Hello my fellow WLS peeps. I am on a mission to lose 50 pounds that I have regained. I am feeling hopeful and know that getting back to basics will do it. I would like this thread to be a place where we can come and be transparent and accountable. I plan on checking in with a weigh in every Monday starting tomorrow. If you want to join me, let's do this!

Heightist weight: 289

Lowest: 157

Goal: 150

Attached is my before surgery pic, me at my lowest and where I am today.

May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

I'm being put through a test that I'm planning on passing. We are having dinner at 54th Street.
Starting with Salad, grilled shrimp and steak with stream veggies. NO BREAD NO BREAD

@tfarr, just take baby steps. One small change & in time, as you see progress, the other steps will follow.

I am not in love with exercising but I don't hate it. Sometimes it's just a chore to get up at 5am to work out. I'd much rather hug my pillow. But, I will say, I feel emotionally better (happier) AFTER I exercise. Working out may help with the "down feeling". I believe when we're feeling down, it's so much easier to make bad food choices. So try to get out of that rut.

@Liz210, STAY STRONG! You lost 5lbs, that's awesome! Don't derail your progress.

[mention=174182]Liz210[/mention], STAY STRONG! You lost 5lbs, that's awesome! Don't derail your progress.

I did it. Yay! I had a tiny taste of baked potato and a pinch of rye bread. I told the waiter to remove from table. So glad the loaded my husband potato; I like mine with salt and pepper. I'm getting much better at listening to my stomach when I'm full. I got leftovers again. [emoji4]

Hello my fellow WLS peeps. I am on a mission to lose 50 pounds that I have regained. I am feeling hopeful and know that getting back to basics will do it. I would like this thread to be a place where we can come and be transparent and accountable. I plan on checking in with a weigh in every Monday starting tomorrow. If you want to join me, let's do this!
Heightist weight: 289
Lowest: 157
Goal: 150
Attached is my before surgery pic, me at my lowest and where I am today.
May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️
-Mariela

Hi all can someone please tell me what is back to the basic is


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Hi all can someone please tell me what is back to the basic is


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Back to the basics is just getting back to what the rules were after surgery. Protein first (80oz a day) no drinking with food or 30 mins before or after meals. No snacking, drinking at least 64 oz Of water and exercising. I know for me the weight came back because I stopped following these rules and started eating a lot of carbs and sugary foods. That's what back to basics means for me [emoji4]


May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

Back to the basics is just getting back to what the rules were after surgery. Protein first (80oz a day) no drinking with food or 30 mins before or after meals. No snacking, drinking at least 64 oz Of water and exercising. I know for me the weight came back because I stopped following these rules and started eating a lot of carbs and sugary foods. That's what back to basics means for me [emoji4]


May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

Thank you, this helps me alot

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Thank you, this helps me alot

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I'm glad [emoji16]


May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

Buy Quest chips and keep them in your desk at work. You can eat those when everyone else is eating regular chips. They are 130 calories, 20g of protein, and 2 net carbs.

Finally bought those expensive bags of chips. Most of the chips are in crumbs. They do have a decent taste but thank God I am not craving chips any longer.


LizO

Good morning friends,

So the scale is showing that I have gained from last week but I know I am retaining fluids as it's that time of the month. I have been going to the gym 5 times a week and feel great, my eating this past weekend was decent but I didn't follow my plan to the T. I wish I could have handled my cravings better as I know when I'm about to start my menstruation because I want to eat everything in sight!!! I am really proud of myself and know that there has been a mental shift because typically if I see a gain, I would give up and binge for a few weeks and start back over when I couldn't tolerate myself anymore- a cycle I know all too well. I am going to continue doing what I am doing and know that it will pay off because this time around I aim to make a lifestyle change and not just a temporary fix. We can do it ladies!!! I believe in each and everyone of us, we will succeed!


May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

Good morning friends,

So the scale is showing that I have gained from last week but I know I am retaining fluids as it's that time of the month. I have been going to the gym 5 times a week and feel great, my eating this past weekend was decent but I didn't follow my plan to the T. I wish I could have handled my cravings better as I know when I'm about to start my menstruation because I want to eat everything in sight!!! I am really proud of myself and know that there has been a mental shift because typically if I see a gain, I would give up and binge for a few weeks and start back over when I couldn't tolerate myself anymore- a cycle I know all too well. I am going to continue doing what I am doing and know that it will pay off because this time around I aim to make a lifestyle change and not just a temporary fix. We can do it ladies!!! I believe in each and everyone of us, we will succeed!


May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

Stick with it Mariela! You are amazing! Your exercise regime is brilliant and your hard work will pay off and you will see the scales go down.
That dreaded time of the month has been enough to throw me off plan so many times!
We can do this! [emoji173]

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Mariela, you also have to keep in mind that as you are working out, you may be losing fat and gaining muscle, and of course muscle weighs more than fat, so that could also be the reason for the increase in the scale. Just continue doing what you are doing; I know that circle of doom all too well myself, but I've been attempting to stay away from the carby stuff and go more for the real food; fresh fruits, veggies, and protein. I haven't budged a pound yet, but I'm sticking to it. We are all here for each other. We have all been in this abusive relationship with food for way too long, and we've all gone through a major surgery to change our way with that relationship to undo it now.

[mention=210199]tfarr[/mention], just take baby steps. One small change & in time, as you see progress, the other steps will follow.
I am not in love with exercising but I don't hate it. Sometimes it's just a chore to get up at 5am to work out. I'd much rather hug my pillow. But, I will say, I feel emotionally better (happier) AFTER I exercise. Working out may help with the "down feeling". I believe when we're feeling down, it's so much easier to make bad food choices. So try to get out of that rut.

Thank you for your support [emoji16]. I am constantly beating myself up. My way of life has always been " all or nothing", I'm a very black and white. As silly as this may seem but, when I read " one small change at a time" really clicked and made sense. I'll eliminate my cracker consumption. That's a true crutch lately.
I weighed myself yesterday. I've gained 10 lbs.

Finally bought those expensive bags of chips. Most of the chips are in crumbs. They do have a decent taste but thank God I am not craving chips any longer.


LizO

Do you think they were worth buying? I was thinking of picking some up- my husband has his snack bag of chips in the house and I thought it might be good to have an alternative near by in case my will started to be tested

Hi everyone! Checking in after my weigh in I'm down again! The back to basics is working!! I'm at 230 so 8 lbs are toast going to keep at it
I've been using mfp religiously and having breakfast everyday, I have bean eating a variety of foods- meats- veggies- fruits- and I'm recognizing head hunger again, instead of mindlessly grazing through the day. Also logging my next days food in mfp the day before has really helped me to stay on track with calories and protein intake- especially on more hectic travel days... it's also helping me to smooth out intake over the whole day...
I was less successful then I hoped with last weeks workout plan-- I didn't make it to any spin classes- I could drag myself out of bed- well I could have but my determination lapsed in the early morning hours-- I made it to two of my fitmill classes and we also did a 6 mile hike on Saturday.... so I definitely have some improvements to make this week in terms of workouts...I'm committing to going in afternoons to spin unless I get up in the morning... the goal is to go!!! How's everyone else doing with activity?