The good thing about being a slow loser

[coops 1,790]

Ok so, this is the end of day 5 of the pouch test. I weighed this morning - (desperate and therefore almost naked!) - my offical weigh day.... and I am.... *drum roll* down a POUND!!! All that for a pound...oh and my monthly visitor turned up... hmph!

OK, positive slant... a pound is a pound is a pound... that is better than nothing or a gain ... new slow losers mantra!!!

I really want to get 186lb -now currently at 190 - as this would be my half way goal... grrrrr C'mon body, work with me here!!!

Another positive NSV... I had a bath tonight... ok so that isn't unusual... well, for me it is cos I don't normally have a bath, I tend to shower... less time to see my self naked...lol

Anyway, the last time I had a bath was way before my sleeve... I couldn't believe how much room was in there!!! I have definately shrunk in width... and my tummy was almost all under the Water too....yey!!!

[Susanne 32]

Can you keep going until after your TOM? I usually gain a couple during that time, so you may be down 3 or more pounds. In the end, it's not like you can give up - the pouch is here to stay. I don't know where you have the weight anyway, in your pic you look so skinny

[coops 1,790]

Can you keep going until after your TOM? I usually gain a couple during that time, so you may be down 3 or more pounds. In the end, it's not like you can give up - the pouch is here to stay. I don't know where you have the weight anyway, in your pic you look so skinny

Hey Susanne,

you are too kind... but in the pic you can't see my body...lol... when I get to my half way goal, I will post before and after pics!!

I am going keep to a relatively low carb eating plan, as I did before, but I think I will do a 'soup' day once a week, I found it really easy, tasty and convenient, especially in work!!

=]

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Ok so, this is the end of day 5 of the pouch test. I weighed this morning - (desperate and therefore almost naked!) - my offical weigh day.... and I am.... *drum roll* down a POUND!!! All that for a pound...oh and my monthly visitor turned up... hmph!

OK, positive slant... a pound is a pound is a pound... that is better than nothing or a gain ... new slow losers mantra!!!

I really want to get 186lb -now currently at 190 - as this would be my half way goal... grrrrr C'mon body, work with me here!!!

Another positive NSV... I had a bath tonight... ok so that isn't unusual... well, for me it is cos I don't normally have a bath, I tend to shower... less time to see my self naked...lol

Anyway, the last time I had a bath was way before my sleeve... I couldn't believe how much room was in there!!! I have definately shrunk in width... and my tummy was almost all under the Water too....yey!!!

oK i don't think you're giving yourself enough credit here Miss Coops!! You LOST A POUND during TOM... that is really amazing. Seriously. You will be down in a couple of days for sure.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

... and my tummy was almost all under the Water too....yey!!!

Now that really IS an NSV!

[chilo1 62]

Another positive NSV... I had a bath tonight... ok so that isn't unusual... well, for me it is cos I don't normally have a bath, I tend to shower... less time to see my self naked...lol

Anyway, the last time I had a bath was way before my sleeve... I couldn't believe how much room was in there!!! I have definately shrunk in width... and my tummy was almost all under the Water too....yey!!!

Love this NSV!!! As Irene said you lost a pound even though it's that TOM, I'm sure a few pounds will come off in the next couple of days, can't wait to see pics!!

[coops 1,790]

thanks all... yea I didn't look at it like that... my TOM is such a pain in the arse cos it ain't regular, I tend to forget that she is a weight loss nightmare... fingers crossed for next week...

I might do this again only the week 'after' my lil visitor...

to Celebrate I shall have a lovely piece of wholemeal toast with peanuit butter... except I don't feel hungry yet,,,lol!!

[coops 1,790]

just to confirm... Peanut Butter on wholemeal toast tasted a-maz-ing!!! xx

[M2G 1,836]

I feel like a slow loser, ONLY when I compare myself to someone else. When I just look at myself, I'm over the MOON happy at losing the weight!!! And never on any diet that I have ever been on before have I lost this amount of weight in such a short amount of time....NEVER!

Sure we all wish we could wave the magic wand and have the weight disappear at a steady rate, day after day, but we all know it takes time and committment to shed the lbs. And there are stalls and roadblocks along the way, but I have committed to change this body, and my journey is just that. My journey.

That being said, this journey has been enhanced and lifted up by being part of this community, so I will gladly share my experiences with others who have done the same for me.

But I refuse to compare...lol.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

I feel like a slow loser, ONLY when I compare myself to someone else. When I just look at myself, I'm over the MOON happy at losing the weight!!! And never on any diet that I have ever been on before have I lost this amount of weight in such a short amount of time....NEVER!

Sure we all wish we could wave the magic wand and have the weight disappear at a steady rate, day after day, but we all know it takes time and committment to shed the lbs. And there are stalls and roadblocks along the way, but I have committed to change this body, and my journey is just that. My journey.

That being said, this journey has been enhanced and lifted up by being part of this community, so I will gladly share my experiences with others who have done the same for me.

But I refuse to compare...lol.

Love it (especially the hi-lited)!! These are the exact reason why I NEVER compare myself to anyone else. I know for a danged FACT that I will make goal - I don't need to feel like I'm in competition with anyone. I'm a winner in my world and nothing/nobody can take that away from me.

