mlowell 39 Posted February 27, 2014 Starting weight: 241 Current weight: 170 Total loss: 70 pounds I have lost 16 inches in my waist, 14 inches in my hips, 8 1/2 inches in my chest. I am actually at my goal weight but would like to lose 10-20 more pounds because we all know there is regain. I have been yo yoing for the past couple weeks. Just kinda checking in... 1 jallsop reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas girl 13 0 Posted February 27, 2014 I'm here. You are doing awesome. Our starting weight and surgery is the same but, I am only down 37.5 lbs. Any tips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlowell 39 Posted February 27, 2014 I have been sticking to about 60g a day and 500-800 calories. Drinking my water... This last week I have been naughty because I started my cycle and was craving chocolate and salt. Over the past 3 weeks I have been bouncing between 170-173 pounds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas girl 13 0 Posted February 27, 2014 How have you found is the best way to track you calories? My Dr told me not to worry about counting calories only grams of Protein and Water intake but, I'd like to ramp up my weight loss. That might just help me do so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlowell 39 Posted February 27, 2014 I use my fitness pal. My doc didn't tell me to track either... I just do. Mainly started tracking for Protein but obviously it does calories too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas girl 13 0 Posted February 27, 2014 ok, I'll try that. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkandsm 48 Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) I had my surgery on September 25, 2013. Starting weight: 263 Current weight: 179 Total loss: 84 lbs. I've been in a stall for about a month. While the scale isn't moving, I seem to be losing inches. A shirt I bought at the beginning of last month is now too big for me!!! I've been so frustrated not losing weight, so I've stopped weighing as frequently so that I don't obsess over it. I'm eating between 500-850 calories per day and keeping carbs at 30 grams or less per day. Hopefully that scale will start moving down again soon! ETA: When you're craving chocolate, Power Crunch has a chocolate bar called "Choklat" that is delicious! It's like eating a Crunch candy bar. One Bar is two servings. It's 100 calories per serving, 8g carbs, and 5g Protein. It is so good! Edited February 28, 2014 by dkandsm 1 mlowell reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlowell 39 Posted March 3, 2014 I had my surgery on September 25, 2013. Starting weight: 263 Current weight: 179 Total loss: 84 lbs. I've been in a stall for about a month. While the scale isn't moving, I seem to be losing inches. A shirt I bought at the beginning of last month is now too big for me!!! I've been so frustrated not losing weight, so I've stopped weighing as frequently so that I don't obsess over it. I'm eating between 500-850 calories per day and keeping carbs at 30 grams or less per day. Hopefully that scale will start moving down again soon! ETA: When you're craving chocolate, Power Crunch has a chocolate bar called "Choklat" that is delicious! It's like eating a Crunch candy bar. One Bar is two servings. It's 100 calories per serving, 8g carbs, and 5g Protein. It is so good! That power crunch bar sounds good! Where do you get those? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkandsm 48 Posted March 4, 2014 I got it at the Vitamin Shoppe. They have the regular Protein Bars, plus the choklat bars in milk and dark chocolate. So good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanetPRN 496 Posted March 4, 2014 I'm still here also.( September 24th) Doing well , feeling great. Down 60 lbs and 5 pant sizes. I made my 5 month picture yesterday and can not believe the transformation in that short time. I wish I kept it track of the inches, though. I must admit that this has been so much easier than I expected, and I actually enjoy the eats things are now. Keep checking in September buddies! 1 mlowell reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annay02 1 Posted March 7, 2014 Hello I'm here too.. SD 9/30 SW 209 CW 149 so officially down 60. Woohoo!! Everything has been great only issue is had to have my gallbladder removed 3 weeks ago and was in hospital a few days due to loss of blood. But I'm getting better slowly.. Def taking my Vitamins and Iron to get my blood count up.. But loving my sleeve so far. Started at a size 15-16 and just bought my first size 6 pants.. That alone was a great feeling.. Honestly don't remember the last time I was in the single digits.. Glad everyone is doing great! 1 mlowell reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlowell 39 Posted March 9, 2014 It sounds like everyone is doing good overall. I am 5 pounds out from when I was the smallest the last time about 12 years ago. Started in a 20 and into a 12 right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
