Hello Fellow Vets!

I was just wondering what everyone's plans are for getting back on track after the Christimas Season? I haven't really done terrible but I did gain 3 pounds in the past two months. It really scares me. I don't really feel I eat more just made some bad choices. But with the weight gain, I HAVE to be eating more. Seems that old "sugar" habit is sneaking back in my life. I've decided to set a new goal for myself and be at goal by my 2 year surgeversay in May. I really want to have a BMI of less than 25 and be at my healthy goal of 145 to 150 by then. I'm excited about getting back on track and having some normalcy in my life after the holidays. I've also had a lot of stress in my life lately and am still dealing with the GERD issues and esophageal spasms. I've decided to try and live with it even though I'm on meds and probably will be forever. I still can't sleep on my sides and have to sleep propped up on my back or else I will get a spasm and they hurt like CRAZY!! Bypass isn't an option as long as I can function without doing more surgery. I can keep down food obviously so I pray that things stay stablized.

Well, would love to hear how you guys are doing and what ideas y'all have for the new year!

OH NSV.. Even though I gained three pounds, I was able to buy a size 10 jeans yesterday and they fit comfortably. I don't think I will be able to wear a size 10 in everything but I was happy happy happy to buy these!

Decided to post these before and afters. I am still so grateful to have made it this far! Would love to see before and afters of my fellow vets! It really does help to see how far we ALL have come.

GOD BLESS!

Hi Lisa,

My plan is to limit high calorie treats, get enough fluids and Protein, weigh daily, and exercise 4 days per week. It's kept me at goal so far, and I'm sticking with it!

Glad to hear you've got the GERD under control.

Lynda

Hi Lisa,

My plan is to limit high calorie treats, get enough fluids and Protein, weigh daily, and exercise 4 days per week. It's kept me at goal so far, and I'm sticking with it!

Glad to hear you've got the GERD under control.

Lynda

Thank you Lynda. I'm still fighting it. Spasm medication I'm on helps when I do get one. Still taking prilosec twice a day as well. I wish by some miracle it would just go away.... :/

I would like to get my bounce range down around 4 more pounds... I managed to wind up at the top of my goal bounce range at Christmas... was a little higher than that a few days... So pretty happy all in all. I did make lots of carb yummies choices, and even though I managed to stay at goal, have carb cravings now... I have been cutting back a little bit more each day... not cold turkey... Fasting tomorrow... that should help.

I plan to stay at goal now that I have finally gotten back there. I have been having back problems and I see a surgery in my future which is going to limit exercise for awhile.

I've been in a lot of pain lately but I haven't even attempted to go to the gym because of all the busy holiday chaos. I need to get back there and exercise even if I am in pain.

First, Lisa, you look great! Hope for continued relief from GERD for you!

My goal is to STAY at my new low goal within 2-3 pound bounce at all times (learned that from Lynda!)

Yes, Kim, carbs carbs carbs!! Fasting today and depleting the cravings hopefully!

I want to maintain my weight under 150 while building muscle mass during 2014

I want to maintain maybe loss a few more lbs so I have a bounce range. I am really going to try to eat more vegtables and fruit and less crackers! Wishing you all a Happy New Year and I hope you achive whatever you are aiming for this next year.

Hi,

I have a thread started on this also using the SMART method Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely. When you write down your plans your odds of achieving it increase dramatically. Here is the link if you're interested in viewing it.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/291871-2014-new-years-resolution/

Thanks. Good luck to you with your goals.

Thanks to all for posting. It is so nice to hear from people that are actually at goal and maintaining! I sure hope to get there before my 2 year anniversary! All of you look awesome!

I need to get back to logging my food. It really helps me.

There are many things I would like to do! First, get back to the protein, veggie, fruit order of eating. I love crunchy food, but that usually means chips and/or crackers! Not a good choice for me. Second, begin the 5:2 way of eating.

My goal for 2014 is to continue my weight loss journey. My surgery was in 2011 and I only lost 75 pounds had much more to go. I have managed to keep the 75 off but now want to get moving the scale down again. In 2014 will be using the sleeve as my weight loss tool to get at least 50 more pounds off. Plan is to take it slow and steady battling my frustration to give up when the. Scale doesn't move as quickly as I like. Well that's the plan

I want to reach my personal goal before my 2 yr anniversary (April), will do this by using mfp more consistently ie each day.

I have to kill the carb monster, first. Can't wait to get back to normal around here! Then my goal this year is to set my bounce range and maintain. I would also like to add some more muscle and strengthen my core.

Edited December 31, 201312 yr by suejersey

I made it through the holidays without gaining so that is good but I am ready to get to goal. Need to lose about another 20-25lbs. I will have to through the carb detox too. Man those carbs are like drugs. Alway calling my name. Good luck and happy new year to all!!