Welcome to the slow losers club. It's just nice to know that there are others out there that are like each other. It does make the ride a little bit more comfy!!

@coops, I'm glad you enjoyed your PB/toast. I've been loving PB lately - and even the chunky!! I have never in my entire life even thought about PB before. I do think they operate on the brain too with the sleeve...hee hee!!

Also, I did lose .2 Lbs over the weekend. It's my TOM too (well it's almost done now TG!!!) so for me I was absolutely just ecstatic!!! I shrilled and my hubby was happy for me too. My pants I'm wearing right now (16W BTW) are super baggy on me... LOL He said I should wear some sweats underneath to keep warm bc I'm constantly complaining how cold I am. Now who'd have ever thought I could fit sweats underneath a pair of 16's??? It's been a long time coming, that's all I know!!!

Oh, happy day.

[chilo1 62]

Love it (especially the hi-lited)!! These are the exact reason why I NEVER compare myself to anyone else. I know for a danged FACT that I will make goal - I don't need to feel like I'm in competition with anyone. I'm a winner in my world and nothing/nobody can take that away from me.

Welcome to the slow losers club. It's just nice to know that there are others out there that are like each other. It does make the ride a little bit more comfy!!

@coops, I'm glad you enjoyed your PB/toast. I've been loving PB lately - and even the chunky!! I have never in my entire life even thought about PB before. I do think they operate on the brain too with the sleeve...hee hee!!

Also, I did lose .2 Lbs over the weekend. It's my TOM too (well it's almost done now TG!!!) so for me I was absolutely just ecstatic!!! I shrilled and my hubby was happy for me too. My pants I'm wearing right now (16W BTW) are super baggy on me... LOL He said I should wear some sweats underneath to keep warm bc I'm constantly complaining how cold I am. Now who'd have ever thought I could fit sweats underneath a pair of 16's??? It's been a long time coming, that's all I know!!!

Oh, happy day.

Loving the fact that you can actually fit sweats under you 16's that's a NSV!

I'm in a bad mood, very hormaonal (TOM) haven't lost anything w my lowcarb 5 day pouch(granted i cheated but still way less carbs than usual) Well i'm back to my higher carbs, that obviosly works for me!

[Susanne 32]

Chilo, isn't that awesome? I mean, being able to lose as well (or BETTER) with carbs than without is awesome! The test may not have had the weight loss push you may have been wishing for, but hey - still something good came out of it, knowledge :-)

[chilo1 62]

Chilo, isn't that awesome? I mean, being able to lose as well (or BETTER) with carbs than without is awesome! The test may not have had the weight loss push you may have been wishing for, but hey - still something good came out of it, knowledge :-)

True Susanne, I did learn something from this, a balanced diet suits me

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

True Susanne, I did learn something from this, a balanced diet suits me

Whoa I was just thinking about this too. Some of us DO do better with a more balanced diet. I have been known to be able to drop a lot of weight very fast. For some reason I'm just not doing it this time. I'm starting to wonder if I need to go back and start adding more healthy carbs back into the mix. I'm just not eating ANY really. I don't know why I've got it in my brain that I can't eat any carbs.

I'm basically just eating my Hi Fiber oatmeal, veggies and cheese and that seems to be all the carbs I'm eating all day. So, I've decided to go back and add those good for you healthy carbs back in. Whole grain breads, Red Potatoes, Corn and Peas, good stuff like that. I know it will add to my energy and I'll be able to maintain my higher intensity workouts!! I guess I'm just one of those kinds that need this sort of stuff. There's no way I can over do it, there is only so much room in my stomach!! More like a couple bites...

With that, today I need to flush. LOL!!!

[chilo1 62]

Whoa I was just thinking about this too. Some of us DO do better with a more balanced diet. I have been known to be able to drop a lot of weight very fast. For some reason I'm just not doing it this time. I'm starting to wonder if I need to go back and start adding more healthy carbs back into the mix. I'm just not eating ANY really. I don't know why I've got it in my brain that I can't eat any carbs.

I'm basically just eating my Hi Fiber oatmeal, veggies and cheese and that seems to be all the carbs I'm eating all day. So, I've decided to go back and add those good for you healthy carbs back in. Whole grain breads, Red Potatoes, Corn and Peas, good stuff like that. I know it will add to my energy and I'll be able to maintain my higher intensity workouts!! I guess I'm just one of those kinds that need this sort of stuff. There's no way I can over do it, there is only so much room in my stomach!! More like a couple bites...

With that, today I need to flush. LOL!!!

How many carbs do you usually do? yesteday I did near 100! A lot came from milk. Having said that today I am FULL of energy, did my workout on much more intensity than usual, and got a real kick out of it! I had 2 eggs and a latte (skimmed milk) for Breakfast, now for lunch I had a small piece of wholemeal toast with sugar free organic Peanut Butter, lush! I have 10 more pounds to goal so I plan to start eating like I plan to do for the rest of my life and workout, not only does it help us lose weight but it keeps us fit and healthy, go us!!