♕ajtexas♕

You'll make it. It is a long journey, a change for life and you can do it! You will do it at your pace, try not to compare yourself to others. We support you every step of the way.

Hey Texas, welcome!! This forum is the best thing I found. It gives me the support I need to get through my journey. Do your research, read all the stories good & bad so you can make the best decision for yourself. Good luck.

I can't put my finger on a yes moment.....but what I can say is wow I've come a long way in 9 months! It feels like I was banded yesterday and here I am just 20 lbs to goal. It will go fast and before you know it you will have a list of yes moments! Good luck on your journey.

No really I am. I have to be otherwise I would enjoy it, right? I truly hate exercising! I’ve never liked going to the gym, it’s boring. I don’t like getting all hot and sweaty, out of breath; heart beating like it will explode out of my chest. Hated PE in school, I was always the last kid picked for the team…. But one of the necessities for successful weight loss is exercise regularly. How do I accomplish this? I started simple by: Parking at the back of the parking lots Turning on some music and dancing around my house. (Dogs got a kick out of this; they thought it was play time.) Took my dogs for walks around our property. (We live on acreage in the country.) Then I bought an inexpensive exercise bike that folds up and sits in the corner of my living room (This way I see it every day). When I watch TV in the evenings I get on the bike and ride. I started doing 10 minutes and worked up to 30 minutes. Now I’m working on increasing the intensity (ride faster). Next, I started moving more at work. I started using the bathroom on different floors (walking the stairs to the floors); and getting up from my desk a couple of times a day just to walk the stairs. So here I am still don’t like exercising but I do move! I no longer use the elevator at work (and I’m on the 8th floor!) and I ride my bike 30 minutes 3-5 times a week. It’s not a lot but as long as I’m doing something I’m seeing results.

Love yourself again A cup of food per meal Protein first Beginning of a healthy life Abide by your doctor’s orders No vomiting Don’t deprive yourself Satisfied Unfill when too tight! Clothes are too big! Confidence increases Exercise regularly Stay in contact with your doctor Support from family and friends

It really does work. Looks silly, but works.

Try sugar free popsicles.

Pork or chicken flavor?

Toilet paper, cotton, newspaper..... What we stuffing? A bra??

Chez you crack me up!

MyFitnessPal. Its a food logging site/app.

Greek yogurt, riccotta cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, laughing cow cheeses. All good Proteins for mushie stage. Good luck.

Don't give up, keep fighting. You will get this. In the meantime welcome. There are lots of great friends here to give suppory and answer your questions. Good luck to you!

Jenymac, proud of you. You are taking control back. Do whatever it takes. Hugs!!

You are rocking this! Keep us posted.

I completely agree with you Jean. My success so far is due to my aftercare. I see my doctor every month, don't always get a fill. We discuss my eating and exercise for the previous month and how to improve it. It's so very important to keep going to your doctor. Don't be afraid of what they are going to say, chances are you need to hear it. Good luck.

Totally agree!

Hey Banjo....how close to 500?

Not fair having a trivia game w/o me. I knew all the answers (as soon as I read them on the thread)....

So this is where everyone has been hiding.... I missed all the fun crying.....

Beans, cheeses, eggs any greek yogurt are good Protein choices. Plus if you eat seafood tuna and salmon are great. I eat 1200 calories a day, usually divided between 3 meals & 1 snack. I track my food on myfitnesspal. My user name is ajtexas0 send me a friend request & you can see my diary. Good luck to you.