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My husband once said something to the effect that this was an easier route for me. I blew up at him with the following...
1) I have to count every calorie, every gram of Protein, carbohydrates and fat in my diet. Then at the end of the day I have to make sure I got the right amounts so I can stay healthy.
2) I have to take 10 different Vitamins a day at different times and constantly worry about combinations and absorbing them.
3) If I mess up #2 or #3 I risk serious health issues, some of which are permanent.
4) If I eat one bite, one sip, too many my stomach hurts like hell.
5) If I don't constantly keep aware of how well I am chewing my food I risk not chewing well enough before I swallow and throwing it all back up repeatedly and not being able to eat the rest of the day which messes up #2 and #3.
6) Sometimes I'm pissed for no reason other than that I cannot eat, or have to constantly think about what/how I am eating.
7) I live in constant worry that I won't make it to where I want to be and that this whole process will be for nothing. I spent an entire year just preparing for the surgery! This isn't about just getting better abs, or a nicer butt for me; it's my life, my mortality.
This is not one bit easy. It only looks easy right now because YOU (you being those who haven't gone through it, my husband namely) aren't the one following all the rules and at risk of serious consequences if you don't. It also looks easy because weight comes off faster when there's 200lbs of it to lose.
He hasn't said anything similar since, but I saw the look in his eyes and he "got it". It's not easy, just different.
That said, I can't say their perspective is all that different than what mine used to be. I didn't really know or understand exactly how much work I was going to have to do to lose weight and get fit before I found myself in the thick of it. I thought it was easy for them, people who had never been obese or had to lose a significant amount of weight. Really, it's not easy for anyone, no matter which route is taken. It's a lot of work to get the body you want.

My husband once said something to the effect that this was an easier route for me. I blew up at him with the following...
1) I have to count every calorie, every gram of Protein, carbohydrates and fat in my diet. Then at the end of the day I have to make sure I got the right amounts so I can stay healthy.
2) I have to take 10 different Vitamins a day at different times and constantly worry about combinations and absorbing them.
3) If I mess up #2 or #3 I risk serious health issues, some of which are permanent.
4) If I eat one bite, one sip, too many my stomach hurts like hell.
5) If I don't constantly keep aware of how well I am chewing my food I risk not chewing well enough before I swallow and throwing it all back up repeatedly and not being able to eat the rest of the day which messes up #2 and #3.
6) Sometimes I'm pissed for no reason other than that I cannot eat, or have to constantly think about what/how I am eating.
7) I live in constant worry that I won't make it to where I want to be and that this whole process will be for nothing. I spent an entire year just preparing for the surgery! This isn't about just getting better abs, or a nicer butt for me; it's my life, my mortality.
This is not one bit easy. It only looks easy right now because YOU (you being those who haven't gone through it, my husband namely) aren't the one following all the rules and at risk of serious consequences if you don't. It also looks easy because weight comes off faster when there's 200lbs of it to lose.
He hasn't said anything similar since, but I saw the look in his eyes and he "got it". It's not easy, just different.
That said, I can't say their perspective is all that different than what mine used to be. I didn't really know or understand exactly how much work I was going to have to do to lose weight and get fit before I found myself in the thick of it. I thought it was easy for them, people who had never been obese or had to lose a significant amount of weight. Really, it's not easy for anyone, no matter which route is taken. It's a lot of work to get the body you want.

