One Year Updates: 2012 Feb/March/April Sleevers

[Spirit Fire 115]

Just checking in. How is everyone doing at or near the one year mark from surgery?

I've lost 115 lbs and still have 35 to go.

Dropped from a size 28 to a size 12-14

I've had MANY plateaus and stalls with some passing feelings of failure/frustration because I won't be at goal by the one year mark.

Sticking to the low carb/high Protein way of eating; typically eat 1000-1100 calories a day; 90 grams of protein; less than 40 grams of carbs; drink my required 70+ oz of liquids (tea and coffee primarily) and take my Vitamins.< /p>

BM's (my most difficult challenge) have finally normalized in the last 3 months so this makes me happy.

I've continued to log my food daily on my phone/pc app

I've continued to keep my walking up, however the weather has kept me from doing my 5 miles a day recently-- I need to get back in the routine now that the weather is changing.

I am trying new recipes -- at least two new ones a week which has been tasty and fun.

Overall, I feel great.

This hasn't been what I would call difficult, but I have to do a lot of self-talk to keep on track.

I jump on this site to remind myself what is so the 'support' is valuable.

I go on Pinterest and pin a number of healthy recipes and fitness images which is surprisingly helpful.

Anyone who thinks this is easy or a simple way is fooling themselves -- I have had less struggles and health issues than many and my motivation is high, but I certainly think about eating my comfort foods (mac & cheese, french fries,etc.) I haven't, however, had a single day when I have blown it.

What have you found to stay on track?

What are your coping mechanisms?

What isn't working?

Thanks for being there!

Deann