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Sfrenanddez what are and was u eating I was sleeved 8/2012 and lost a total of 45 And walk like three times a week and I would like to know some of the food u eat if u like u can add me on my fitness pal my name is conner4ever....thank u for any help u can give

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You look great! I started at 310lbs and I'll be 5 months out next Thurs so it's great to see that weight is attainable in a year :). What is your monthly losses?

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Sfrenanddez what are and was u eating I was sleeved 8/2012 and lost a total of 45 And walk like three times a week and I would like to know some of the food u eat if u like u can add me on my fitness pal my name is conner4ever....thank u for any help u can give

I sent you a friend request on myfitnesspal. I eat a lot of fish and chicken and fresh fruits and veggies. If I have to have Pasta or bread, it's always whole grain or whole wheat. I do not do any of the white Pasta, bread or rice anymore. I do a lot of baked or grilled stuff now rather than fried or sauteed. I always buy either low fat or fat free cheeses and yogurts. I also always buy plain yogurt and add my own fruit to keep the sugars down. Yogurt with fruit already in it, the sugar content is through the roof.

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You look great! I started at 310lbs and I'll be 5 months out next Thurs so it's great to see that weight is attainable in a year :). What is your monthly losses?

Congratulations to you! I have been averaging about 12lbs a month. Sometimes a little more and sometimes a little less. Just depends on how hard I push myself during my workouts and how diligent I am with my diet.

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I also use a high moisturizing lotion everyday, sometimes twice a day if I remember. Hope this helps.

First - you are ONE HOT MOMMA!!!! And a true inspiration!!!

Second - What brand of moisturizer do you use?

GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!

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First - you are ONE HOT MOMMA!!!! And a true inspiration!!!

Second - What brand of moisturizer do you use?

GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!

Thank you! I have so many different lotions it's crazy! Some of the ones I have are the Lane Bryant firming lotion, aveeno, vaseline, and meleluca among many others that I don't remember off the top of my head right now. I use all of them throughout the week. I use an anti wrinkle cream on my face at night, but I can't remember the name or brand right now.

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wow, I can only hope! I'm just 3 weeks post-op, your an inspiration!

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Thank you all so very much! I'm glad me sharing my pictures will help inspire some of the people just starting this journey! It makes me feel good that I can help other people. :)

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AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You look beautiful! I hope I can lose that much in 10 months. You were only 14 pounds heavier than I was. Gives me hope!!! Can you share your eating habits? Seems I'm on a stall every few pounds. I've started increasing my Protein and Water to see if that helps. I find that I'm not eating enough calories in a day.

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