Christinamo7

looking forward to seeing your success!

Goodwill - especially their half off or 99 cent days. A lot of UNWORN clothes there that people bought and didn't fit. I will be shopping some clearance sales as the seasons change - and there are a few staples I will keep buying as regular in smaller sizes because I know they will fit a longer time (yoga pants and such that are forgiving and will cover a wider size range) Thankfully I am good with the sewing machine, so I can also alter a little bit. but it is clearly time to measure for new bras. I will pick them up at TJ Maxx as soon as I can get some help with the measuring. ill fit a longer time (yoga pants and such that are forgiving and will cover a wider size range)

if I eat too much it feels like after Thanksgiving (that has happened exactly TWICE) and I have to lay down for about 20 minutes, or drink to encourage some to move on. if I eat too fast or slightly too much or too big of a bite I get really burpy. so I have learned to back off and be satisfied with less.

just how much time will this free up? think all the mischief you could get into............. boggles the mind.

it's normal, and to be expected. you are changing key things about your life. hang in there, it's worth it! for me I was more afraid of the risks with staying heavy than I was of the surgery.

now you've made me laugh out loud! I have to make sure I do not sit in my chair for too long, or I get a pain in my rear, right where my tailbone is. but at least it gets me up and moving every half hour or so.

their tee shirts are so lovely feeling! this is one I want http://www.lifeisgood.com/women/graphic-tees/crusher-tees/womens-need-heart-crusher-tee-WTTNEEDHEART.html?size=S&gdffi=742b256167e24b1686c3e13a276298d1&gdfms=1FF5B230AEB64D8AA85528B832006254mkwid=&pcrid=76476852892&gclid=Cj0KEQjwmKG5BRDv4YaE5t6oqf0BEiQAwqDNfNIRVphEC_e4OVmn50xbfKg8w0Cd2s7mXh1eJmN1jroaAn0e8P8HAQ

you want a liquid or chewable with no sweetener? I don't know of any.

eggs are a good source of Biotin and Protein, if you're looking for a food source.

there are certain things my NUT stresses that I vehemently disagree with. However, other areas they have been extremely helpful to me. So, I take what I can use and move forward. not going to stress over it. right now I aim for less than 60 a day - but not forever. forever I will be high Protein, low carb though. I get that.

and there are times when a wrong word (or spelling) is used and it takes me FOREVER to figure out what they are really trying to say. - sometimes I just skip over them. which makes me kind of sad, because they probably need the interaction - but there is only so much I can do. and yes, I get that English is not everyone's first language, but hey, this is what it is. I try. they try. sometimes, meh. it's not enough.

good on you for catching it quickly, if your current weight statistics are up to date! what kind of food do you eat - meals, Snacks, etc? do you prepare your food ahead of time or just kind of wing it day to day? what kind of exercise suits you? we've got people here who like all different kinds of things, so you're sure to find a kindred spirit.

my only close experience was a middle child was born via c section and I had other littles at home. Granted the csection was much harder than the sleeve, but somethings apply. prepare as much ahead as possible. meals, preportioned that can just be fed to them, or warmed and fed to them. you are not going to want to handle their food much in the first two weeks when you are on liquids. Do as much of that shopping and prep as possible. create 2 or 3 nesting spots in your home, comfy places where the little one will be safe to play and you have all you need for diaper changes and such and if you get drowsy you can drift off for a few minutes. have cups with lids or straws for you - so baby doesn't tip over your beverage that you're sipping on. We momma's are a tough lot, you can do this!

oh that's right. you did say next week. See, I have a very short attention span so I need for you to keep repeating your - oh look, a rabbit.

people who eat in front of the TV tend to mindlessly eat. HOWEVER, you have to do what is best for you. in the early days, when I was waiting 5 minutes to take the next bite? I ate in front of the TV, even handed my plate to my husband sometimes if I feel I am eating to quickly. I have a large family. it doesn't matter *where* I eat, I am going to be distracted, so that is why I have to carefully portion out my food and Snacks for the day. even at work I am pretty often interrupted.

a banana is a very soft food, do not worry

Yes, I see that there is some loose skin - but I'll tell you what, IMHO, loose skin is a whole lot more attractive than skin filled out with tons of fat. :-) so, you're looking better and better! There's nothing wrong with you in the looks department. you're still in that stall? what are we going to do about it?

wonderful! well done.

this is so fabulous it deserves repeating. Based on your topic I was willing to jump on board and give my own experiences... basically I agree with everyone else. Your journey is YOURS. Try not to compare to others, as everyone is different. Also, I too was going to tell you about the 3 week stall (and 6 week, and 12 week if you are like me). You are losing, and that is a huge positive to look at. Pretty consistent with what everyone else is saying. However, what I really want to comment on now is your above post. Please remember that *YOU* initiated the discussion by posting to an open forum. That means you wanted people to respond to you. You don't get to choose what those responses have to say. You don't have to agree with them, but you did solicit them. If you don't want to hear what people have to say then perhaps you should stick to reading the boards to garner your information and refrain from asking questions of which you might not like the responses. Just my 2 cents. yes. THIS.

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in month 2 I had a lot (I mean a LOT) of little burps. constant. I was eating just a smidge too much, just a bit too fast. slowed down, smaller bites and the burping is not so much now. maybe give it a try.

you will have to go back to basics in order to turn around and go back to loosing. I would be in DEEP mourning if I moved away from Petoskey and for a long time! well. I am still not over moving from the Traverse City area to Nashville almost 20 years ago. my husband would tell you he still regularly hears about it! if walking outdoors is not feasible I would suggest walking videos to walk indoors and get moving again. You can do this!

that's amazing! FABULOUS!