I finally feel I have a grip on my diet. I can now move around with out a walker, still need the cane for long outings and I'm right at 100 pounds lost.

Today, feeling very proud of my self, I post on Facebook a picture of my small lunch meat, cheese and crackers about 210 cal and 18 g of protein.

My total intake for the day will be 987 cal, 59g protein and 50 oz of fluid. I was so proud that after 6 months I'm getting it. Hell, after my whole life I'm getting it.

When one of my most loyal supporters chimed in "You need to look into EET fitness. me and so n so are doing it. You are Starving yourself to death"

Why do they do that? 2 women, that yes they care about me, but neither have ever been more then 20 pounds over weight their whole lives. Both are also 5' 10" knock outs.

I just needed to vent to some one that can understand. I have lots of supporters, but only one person I personally know has been through this.

Feel defeated. blaah

This is what I had for lunch.

I find that there are people out there who truly believe they own the rights to other peoples bodies. Your lunch looks great and you are doing what you need to be doing for yourself. I would say thank you for your input to your "friend" and tell her if I want your opinion in the future I will ask for it.

Congratulations on the 100lbs lost!!! Keep up the great progress.

That is so great that you are down to a cane - and great weight loss! your lunch makes me want a snack LOL I am presleeve so no advice I hope some will chime in!

WOW! congrats on ur 100 LBS! .. and FYI thats why exactly I chose not share my journey with anyone except with those who will understand! like you all here:)

Lilly you are so right. I was very nice in declining her advice, but I have not heard back from her, but if I do I will use that very same tack. She kicked the hell out of me meaning to or not. MeMeMEE I love your name. I sing and that's bring back memories. Congrats on the journey your starting I would not trade mine even thought I get kicked once and awhile. Let me know when you get your surgery date. I'm happy to meet you both.

Congrats to you!!

And a BIG AMEN to LOOOU!!

Kelly

WOW! congrats on ur 100 LBS! .. and FYI thats why exactly I chose not share my journey with anyone except with those who will understand! like you all here:)

Hey Looou, I have had no negativity till now, but will heed the advise. I see you use my fitnesspal. Love it, but have to be careful there too. Obesity help too. So far this has been the most positive board, but then we are all hopefully here for the same thing.

Hey congrats to you only 64 lbs to go. I can't "weight" to get there too.

I just got an apology. She did not know I was working with a Dr. and forgot I had WLS. Nice.

thanks Kelly. Congrats on only having 64 to go too. Woot woot!

First of all, CONGRATS ON 100 POUNDS LOST!!! Second, what you are eating is a NORMAL serving. Most don't even know what that looks like, and yes even thin skinny folks. They are lucky they can eat more and not gain. However, it's not for them to tell you, you are starving yourself because you aren't.

I wouldn't even respond to be honest, how do you respond to that? You can simply say that you are eating a single serving - nothing more nothing less, and it is working for you. They can take it or they can leave it.

Wishing you well on the rest of your journey!

I just got an apology. She did not know I was working with a Dr. and forgot I had WLS. Nice.

I have to say at least she did apologise for her behaviour. Too bad she did it in the first place, but I would run with the apology and hope that she is not so inconsiderate in the future.

You know what you are doing and we all understand here. Here is to your continued success!!!

GRATS!! 100 lbs wow, thats awesome!! I think your lunch looks great, makin me hungry here! 11 days out here, im looking forward to being able to eat that much lol!

Some people, especially thin people to overweight people think they have the "right" to give advise on something they have no idea what they are talking about. "if you did this" "if you do that" blah blah blah. They do not know the struggle of being overweight and what it does to a person inside and out. It is as shame.

No matter how much weight we have to lose whether it be 50lbs or 250lbs it is a battle and you have chosen to fight that battle with the right weapon. You are doing great! 100lbs is such an accomplishment and I have no doubt you will make your goal and then some.

I know its hard, but don't let her or anyone else discourage you on your journey. Congratulations on your success so far!

Raine

Well, you've done it, you have made me cry. Raine, Lilly, Diva, venuesblue, Kelly. MeMeMEE and Looou how amazing it is to look at the weight and the wait along with the struggles you have all endured. I see it under each of your comments, your tickers and signatures and your important dates you truly know where I'm at. I so proud that I vented cause it has made me feel good. You made me feel good. Here is to this journey at every stage we are at and here to the 100's of pound no longer on our backs. Cheers.

That's gonna be my new signature. x's o's

Congrats!! You have obviously done a fantastic job disciplining yourself! And that is a major feat in itself! WAY TO GO, girl!!

I pray I can be as strong as you in following the plan. You should be VERY proud of yourself, my sister-sleever!

Hey Jovigirl,

you've already rec'd some good advise and positive comments!

Firstly, congrats on taking your health and life back and lsoing an amazing 100lbs... that is just brilliant! You sound sooooo positive and ready to face the rest of your journey head on... and that means just one thing... SUCCESS!!! Your progress to date can only be complimented and you should really bask in yuor own glory!

Your dinner looks lovely by the way... just right to me! Lean Protein is defo the way forward!

When I first started this and was on solid foods, I had a lot of... 'oh well you're not eating enough, no wonder you're tired' and ' well if you don't eat enough your body will suffer' and ' that little food isn't going to give you all the Vitamins you need' ...bla bla bla! And that was from my parents!! I only told a few close friends but they don't get it either.

The other night I was with my friends, and I love them to bits but they just don't 'get it'. They were asking me about my weight loss and I told them that it had really slowed down; they asked me what a typical days food was. I told them, and they focused straight away on my dinner, which when I am in work consists of; 2 tablespoons of tuna with mayo, teaspoon of coleslaw and some lettuce. All in all about 4oz of food. Straight away they said 'oh you are eating too much mayo!' WHAT!! just didn't understand that they extra cals the mayo gives me is what I need to keep going through the afternoon... would they prefer that I wat a Mars bar...lol... I suppose my point is, that it doesn't matter what others say or think. We have to do what is RIGHT for us. If I take the mayo out, the tuna is too dry for my sleeve.... simple!!

Good luck on the rest of your journey to goal ... keep us posted! =]