SandyRS56

I wish I was losing to tell you, but dont give up, I am sure there is something to help us lose the weight. I started yesterday counting my calories better, I believe carbs is the secret to better weight loss. Also, I feel better since I started walking, mind you I only walk a total of 15 mins a day thus far, but you have to start somewhere, plus after this weekend I bought a tiny bike thingy that I am going to start using for my legs and I can use it for my arms, I would of already started but I never could figure out how to put those darn pedals on. I am cutting my calories and trying to burn more. And it might be the combination of food we eat. I am going to work on that also. I will let you know. Sandy

I would of thought the same thing but I use to walk 3 miles a day, I fell and hurt my leg and had to give it up for a bit, then I got sleep apnea and gained a tremendous amount of weight then surgery for a obstructed hernia and on top of that my mom passed away and my sister passed away with cancer, in the same year, well, enough said, I went through a depression (natural grief depression) and when by the time I started on treatment for sleep apnea and everything my weight was up and I was holding about 40 to 50 lbs of Fluid. I lost 35 lbs fast, then I got the lapband surgery, in all this time around 3 yrs I did not exercise. I believe its muscle building in my legs, unfortunately I might be losing in inches, but muscle weighs more than fat. I believe that is what is happening. I might go over a few times but most the time I try to stay around 1100 to 1200 calories. I do not eat potatoes or rice or bread. mostly meat baked or grilled, salads, and veggies and fruit. I do eat twice a week eggs and bacon, but that is counted in the calories, and I love my select Soup at night or a bowl of Special K Protein Cereal with a banana. snacking is Pistachios and chewing chewing gum. sugar free. Sandy

Thats why I have been hooked on Pistachios. They seem to satisfy that snacking mode plus, I chew each one till it is fine, so I end up not eating too many. Sandy

I would have to put some chocolate in that. *smile*

I love Peanut Butter also, I still eat peanut butter but only a little bit at a time. I am a diabetic, and it will bring your sugar up fast plus give you the Protein to make the long haul when your sugar drops in the middle of the night. I think my weakness overall is chocolate. I do snitch but try to be strong against it. Sandy

Thank you, I needed that. It is so easy to get discouraged But I wont get discouraged I just have to keep my chin up and work toward my goal no matter how long it takes me to get there. I have always been big, so any weight loss is good.

I will have to try some popcorn, but unfortunately I started eating a handful of Pistachios everyday. They are good in fiber and I can chew it till it is real fine. mmm they are so good.

I was losing weight till I started walking, now I have even gained a few pounds back, I am not eating any more, but I am walking about 15 minutes a day 7 in the morning and 7 in the afternoon. I had lost 38 lbs. now nothing. I had my surgery in Sept 29, 2010, but just recently in the last month started walking. I am gradually building up my walks. I have had 4.5 cc fill in my realize band. Sandy ;/

After reading your love for reese pieces, I got to thinking, can we eat popcorn? I love to smell popcorn, but when the husk gets between my teeth, I can't stand it. Although, to hear people at work talk about the low calories, I just wonder if it would give me problems eating it, considering bread does.

I had my surgery Sept 29 and have lost 31 lbs, the dr. put 2.5 cc my first fill in Nov. 16. I am eating a little more than before, but not sure how much weight I am losing after the fill. I have been slowly walking and trying to take the steps at least once a day. But I lost the 31 before the fill. I do feel full, and I can tell when I have had enough. Although I have never got sick but once. That was at the beginning, and then I just coughed.

That's the one I take and it is better than some but still awful, my B-12 and calcuim taste ok tho.

It is hard for me to lose weight, that is why I was surprised when I lost the 11 lbs, of course that was right after surgery and I did not eat much and was on broth. Now that I am upgraded to cream Soups and puree, we will see what happens. Actually the instructor is very good, it probably had to do that I am not as mobile as I would like to be. I was asking ElfiePoo on how long did it take you to lose 102 lbs. I can not imagine myself alot smaller than I am due to I have always been big except in High School. Then I weighed around 150 lbs. Sandy :cursing:

How long did it take you to lose 102 lbs? I weigh in just a tad more than you did to start off. I was on the sugar buster diet 2 weeks before I had surgery and I gained 2 1/2 lbs the first week. I could not belief I starved myself without sugar and gained weight. But after surgery I lost 11 lbs in a week and half. Congrats on your loss! I have the Realize band also.:cursing:

Thank you, I am a bit bigger than you are, but I do hope I will not have a difficult time. I will be staying with my daughter till we know I am moving ok. Makes my nervousness less, knowing yours went smooth, keep letting me know.