I've gained 20 lbs. it's been about 2 1/2 years since my sleeve surgery. I was too thin, dizzy a lot, so I only want to lose 15 of that. It's crazy to me after spending my whole life literally needing to lose 50 pounds or more, that I can say I only need to lose 15 pounds. But man, this is tough. I am able to eat such large quantities and emotionally something isn't clicking. I am a distance trail runner but this extra weight has made me stop enjoying my running, as I feel heavy when I do run. Ok, universe and bariatric community, I've said it out loud and I want to be ready to change.

1 hour ago, ridingrae said:

I've said it out loud and I want to be ready to change.

@ridingrae

"knowing the problem is half the solution"

what's worse than gaining 15 lbs?

answer - gaining 16 lbs.!!

i've been there, done that over the years

if i were in your position, i would have 3 shakes a

day, or 2 shakes a day w/light meal. basically a

liquid diet. i would do this for 5 days, or 7 or...............

this should/will help you loose weight - give you a

quick jump start. then continue to eat and drink

like you learned as a newbie. these suggestions are

easy for me to write. unfortunately, not simple to follow.

with determination and strength, you can be a success.

yes, this IS tough. you know what to do - you just need a

kick in the arse to get you started!! LOL

ready, set, go, and you are off!!

good luck

kathy

7 minutes ago, proudgrammy said:

@ridingrae

"knowing the problem is half the solution"

what's worse than gaining 15 lbs?

answer - gaining 16 lbs.!!

i've been there, done that over the years

if i were in your position, i would have 3 shakes a

day, or 2 shakes a day w/light meal. basically a

liquid diet. i would do this for 5 days, or 7 or...............

this should/will help you loose weight - give you a

quick jump start. then continue to eat and drink

like you learned as a newbie. these suggestions are

easy for me to write. unfortunately, not simple to follow.

with determination and strength, you can be a success.

yes, this IS tough. you know what to do - you just need a

kick in the arse to get you started!! LOL

ready, set, go, and you are off!!

good luck

kathy

I totally agree! Since you have done this before, it should be i dont want to say easy, but maybe expected? You can do it!! I started following the program again after 7 years and a lot of weight gain, at first I had NO ambition to start, but now Ive lost 8 lbs!! You can do it!!! 2 shakes, light meal and NO out to eat ! Remember......feeling hungry is a good thing. I notice when my belly is grumpbling all day I loose a lb or 2. But I still eat something light all day.

Eat right away when you wake up.

no drinking 30 minutes before or after or during meal

2 shakes

light meal

stay away from processed foods

48-64 oz of water!!

Come on!! YOU CAN DO IT!! Its only 15 lbs!!

I think the exercise/eating dilemma is at play here. Exercise makes you hungry, you don't have the same restriction you once had, so you tend to eat more than you need. Even just a couple hundred extra calories a day is enough to put that kind of weight on in no time.

The oft-quoted sentiment applies here: "You can't outrun your fork".

Time to make a plan. Count your calories, weigh/measure, etc. It's not fun. It's not simple. But ultimately, we all have to do it, one way or another.. and not just for a year or two. It's forever.