Marisela

Great job!!! and it does feel amazing! you will be running miles before you know it!! Congrats on your new accomplishment!

Stationary bike?

You look amazing!!! congrats

You look amazing!!! Congratulations and keep it up

You look great!!! keep up the good work and save me a seat in Onederland, I am 4 lbs away...

Hi Pam, I had never run before but I downloaded an app called C25K (couch to 5k) and it trains you for running 5K, I am on week 3 and feel amazing.. I just registered for my first marathon that will happen in November and I am super excited! I strongly recommend the app, it works with intervals, however I do walk/run outside, not on the treadmill and it works perfect for me. Don't be afraid, you can do it, but I do recommend either the app or some guided training so you don't over do it. Good luck and keep me posted on your progress.

I really don't remember how much I'd lost at a month, but I've been a steady loser, I have been working out since week 3 post op, and now that I've increased the workouts so has the weight loss, but as SoccerMomma says, be proud and happy for every pound you lose. I love this forum but I honestly try to stay away from the negative vibes, so be proud, happy and encourage others when needed!!

Yesterday was my month-aversary, I am 4 months post op and down 70 lbs!!! I am beyond happy with the results so far. I not only fit into my jeans, I can put them on and off without unzipping them, LOL, so yes, it is time to do a LITTLE shopping as I am not yet at my goal weight, I still have 45 lbs to lose. I saw my surgeon yesterday and he is also very happy with my results so far. I am also working out, and to keep myself motivated, I registered for my first ever marathon, it is a 5K run, it is the COLOR ME RAD marathon, it will happen on November 9 and I am VERY excited!!! I downloaded a fabulous app that helps you train for the 5k marathon, I am feeling the benefits already. I had a hard time exercising after surgery because I have a bad back, however now that the weight is coming off, I feel really good when I am walking/jogging and the lbs are dropping faster with the workouts . For those of you who are about to begin your journey I can tell you it is the best decision I have ever made in my life, my only regret is not doing it sooner. Attached pictures to show progress so far... left is 2 weeks before surgery, right is last sunday. Blessings to everyone! Marisela

Are you not allowed to eat oatmeal? When was your surgery? I am 4 months out and I am allowed to eat it

Hair and Nails, capsules sold at Wal-Mart and GNC. Zinc is supposed to avoid hair loss, they were too much for my pouch, I could not tolerate zinc, but HAIR & NAILS have been working fine.

I only use UNJURY protein powder, I order directly from their website, I agree with deaddemmama, you should order samples fist, UNJURY has a great starter kit which I ordered before surgery and now I buy their containers all the time. I never use them on hot items because if the temperature is not right it tastes HORRIBLE. I tried the unflavored once on oatmeal, yuckkkk!,it was probably too hot, they actually send you a thermometer with the sample pack. Anyway, I use mine as breakfast (shakes) and sometimes I'll use the strawberry sorbet mixed with lemonade as an afternoon snack. They all have 21g of protein per scoop (unjury ones).

Thanks girls!! ElleG, the name of the app is C25K, not sure why the 25 if it is for a 5K marathon training.

I only use UNJURY protein powder, it does not taste bad at all. They have chocolate, vanilla, strawberry sorbet, chicken soup and unflavored. The only one I did not buy a container for is the chicken soup, the rest I've gone through several containers. The strawberry sorbet I mix with lemonade, the rest with milk. They have many ideas of how to mix, I stick to milk and occasionally frozen fruit for the unflavored one. I highly recommend it. You do have to buy online.

Ask Alex Brecher he replies immediately!!, I usually send him an inbox with this kind of questions.

You wear it as a bracelet and it counts your steps and many other things.., check out their website www.fitbit.com

I bought a fitbit flex, it works for me!

Prayer done!!

Yesssss... try yogurt, I love chobani pineapple...

Got my box, thank you Selina, can't wait to try all the goodies you sent me!! thanks and best wishes with school and your kids!

Congratulations!!!

When was your surgery?

I was cleared for driving and exercising 3 weeks post op.

I have fitbit flex and LOVE IT!, it costs 99 dlls. Go to www.fitbit.com you can also buy at Best Buy, that is where I got mine.

Are you taking your protein shakes???, I've noticed that the more I eat, the more I lose, of course it has to be small meals but frequently, like yog for snack, and I always have a protein shake for breakfast. I added a protein shake as a snack (in between lunch and dinner) and I noticed I started losing a little more.

Thanks, I had surgery one day before you, 3/11/2013