All sleevers 3 years out or more

[FishingNurse 1,210]

How are your portions?

How is maintenance?

Is anyone revising to the DS or Gastric Bypass?

Anyone struggling with significant regain?

I feel like I am stuck trying to lose 10 pounds that I have gained since I made goal.... I have had success with the 8 hour diet plan...But my willpower is about zero right now.

I am bummed, I want to lose my 10 of regain plus 10 more. I am pretty determined just want to know where others are at this far out. Don't be shy!

Any thoughts/ input are welcome.

[lsereno 2,525]

I am 3+ years and at goal

I weigh myself daily.

I have a two pound bounce.

If i exceed that, I cut back on Snacks, check to make sure I'm drinking enough fluids, and choose low calorie Proteins.

I am active but not an exercise fanatic.

Clear the crap out of the house, stock up on low cal favorites, join a weight loss challenge here and weight and measure food..

Lynda

[Queen of Crop 1,104]

@ Game of Sleeves....I am also struggling with a 8 lb weight gain....I reached my goal weight of 135 after one year of being sleeved but now bounce between 139-142 even though I am very active. Am trying the 5:2 diet and hopefully that will work. I also have a FitBit which I am obsessed with and am usually always over 10K a day in my steps. Plus I live in Amsterdam so we walk or bike everywhere. Still, can't seem to get it off. Portions are very good but I do snack on things I shouldn't. I can eat anything but rice.

@Lynda.....wow. You and I are so similar! I used to live in San Jose (like you), I started at 223, goal 135 (like you), and was also sleeved in 2011. And although you don't say your age, I am also retired and our birthdays are one day apart! Interesting.

So stay tuned.....this week I am recommitting myself. I cannot and will not gain this weight back. My life has been too wonderful since I lost 83lbs.

[lsereno 2,525]

Wow Queen of Crop, we are similar! But you are much more adventurous in moving to a different country! I love the Bay Area but often wonder what it would be like to live somewhere so different. I don't even consider moving out of the Bay Area. So spoiled with the weather, people, food, arts, and natural beauty here.

Lynda

[Queen of Crop 1,104]

I do love San Francisco, but with all due respect, if I never go back to San Jose again, that would be fine with me. For us, living in Europe and particularly in Amsterdam is a dream, we don't have (or need) a car, we walk or bike or tram everywhere and the cultural charm of this city is beyond amazing. But I will admit, the Bay Area does have great weather!

Congratulations on keeping your weight in check. You have inspired me.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

<p>3 1/2 years out.... at one point I gained 22 pounds.... had not reached goal yet but close. I then got it off, and have been in maintinance for about 7 months. (It took me around 3 years to get to goal) I have a 3 pound bounce range, do pop over the top now and then, get back on track by 5:2 style fasting a day or two a week I work out 4-5 days a week... walking, dancing, kayak and/or gardening.</p>

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<p>I can eat LOTS more...when i want more I eat more fruits and veggies... and dont forget the Protein. My will power comes and goes, I weigh every day, and post everything I eat 95% of the time every day... I take my Vitamins and did this as a vegetarian. When I pop out of the "zone" its because of too much junk... full sugar cake, Cookies, pizza.... I can eat healthier versions of these in moderation and maintain.</p>

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Edited June 3, 2014 by feedyoureye

[FishingNurse 1,210]

Thank you all for posting, this helps me!! I am going to get those ten pounds off, 1 at a time!! I will keep you posted. I am not going down that slippery slope. :-)

[FishingNurse 1,210]

Update!! its been 2 weeks since I re-commited myself to getting back on track. I am eating more Protein and less carbs and not eating after 8pm... down 4.6 pounds!! I have not felt this good in a long time!! 5.4 more pounds to go to get me back to my lowest weight then I will tackle 10 more pounds for my ultimate goal. Yay!

[lsereno 2,525]

Congrats!

Lynda

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

Update!! its been 2 weeks since I re-commited myself to getting back on track. I am eating more Protein and less carbs and not eating after 8pm... down 4.6 pounds!! I have not felt this good in a long time!! 5.4 more pounds to go to get me back to my lowest weight then I will tackle 10 more pounds for my ultimate goal. Yay!

Well, there you go!

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Not eating at night is one key thing for me. I really have to watch what I eat. I regained 15 between year 3 and 4 and took it off with 5:2. I managed to keep it off for a year, but now I am struggling again. I find if I eat anything extra, I gain.

It's a constant battle. Once I get into fasting, it gets way easier, It's really hard at first though, but it definitely works and gets rid of carb cravings. When we say fasting, we aren't talking not eating anything. Fast days are very low calorie days though.

Edited June 17, 2014 by Oregondaisy