March 2014 Sleevers

[Butter Britches 2]

I understand that if you're not getting enough Protein and fluids, you will not lose. Your body freaks out and thinks it needs to store resources so it doesn't shut down. Good luck!!

[KajunGumbo 74]

Anyone else losing really slow? I'm down about 15 lbs since the surgery, and I'm 8 week's out. I stalled for about 4 weeks, and I think it finally lifted, but I won't know until I weight myself Monday.

I'm a slow loser too. But I know I am doing everything that needs to be done. During stalls I concentrate on NSV's to Celebrate.< /p>

DEE

http://deekajungumbo.blogspot.com/2014/05/friday-weigh-in.html

[hisandhersleeves 19]

Anyone else losing really slow? I'm down about 15 lbs since the surgery, and I'm 8 week's out. I stalled for about 4 weeks, and I think it finally lifted, but I won't know until I weight myself Monday.

Yes, me too! I had my surgery on 3/14 and am down 26 pounds since surgery. I spent a good 3-4 weeks in the 250's but the 40's seem to be coming off much quicker. Hang in there...I find that exercising even for only 30 minutes helped move things along.

[sleevie.wonder 306]

NSV:

Zipped up a pair of size 16s today! I started out in a tight 22. Might wait until I lose another 10 lbs or so before I wear them out in public though as the muffin top is really bad (as you can tell!)

[Susan-031314 179]

Sleevie, same with me and 18's. From a 22/24 and a couple of 26's, I'll take almost being able to wear 18's. Getting into is not the same as fitting into. Today saw two bags of old, too big clothes disappear from my closet. With the times my weight has changed and all of my clothes resources, I have plenty of clothes down to 18, but 16's will be all new. Fall is going to be expensive...

[sleevie.wonder 306]

Sleevie, same with me and 18's. From a 22/24 and a couple of 26's, I'll take almost being able to wear 18's. Getting into is not the same as fitting into. Today saw two bags of old, too big clothes disappear from my closet. With the times my weight has changed and all of my clothes resources, I have plenty of clothes down to 18, but 16's will be all new. Fall is going to be expensive...

You're definitely right about the "getting into is not the same as fitting in to" that's for sure. Great job on your NSV!

[KajunGumbo 74]

NSV: Zipped up a pair of size 16s today! I started out in a tight 22. Might wait until I lose another 10 lbs or so before I wear them out in public though as the muffin top is really bad (as you can tell!)

I have been having fun trying on smaller sized clothing in stores but will not give in to actually buying them. Just enjoying the pleasure of taking pics in the fitting rooms.

I'm buying most of my things through yard sales & consignment shops for now. Buying new thing will be my awards for meeting GOAL

[greensleeve 457]

You're definitely right about the "getting into is not the same as fitting in to" that's for sure. Great job on your NSV!

I bought a size 18 yesterday and they look good. I'm down 50 pounds since month before surgery.

I feel like a normal person finally. I might be able to get into a 16 but I would look ridiculous.

[Nicey2u 228]

I think that's my problem... I'm not getting enough protein!! Thanks for bringing that up!! Gonna need up the Protein starting tomorrow!! Still in the soft foods.

[Susan-031314 179]

Everybody, I truly believe that our Protein intake today is not only vital to weight loss, but will be vital to avoid hair loss!!!! Solids make it much easier to get in the protein but I'm still boosting with one shake a day.

[jdillon 355]

Everybody, I truly believe that our Protein intake today is not only vital to weight loss, but will be vital to avoid hair loss!!!! Solids make it much easier to get in the protein but I'm still boosting with one shake a day.

So you are how far in? No Hair loss? I'm having surgery in July and I've worried a bit about that.

[Nicey2u 228]

My doc took me off Protein shakes.. : ( but I have been and still am taking Biotin chews I found at GNC and I haven't had any Hair loss just normal shedding!

[jdillon 355]

My doc took me off Protein shakes.. : ( but I have been and still am taking Biotin chews I found at GNC and I haven't had any Hair loss just normal shedding!

How far in are you?

[hisandhersleeves 19]

Why did your doctor take you off of the shakes?

[amasd 67]

Sleevie, same with me and 18's. From a 22/24 and a couple of 26's, I'll take almost being able to wear 18's. Getting into is not the same as fitting into. Today saw two bags of old, too big clothes disappear from my closet. With the times my weight has changed and all of my clothes resources, I have plenty of clothes down to 18, but 16's will be all new. Fall is going to be expensive...

I was wearing a size 20/22 before my sleeve on 3/28/2014.Now in pants I can fit into my size 18s and some of my 16s, and in shirts I can fit into size 14/16. I have not brought anything new yet I am waiting till I have absolutely nothing in my size to do that. But I am very excited for when I am ready to do that. My best friend is a personal stylist and is so ready to take me shopping. Shopping use to be the worst thing in the world for me but I am very excited to start shopping when time comes.