Georgia

I get lots of questions regarding how to get back on track. This journey is tough, and one thing I've learned is that I'm not perfect - but if I'm going to move past that I have to figure out how to forgive myself. For me, the main factor in my obesity was my inability to overcome this. So I would give up and gain all my weight back, and even more. I cannot do this to myself!!! I have to pick myself back up and keep it moving. I didn't go through 2 torturous painful weight loss surgeries to just keep giving up. Heck no!!! So, along my Sleeve Journey, when I noticed I wasn't doing well and needed to get back on track this is what I did: The BASICS BOOTCAMP: For 5 STRICT DAYS I will eat only... Proteins: Seafoods, Poultry and eggs, Dairies, nuts/seeds including Peanut Butter. Veggies: Green only. Fruits: None. Breads/Cereals/Other Carbs: None. Fluids: One gallon of water (128 oz.) Protein drinks (RTD or Powder). Avoid: Sugar and Sodium Once the 5 days are over, I am pretty much over the Sugar Carb Demon. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate carbs! I do need them to live a healthy life and since I workout a lot it is important I have them. However, I need GOOD carbs. Whole grains, fruits, veggies... But I don't need processed sugars. White carbs, in cereals, breads, rice... etc. Lots will do the 5 day pouch test. http://www.5daypouchtest.com/ Great! To each their own. I personally do not do this. My first reason is because I don't have a pouch. I have a sleeve. The second reason is because for me, this has proven nothing but torture for me. I don't feel like I should have to do that. My personal program works just as good without that side effect. The only reasons I've ever done liquids only is simply from being threatened with my life (post op) or if I'm just feeling sick and to let my Sleevie rest. That's it. Good luck everyone! This journey is tough, but nothing worth doing is ever easy. Xoxo

Scroll up several posts above you. I believe diva listed it in this thread. I saw it as I scrolled down.

Yaay, and I'm claiming it! 152.2!!! 2.2 lbs from original goal I reached 150! Boy, I agree with all of my "pals" this 5:2 thing has been a life style changer and balancer for me! Coops, I feel pretty sure 161 is a new low set point for you. Your body has dipped there and returning there. And I pound from the 150s!!!!! I'm feeling "human" this morning which is good! Got houseful of company coming for holiday wknd. My son,DIL and baby Grand! So excited to see them but I know it will involve some eating out so have to be aware too! FYE, what is rolled spelt??? And if it can be eaten with chocolate chips I need it!

I REALLY REALLY REALLY want this to be true. Sigh. Well, 3rd fast this week complete. 522. One good thing about feeling bad is you aren't hungry either. LOL

Now, now, we will Share, BTB!!!

Well, and also isn't it based on a high fat diet anyway? How many of us are actually eating a high fat diet? I know I'm not. And doing 5:2, I REALLY got my act under control! I decided to really make the changes necessary to get back to my goal weight and change my lifestyle. With that in mind, I 1. Started 5:2 2. Started logging EVERYTHING on MFP 3. Cut out all junk and most "prepared" foods with the exception of the occasional treat maybe once a week (ie., birthday cake/dessert) 4. Bought a Fitbit 5. Stick to a 1200 calorie day plan most ALL non-fast days. My diet is not high fat in any stretch of the imagination. Now, if people are taking the 5:2 or AF as a way to fast one day and as Laura said, eat as they please not regarding fat, calorie content, sugar content or making healthy choices, I don't think it would make much difference overall whether they were fasting or not. Aren't most people doing 5:2 or AF, eating within range and more healthy overall? I need to really look at what people are doing on their "off days."

gamergirl, your posts usually ALWAYS cheer my day -in a most sarcastic kind of way! Love it!!!!

This is interesting (from the FastDiet.com website) I guess I really do need to take those Vit D prescription my Dr. gave me cause my D was low!!!! There is a weight-loss pill worth buying. Most miracle “fat-burning supplements” are about as effective as an hour of Prancercizing. But if you want to take a pill to help promote fat loss, your best bet is a Vitamin that you associate with the sun. Researchers from Canada found that people with higher levels of Vitamin D also have lower levels of body fat. The connection isn’t a coincidence. Vitamin D helps you feel fuller because, according to Australian researchers, it releases more leptin, a hormone essential to weight loss. It also helps you store less fat by decreasing parathyroid hormone, which makes you hold on to your love handles. Best of all, vitamin D literally burns more fat by reducing production of the stress hormone cortisol. The fad-free truth: Buying supplements to help you lose weight is not the best use of your hard-earned money. Your foundation is a healthy diet and exercise. But some supplements can help fill nutritional gaps that will help your body function more efficiently. Supplementing with 2,000 to 3,000 IU of Vitamin D3 is a smart investment for your overall health and fat-loss goals.

You look tiny!!

Well today is my normal fast day. Since I login to back to back days due to my sickness I guess this'll be a 3 peat. And holding my low. Just wish I felt a little better. But as I say this too shall pass.

Did well on my fast yesterday and ended right at 500. Still feeling sicky. Went up work but ended up coming home at noon. NyQuil is my best friend right now. Daisy, I understand the set point thing. I'm hung at 153-154. Up and down!!! I want 150!!! Well,actually I want 149!

Hope all went well! Welcome!

Oh, who cares what their scale says? You've been weighing all along on YOURS!!!!!

I've found that what happens with me is I lose to a new low, bounce up a couple lbs, and them stabilize at that low for a week or so. Then that cycle starts again. Working on staying at low of 153 now. By the end of this week I should be stable unless I get too carried away on feast days. Start 177 Low. 153 trying to "hold" this weight for a while. Hoped to get to 150 go by Labor Day but don't think that will be happening unless I somehow "chunk lose". LOL

Agreed. I've had three years worth of apps. That would be 5total. 3 first year. One thereafter. I wonder imagine a total of about 25 mins total! LOL good guy just hi,bye, keep up the good work.

My primary care seems to think so. Quite frankly, my surgeon never even asks me such things.

Btw, FYE, your before and after pic I saw is stunning! Your waist is very defined! I'm jealous! Ha! I have never had much waistline. Sorta up and down. The only real thing I have going in my favor is I have no thighs/hips or butt either. Most of my weight is carried upper body. That's why very happy that 5/2 seems to be helping "define" my upper body and face/neck more. Or maybe it's just that I am near goal. Who knows? Either way. It is helping. LOL