Goal (Again)!

[Globetrotter 1,340]

I agree OD, 5:2 IS maintenance eating and I think when my body has lost all the weight it wants to lose, it will stop losing, I just hope my body can agree to not do that until 129#!!!! Also, you said you gain weight easily, me too, and you know there is a physiological reason for that, right? This is why I am such a firm believer in Lipo or other plastics being a part of our recovery - we have more fat cells than the NeverFats. They may be empty but they put us at a ridiculous disadvantage for gaining weight, so they must be eradicated!

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

Congrats Daisy - even sweeter the second time!!!!

[coops 1,790]

Yey - goal for you my lovely! It has gotta be a good feeling x

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

It really is . It's going to be difficult to keep it here. I go up if I add back anything

[Globetrotter 1,340]

OD, have you explored alternative eating? I love meat, total coyote, but because of my autoimmune stuff, I am learning a lot about "raw" cuisine and it is incredibly healthful and tasty and has tought me that we don't have to miss out or deprive ourselves, just play with the ingredients! I mean heck, you can have truffles and cake for goodness sake, via Eggface's Protein recipes

[feedyoureye 3,087]

Daisy, so proud and happy for you! Stick with us, and we can make this way of life an easier habit together!

[BrownDoesAll 409]

Yeah OD goal! Congratulations! Gives us inspiration to know it can be done. Sending a cyber high five with a way to go girl!

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

Globe, what is alternative eating?

It's so much easier since I don't have a man in my life right now. I can live on Protein shakes quite easily as I hate to mess up the kitchen.

Thanks everyone. It's not going to be easy to maintain 135 I can tell. I can live with 135-137. I am glad it was only 15. I've heard of people gaining back more. It's way harder to lose than right after surgery.

[Globetrotter 1,340]

I consider alternative eating to be whatever deviates from the SAD - Standard American Diet, and also isn't just a meat or no meat thing. Paleo, Raw, Nourishing Traditions, AIP, Wahl's Protocol, etc.

[Georgia 2,908]

Congrats to you OD! 5:2 has truly been a life and "sleeve" saver for me too! It's now a way of life and I don't stress about things like before now that I know I CAN and will lose/maintain. With a firm plan and program, knowing how much I can eat and logging everything, keeps me on the straight and narrow. Well, most of the time! Yes, I do allow myself the occasional treat and enjoy myself when out and about and I think that's what it is all about! Learning to live a good, healthy lifestyle and enjoying life!

[gamergirl 4,609]

Congrats to you OD! 5:2 has truly been a life and "sleeve" saver for me too! It's now a way of life and I don't stress about things like before now that I know I CAN and will lose/maintain. With a firm plan and program, knowing how much I can eat and logging everything, keeps me on the straight and narrow. Well, most of the time! Yes, I do allow myself the occasional treat and enjoy myself when out and about and I think that's what it is all about! Learning to live a good, healthy lifestyle and enjoying life!

Love your new profile pic!

[Globetrotter 1,340]

yeah, awesome pic!

[marfar7 1,528]

I never thought I would see 135 lbs again. Everyone says there is a bounce back and I was trying to get used to the idea since I could not seem to lose any of the weight I regained.

I've had really good success with the 5:2 way of eating. It helped me from grazing and snacking. I don't know why really, because I could have just given up and started grazing and snacking again. I was so sad though, that there were so many clothes that I loved that I coudn't wear anymore. So I followed the rules of the diet and slowly lost my 15 lb regain.

Now I know that even though I am in maintenance, I have to keep following the original rules of being sleeved. Protein first, veggies and only good carbs if there is room ( and there never is) Treats and Snacks need to be a rare thing not as part of my regular meal plan.

Thank God for the sleeve. I still have good restriction if I eat what I am supposed to eat and not chips and cookies!

I noticed ur name. Do u live in Oregon? Who did ur surgery? I went to Dr Tersigni is Coos Bay. I recently moved to So Ca and I miss Or. I lived in Medford. Where do u live?

Congrats on reaching ur goal. I have about 20 more but I will eventually get there I hear the last 20 r the hardest.

WTG!