January 14, 2012 Check-In

[wondering1 103]

Hi August All-Stars! This week has been ok for me. I weighed in at 195.0 this morning for a loss of 2 pounds. I love my sleeve but it seems as though I'll never get to goal. The last few weeks this has become much harder. I feel like I can eat more than ever so I really have to watch myself and track all of my calories and fat. Is anyone else feeling this way recently? I'm getting tired of being "on a diet" too. Can't wait to get to goal. Is anyone close?

Let us know how y'all are doing!

[MeMeMEEE 206]

I got the ok to EAT this week )) Soft foods, but still! I am still getting some nutrition from the feeding tube so not losing really. So ready to lose again!! I am so scared I won't start losing when I go off the tube. No logical reason. My Protein Drinks are going down well - I am THRILLED since that wasn't the case in the beginning! I got a gym membership last week - one that is open 24 hours. I need to start going even if just to walk on the treadmill for 20 minutes.

[renogirl 11]

I am about 15 lbs from goal, I initially hoped to reach it by my 6 month anniversary on Feb 25. But my weight loss has slowed to a crawl. Frustrating because I'm not doing anything different, still eating within 30 carbs and 90 grams of Protein daily.

The scary thing is that I'm finding I'm able to eat significantly more (if I let myself) and very rarely have the full feeling anymore.

[LUCYCAT 6]

I am 190 this week. A loss of 2lbs. Well, really only 1 lbs. I just also lost back the pound I had gained. I am having issues with carbs. I haven't done very well as of late. I am having carb and sugar issues. I find that I do not want Protein. I am having a hard time getting back on track. I read somewhere about Chia Seeds. They expand in Water and form a kind of gel. When you drink them they expand in your stomach making you feel more full. I have tried a tablespoon a day this week and they seem to be helping.

[BroadwayBaby 19]

I am finally back down a little but still haven't gotten below my lowest weight. I had hit 184 last week and then was up and down a few lbs over the past week. I weighed in at 184.8 this morning. I have been walking 2-2.5 miles almost every day and have tried to cut back on what I am eating. I really have pretty much been at a standstill for the past few weeks. I'm hoping that will change this week. Trying not to get down about things and just press on!

[Forensikchic 528]

I always forget this thread! I was down three pounds this week as of Saturday. I reached my minigoal of just being overweight and also passed up the 60 pound mark! I am now down to 172.5 as of this morning. I have discovered a pattern in my losses too. I generally go down 2 or 3 pounds over the weekend and stay the same or fluctuate all week. Sometimes I stay around the same for up to two weeks before I drop again. I just have to learn to be patient and drink more water! We are all doing great. We knew it would slow down about right now and I looks like it has for us. We still have plenty of time to loose the rest as we are supposed to lose for up to two years if we try! Come on girls, beat the carb monster and get those Proteins in!