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That is really great!! I know you feel proud! Congratulations!!

It varies between people, but generally it consists of white carbs, potatoes, rice, pastas Then there are chips, cookies, crackers, popcorn, ice cream, bread (not so much but for some), nuts, lettuce (for some)

I think in all honesty most people deviate from their pre-op plan. The diets vary so much from Dr. to Dr. so it is difficult to determine what is "right" and what is not. Here's the one thing that my Dr. told be about the pre-op diet. It gives you the opportunity to figure out your relationship with food and your eating habits. I gives you the opportunity to "break up" from the abusive relationship that you have with food. He went on to talk about how people that fail on their pre-op have a harder time post-op because they don't fully understand or have the proper motivation to do what it takes to make the surgery successful. At the time, I didn't get what he meant, but post op, I really get it. The sleeve is a TON of work. Probably more than if you didn't have the surgery as it is a life time of commitment.

I ate them at that stage.

Not a huge fan. Sort of reminds me of eating paste. I do like the baby bels and mozzarella cheese sticks.

I have a glass of wine every now and again. But I really feel guilty about consuming the empty calories, that takes me off of my plan, so I avoid it as much as I can. Quit drinking beers altogether and haven't had a cocktail in about 8 months. Really like how I feel!

As you heal, you will begin to understand what the restriction feels like. The more denser the foods, the more you will feel it. Early on, there's little restriction at all. You will also begin to understand what "slider" foods are. These are foods that you can eat without feeling much restriction at all. These are typically foods that have high sugar or fat content. As AussieLady points out, stick to the plan, you'll know when you cross the line.

It happens. Truly it is something that you have to work on. The surgery, unfortunately is on your stomach, not your brain. So making those changes won't come just due to having a smaller stomach. You really have to work hard on the relationship that you have with food and eating. Eating quality food over quantity typically makes a big difference. I don't miss pigging out or having seconds at all. When I look back on it now, I understand why I wanted to eat more and can react more appropriately when those feeling crop up. I am not going to say it is easy, but it is controllable. Once you understand the triggers and your relationship with food, it makes managing a whole lot easier. I enjoy the food that I want to enjoy, but I eat like a "normal" person would. I eat slowly and savior every bite. I eat adventurously and creatively and look forward to trying food and food preparations that I have not done before. (I cook for a living).

nice selfie, haircut looks good!!

Stolen from MFP, but it makes a ton of sense and something to keep in mind when going grocery shopping or eating in general. ============================================================================================================================ Oh, how happy all of us "dieters" were the day Skinny Cow candy bars became available! We can have chocolate! Peanut butter! Caramel! Gooey caramel and chocolate in one little bag! And not feel guilty! Yum! I have realized I cannot have them in my house. Why? They're a sensible treat, at only 110 calories (give or take depending the delicious flavor you finally decide upon). It is the completely sabotaging comfort of "SKINNY". Oh yes, you can have one. Enjoy one! Fondle it in it's pretty wrapper and delight in the first crunch. But I cannot stop at one. That is the same eating behavior that got me to 240 pounds in the first place. If one is good, two is better. Hell, three is 3x better! And guess what, it is guilt free because it is SKINNY! Don't get me wrong, 110 calories is a lot better than the 245 or 300 or 500 of a regular candy bar or chocolate fix. But I get so wrapped up in "ALLOWED" because they're lower in calories, they are no longer on the forbidden list. I need my forbidden list. It keeps me safe, and hopefully thinner. And "light" products are doing the same damage. Light chips - heck yes! I'll have more please. In reality, I would never even think a chip is ok while I'm working so hard, but hey, they're LIGHT! Safe, OK, Allowed, please indulge. Don’t even get me started on the sodium "Light" yogurt is the worst offender, in my opinion. Yummy, creamy, dessert flavored yogurt - healthy! Sweet and almost like pudding! And yogurt is healthy right? Oh not so fast... Many have HFCS, which for me, makes me crave more sugar. I think nothing of snarfing down a carton of yogurt as a "healthy" snack, because it is "light", "healthy" and yummy. In reality I just ate a bunch of ingredients I can't pronounce, and I'm not really satisfied. In fact, if there is aspartame in it, I’m probably going to crave more sugar in about 8 minutes. There I am, sabotaged by “light”. Yes, I admit I have eating issues (most of us do or we wouldn't be in this battle) and I have a hard time saying no. But it is a whole lot easier to say no when it isn't available, and no matter the "light" label, if it looks like a (chocolate) duck and quacks like a (chocolate) duck, it's a chocolate duck. So I'm cleaning out my cupboards and fridge, at least for now. Out go the "light" chips, granola bars, cookies and yes, the Skinny Cows. Into the trash with the "light" yogurt and mayonnaise and salad dressing. If it isn't naturally low in fat, sugar and calories, I'm not interested. At least for now. Apples, baby carrots, whole wheat crackers with fewer than 25 ingredients that look like a piece of the periodic table. Salad dressing made from olive oil and vinegar. Beautiful berries and oranges when I'm really craving something sweet. Because I personally cannot be trusted. And I'm not going to buy into anything "Skinny" unless is a new pair of skinny jeans that finally fit.

