Fatty McFatster

I actually will not be continuing running these. @@vsgSarah3 offered to step up and continue them though! I'll be in contact with her today and will make sure the link to the new thread is posted here =) Previously they ran back to back and for 6-8 weeks at a time. It's up to Sarah though! Thanks so much for all you have done!! It doesn't go unnoticed!!

That would be amazing to reach goal weight by next Christmas!!!

Today is my birthday...normally a cause for celebration...but today I am sad. I never realized how much food was involved in my birthday celebration. I am currently 4 weeks post-op and can't really enjoy any of the foods normally associated with a birthday. No steak and baked potato or pizza for dinner. No buttered popcorn and coke at a movie. No cake and ice cream after the gifts. I know that having the sleeve surgery was my decision and I don't regret it in the least, but it is going to take some time for me to not emotionally want food. I made it through Thanksgiving just fine (which occurred 1 week after my surgery) and don't feel the food pressures of Christmas either. However, my birthday is a different story and I am struggling. Would love some support from my fellow Bariatric Pals today.

I am 5 weeks post-op and would love to take part in this exercise challenge as well. Thanks so much for doing this!!! Starting weight: 317.2 Goal Weight: 299.8 Exercise Goal: 2.5 hours per week

Thanks for sharing your experience and offering up a lot of helpful information. My wife and I love to go on cruises and look forward to hopefully going on a 10-year anniversary cruise next year. Overall I think you did good, especially when most people end up 10+ pounds heavier after a cruise.

My resolutions are: Lose 100 pounds by the end of 2016 Become more active (hiking, swimming, walking, jogging, etc.) Work on becoming closer to God Work to become the best ME I can be

Hey Steph, How often do you have these weight loss challenges? This is my first and it has been a tremendous help!!!

I'm so happy for this weight loss challenge as it has helped keep me even more accountable (since my normal weigh day is Friday). Having 2 weekly weigh days has been such a blessing. Thanks so much Steph!!! Weight today is 315.8.

I'm happy I've walked every day even in the rain and cold. Also happy with healthy food choices.

Thanks for the birthday wishes Alex, but especially for all of the great suggestions and advice!! I truly appreciate it!!

Great Christmas walk today!!! ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1451093540.316467.jpg Yes it was!!!

Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!! Hope you enjoy the magic of the season!!

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

Merry Christmas Alex!!!

Thank you all!!

Smaller pieces I could do! Had a slice of brisket yesterday. Maybe a fondue dinner? Hrmm...Small pieces of meat boiled in broth (not oil). Cooking only 2 pieces at a time so should be slow enough. Perhaps... That sounds good!!

Thanks for the birthday wishes and HAPPY Birthday to you today!!!

I think I am using the wrong term. The steak wasn't actually pureed (no liquid added to it). It was just ground up into smaller pieces.

Thank you. I'm so glad that I can interact with such encouraging and supportive people on this site!!

Thank you!! I appreciate the kind words. I have a long way to go, but I just might change my name if I lose enough weight. Awesome results, man. Truly awesome. Just think......you are just a month into this deal. Tremendous first month. As far as the name change thing goes......may I suggest Dirk Diggler. Mark Walberg's character name from Boogie Nights. You are gonna feel like a stud. I can't get over your clothing size difference in just ONE month. I know that feels great. Thank you so much! I really appreciate the vote of confidence! Thank you so much. I have a long way to go, but I am more pleased with the change in my mobility than the weight lost. For a while I was fearful for my life due to the immobility and exertion it took just to walk to the mailbox. And I am definitely going for that hike. We have been dreaming about it for a long time and I even think Santa is bringing us some hiking shoes. I am so happy I am able to walk again as well. I didn't realize how exhilarating it is and how much I took it for granted.

Thank you for your insight and advice. I really appreciate it!

It was good, but the frosting was way too sweet and kind of made me nauseous …which I am actually happy about. Makes me not crave it so much.

Thank you!! I appreciate the kind words. I have a long way to go, but I just might change my name if I lose enough weight.

He picked the kiss and I gave it to him on your behalf!! Heheehe Thank you! I'm so glad you could make it real. Between you and me, F2P, the idea of steak and potato in the blender makes me queasy. A thousand years ago when I was inpatient for appendectomy, I felt hungry after a couple of days on IV and suggested pizza in a blender. It sounded okay then, but queasy-making now. You are a loving partner and he's lucky. I've seen your screen name around, but not the Kentucky connection. I wish you both all the best as partners in crime and all else. It actually wasn't that bad. Tasted good to me. lol.

You are the best!! Thanks for making it special just by being you.