Sure you know what to do.

1. Clean the crap out of your house

2. Stock up on good quality lean and solid Proteins and veggies

3. Cut out liquid calories (or empty calories)

4. Plan your meals and Snacks and eat when it is time, stop when you have eaten your portion of 1 cup of food (eating slow/no drinking)

5. Get some exercise (do what you can as every step helps)

Do one of these, or 2 or all 6

There are no big secrets for what works .......but only you can do it.

(feel free to add on your suggestions)

Talk to your surgeon or nutritionist. They have so much knowledge for you to tap into.

tmf

Talk to your surgeon or nutritionist. They have so much knowledge for you to tap into.

tmf

that is a great one.

i noticed alot of postings like this so i figured a (what to do post) may help.......heck i know it helps me

Also, find support. Whether from a family member, fellow bandster, or this site

Also, find support. Whether from a family member, fellow bandster, or this site

excellent......i like that

Keep a food diary and activity log (or use Fitness Pal to log). I think often people feel they are active or eating appropriately and in "denial" of the truth or don't realize the reality of the situation. Logging it, will help you assess where you are really at and where you should focus on improvements. Don't beat yourself up for a "bad day", build a bridge, get over it and back on the right path.

Also, reach out to others for support. We have all gone through a lot of similar struggles and triumphs. Getting support, encouragement or a needed kick in the a$$ can do wonders!!

Find what works for you. We all enjoy different activities and foods. Make yourself a priority. I remember always putting myself last to make sure my kids or others were taken care of until I learned that by making myself the priority we all "win" and benefit. I am a better mom and fiance when I am happy and feeling good about myself, when I have the energy to keep up with my family and am excited about doing things and enjoying life.

This LB lifestyle isn't a punishment! It is a gift!!

Keep a food diary and activity log (or use Fitness Pal to log). I think often people feel they are active or eating appropriately and in "denial" of the truth or don't realize the reality of the situation. Logging it, will help you assess where you are really at and where you should focus on improvements. Don't beat yourself up for a "bad day", build a bridge, get over it and back on the right path.

Also, reach out to others for support. We have all gone through a lot of similar struggles and triumphs. Getting support, encouragement or a needed kick in the a$$ can do wonders!!

Find what works for you. We all enjoy different activities and foods. Make yourself a priority. I remember always putting myself last to make sure my kids or others were taken care of until I learned that by making myself the priority we all "win" and benefit. I am a better mom and fiance when I am happy and feeling good about myself, when I have the energy to keep up with my family and am excited about doing things and enjoying life.

This LB lifestyle isn't a punishment! It is a gift!!

fabulous post my friend

Another key point that I read while doing some research is that those who actually measure their portion sizes rather than "eyeball" the portion for accuracy are more successful with weight loss.

Another example of the eyes being larger than the stomach (or pouch)!

Another key point that I read while doing some research is that those who actually measure their portion sizes rather than "eyeball" the portion for accuracy are more successful with weight loss.

Another example of the eyes being larger than the stomach (or pouch)!

another superb post...

Thanks Carolinagirl for this post!

Good reminder of what i need to do to stay focused/on track

I lost 14 lbs so far (and counting) and NEVER wanna go back to my old self/old ways

Thanks Carolinagirl for this post!

Good reminder of what i need to do to stay focused/on track

I lost 14 lbs so far (and counting) and NEVER wanna go back to my old self/old ways

as long as we keep going in the right direction, we will get there.....

Definitely support! Get with people who support you on this journey, regardless of their understanding of WLS or need to lose weight. My husband has been beside me every step of the way.

have another one to add....be honest with yourself...once that happens, you can begin again

have another one to add....be honest with yourself...once that happens, you can begin again

LIKE!

I feel that the real reason we let ourselves stumble in the first place is because we're not honest with ourselves.

Being honest with other people is easy. Being honest with ourselves is what's brutal. There is no room for white lies

LIKE!

I feel that the real reason we let ourselves stumble in the first place is because we're not honest with ourselves.

Being honest with other people is easy. Being honest with ourselves is what's brutal. There is no room for white lies

that is sooo true. you spoke it well

Great post!

Don't beat yourself up, tomorrow is a new day!