GB in CA

I have been waiting 3 years to post this. Today I had my mommy makeover! Breast augmentation and lift, and a fleur-de-lis tummy tuck.

The best augmentation was much more painful than the gastric bypass. And it definitely takes at least 4 weeks to feel normal.

Thanks! It's been 5 days. I finally got to see the incision yesterday and I'm very happy, I have a waist! I'm just having a hard time sleeping sitting up and the compression garment is uncomfortable.

I had my mommy makeover today! I'm going to the bathroom alone and obviously feel good enough to be on the internet lol

So, I'm off the IF for now. I have started to see an internist who is guiding my nutrition and dietary guidelines. He wants me to stop the IF for now. He says once I get into the diet he wants I can still do it for its other benefits. For now he has my macros and 50% protein, 30% fat and 20% carbs. I am very excited about this doctor. He is going to be using a machine to calculate my actual resting metabolic rate so I'll know exactly how many calories to eat!

1. You don't meet all your nutritional needs that day. I choose to focus on getting lots of protein when I do eat because I do weight training. However, I only do it twice a week so I make sure I meet all my macros the other days. 2. I take my vitamins as usual. They don't have any calories so it doesn't break my fast 3. I just don't overeat enough to feel uncomfortable, it's meant to be a low calorie day.

I try to meet my Macros but its really hard to do in an hour. I mostly just try to get in as much protein as possible because I do weight training. I usually get about 500 calories in.

Down 10 pounds as of today. It's been just over a month. I did an OMAD Monday then another OMAD yesterday. Today will be 18 hours, then tomorrow through Sunday 16:8. (I like to eat a little more freely on the weekend). I did find out that the little bit of creamer I was putting in my coffee raised my blood sugar like 15 points. So I tried some sugar free and measured a TBSP, that had no effect on my sugar. Most of the doctors I follow say anything less than 50 calories won't break your fast.

@FluffyChix Do you do low protein one day, then load up the next? I just worry about doing the low day because out nutritionists really drill that protein intake into your head

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I had a similar surgery date and starting weight. First: when have you ever lost 100 pounds?!! That's amazing! Be proud for how far you have come. I was losing and gaining the same 3 pounds for like a month then I started IF and I have lost about 7. However, my doctor told me not to expect to lose much more because I have already beat the expectation of 70% of excess weight lost. I am still trying to reach my goal though. With that said, the surgery is just a tool. We still have to learn how to be healthy! Are you tracking calories and macros? getting enough protein and water?

I drink about 100oz a day

I know I said I wouldn't worry so much about the scale, but I'm curious. Does anyone lose weight with 16:8 fasts? I only lose at 24+ hours

Do you still lose weight with this program? I'm about the same calorie and exercise and have hit a plateau. I just don't think I can restrict my calories more or work out more.

What type of fasts are you doing? I don't lose weight doing the 16:8, only if I do 24 hours

I am trying to stop worrying so much about the scale and just try to be super strong.

Got a wonderful surprise today when I stepped on the scale, I have lost 7 pounds in two weeks!

How did this work for you?

All right, I finished my first 24 hour fast, no problem! Next week I'm thinking about trying 36-48 hours. I just want to grab some pink salt and ACV first!

Started my first 24 hour fast today. I did 20 hours no problem last week so I think I'll be fine. But we shall see!

Did upping your calories help? I feel like I've stalled from not eating enough for my workout. I work out 6 days a week, an hour a day, half cardio, half weights.

My doc told me I've lost 70% of my excess body weight, so she doesn't expect me to lose much more. I'm like hell nah, I've still got 40 lbs to go!

This is me also. No matter how much I tell myself stalls are normal, seeing the same number after all my workouts and clean eating is so frustrating

I've been fasting from 8pm to 12pm. A typical day for me could include a banana and peanut butter for lunch, greek yogurt for snack. Something like 3oz pork loin for dinner with 1/3 cup Brussels sprouts. A protein drink after work out, some almonds for a snack. If I'm really needing a dessert (usually PMS cravings) I'll have a frozen strawberry pop. Another day I might have whatever meat and veggie is leftover from dinner for lunch but the rest stays about the same. Other snacks I may change out are cheese or hummus. Should I add in a day or 2 of low protein days? On my non-weight lifting days. Or try a couple of OMADs?