Whole Foods sells a vegetarian broth in a cardboard box/can, found with the liquid soups. I think the brand was Pacific. Their veggie broth is kosher, too. Unfortunately, it tastes too vegetable-y to use as a straight substitute for chicken broth. For some recipes it would be great, for others too strong. So you can try a box and see. I've used it in other recipes and cut it with water if it is too strong.

Don't worry so much about eating lean at this point. A little fat isn't going to hurt you, just don't go full on. Like the OPs it is the density of the meat that gave you the problem. Eating really lean on the grill will dry out the meat. You can sauce it up if you want, or use a less lean meat. Try mixing a little A1 into the meat or an egg, anything that will introduce some extra moisture.

I have the Disney Run on my list, but I have to get done with the C25k first. I used to be a fairly decent runner, but that was 100lbs ago. I'm getting back into it but am fighting Plantar Facitius right now, so I am only running on the treadmill. Going to see the ortho tomorrow and hopefully I can get some relief that will get me back on the street. My daughter really wants to run the Disney race, so I am going for it. Maybe not in 2014, but am shooting for it.

There are different versions, but they all really do the same thing. When I first started this, years ago, there was no app for your phones, I had to print out the sheet or listen to the podcast. The point is you start out easy and it gets harder as you progress. Laura the program that I am following is like the one you have. Don't work about speed. Speed comes, just figure out the most comfortable pace that you can do. The whole point is to build endurance, not break land speed records. If you have trouble completing the program, just start over and doing it again the next time. I had to back up on Week 6 Day 3 and do Day 2 two time before I could get Day 3 done without stopping. Tomorrow is Week 7 Day 1. Just take your time and have fun with it. You'll be hitting the road before you know it!

Truly I wouldn't waste the money. Sipping is not that big of deal. You get used to it really quick and it isn't that long before you are drinking (not gulping) normally. Feel free to invest in it, but I'd get just a regular water bottle.

cottage cheese, canned chicken, scrambled eggs (watch this one, some folks get sick, go for the whites). refried beans, hummus, sugar free pudding, if you can mush it with a fork you can probably eat it fine.

Calories really aren't an issue at this point. The main idea is to get your protein in (like 60gs or so) and get plenty of water. 64oz or more a day. Do not let yourself get dehydrated. There will be a time when calories count, but not right now.

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I don't use any products that tout themselves as "light", "low fat" etc. If they aren't naturally low fat or low in calories, I usually just don't bother with them. If you are unable to do that, it is better in the long run, from a nutritional standpoint, to eat the regular item, not one that has been overly processed and contains way to many chemicals to be healthy.

Hey you are getting out there getting it done. I've repeated many of the days and probably will still do that. When I move to the outside I plan to start about week 5 and go from there. Good job and stay with it!!

Welcome back Dean, you have been missed!

Hey girl, moving is moving. Don't matter where, as long as it gets done! Getting my treadmill at my house repaired next week, gotta give up the gym membership so I may be hitting the pavement more often.

Wow, can't believe that this thread is starting to wilt. C'mon folks, get out there and do some running! I got Day 3 of Week 6 done!!. I ran the Day 2 segment twice last week and did Day 3 today. Wasn't all that bad. Slowed back on the pace just a little bit and did a long warm up before hand. Don't think that I am getting loose enough before the run. Might be old age is starting creep into these joints and it takes me a little longer to get warm that it used to. On to Week 7!

Stalls happen. There's nothing much you can really do to prevent them for the most part. The body has a way of out smarting us. The key is to follow your eating plan, get the right amount of exercise. It may not prevent a stall, but it does keep you heading the right direction.

You are having the " WTF did I just do" moment that a lot of people go through. You have to look at the long term. The weight didn't appear over night and it isn't going away over night either. It will take time for the body to adjust to the major surgery you just had. First thing is to stop weighing every day...just stop that! It doesn't do you any good what so ever to measure in .5 increments. Second, stay on your plan. It will work, you just have to have the patience and the mind set that over the long run, you will be successful. It is easy to get discouraged, I have been there. I see people that have lost more weight than me that was sleeved after me. I follow my eating plan and I work out, I track everything like a crazy, but I got through stalls and have lost really slowly. But you know what, that's fine, it isn't more weight coming on, it is weight that is going off, never to return. This isn't going to be a quick fix, but more of a permanent solution, if you do things correctly. Hang in there!