Rebeccaabrooks86

Anyone who doesn't want to put a WLS goal certainly doesn't have to! I will definitely be joining Steph's next challenge too!

I'm in! Goal is 3 gym days a week. Cw is 218 goal is 208.

I think it's a good idea to set a weekly exercise goal, but I don't think attaching a WLS goal to it is helpful. There are enough post from people comparing themselves to others and kicking themselves because they don't feel their weight loss is fast enough. instead of encouraging others to work out, this feels like it would only further foster competition.

I will join this one too.. I just got done with the Halloween challenge and will also start the next one ... Count me in

If not, there is another challenge that happens frequently we could join. @@stephh has a thread called Halloween Challenge. She does new challenges every couple months. I plan on joining her next one, starting 11/9. Just an option if you would rather have more people involved.

I'm in!
My CW is 305, Goal Weight is 290. I plan on exercising 5 hrs. per week.

I'M JOINING BECAUSE I'M ALREADY DOING THIS BUT MAYBE IT WILL KEEP ME ON TRACK SINCE I'M WORRIED ABOUT THE REALLY COLD WEATHER.
I WALK/JOG EVERY DAY, 2 MILES, TAKES APPROX 30 MINUTES
MY FIRST INITIAL GOAL I'VE MADE LONG AGO IS 175. CURRENTLY @ 188.

@Rebeccaabrooks86 Ohhhhhhh gotta love that brain of ours ! UGH!
Seems it always wants to work against us when we're trying to do the right thing and get healthy ...
My best advice for head hunger is ( like others have posted ) .... KEEP BUSY ... do your walking ... do your sipping ... do some online window shopping .. better yet ... walk around the mall ... read a magazine getting ideas for the new outfits you're going to wear and look hot in !
It does go away as your body goes through it's major changes and gets used to the new you you're working to create .... I promise ...
You will get through it ... we all do ... and coming out the other side ... is magnificent !
Best of luck and love!

I'm so happy you posted this only thing is I let my head hunger win but its small bite and portion then I'm ok but I'm so scared of gaining like you I yoyo.
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I really struggled with this. It felt like I deprived myself of food from the pre-surgery diet and the Fluid stages, by the time I could have real food it was all I could think about. I'm 7 weeks out and I still struggle with this! My best advice is to stay busy all day and you won't think about food as much. And when you think about food try getting something to drink, then maybe waiting 30 minutes and if you're still "hungry" having something small!

Have you been to the OA.org website? There are telephone meetings, podcasts, and literature available that you might find helpful.

@@Rebeccaabrooks86
The 'head hunger' you're experiencing is perfectly normal (in my experience)...
I'm not sure what others did but I just suffered thru them and they end up going away...
I still get cravings, but I think that's different from the 'head hunger'...
Of course, others may have different strategies or opinions, but I really did find that this passes (or you just get used to it).
Maybe you just come here and vent when you think you're gonna crack...
There's a whole lot of support in here just waiting to be given...
Take care...
Kinda...

Hey everyone. I am two weeks out today and lost almost 15 lbs the first week. I'm up 1 lb this week which from what I've heard is normal. I'm starting Purée and the new tummy seems to be handling it okay. But I still have this horrible "Head Hunger". I think about food and want to eat almost all the time and it's hard to distinguish when I'm really hungry and when it's just in my head. I have a husband who is thin and eats a lot of junk food so it's around the house. I'm more into savory and not sweets. I've thought of trying out Overeaters Anonymous but there are no convienient times or places. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to deal with the head hunger and cravings for food we aren't supposed to eat? I really want my pouch to work and do my best. Love to all.

This recently happened to me when I changed food stages. I was down 13 lbs then up almost 2. I really panicked. Then a Bariatric buddy of mine told me when she first started out one week she was up 2 and the next week down 12. And my mom who had the surgery and my buddy both said that this is a normal time to hit a stall since your body is adjusting. Just hang in there and the weight will start to come down. I know it can be scary, I felt the same way! Just try to focus on how you feel and not the numbers!

