Need tips/suggestions from veterans...

[UTGal99 327]

I am 10 weeks post-op (surgery date: October 3rd) and am struggling with staying focused. Now that I am able to eat restriction free I have been trying lots of things. I'm not indulging in foods that are bad for me (i.e. junk); however, I really am not measuring the quantity. I just eat until I am full and stop. I have only seen a 34 pound weight loss on the scale, which I know averages out to be 3.4 pounds a week but I have always been a slow loser when it comes to weight loss. Any tips from the veterans to navigate this journey we call being sleeved?

[gaye jarvis 751]

Just keep getting your liquids in and eating your protien, the weight will come off I promise! Have you joined a gym or do you workout several times a week? I can only speak for what's working for me, I was sleeved on June 18 and I'm down 100 lbs this week, and I know it's my workout plan that's doing it, along with drinking my liquids and eating protien. If its motivation that u need, check out my before pic and the pic from this week, this should motivate anyone! Keep up the good work and don't get discouraged, we r here to help each other!

Before, May 334.9 lbs

May 345 lbs

Dec 11, 234 lbs

Dec 11, 234 lbs

[TheNEWME! 121]

Just keep getting your liquids in and eating your protien, the weight will come off I promise! Have you joined a gym or do you workout several times a week? I can only speak for what's working for me, I was sleeved on June 18 and I'm down 100 lbs this week, and I know it's my workout plan that's doing it, along with drinking my liquids and eating protien. If its motivation that u need, check out my before pic and the pic from this week, this should motivate anyone! Keep up the good work and don't get discouraged, we r here to help each other!

Before, May 334.9 lbs

May 345 lbs

Dec 11, 234 lbs

Dec 11, 234 lbs

You look FABULOUS!!!! If I may ask, what is your workout regime?

[gaye jarvis 751]

I do 30 min of cardio on the elliptical machine 6 days a week and alternate my workouts on the weight machines, legs one day and arms the next, and I swim laps every time I'm at the gym (trying to get rid of these ugly bat wings) lol

[ckunes 23]

I was sleved Oct 10th and have the same weight loss and am doing what you are. However I am 65 and expect to loose slower- Im loosing inches and do Water exercises 3x a week. I struggle with drinking all that water- I know its important. Did you know that instead of the fat flushing out of your body that it is being reabsorbed in your blood and organs if you dont drink all that water?

[*susan* 1,709]

First off, don't defeat yourself by saying you have "only seen" a 34 pound weight loss. That is a fabulous loss, especially for just ten weeks out. Remember, this isn't a race, don't compare yourself to others, because everyone loses differently.

Remember the basics, make sure you are getting in plenty of Water and Protein. When sitting down to eat your meals, remember Protein first, then vegetables and then, if you have any room left, starches. Take your time eating, enjoy every bite of food, take a bite and then put your fork down. It takes our brains about twenty minutes to register that we are full, so that is why eating slow is good for you. You may want to look at using a tracker, such as My Fitness Pal. It really helps to track everything you put in your mouth. You may think you are eating healthy, and then be surprised when you look over your day/week and see what your really ate. It is a great way to keep yourself accountable.

Lastly, make sure you are moving. Whether you join a gym, have a specified daily exercise routine, walk, etc., moving more is vital! Park farther away when you go to the store, at work, use the restroom farthest away from your desk, take mini walks, it doesn't really matter how you do it, just increasing your daily activity level will do wonders for you.

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[UTGal99 327]

Just keep getting your liquids in and eating your protien, the weight will come off I promise! Have you joined a gym or do you workout several times a week? I can only speak for what's working for me, I was sleeved on June 18 and I'm down 100 lbs this week, and I know it's my workout plan that's doing it, along with drinking my liquids and eating protien. If its motivation that u need, check out my before pic and the pic from this week, this should motivate anyone! Keep up the good work and don't get discouraged, we r here to help each other!

Before, May 334.9 lbs

May 345 lbs

Dec 11, 234 lbs

Dec 11, 234 lbs

You look great!

[gaye jarvis 751]

You look great!

Thanks so much! This has been an amazing journey!

[Foxbins 625]

What worked for me is NOT eating until I was full. I measured my food until I reached goal, but if you choose not to measure, I encourage you to eat slowly and stop before you feel full. This will reduce your calorie intake by a litte each meal and I promise you will never miss the extra bite or two. This will also help in social situations where you don't want to get the foamies or vomit from eating too much.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Exactly, the goal is to eat till you're not hungry....not till you're full. The only way I can do this is to measure my food, or when I can't, eat ultra slow. And Protein first as usual.