see tighten of legs & some muscles developing! I don’t think muscles are so big that this is reason not seeing bigger weight loss. But do feel better. FYI- I do NOT like exercising. Never did. But slowly pushing myself.

I never really burped before. Now I burp like truck driver when I’m getting full or am full. I think it is good Back up sign for me to let me know I must stop eating.

I eat out quite frequently as that was always my lifestyle. Just approach it entirely different now. Been going out since 5 weeks out. Greek is easy & go often. Initially had side of hummus. Other times soft gyro meat with tzaziki & a bit of tomato & cucumber with no skin. I always order from appetizer menu or sides & can always find something. My spending @ restaurants now is crazy. Where I used to spend on average $25-$40 now spend under $10! At Italian got side meatballs. Sports bar cup of chili. Sashimi @ sushi. Ma Po Tofu or Eggplant with some protein in garlic sauce @ Chinese. When in doubt I google if ok. Never feel cheated out that can eat & enjoy with friends. Besides it’s not just about the food. It’s also the company & possible ambiance of restaurant. Good luck!

I eat out quite frequently as that was always my lifestyle. Just approach it entirely different now. Been going out since 5 weeks out. Greek is easy & go often. Initially had side of hummus. Other times soft gyro meat with tzaziki & a bit of tomato & cucumber with no skin. I always order from appetizer menu or sides & can always find something. My spending @ restaurants now is crazy. Where I used to spend on average $25-$40 now spend under $10! At Italian got side meatballs. Sports bar cup of chili. Sashimi @ sushi. Ma Po Tofu or Eggplant with some protein in garlic sauce @ Chinese. When in doubt I google if ok. Never feel cheated out that can eat & enjoy with friends. Besides it’s not just about the food. It’s also the company & possible ambiance of restaurant. Good luck!

I eat out quite frequently as that was always my lifestyle. Just approach it entirely different now. Been going out since 5 weeks out. Greek is easy & go often. Initially had side of hummus. Other times soft gyro meat with tzaziki & a bit of tomato & cucumber with no skin. I always order from appetizer menu or sides & can always find something. My spending @ restaurants now is crazy. Where I used to spend on average $25-$40 now spend under $10! At Italian got side meatballs. Sports bar cup of chili. Sashimi @ sushi. Ma Po Tofu or Eggplant with some protein in garlic sauce @ Chinese. When in doubt I google if ok. Never feel cheated out that can eat & enjoy with friends. Besides it’s not just about the food. It’s also the company & possible ambiance of restaurant. Good luck!

I eat out quite frequently as that was always my lifestyle. Just approach it entirely different now. Been going out since 5 weeks out. Greek is easy & go often. Initially had side of hummus. Other times soft gyro meat with tzaziki & a bit of tomato & cucumber with no skin. I always order from appetizer menu or sides & can always find something. My spending @ restaurants now is crazy. Where I used to spend on average $25-$40 now spend under $10! At Italian got side meatballs. Sports bar cup of chili. Sashimi @ sushi. Ma Po Tofu or Eggplant with some protein in garlic sauce @ Chinese. When in doubt I google if ok. Never feel cheated out that can eat & enjoy with friends. Besides it’s not just about the food. It’s also the company & possible ambiance of restaurant. Good luck!

I eat out quite frequently as that was always my lifestyle. Just approach it entirely different now. Been going out since 5 weeks out. Greek is easy & go often. Initially had side of hummus. Other times soft gyro meat with tzaziki & a bit of tomato & cucumber with no skin. I always order from appetizer menu or sides & can always find something. My spending @ restaurants now is crazy. Where I used to spend on average $25-$40 now spend under $10! At Italian got side meatballs. Sports bar cup of chili. Sashimi @ sushi. Ma Po Tofu or Eggplant with some protein in garlic sauce @ Chinese. When in doubt I google if ok. Never feel cheated out that can eat & enjoy with friends. Besides it’s not just about the food. It’s also the company & possible ambiance of restaurant. Good luck!

I am 11 months out Dec 12th will be my one year mark and I have lost 176 pounds and I have another goal to reach before jan 7th I'm to lose another 27 pounds puts me at 190 my goal weight is 150 but I feel I'm struggling more I'm not gaining but I feel like I'm at a stand still and I want to eat alot more than I am I was only eating 500 calories but I wasn't losing so I bumped up to 1200 calories and I cant even get close to that now so actually what should I do.gor some reason I want to eat sugary things and breads stuff I know I shouldn't please some advice would help greatly..

My surgery date is 9/23. Tomorrow I start 2 week pre op diet.