I'm 7 months and a week out, and I still am losing 4-5 lbs a month. I have 29 lbs to go to goal. I have not exercised, honestly. I'm kinda mushy around mid section b/c of that...thinking about taking up pilates. It has been a lot of years since I exercised so it is a big thought at this point.

I focus on Protein, but I don't count so much like others.

I know I could do more...but someone told me when I was thinking about the surgery that they just ate less of their normal diet and lost a lot. That has sort of worked for me as I'm not much of a counter. The big changes I've made is I rarely ever drink soda or even alcohol, I am a Kool-Aid junky and a sunflower seed freak...this came after surgery. I buy the Lance brand of seeds which is low salt. I now sip all day long on something or another I made at home with no artificial sweeteners, only Agave or just less sugar) and I really enjoy my drinks more now. I think I used to live in a dehydrated state, so this is so much better for my health. food wise, I eat less fried food, hardly eat junk food, can't stand french fries from McD's or really that type of food in general. But in many ways I just simply focus on grilled protein and eat less. I can eat more on somedays than on other days, for some reason.

Pretty happy with the results, but also realizing the last 29 lbs are going to be slow and I may need to get moving.

But heh, bought a pair of size 8Petitie Ann Taylor Slim Cut jeans yesterday to celebrate! Haven't seen a pair of 8's in like, at least 25 years.

Probably one of the biggest problems is keeping enough clothes in my closet that fit. But it is a fun problem to have. For every special occasion I have to shop. For work I have to shop. For play I have to shop. haha That has been fun. But by losing slow and buying tight I can get them to last the season at least.

I am one of those people who wouldn't have lost the weight otherwise. I never dieted, never yo yoed. So yes, I'm grateful.

Wow, sounds great! Just curious - did your urges for fast food, sweets and other things come back over time, or are they still gone?

thanks!

Sounds good to me!! Im a slow loser too, and its mainly because of my choices, but Im fine with that. The shopping IS fun, but it is a challenge.

I have lost about 55lbs so far and My tummy and arm and legs are getting mushy. I am also thinking about starting to do some type excerise. Keep up the good work.

I'm 7 months and a week out, and I still am losing 4-5 lbs a month. I have 29 lbs to go to goal. I have not exercised, honestly. I'm kinda mushy around mid section b/c of that...thinking about taking up pilates. It has been a lot of years since I exercised so it is a big thought at this point.

I focus on Protein, but I don't count so much like others.

I know I could do more...but someone told me when I was thinking about the surgery that they just ate less of their normal diet and lost a lot. That has sort of worked for me as I'm not much of a counter. The big changes I've made is I rarely ever drink soda or even alcohol, I am a Kool-Aid junky and a sunflower seed freak...this came after surgery. I buy the Lance brand of seeds which is low salt. I now sip all day long on something or another I made at home with no artificial sweeteners, only Agave or just less sugar) and I really enjoy my drinks more now. I think I used to live in a dehydrated state, so this is so much better for my health. food wise, I eat less fried food, hardly eat junk food, can't stand french fries from McD's or really that type of food in general. But in many ways I just simply focus on grilled protein and eat less. I can eat more on somedays than on other days, for some reason.

Pretty happy with the results, but also realizing the last 29 lbs are going to be slow and I may need to get moving.

But heh, bought a pair of size 8Petitie Ann Taylor Slim Cut jeans yesterday to celebrate! Haven't seen a pair of 8's in like, at least 25 years.

Probably one of the biggest problems is keeping enough clothes in my closet that fit. But it is a fun problem to have. For every special occasion I have to shop. For work I have to shop. For play I have to shop. haha That has been fun. But by losing slow and buying tight I can get them to last the season at least.

I am one of those people who wouldn't have lost the weight otherwise. I never dieted, never yo yoed. So yes, I'm grateful.

:001_tongue: Pumpkin07

Wow, can't wait to have my Sleeve done on 09/28/10.

Yes I am 6 months out and down 74lbs.

I have though being exercising lots. I have spent a lot of time biking the last few months. Some days over 50K so I have put on a certain amount of muscle on my legs. I also have just started back to the Y and have begun lifting weights again so that will cause me to have more muscle/weight in my upper body.

All the best Russ

Wow! You say you have 29 lbs to go and your a size 8 now? You are gonna be so skinny,

Thanks for posting. I'm at 5 months and I wonder alot where I will be at 7 and 9 and 11 months. I hope, like you, I can continue to loose slowly. I get very scared sometimes the the loss will stop. This month I only lost 3 lbs and I worked out like crazy (maybe I'm gaining muscle mass). I have 19lbs to loose and its soo soo stubborn. The problem is, I work really really hard, follow all the rules, exercise all the time.... and still only 3lb loss in 4 weeks. I am worried.... what if I slip even a little.... I might not loose at all.

Well.... anyway.... enough about my stuff. Your doing great!!!! Even just a little exercise will go a long way. Just start slow.... don't push yourself to the point of pain... I believe exercise is about feeling good.

take care... you'll be at goal before you know it

stacey

How awesome! Don't be disheartened at the pace, you are close to goal, no longer one of those numbers that sounds impossible. Your attitude towards this long term seems very healthy and even if you lose slower than others you are setting yourself for keeping it off long term. Good for you! And dang, a size 8 how amazing is that?????

Congratulations, glad to hear you are still loosing. I'm loosing the same way, about 1lb a week. I do log all my food on my I-phone app ("nutrition" if anyone wants a good app) and I'm eating close to 1000 cal a day (if I go much lower I'm very tired), I work out. Love the Zumba classes. If anyone has never tried those they are way fun. It's going to take a while to get all the weight off, but that's ok, I hope my skin will shrink more along with it. anyway, keep up the good work. gotta Love the sleeve!!