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I am pleased to say that on July 7th I will be 1 year smoke free. I haven't even taken a puff. I quit cold turkey and think that is the best because you have no excuse but a lack of willpower. Before I tried with pills and inhalers and gum and invariably o didn't have that crutch handy and used it as an excuse to smoke again. Every time I wanted a cigarette this time I went for a walk around the block. Sometimes that was 15 times at work. I told them I was quitting and may be doing this. They were supportive. I also had a few buddies at work that when a craving got really bad I made them walk with me. Days 3 and 4 were the worst for me. But if you can get through 1 week it is gravy from there. I just told myself I wanted the surgery more than I want that cigarette. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Shoot. I was just about to write "don't let the top cheese get to Chrispy/chewy. It gave me a little bit of an issue! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

have you tried chicken or beef broth? That to me was tolerable and soothing - I hope you both feel better! It passes! trust me!

i should have NEVER read that article! Hahaha! I tend to avoid salty food or added salt in general - it makes me retain Water and is bad for my high blood pressure (well slightly elevated blood pressure - i am off the meds after surgery ) so that means i avoid processed foods (except for Protein shakes) and stick to no salt added versions of food - But I treat myself 3 times a week to a dill pickle stacker slice because i love dill pickles!

Ok! Week 2 day 1 complete! I forgot to set my Fitbit to see how far I went. 90 seconds feels like it is 3 times longer than 60 seconds. But I never was good at math! Today my path took me from my house to the palace of fine arts. It is a 100% flat run which worked out well. Day 2 will either be tomorrow (though I think we'd will be a rest day) or Friday. I am having some facial work done Thursday so I am supposed to stay out of the sun for 3 days. But it is always foggy in sf!

I was sleeved March 1st - I have hit 2 stalls but am trucking along. I just hit the 50lb lost mark so i am happy about that!

@Debra Albert - I am going to assume you mean 176 unless you had a hell of a 4th of July!

yes - It happened to me - and after about a month it mostly went away. But during that heightened time - I couldn't get in a cab or walk near restaurants or even handle the flowers sent to me! Everything in my bedroom smelled rancid to me even though it was spic and span - The only thing I could stand to small was a glade candle in linen

Well - it was a half assed attempt this morning - I got up at 6 and got dressed and headed out - and started the warm up and first run segment- but quickly realized that it is not comfortable to run with a backpack full of clothes and a purse. - I need to keep clothes and a towel here at the office and not bring with me. I did, however, walk the whole way to the office at a brisk pace (for me) - I will not count today as a run or program day and will try and do it tonight when i am home. But I got up and had the intention to do it so that is half the battle. I am excited though - I have worked in this building on and off for 16 years coincidentally and I literally live at the top of the street about 2 miles and i drive every day. Everyone always asked why i don't walk or bike etc - and i always had an excuse (though it is mostly the big hills that scare me) and yesterday I walked home and today I walked to work - so it is doable - and didn't take that long - In my mind it would take 1.5 hours and took a little over 30 minutes so not bad.

Ok. I am going to try and c25k to the office tomorrow morning. I wanted to go to bed early but the fireworks are hindering that Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yep. Send me your address by private message and I will mail out this week Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi. I have an 18w black dress that I wore once before surgery of anyone wants it. It is good for work. It is similar to the picture but not quite. First come first serve. It will need a dry clean as I have had it in a bag for awhile. [emoji3]

