turkhaven

I am 4 years post op. Never got to goal (went from 297to 206). Then gained back 40 over the past couple of years. Just hate myself for it. Felt so broken and like such a failure. Started a modified 5dpt last Sunday. Walking on treadmill every day for 20 minutes (its a start) and keeping calories under 900 but being sure to get in more than the minimum Protein. I feel so clear headed, calm and in control again. Down 12lb, but just feel better. Brenda Y

Hi everyone. I've been back on track since Sept 11th. Down 18 lbs and feel so much happier with myself. Much less self loathing! I did liquid for 7 days and then moved on to soft foods from there. First couple of weeks I did a lot of protein shakes and kept calories to under 800. My body got wise after 2 1/2 weeks and stalled out so I upped calories and have been steadily been losing fractions of a pound each day. I have kept sugar and carbs out. I will eat fruit and veggies (squash) with carbs but no sugar, bread etc. keeping calories under 1200 a day

Thanks Susan. Feels great! I just have to remember why this is important. I want to be able to better run my dogs in agility. I want to enjoy having pictures taken. I am making flash cards with my reasons.