My husband once said something to the effect that this was an easier route for me. I blew up at him with the following...
1) I have to count every calorie, every gram of Protein, carbohydrates and fat in my diet. Then at the end of the day I have to make sure I got the right amounts so I can stay healthy.
2) I have to take 10 different Vitamins a day at different times and constantly worry about combinations and absorbing them.
3) If I mess up #2 or #3 I risk serious health issues, some of which are permanent.
4) If I eat one bite, one sip, too many my stomach hurts like hell.
5) If I don't constantly keep aware of how well I am chewing my food I risk not chewing well enough before I swallow and throwing it all back up repeatedly and not being able to eat the rest of the day which messes up #2 and #3.
6) Sometimes I'm pissed for no reason other than that I cannot eat, or have to constantly think about what/how I am eating.
7) I live in constant worry that I won't make it to where I want to be and that this whole process will be for nothing. I spent an entire year just preparing for the surgery! This isn't about just getting better abs, or a nicer butt for me; it's my life, my mortality.
This is not one bit easy. It only looks easy right now because YOU (you being those who haven't gone through it, my husband namely) aren't the one following all the rules and at risk of serious consequences if you don't. It also looks easy because weight comes off faster when there's 200lbs of it to lose.
He hasn't said anything similar since, but I saw the look in his eyes and he "got it". It's not easy, just different.
That said, I can't say their perspective is all that different than what mine used to be. I didn't really know or understand exactly how much work I was going to have to do to lose weight and get fit before I found myself in the thick of it. I thought it was easy for them, people who had never been obese or had to lose a significant amount of weight. Really, it's not easy for anyone, no matter which route is taken. It's a lot of work to get the body you want.

Im finally back losing getting all my Protein &water now my hair falling out in Patches im so upset been taking Biotin since bf surgery

I tracked today....83 grams of Protein, 40 oz Water and 933 calories...no poptarts

Personally, not much if any. I have to buy a lot more Vitamins than I did before surgery. Also, I eat small portions of everything so I try to do as much organic/grass fed as possible which raises the cost. I could eat a lot cheaper if I was doing more tuna or egg salads, and meatloaf/meatballs.

Step 1: Put down the poptarts.
Step 2: Pick up a Protein Shake.< /p>
Step 3: Head to the gym.
Step 4: WORK THEM chicken LEGS, CHUBBY! IT'S GO TIME!

I started at 376 day of surgery, and today was 314. I think exercising is really making my weightloss pick back up again. With perseverance, I'll make my 6 month appointment at or below 300.

Step 1: Put down the poptarts.
Step 2: Pick up a Protein Shake.< /p>
Step 3: Head to the gym.
Step 4: WORK THEM chicken LEGS, CHUBBY! IT'S GO TIME!

I jogged for the very first time on the treadmill today. Jogging/running again is my number 1 dream, top of all of my WLS related goals. I seriously have dreams at night about being able to do this. I had to fight hard to hold back the tears, even now it is still pulling my strings.

Step 1: Put down the poptarts.
Step 2: Pick up a Protein Shake.< /p>
Step 3: Head to the gym.
Step 4: WORK THEM chicken LEGS, CHUBBY! IT'S GO TIME!

B 52...... How many times have I heard about the benefits of exercising, and how if you hang in there long enough in the beginning when you are actually dreading the MERE THOUGHT OF EXERCISING, that your life can turn around? How many times???? My husband and I joined a gym eight months ago (the fourth time I think) and I actually spent hours dreading when he would say,"Let's go to the gym." Dreaded going those first six weeks.... Then, as you know, things started to change.... Mobility, Strength, Flexibility, Endurance!!!!! Now, we both exercise 6-7 days/week. I HAVE TO GO..... My body needs for me to go. As a side note, my husband is now 50 pounds lighter and has become a runner!!!!

This was in my local newspaper, as a letter to the editor in the "Opinion" section....thought I would share it....
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The Fountain of Youth is a pool of your exercise-induced perspiration. As a 91-year-old retired family physician, I rake leaves from the many trees on my property, and I did some shoveling of snow during this last storm. A few years ago, I painted most of my house.
Like the doctors mentioned in the Asbury Park Press article, “Physicians heal themselves,” Jan. 28, I too was in terrible shape a few years after graduating from medical school.
Like them, I returned to a sport in which I participated in high school and college — fencing — only to regain improved conditioning, never expecting to compete. However, I did start to enter tournaments on a local level and then nationally. What a great feeling to be in good condition again.
I eventually became a volunteer high school coach for 14 years, played softball and ran in the Senior Olympics in my 60s and then became a tennis player and enjoyed the sport into my 80s.
While I was practicing medicine, occasionally a young man in his 30s would want medication because he was out of shape. I would ask him if he exercised, and usually he would say no because he didn’t have any time. I would then ask him if he watched any sporting activities on TV, and usually he would say yes, and I would then tell him to suit up for the game in a sweat suit and exercise during the game.
If he didn’t think I was crazy and followed through with exercises, he always improved his general conditioning.

