Are there any Australian Sleevers out there, Would Love to hear from you.

Hi everyone! So inspiring to see and read how well you are all doing..and how gorgeous you look! I have discovered already that if you slowly sip margaritas, nibble cheese, biscuits and the occasional roses chocolates, while being distracted by having a great time with friends, you can double your calory intake. And I mean double from 750 cals to 1500 cals in one day. Eeek! The sleeve restriction just doesn't kick in if I graze. So I am being very careful today to eat small dedicated meals and not have any fluids (alcohol!) half hour before or after meals. Good learning curve for me at this early stage. It is sad to realise that I used to easily consume more than 3000 cals at this time of year before the sleeve. Wishing all of you wonderful people a very merry Christmas. Thank you for all your support and advice which I take heart from. Here is to a new year full of happiness and good health.

You are so right. It is easy to graze on things like chips and nibbles, even with a glass of wine and the restriction doesn't really kick in. Something all of us need to just be aware of, but not het stressed about.

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

It's been great to read how u all are doing. I've now lost 40.7kgs!! I'm finally starting to see it in the mirror at last haha. I've done like no clothes shopping yet either other than a new bra and shorts.

Well I hope u all have a wonderful christmas day and boxing day. Becareful of the nibbles!!! Lol

Merry Christmas everyone, thank you for all your support, hope you all have a lovely day with friends and family make sure you celebrate your achievements over the past year every one has done so well, I am looking forward to being an even bigger looser next year.

Thank you to everyone for all the wonderful stories you share and for all the support you have given to me. I was having a tough time just after my surgery, even regretting it. But your kind words and advice helped.

I hope everyone's Christmas is filled with fun, laughter and joy.

Merry Christmas

Hi I'm out here in KALGOORLIE! Three weeks sleeved.

Hi I'm out here in KALGOORLIE! Three weeks sleeved.

Welcome Eggs with Legs!! I hope ur doing well on sleeved side!!

Merry Xmas everyone. We are in London for Xmas and it's been a lot harder to find sleeve friendly food than I thought it would be. We are 9 weeks out today, my husband has picked up a bug so I am being the annoying one trying to get him to drink so he doesn't dehydrate. Hopefully he will be better by tomorrow so we can enjoy our Xmas Day

Merry Christmas everyone, I hope you all have a fantastic day.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone!!! It's been great to read how u all are doing. I've now lost 40.7kgs!! I'm finally starting to see it in the mirror at last haha. I've done like no clothes shopping yet either other than a new bra and shorts. Well I hope u all have a wonderful christmas day and boxing day. Becareful of the nibbles!!! Lol

Bec that's so great and 40kgs!!! I am so close at 37kgs and can't wait to get there too. Enjoy Christmas Day and again congratulations!!!

Merry Xmas everyone. We are in London for Xmas and it's been a lot harder to find sleeve friendly food than I thought it would be. We are 9 weeks out today, my husband has picked up a bug so I am being the annoying one trying to get him to drink so he doesn't dehydrate. Hopefully he will be better by tomorrow so we can enjoy our Xmas Day

Have fun in the UK and iI hope you find something you can eating whilst you are there. I know it is more difficult when you are traveling and out of your controlled space. Perhaps go to a supermarket and pick up some sleeve friendly snacks you can carry with you. Things like fruit & nuts, hummus, yoghurt, cheese and cracker snack packs may help. Hope your husband feels better soon and you enjoy a lovely Christmas Day together.

I started to get a sore throat Saturday and I tipped it over the edge into a full-blown head cold with lots of sinus pain. I feel like I have a hangover but haven't had a thing to drink. I think all the shopping and running around yesterday was the last straw. My husband is sick too but not as bad as me. So we have cancelled our plans for the evening and are going to lie low. Taking panadol cold and sinus and I hope it kicks in soon.

Don't over do it Misty. You have to remember you've had major surgery and need to give yourself time to heal. I know this as I AMA shocker for never sitting still. Rest up, get better and take care of yourself. Terrible timing to get sick. Drink lots of water and try bettadine sore throat gargle - I think it's the best. I guess on the upside at least you won't feel like eating! Get well!

Don't over do it Misty. You have to remember you've had major surgery and need to give yourself time to heal. I know this as I AMA shocker for never sitting still. Rest up, get better and take care of yourself. Terrible timing to get sick. Drink lots of water and try bettadine sore throat gargle - I think it's the best. I guess on the upside at least you won't feel like eating! Get well!

Thanks but I'm over 7 months out.

Bec that's so great and 40kgs!!! I am so close at 37kgs and can't wait to get there too. Enjoy Christmas Day and again congratulations!!!

Thanks Kelli! I know u'll make it to ur goal. Just keep at it!

I'm having the best day at the gold coast with my hubby and our dogs. I hope u have had a great day too

I had a nice Christmas lunch with family and found it really easy to eat "within my means". I didn't drink, playing the "I'm sick" card. Our neighbors are coming over for a drink in a bit and I will have one then and some eggnog tonight. But I will stay close to my calorie goal and i haven't felt deprived and haven't stuffed myself either.

Santa brought me a Fitbit Flex and a Fitbit Aria wireless scale! I had the Fitbit One that clips on but this one is a bracelet. I love it! And the scale syncs with MyFitnessPal automatically and checks my body fat % too. I also got a Fossil bag and a new board game, and Secret Santa gave me a mushroom growing kit!