I use the purple brand and I did see a thickening. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So sorry for your loss. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah. The shipping is awful! But I find it helps me get a bit of protein but not too much right before I work out. Eating makes me queasy too close to working out. You can get a 4 sampler pack for 9.00 for anyone interested. And I heard they sell them on the east coast at 7-11 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes. I used them as breaking with nutritional yeast but I found myself munching on them like chips so I either have to have the bag ground up from the get go or not get them. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I bought the trimino which is7g and 20 calories and the lemonade is very palatable. I wish they had near me. I have to buy from the website. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hahah yes. That is true. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Stats for the Week of June 27th We were a very goal oriented group this week! Many participants met their goals a whole 2 weeks early! So on with the stats! · We have 106 participating - · We have 20 missing weights for the week so the weight is carried over · 0 new people added and 7 dropped for non participation (I List this as it always affects the “bottom line”) · The Wonderful Onderlanders are: o @@faithlovehope o @ · Congrats to @@blanch2daizzo who made it to twoderland AND surpassed her goal! · The following rockstars met their July 11th goal 2 weeks early! o @@cdsjjotn o @@dede0314 o @@Ellasmom825 o @goplay94123 o @@HappygoSusan o @@Sleeve it to Beaver – and set a new goal · We are collectively down 640.6 Pounds (290.71 kgs)! – That is 163.2 pounds from last week · To date, as a group, we have lost 2.99% of our overall weight and 0.78% from last week · The highest percentage of weight lost from last week to this week are: 1. @@UalreadyKnow with 3.72% 2. @@missruthy with 3.33% 3. @@dede0314 with 3.33% · The highest percentage of weight lost overall and are really doing an excellent job are: 1. @@Sleeve it to Beaver with 10.61% 2. @ with 10.50% 3. @@beggingtobehealthy with 7.33% 4. @@dede0314 with 7.32% We have 2 more weigh ins (including this week) and so many are crushing it with their goals. We are 772.4 lbs from our collective goal. I have seen quite a few posts about stalls and frustrations etc so just know – we have all been there and we are all rooting for you! You can do anything you set your mind to – and remember – the scale is just a number… I know I personally have a hard time remembering that. I did my weigh in for 6/27 on 6/27 and met my goal for the challenge and I was super excited. I weighed on Friday and I was up 2.6 pounds. It made me upset, but it gave me pause to re-examine what I was eating differently or exercising differently – or come to a decision I was in a stall – Well – I ate off diet a few days when i went back and reviewed – so that was a wake up call – and helped me go back on track – I have decided to look for NSVs (non scale victories) while I get back to weight loss. And yesterday I was able to do a new walk/run path with hills (and running) on it that I had been avoiding and I am SUPER PROUD of myself for that small accomplishment. Before my surgery in March I would have been exhausted just looking at the hill. So for all of you in a slump or perhaps will be a little off after the 4th of July holiday – Keep in mind that it a marathon not a sprint and you are AMAZING just for starting the race in the first place! Have a great and healthy week! @goplay94123

@@shantell500 - Hi - We are almost done so I have not added you - be on the lookout for the next challenge! good luck and happy losing as you challenge yourself to meet your goals each week!

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I am at 4 months yesterday. I am down 50 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Stats for the Week of June 20th We had a ONEDERFUL Week this Week! Both in participants meeting their goals a whole 3 weeks early as well as participants reaching Onderland! So on with the stats! We have 110 participating We have 20 missing weights for the week so the weight is carried over A few new people added and 4 dropped for non participation (I list this as it always affects the “bottom line”) The Wonderful Onderlanders are:o @@beggingtobehealthy – who ALSO met goal! o @@cbrr o @@jam2nyy Congrats to @@krae_98 who met goal AND set a new one!@@chrys129 also met goal and should be congratulated on sticking to her plan and meeting goal 3 weeks early!@@BCs 1000 crushed her goal by 3 pounds!We are collectively down 504.7 Pounds (228.93 kgs)! – That is 162.2 pounds from last week To date, as a group, we have lost 2.19% of our overall weight and 0.72% from last week – (which is a slight dip) The highest percentage of weight lost from last week to this week are:1. @@MsNickelback with 3.73% 2. @@BCs 1000 with 3.25% 3. @@beggingtobehealthy with 3.02% The highest percentage of weight lost overall and who are really doing an excellent job are:1. @@Sleeve it to Beaver with 9.75% 2. @ with 9.50% 3. @@BCs 1000 with 7.03% We have 3 more weigh ins (including this week) and so many of you are crushing it with your goals. We are 1013 lbs from our collective goal. Have a great and healthy week! @goplay94123

@@Boscogirl - Hi There - I don't Update the spreadsheet values for the calculations till i post the results. People log late and it is just easier to do it at one time so that I don't have any errors showing - It is correct against last week. It will be updated today. Thanks

@@JamieLogical i am actually going on my first date Friday. I haven't been on a date probably since 2005 with a brief get back together with an ex boyfriend from 2008 - 2011 - so a long time (and i havent been married - ha). I feel pretty safe eating out for sushi... He asked where i recommend near where i live and i asked him what he doesn't like so i could cut that from the list. Guess what he never eats? You got it - Sushi! I am a bit nervous - I don't feel like saying anything about my surgery though - He wants to meet for drinks first (which i can't have) and then go to an French/Italian restaurant I like - I may go with the beef carpaccio since it is fairly thin and rare. I am 3.5 months post surgery so i eat small amounts - hopefully we keep the conversation lively and he doesnt notice. But on another note - It is very weird being out in public and people approaching me or talking to me now. I still have 40 - 45 lbs to go - but maybe i am exuding more confidence? Hard to believe at 45 years old I am ready to start dating - Ha!