New Me 2015

Awesome! I have to get mine resized. I wonder what mine will go down too!

I've had 2-3 month stalls- don't get discouraged just keep at it

Congrats! That's my goal too to run a 5K! Still working on it.

Great job!

Great job! Looking good!

Looking awesome!

Awesome! Keep up the great work!

Great job!

Woo Hoo!! You look awesome!

Hi GigrigSee my post below. Thought I was going to do a reply to you and the other person but I did it wrong! Oh well. Still learning! LOL!

Hi jeepgrl The only advice I can give is work on getting all your protein in everyday. I stayed away from all carbs until I was about 10 months out. Previously I was a big carb eater so I knew adding them back in may be a struggle for me. Surprisingly it has been easier than I thought. When I eat crackers I buy very thin ones and only eat what a serving size is. If it says 4 crackers I only take 4 that's it. Also no bread for me. If I want a sandwich or something with eggs I have a half of a flour tortilla. Before surgery I had heard that after surgery you don't crave the foods you did before. I was a huge bread and chocolate and candy eater. I can honestly say I'm not now. Never craving them either. Another tip is get in all the water you can. I'm not a big exerciser. I tried going to a gym but that's just not me. My exercise is walking. Sometimes I can get out once a week sometimes I get 4 times a week. Just depends on how busy I am at work. Don't get saddened by stalls. I had quite a few and some lasted for a few months! It's easy to get discouraged but my Dr told me a stall is your body catching up to all the changes and the weight loss. Some people have a week or 2 stall some have a few months stall. I had the few months stalls! I just kept doing what I was doing. I knew I was eating better and it would eventually start again. I stopped getting on the scale as much and judged from how my clothes felt on me. You have done great so far too! I frequently look back at pre surgery and now pictures. That is a big motivator! I can't even remember being so big. My Dr. Did tell me at my 1 year to keep in mind that my stomach is a little bigger now than when surgery was done. It can stretch so to really watch since as you go you can eat more food than when at beginning after surgery so have to watch that too. I have noticed that I used to barely get in 2 oz of chicken but now can eat 3 oz. I also don't obsess over treats. If I'm at a birthday party I have a tiny piece of cake and I'm ok with it. If my daughter makes cookies I eat a half of one and I'm done. It's not all the time just on special occasions. It helps me to feel included. Keep going! We got this! [emoji2]

thank you!

Woo Hoo Wed 3/16 was my 1 year since I had my sleeve done! What a whirlwind year it's been Starting weight 221lbs Weight after one year 128! I have so much energy and am feeling great. I went from wearing a size 18/20 pants to a size 4. Went from wearing a 2X shirt to wearing a small This was the best decision I ever made

Monday will be my 8 month surgiversary! Before pic is at 221lbs before my sleeve Other pic is me now at 130lbs! This pic was before I left for my 30 high school reunion! I was so nervous since I was always the bigger girl. I felt so great and everyone was complimenting me. It was a great night!

Hi everyone! I'm 8 months out from my sleeve and I'm looking for ideas for meals. I seem to be eating the exact same things everyday and I'm getting so bored with that. So what do you eat for your meals? I'd love to have some new ideas! Thanks ????