I haven't posted in a while and I kind of regret it because you all keep me on the right track. I have my lap top at work now so I can stay logged in!

I haven't been doing terrible but I haven't been as good as I could. I have had some cocktails (not a lot at a time because I get drunk FAST now) and I have been eating more chips than I need. But I also get an average of 90g of Protein in a day and stay within my allowed calorie range (max 1100 but i average 900-1000 a day). So far I have lost about 45 lbs from my pre-op weight BUT I have stalled like crazy and I have gone down 2 sizes which makes it a little better.

NSV: My birthday was this past sunday and I spent it at a banquet celebrating my pastor's 25 anniversary with the church. I wore a satin pencil skirt that I purchased about 3 years ago and was never able to wear. It was so big that as I walked down the hall of the hotel, it turned COMPLETELY around. The split was in the front and if not for my hips it would have been in the floor!!! LOL!!!

So this is my progress so far and I plan to pick up n my exercise this week.

One question that I have: does taking Vitamins help with weight loss or stalls?? That's probably the one thing I have been really bad at....I haven't really taken any since surgery (mostly because I didn't have the money to get them but I will get them monday when I go to the doctor)

@laurenella82. You look great! Keep it up.

@@laurenella82 You look so nice in your black dress. You put me in the mind of Sherri Shepherd. Have you heard that before?

Anyway, you keep up the good work!

Thank you both!!

No I've never been told that before. But I like her so I'll take it! ????

Vitamins help with weight loss or stalls?? haven't really taken any since surgery (mostly because I didn't have the money to get them but I will get them monday when I go to the doctor)

@@laurenella82

great pics

not as smart as i look

but which one are you in the first pic???

cocktails, chips????

i know you will try and do better about those 2 evils

pretty sure vitamins have nothing to do helping your weight loss, or stall situation

"normal" people should all be taking vitamins for their health

sleevers and all other WLS people especially need to take them too

i'm sure their are reasons about the new tummy et al that vitamins are important

not sure of the specifics

down 45 lbs, 2 dress sizes

"funny" interesting story about your beautiful dress and the slits

dress was too big before, look at you now ms. sexy

sounds like you have a good plan about eating a little better, exercising more

planning ahead is good

doing well my friend

keep going

kathy

good luck

You look awesome keep up the good work

Thanks!

@@proudgrammy I am definitely trying to do better with planning my meals and Snacks better and making better choices when I haven't prepared. chips are my kryptonite! But I'm trying to find alternatives. Any suggestions?

You look great! To combat the chip craving, I would recommend roasted chick peas. (I love the Good Bean brand ones, and they come in lots of flavors, if you don't want to make them yourself.) They have the crunch and the salt and are very satisfying. I order them from vitacost.com-best prices.