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Well in typical form I’m going to turn this into a forum about myself. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your comments Sheri. My heart hurts for her because of something happened last week which I truly believe has to do with her weight. She’s a varsity cheerleader but she is the only one who is bigger than the size of a pencil (she’s 4’-10”, 150-160 pounds). They pulled girls for a “best of best” competition team to represent the school for Florida and national competition. It was supposed to be based on how well the girls could tumble. My daughter worked for months and months (even with private coaches) to get a standing back tuck (which is commonly called a backflip). She got it. Then when they announced who was on the competition team, they picked girls who did not have the standing back tuck but that were thin and cute. My daughter was totally devastated. I went out to lunch the next day with the parents of the other girls. We were watching high school football on the TVs in the restaurant. They were showing some cheerleaders on the sidelines and the ones they were showing were overweight. One of the other moms started making fun of them. I’m thinking; I’m right here! Anyway, She did a program at the Scottsdale weight loss center a few years ago but it wasn’t the right fit for her. They put her on Optifast and even started her on an appetite suppressant. She lost about 6 pounds but couldn’t tolerate eating all of those shakes and soups. I felt bad for her and I would’ve felt the same way. Ultimately we moved to Florida. We have spoken to several pediatricians as well. I feel like a nutritionalist would be best for her But it’s difficult for her to go to regular appointments because of her cheer conflict. She stays after school four days a week for practice. So I basically bought her a bunch of little goodies to kind of get her started on the same plan I am on. We picked out some snacks and things we would both like to eat and I bought groceries, meal prep containers, two dozen Evian waters, I even bought her some little fun things like body spray and clothes just to kind of make her feel better about herself. Very hard being a parent and also a moderator of her meal plans. In particular it’s hard because her brother and sister are both in the 5% weight range and are actually under weight. So she feels much like you described. I had hoped that my weight loss would be motivational to her and I know she can do it. I hope it hasn’t made things worse. She is so active and she just needs to cut back her calories a little bit. I do believe there’s some psychological stuff going on. Since having the surgery I couldn’t imagine eating a bag of M&Ms like that. It’s like I have totally forgotten the problems I had and why I couldn’t lose the weight before.... ahh how soon we forget...

I don’t know when you had your weight-loss surgery but I’m going to assume February? You sound like the rest of us. It sounds like we are all in a stall or weight loss had slowed dramatically. I had my gallbladder out via emergency surgery just like you did but I had it done two years ago prior to weight-loss surgery. I lost 7 pounds during this because they had me hospitalized for over a week. I had some kind of complications and I was NPO for seven days. Nothing but ice chips and IVs. I came out the hospital feeling pretty slim! Everyone reacts differently. Most of my friends who had the surgery were in and out in a day. I situation was different. It actually made me gain weight afterwards because I have been experiencing a lot of nausea prior to the gallbladder removal.

Let us know if that helps. My friend with Crohn’s disease has lost a LOT more hair than me so far And she went to the dermatologist. They gave her a prescription shampoo. Right now I am just covering the areas with colored powder or Spray if I could get it to stop falling out that would be much better

Uuugghh. I think this is what I did to her with those cinnamon apples! She was doing so good and then I walked in her room this morning and found this bag almost completely eaten. I asked her and she told me she just got it yesterday. There are 1500 cal in this bag so I’m estimating she ate 1200 cal of candy yesterday. She got really really angry with me and accused me of lying to her about a multivitamin that I bought ( she accuse me of slipping her a diet pill, which I would NEVER do). I just don’t want her to go through what I did my entire adult life. It is such a sensitive topic.... teenagers!!

