February 2019 weight loss buds

[Sheribear68 3,200]

That’s awesome! I have no idea what I do mid-week because I’m too much of a chicken to weigh myself very often.
Honestly climbing onto that thing even once a week pushes me to my limit, because of a lifetime of PTSD concerning the dreaded scale (does there exist a device I loathe more than a scale? Probably not)
I always have to do about 30 seconds deep breathing before getting on—especially now post surgery— and even though I tell myself repeatedly that “it’s just a number,” I still get emotional when the number isn’t what in my mind I think I “deserved” for the week.

That being said, I need the weekly slap in the face of weighing myself so I can keep my butt moving, keep eating right, sleeping enough, managing stress, etc...

So when that happens, I remind myself of what our bariatric psychologist said at my very first session: the biggest trap of bariatric surgery -for some people- is they will lose weight NO MATTER WHAT THEY DO. Therefore, they don’t develop lifetime habits during the honeymoon period and are screwed when that ends. (Lol, he literally used the word “screwed”. )
Those that still have to struggle a bit have better long-term success because the weight honestly doesn’t just fall off no matter what.”

I was kinda worried when he said that, but now I get it.
As much as I’d LOVE to hit goal in 6 months, be able to drink wine and eat carbs and still be able to drop 2-3 pounds/week with zero hunger, that just isn’t how it’s working for me.

Hey. I did have another NSV today.
Got up at 7am on a rare Saturday off work and got my butt to Pilates.
Was able to do side planks with zero mods and I’m pretty psyched about that.

[taylormomto6 74]

Great job on getting to that Pilates class!

I’m glad you posted about the honeymoon period. I’m with you, I have to work at as well. Weighing ever day is a necessity to me so I am accountable each day. I haven’t really eaten much off plan, but I have eaten too many nuts and that’s even enough to slow/stop my weight loss. I’m certainly not in the camp where I’d lose no matter what I was eating lol.

Down to 196.7 today! Yay!

[TheMarine79 150]

Me

[taylormomto6 74]

Amazing!!

[NYC_PAULA 194]

On 4/20/2019 at 11:14 AM, Sheribear68 said:

That’s awesome! I have no idea what I do mid-week because I’m too much of a chicken to weigh myself very often.
Honestly climbing onto that thing even once a week pushes me to my limit, because of a lifetime of PTSD concerning the dreaded scale (does there exist a device I loathe more than a scale? Probably not)
I always have to do about 30 seconds deep breathing before getting on—especially now post surgery— and even though I tell myself repeatedly that “it’s just a number,” I still get emotional when the number isn’t what in my mind I think I “deserved” for the week.

That being said, I need the weekly slap in the face of weighing myself so I can keep my butt moving, keep eating right, sleeping enough, managing stress, etc...

So when that happens, I remind myself of what our bariatric psychologist said at my very first session: the biggest trap of bariatric surgery -for some people- is they will lose weight NO MATTER WHAT THEY DO. Therefore, they don’t develop lifetime habits during the honeymoon period and are screwed when that ends. (Lol, he literally used the word “screwed”. )
Those that still have to struggle a bit have better long-term success because the weight honestly doesn’t just fall off no matter what.”

I was kinda worried when he said that, but now I get it.
As much as I’d LOVE to hit goal in 6 months, be able to drink wine and eat carbs and still be able to drop 2-3 pounds/week with zero hunger, that just isn’t how it’s working for me.

Hey. I did have another NSV today.
Got up at 7am on a rare Saturday off work and got my butt to Pilates.
Was able to do side planks with zero mods and I’m pretty psyched about that.

I feel exactly the same way. I dread the scale and weighing daily wasn't good for me because weight can fluctuate especially for women so it would drive me crazy. I do need to do once a week though. On the positive side, it helps motivate me when I see the number is down from the previous week. Looking towards the future when weight loss will slow and I'll eventually enter maintenance I'll need this weekly ritual to keep accountable. In the past, I would avoid the scale and it was an excuse to not really pay attention to how much weight I had gained.

Congrats on all of your progress.

[Colchabay 46]

I'm spoiled by my mom. Beef, chicken, and pork Bulgogi ready for the grill or stove top. Oh if only you could smell this stuff!! Can't wait.

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[gabybab 696]

4 hours ago, TheMarine79 said:

Me

That's amazing! How much have you lost?

[TheMarine79 150]

On 04/21/2019 at 18:54, gabybab said:

That's amazing! How much have you lost?

I have lost 53.5 pounds since February 4th

[AZhiker 2,251]

On ‎4‎/‎10‎/‎2019 at 3:20 PM, ldawn said:

I haven’t participated in our group in a few weeks. I did some reading and definitely feel behind everyone in my weight loss (not surprised, just how things always work for me). I want to kick up my exercise routine! I joined the ymca this week. I’m planning on starting out w pool class on Wednesday’s and saturdays. Weights on Fridays and Sundays (and some cardio each day as well).

I was just wondering what everyone else is doing and did it rev up your weight loss?

Idawn, I started walking a few days after surgery. My surgeon said to do 10,000 steps a day - he didn't give a time frame, so I just started working toward that goal. My little step tracker is my new best friend. I didn't realize what a motivational impact it would have! As I started getting 10,000 steps a day pretty consistently, I also added 10 flights of stairs a day and 100 wall pushups a day (4 sets of 25). Then I added an upper body weight routine every other day. Each week I increase the number of sets by 1/2 set. I also started using the Elliptical machine 30 min a day, alternating with the days I do the weights.

