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I created a meetup just for this reason. It did it last year when I started this journey. Granted it is a female meetup but it gets me out of the house, not thinking about food (but wine lol), and not thinking about being single. There is a good chance I can meet someone in person (hot man) at one of our events. Also since surgery I have started planning more healthy evens like Salsa dance lessons, hiking. etc.
I have also made actual friends from this meetup who are now supporting me post surgery. I am not going to lie it was challenging to attend my own Meetup lol. I am not a social butterfly as I am introverted but getting off the couch will help me keep this weight off FOR Good!

As soon as I posted I was stalled I broke through it and went down 4 lbs in one day.
My dietician has me on a 1200 calorie a day plan and I was never able to eat that much. Finally yesterday I just forced myself to eat everything I was supposed to and just slowly ate all day. Stall broken. The problem is if I need to eat this much I can't do anything all day but eat.

60-80 Protein
150-180 carbohydrates
25 fiber
20 fat
<25 sugars... unless it’s from fresh fruit.

1200 Calcium

Just remembered that Moms used to say, don’t go into the Water for 30 minutes after you eat... now it’s don’t drink water until 30 minutes after a meal

Just remembered that Moms used to say, don’t go into the Water for 30 minutes after you eat... now it’s don’t drink water until 30 minutes after a meal

HI Sweet Jane,
If you look at the previous posts, it is pretty normal. You don't have stats on your page so hard to see what you are starting at.
I'm slow although I have been following, do 12,000 - 17,000 steps a day, consume 500 - 600 calories. I lost 9 pounds in the first 2 weeks. Then I stalled. Now its coming off again. I was 4 weeks on Thursday and I hit 12 pounds. Today I am at 13. I see a difference and feel a difference e so I am ok with my slower results.
There are others that are double and triple my results. I had thoughts and expectations that I would be down 60 pounds in 3 months! Not great to put expectations on things because we feel we failed or are doing something wrong. Our bodies will adjust and do what it needs. I now know it will probably take me 6 - 9 months to get to where I would like to be. And maybe that will even change as I get closer. I don't know why, but we will all get there, as long as we are putting our effort in! That is al we can do:)

Hi Sweet Jane,
I’m sorry it’s not going your way right now!! It is the worst when the scale just won’t budge! Wow, your a strong person! It is hard to stay true to the diet and exercise regime when we don’t see the results! Congratulations!! Something I’ve learned about me, I only Celebrate big loss... it has led me to a life of disappointment. I’m learning to celebrate my success wherever it lies. I’m excited for you! The weight isn’t poring off, but you are standing tall and unflinching! I’m going to celebrate that with you!! One thing I’ve seen is people wrapping a piece of yarn around their waist each week and then taping it to their wall, so they can see the downward trajectory. Also, what kind of scale do you have? If you don’t already you may want to invest in a scale that shows what kind of weight your losing. I’ve seen fat being lost on my scale, but no lbs from my weight. (I have a Renpho scale.) it reminds me things are happening. If this is all already in your mind, I’m sorry!! Sometimes we just want to be heard. If that’s where you are, I hear you and see the tremendous effort you are making! Hoping for a downward sliding scale for you very soon!!