What is your hair loss like? I typically look down on my shirt. Pick off one, maybe two, three hairs. Look down on my shirt. Pick off one hair. Repeat until bald

My daughter has expressed an interest in losing some weight so that's helping me more than it's helping her. I've been getting up at 5:45 every day and making eggs, helping her develop meal plans and track her intake. She is extremely active so I'm thinking she will see results somewhat quickly if she sticks to plan. I need more IDEAS for snacks I can pack in her lunch and keep in the fridge. I've been using an old Weight Watchers snack trick that she loves; cut up apples with cinnamon, Truvia and nutmeg. Not low carb but a great substitute for a sweet snack and she LOVES them! If you guys have any more ideas like that one, would you please share? Sherri I'm going to buy pork rinds and hummus for myself, she won't eat that... but please let me know if you have other ideas. We've agreed on sliced bell peppers in lieu of the pork rinds for a "chip". And I guess I'll do sliced cucumbers with Maast-o-Khiar (basically taziki). I need to keep healthy stuff on hand because not only can I EAT more, I'm also hungry like...ALL THE TIME. UUUGGGH

I'm eating a lot as well. Last night I made chicken soft tacos, which has been a go-to for years. Super easy - I throw chicken breasts and a package of taco seasoning in a crock pot, then shred it up and put it in a bowl with veggies as a quick meal. I have 2 underweight kids and 1overweight kid so I put out all the 'fixins' out so that everyone can make their own, and low and behold I did end up eating a tortilla against my better judgement. I was expecting to eat 1/2 of the taco, and I basically demolished the whole thing. I'm concerned I'm going to start gaining again, so I'm really going to focus more on meal planning and tracking. I would DIE if I went through all of that just to gain it back. I'm 9 pounds from goal and STUCK.

I also bought the Bumble and Bumble spray in Blondish and I find it’s easier to control the placement. Have you tried that one Sheri? I’m still trying to find the right combo of products for me....

Looks full and I love the style!

OK I’m done now focusing on myself. I hope y’all have a great day !

I hope y’all are enjoying my play-by-play on what I’m eating, thinking and feeling today. So now besides the coffee and creamer, one Italian wedding cookie, and one and a half ears of corn, I am eating leftover steak. Maybe this will finally fill me up!

I never eat sweets but I can’t stop with these cookies. It’s like my appetite has come back in full force and beyond. The good thing is the restriction is still there. If I eat meals I can’t eat very much but the snacking... oh the snacking!

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That’s me too. I am a night eater. I have a hard time drinking and eating first thing in the morning usually. However this morning I ate three ears of corn! I probably could’ve eaten 4. They were small cobbs but still....

I don’t know what it is but the second I drink water it feels like so harsh. It’s difficult to drink it it’s sort of hurts my stomach. Very strange. If I mix in Crystal lite it’s Better. I don’t know why I know other people have this problem too but I wouldn’t think for six months. Your drink choices are so much better than mine! Milk, water, Gatorade. I am drinking unsweet tea and wine five nights a week

I will have to try this because I can eat the hell out of some pork rinds. And I love beef jerky too. Those are some of my go to’s. Never thought of doing the Hummus pork rind combo. Interesting!

My weight loss has stopped. It’s over. I’m going to have to start working out. What a tragedy.

Anyone still having problems drinking water? I have had this problem since day one. I can drink tea, wine, (well that’s mostly what I drink is tea and wine). But water... is rough

Oh my gosh when I first read this I thought you meant you would remove your bra and panties take naked photos! Ha ha Clearly a huge difference here and congratulations on your successes!

My best friend... Who is straight up told me I was FAT in January, is now telling me I am too thin! She is also going through telogen effluvium (from heath issues); Her hair loss is more severe than mine. Feel bad for her but it is somewhat comforting to have you guys and another friend to commiserate with. Misery loves company!

You DO NOT have a saggy face!!!

Yesterday. I guess I’m going to have chubby cheeks, no matter how thin I get.

Happened to me last week as well. I Had a period and deflated again. I was also having a lot of stomach issues around that time.

So my hair is falling out sooo badly. Just started and thought it wasn’t going to happen to me being that it’s so much later than expected. Plus it seems almost oilier (sp?) than normal so holding off on washing it hasn’t been an option. I’m trying this stuff now. Next I’ll get highlights and get some of the length off. friend of mine took my picture at the football game last night and my only concern was my hair! I wonder why it only started falling out in the last couple of weeks? So strange ...

I still have a LOT of restriction and since February my dog had become a huge fan of my eating habits. There is always a little left over for her on my plate. She never leaves my side these days. oh and AZ - I got her at Maricopa Animal Shelter East- she’s my desert dog!