I have never been a great exercise buff - hiking yes, but just pain exercising, not so much. BUT..... I can feel my arms getting stronger and seeing some actual muscles! (little ones.) My stamina and endurance and increased a lot, and I can knock off those stairs like nothing now. I don't get out of breath when I walk up hills, and I am starting to walk faster. I had to go out of town this past week for a funeral and I was really worried about eating wrong and not getting the exercise in. I did my best to eat well, although it was hard because we went out a lot, but I DID get my 10,000 steps a day, 10 flights of stairs, 100 wall pushups and weights in - every single day! Amazingly, I actually lost some weight on the trip, and I really do attribute it to the exercise.

I have not had any real stalls yet. The weight loss has been pretty consistent, and again, I attribute this to the exercise, I know that exercise is going to be one of the big keys to keeping the weight off and not regaining, once I hit my goal, so I am trying really hard to incorporate it into a routine that I will continue for life. I don't think it matters what you do, as long as you get some cardio and some strength training in. The more muscle you build, the better your metabolism will be,

I think you have to set some small, realistic goals and then increase them a little each week. For example, once I can do 5 sets of my upper body routine with my 3 pound weights, I will increase to 5 pound weights and start over with just a few sets, gradually building those up.

The best buddy is that step tracker. Whenever we stopped for gas or potty on our trip, I was walking, Whenever I have a lull at work, I walk for 5-10 minutes. I park in the farthest spot when shopping or at work to get a few more steps. It is very empowering, makes me feel more positive about myself, and I think it is also toning me up a bit, because my saggy skin doesn't seem so loose. Anyway, find a way to do it in small bites and I think you will be very happy with how you feel.

[AZhiker 2,251]

On ‎4‎/‎10‎/‎2019 at 5:27 PM, Gottajustdoit said:

I'm curious how many of you who had gastric bypass are taking an acid reducer. I have been having a lot of chest pain (heartburn?) lately. This can occur after a few sips of my Protein Shake, as soon as I start eating, or even an hour before I start to eat. I am very conscious of chewing everything and eating very slowly, so I can only assume its GERD. I was told I did not have to take my Protonix any longer at this point because I would no longer have GERD after gastric bypass surgery. Are others of you having this crushing chest pain on and off (not just when eating or right afterward) and if so, are you taking an acid reducer or not? I had the bypass as opposed to the sleeve because of my GERD (surgeon saying GERD would only get worse if I had the sleeve). SO confusing, I am starting to take my Fromadine (generic acid reducer) again as the pain is obnoxious!

I had bypass, and my doc keeps all his patients on an acid reducer for 6 months. I don't tolerate them well, however, and the only one I can really take is ranitidine. He said that was OK (like better than nothing) so I take 150 mg twice a day. I had bad GERD and actually had a Barrett's polyp (pre cancerous, due to acid damage) removed before surgery. I have not had GERD since the surgery, but staying on the acid reducer religiously. Don't want to take any chances.

[Everything 388]

Sheribear - this is well put - I wish someone had said this to me so plainly. I have to get on the ball before it's too late... if it's not already. When does the "honeymoon" actually end? Will we ever be able to eat larger portions? I hear yes, and I assume that varies person to person. Just wondering if they told you...

On 4/20/2019 at 11:14 AM, Sheribear68 said:

So when that happens, I remind myself of what our bariatric psychologist said at my very first session: the biggest trap of bariatric surgery -for some people- is they will lose weight NO MATTER WHAT THEY DO. Therefore, they don’t develop lifetime habits during the honeymoon period and are screwed when that ends. (Lol, he literally used the word “screwed”. )
Those that still have to struggle a bit have better long-term success because the weight honestly doesn’t just fall off no matter what.”

[Everything 388]

I ate some mashed potatoes and gravy yesterday, a little green bean casserole (like 6 tbs of each, 3 per meal - over the span of lunch and dinner) - gained like 2.5 pounds!! WTH?? I can't cheat at all... what gives!

[taylormomto6 74]

Everythinganna- I’m sure it’s Water retention. It happens quickly if we go from eating few carbs to eating carbs things. It should go away in a day or 2 if you cut carbs again.

Yes, we will be able to eat more as time goes by and that’s why we’re supposed to change our eating habits now. If we haven’t made those changes by the time we can eat more then regain will be inevitable.

[taylormomto6 74]

Hmmm, I just came to the realization that I think my views on food are changing. Like most of us, holidays were always about food. Yesterday I made Prime Rib, macaroni salad, corn on the cob and cauliflower Mac n cheese for our family dinner. I ate 3 dime sized bites of meat (should have eaten more because it’s Protein but I got tired of chewing), 1/4c of the cauliflower and 1/3 of a corn and didn’t even consider eating the macaroni salad, no struggle at all. I guess I just didn’t even entertain the option and just now realized it. I didn’t make a dessert since I’d asked the boys (I have my dh and 3 boys 18-20 here) what they wanted and never got an answer so I didn’t make any, lol. I hope this is the beginning of real change in my way of thinking about food.

[Everything 388]

Sheribear a scale that doesn’t tell you your weight!