This recently happened to me when I changed food stages. I was down 13 lbs then up almost 2. I really panicked. Then a Bariatric buddy of mine told me when she first started out one week she was up 2 and the next week down 12. And my mom who had the surgery and my buddy both said that this is a normal time to hit a stall since your body is adjusting. Just hang in there and the weight will start to come down. I know it can be scary, I felt the same way! Just try to focus on how you feel and not the numbers!

My go to foods were mashed potatoes with added Protein powder. Cottage cheese, I would take tuna, low fat mayo and throw it in the food processor and eat it will a couple ritz crackers. Greek yogurt was also a big portion of my diet. I have heard a lot of people say ricotta bake but I cannot eat eggs. Oh and eggs are an excellent Protein source.

I never had to do pureed foods but one of my favorite soft food was a ricotta cheese dish I made.
I took some ricotta added some Tomato sauce and some shredded cheese and microwaved it until the cheese was melted. Then I just stirred it and ate it. Eventually I was able to add some finely diced bell peppers and onions and a little bit of ham and it was awesome.For something more substantial, mix all of the above with some egg. Then take a muffin tin, line a cup with a slice of ham and fill it with that ricotta mixture and bake it until it is set. YUM!
Also, one of my favorites is tuna mixed with avocado and boiled egg with a tiny bit of mayo. Mush it up really well. When you can eat more this is super tasty served on a slice of cucumber or in a hollowed out tomato. You can also make the same salad with chicken instead

Dr Abkin in Florham Park is doing my revision from the band (he also put my band in) he is great!

I know a lot about Zyprexa and I think it shouldn't be a huge problem. On Zyprexa people tend to have a greater appetite and eat more. With he tiny sleeve there is a limit as to how much you can eat. My surgery is Sept 2 and I figure as long as I don't graze (which I generally don't) I'll be ok

Also Zyprexa makes you feel Hungary but with the,sleeve the hunger causing chemicals are not there. My best friend takes zyprexa. She gained over 100 lbs because if it. She was sleeved last year and has had great success!! She just doesn't feel hungry anymore.
I think it will work great for you.

Omg i love my suits!!!!!!

Hi Everybody!
My name is Rebecca and I am almost 29, married, and from NJ. I have about 70-80lbs to lose....I just got my band removed yesterday. I had it for a year and it gave me nothing but trouble...not being able to keep solids down, throwing up 2-3 times a day, only losing 15 lbs, etc. I am set to get the sleeve in September. I have to do a medically supervised diet for 3 months so my insurance will cover everything. I have already got clearances from a psychologist and a therapist so I've started taking the necessary steps for preparing for my revision in September. I am nervous about spending the next couple of months dieting since I will have no "aid" to help me and I was always a binge eater. I also know I will really need to incorporate exercise into my normal routine. I am a big fan of yoga and meditation and try to go at least 1-2X a week to the local studio. I would LOVE some friends or a buddy/mentor to talk to as I continue this journey. If anyone wants to talk, feel free to message me or email me at rebeccaabrooks86@hotmail.com

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@Rebeccaabrooks86 - was just about to mention you and your clothes for sale
Happy shopping/selling!
Kate

Hey All-
Just got my Band out yesterday. Had it for a year and it gave me nothing but trouble. Will be revising to the sleeve in September. I need to do a 3 month medically supervised weight loss program with a nutritionist for my insurance. I've already got two of my medical clearances (from the psychologist and a therapist) for the sleeve so I am ahead of the game. Just in a good deal of pain right now from the band removal.
I am almost 29, married, and from NJ. I have about 70 lbs to lose. I am nervous about the next 3 months as I can already feel my pre-surgical hunger raising its ugly head. I know I will have to give exercising a fair go. I'd love a buddy or mentor who has gone or who is going through the same thing!!!! Hope to hear from you soon!!!