Just a gentle reminder to my fellow sleevers to always stay hydrated! Spring is here summer is around the corner so water is essential. I had my sleeve in January 24 2012 so I'm over a year out. Even now im still trying get my 64 minimum! I started at 240 highest and currently I weigh 165- my goal is 140 so 25 lbs away from there! I check the scale every other week because now I dont care about my weight I care about how I feel. By now I can eat anything 6 to 8 oz max if its protein then 6 max. Carbs I can stuff more lol. I ate carby foods and gained 10 pounds and I acknowledge every savory bite. Breaks over!! I'm going back to protein shakes and sticking with my vitamins and I know I'll hit my goal. What I'm focusing on is yoga, cardio and strength training. I love working out! Its an amazing and beautiful experience to know that you can do something and not feel tired in pain. At 24 years old feeling that happiness brought tears to my eyes. I LOVE my body. My scars my tiger marks are a part of me. I'm okay with it. I eat as many fruits and veggies as I want because I can't eat that much anyways. The sleeve works there is no excuse! I can share one slice of pizza with my mom and feel good when before I ate the whole box. Seriously. I share food with my family when before food was something I couldn't even control. Working out is my high. I just need to remember to drink water! Hope this motivated and helpes some good luck and well wishes to all!

First congratulations on your success.... and thank for shedding some light on what our future looks like! Freedom in every way! Best Wishes in reaching your goal.

What do you think of Chia seeds as a viable long term approach to staying hydrated during a workout? I seems to not need water during an hour of running and think the hydrated chia seeds are giving back water as they sit in the GI tract. Those that take Chia seeds, Your thoughts?

You're awesome and thanks for sharing! I wish I could've done this 30 years ago like you. Congrats for almost to your goal

What do you think of Chia seeds as a viable long term approach to staying hydrated during a workout? I seems to not need water during an hour of running and think the hydrated chia seeds are giving back water as they sit in the GI tract. Those that take Chia seeds, Your thoughts?

Ok, why is it when I think of what you said ... a chia pet image comes to mind

Thanks for stressing the big 64, you are so right and I really do feel hungrier if I mess up on my water. I am glad you are enjoying life, I hope this tool works for you your entire life!!!!

Ok, why is it when I think of what you said ... a chia pet image comes to mind

"Ch-ch-ch-ch-chia!" They are tasty, good for us, and even decorative on a clay figurine. Seriously, though, I love chia seeds sprinkled on my Greek yogurt. Pre-op, I would eat oatmeal, topped with Greek yogurt and then Chia seeds. Now I don't eat the oatmeal, but still very good.