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I will for sure. My dh is a regular foodie, so when ever I ask for a kitchen gadget he usually can't wait for me to have it...lol... I can't wait to make beans and especially chili. I found a recipe for red lentil chili that I am going to try soon.

My dh bought me a present today. I had mentioned to him that I wouldn't mine getting one of these for Christmas. Well he decided to go ahead and surprise me early. I can't wait to try it out.

Here is the recipe for tofu Parmesan and my photos: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/13896/tofu-parmigiana/?internalSource=hub recipe&referringContentType=search results&clickId=cardslot 3

I think one way to help you stay on track is to always have good healthy food choices available. Pack your lunch and prepare your dinner. Bring snacks with you to work. You can do this. Don't give up!!! Just get right back to eating the way you need to.

I don't think you look sickly at all. You have not reached a normal BMI yet for your height so I would keep on losing if that's what you want to do. Dont let others opinions dictate what you do. People get used to seeing us overweight and they don't know what a healthy weight looks like.

I love your attitude. I would start exercising now. Find an activity that you really like doing so it will be easy for you to make a habit of it. I know diet is 80% of losing weight, but getting fit has so many physical and mental benefits to our health that I think it is a very important aspect.

That sweet potato salad is definitely on my list. I may do it this week. My dh loves all of the ingredients!

Thank you for starting this @Newme17. I think having a thread like this is a great idea!

You are truly an inspiration!! Congrats on reaching another milestone!!!

Me too. It is annoying. I thought at first that I had accidentally clicked on something.

I have a Ninja also. I use it everyday and it has no problem with Ice.

Congrats!! Those are amazing results. I think you look great. We are the same age and I am hoping for similar results when I go back in 6 months.

Believe it or not I switched to Flintstones complete chewable. I take 3 per day and I don't get nauseous. They are inexpensive and the best part I can handle them. I tried to switch to a pill form, but I kept chocking on it and they were awful 😔

If you are interested in getting started try a C25K program. That is how I got started and it was easier than I thought it would be.

I ran 12 miles this week.

Maybe it is different for you, but for VSG it is 30 minutes before eating and 30 minutes after, for drinking. If it was 1 hour you would never have enough time to drink enough fluids. I would ask for clarification on this from your doctor.

For those of you that are consuming so much more than 4oz at a time so early out, are you measuring the 4oz out onto your plate so you don't eat more? I think you should stop at the correct amount and then make sure you are getting the correct amounts of fluids. If you are still hungry make sure you are taking your acid reducer. It could be just head hunger. remember just because you can eat more doesn't mean you should.

You look great. it is nice to see someone who is 5 years out posting.

Congrats on quitting smoking!!! That is such a great accomplishment and I am sure your body is thanking you. It sounds like you have all your bases covered. Be prepared for your tastes to change after surgery. I had the VSG so I know that is different then your procedure, but it might be similar. I couldn't drink cold fluids for the first 2-3 weeks. They did not feel good going down so if you have problems try room temp or warm. Just keep sipping so you can stay hydrated. I wish you good luck and blessings for a easy recovery.

I second the suggestion to get up early and do your workout. If I didn't run before work I am sure there would be many days where I just wouldn't feel like doing it after. It really does give me more energy and I feel so much better on the days I run.

That is great. Continued healing for you.

Congrats on your success thus far. You look wonderful.

@Newme17 and @fruitandveggies I was going to bring up this very subject. I have been reading The Omnivore's Dilemma, and it describes in detail the food production and it touches on both the environmental and cruelty aspects. I am a big animal lover. My chickens live like queens and have the run of my backyard everyday. I get so sad when I see the trucks with the chickens stuffed in the cages and I think about the miserable lives they all had. I am going to watch both of those documentaries.

I forget to take mine a couple days a week too. I think with the nutritious foods we are eating it isn't gonna hurt us in the long run. I have been stressed the past few days myself, but I am working on just letting some things slide and not getting all worked up. Life is too short and we need to be happy and be blessed!!!

This was a hard month so you have to give yourself some grace. You have done great overall and definitely should be proud We are all going to have those weeks. Mine was the camping trip back at the beginning of August. A week away from home and my regular routine and foods. I actually gained 2 pounds, but they came right back off after a few days at home. It is the overall averages that matter because our weight loss is not linear.