Step 1: Put down the poptarts.
Step 2: Pick up a Protein Shake.< /p>
Step 3: Head to the gym.
Step 4: WORK THEM chicken LEGS, CHUBBY! IT'S GO TIME!

I jogged for the very first time on the treadmill today. Jogging/running again is my number 1 dream, top of all of my WLS related goals. I seriously have dreams at night about being able to do this. I had to fight hard to hold back the tears, even now it is still pulling my strings.

I had lots of time to think about things the past two days. All of my relay team members were incredible athletes. I felt so lucky to be a part of the team. I still have moments when I still think of myself as the person from a year ago. Out of shape and obese. I'm still trying to come to terms with the changes. This weekend was a huge help in that process. Our overall times was 31 hours and 45 min with an average pace of 9:30. I always think of myself as a slow runner, but I'm only 2 minutes (and sometimes less) away from that time. Six months ago I was 2 minutes per mile slower than what I am now. I'm going to persevere and hopefully lower my pace by next years's Ragnar.
It's funny, but during my program I never set weight loss goals. I did set goals for the steps that I had to take to get there though, which for me was 60+ Protein, 60+ Water, 60+ min exercise. Those were goals I could achieve and that I had control over. I don't have control over how much or how fast I lose. My exercise programs has been a little different though. I set goals (and signed up for races) to keep me accountable and moving forward. It's interesting the similarities and the differences.
I love your goals! They are all about living differently and I think more than anything else WLS gives us that ability.

I just wanted to let you know how much what you shared made me smile. To read about others accomplishing what I dream to is very inspiring.
Goals for a year from now? I want to be able to race my husband everywhere and beat him haha. I'd also like to be able to play a basketball game and keep up with all the regular sized people (which may be me by then!). And I want to be able to bench press my body weight.

I just wanted to let you know how much what you shared made me smile. To read about others accomplishing what I dream to is very inspiring.
Goals for a year from now? I want to be able to race my husband everywhere and beat him haha. I'd also like to be able to play a basketball game and keep up with all the regular sized people (which may be me by then!). And I want to be able to bench press my body weight.

I just wanted to let you know how much what you shared made me smile. To read about others accomplishing what I dream to is very inspiring.
Goals for a year from now? I want to be able to race my husband everywhere and beat him haha. I'd also like to be able to play a basketball game and keep up with all the regular sized people (which may be me by then!). And I want to be able to bench press my body weight.

I just wanted to let you know how much what you shared made me smile. To read about others accomplishing what I dream to is very inspiring.
Goals for a year from now? I want to be able to race my husband everywhere and beat him haha. I'd also like to be able to play a basketball game and keep up with all the regular sized people (which may be me by then!). And I want to be able to bench press my body weight.

Along with my surgery a year ago, I decided to remove the word "can't" from my exercise vocabulary and replace it with "why not".
I am 48 yrs old and have a bad knee and several autoimmune disorders. My doc has diagnosed me with fibromyalgia. I had every excuse to say I can't. Instead, I decided to persevere and to always try.
I started the couch to 5K training program one year ago this week. When I started I could barely run for 45 sec walk 90 sec repeat 5 times. I finally finished the program in August. This weekend I am part of a team that is running from Miami to Key West (200 miles). Three weeks ago I ran my first half marathon. None of this happened overnight and none of it would have happened if I continued to say I can't.
I never planned or dreamed that I could do these things a year ago.
For veterans, what are some things that you're doing that you never planned on or thought you could accomplish?
For those of you just starting out, what are your fitness dreams?

This made me happy for you. How wonderful; the sky's the limit!

I jogged for the very first time on the treadmill today. Jogging/running again is my number 1 dream, top of all of my WLS related goals. I seriously have dreams at night about being able to do this. I had to fight hard to hold back the tears, even now it is still pulling my strings.

I jogged for the very first time on the treadmill today. Jogging/running again is my number 1 dream, top of all of my WLS related goals. I seriously have dreams at night about being able to do this. I had to fight hard to hold back the tears, even now it is still pulling my strings.

Yes good idea...it's hard to find a sugar free. I just remembered Total Fage, I think I'll experiment with that.
Thank you x