August post op sleevers: Check in

[Galaxy Girl 68]

@@Kelly Avery Licht, do you track your intake? I use myfitnesspal to track my intake. I eat between 1000 - 1100 cals a day because I exercise 6 days a week and lift weights. It is difficult getting my calories and Water in. I eat 6-8 times a day so I can get my cals in. If you are getting in enough and you feel like eating then you may have to learn mindful eating. You can also join a support group. Good luck and well done on your journey!

[Mike098 11]

Kelly I completely understand. I feel the same way. Toughest part is synching up the mind and stomach. I eat every 2 hours on average. It's not so much that I can't eat a lot but more my amazement at how much I used to eat and not think about it. My son is 11 and my wife is 40 and both are not overweight and both can eat more than me. It's a little frustrating but i am glad I'm restricted. My dr said that I will be able to eat more after about 6-8 months and to use this time to get the mind and body in sync

[Mike098 11]

I am doing around 1300 cal or less depending on my exercise. I have been running about 8 miles a week which seems to help shed the weight a bit quicker than easing into a gym routine. I like the cardio and I like to run so it's fine for me.

[Introvert 53]

Hey all! I'm reading all of your posts and am absolutely amazed at all of your results! I was sleeved 8/20 & am only down 55 lbs. Some of you are 90 lbs down?! Wow! I pray to have your success!

On another note, my church is having a weight loss challenge (probably because they all notice my results and want to compete, I won the last contest and then gained it all back plus).

My husband & sister, who are the only people who know about my surgery, both say it's immoral for me to compete in the challenge. But I still have to exercise and eat right. And all the women want to "beat" me, so I would provide "inspiration". What do you guys think? To compete or not to compete? That is the question...

[Miaoreo 134]

Offer to be the Judge!

Hey all! I'm reading all of your posts and am absolutely amazed at all of your results! I was sleeved 8/20 & am only down 55 lbs. Some of you are 90 lbs down?! Wow! I pray to have your success!

On another note, my church is having a weight loss challenge (probably because they all notice my results and want to compete, I won the last contest and then gained it all back plus).
My husband & sister, who are the only people who know about my surgery, both say it's immoral for me to compete in the challenge. But I still have to exercise and eat right. And all the women want to "beat" me, so I would provide "inspiration". What do you guys think? To compete or not to compete? That is the question...

[motherof5 364]

@@ayscott74 Hey Hey Hey ! Great job on the weight lose

[motherof5 364]

@@Sandi in FL Wow Sandi! You lost 90 pounds since August? We were sleeved the same day too. But look at that profile pic. Awesome job!

[ayscott74 99]

Thanks@@motherof5 how are you doing with your weight loss

[LadyK44 263]

All of my old pants fall off. I have only been embarrassed once Lol. I have to dress for work. So, I have discovered thrift stores. Some new stuff. I love my sleeved life ????. It started 08/01/14.

[motherof5 364]

@@ayscott74 I am doing well over here. The inches are coming off and I can not totally believe that I can wear some XL tops and bottoms, YAY! I still have like 68 pounds to go but i am trying to my best to go in the right direction. I also started doing weights and more strength training too. I still don't do the scale and my next weigh in is Feb 16th. That definitely encourages me to keep going.

How are you?

Later Losers!

[ayscott74 99]

@@motherof5 that is good to hear you are doing well. I still can't believe this is happening with me with the weight loss. When I look in the mirror how much has changed I am still shock. I weight myself once a week and if I dont lose I dont get upset because the inches are coming off which I am glad of. I have a valentine's ball to go to in February went last year before my journey I was in a size 22 dress. Now drum roll it looks like a size 10/12 I haven't brought the dress yet I am waiting until the first week of February to know what size I will need. I am just happy with the progress so far. Wish you the best in your journey. It hard work but we got this.

[mbrinmn 105]

@mbrinmn...doing well. Have been in a very long stall; almost all of December and now into January. But I'm okay with that. I'm wearing pants that are down 4 sizes down from where I began back in August 2014 and am into XL tops (down from 3XL womens not misses).

Has anyone else had a really long stall lately? Are you still stalled or did you finally make it over the hump? Any tips? I'm getting about 65-80 grams of Protein a day, eating healthy. I do admit that I haven't gotten a lot of exercise lately, which is where I think the root of the problem is. I just joined a gym yesterday and am heading there today after work. It has a great women's only area with all the machines for every muscle group. Plus you can spin, walk/run a treadmill, or use a stairmaster or elliptical trainer while watching movies on a big screen. I'm really hoping to hit ONEderland before my birthday in March. We'll see if this new exercise jumpstarts my losing. I was doing so well until everything slowed to a halt around the 2nd week of December. At least I didn't gain any during the holidays!!

Thanks for posting all your stories and successes. It is very motivating.

Marybeth

[ayscott74 99]

@@mbrinmn I stalled for the first time in the beginning of December it lasted until last week. Keep doing what u are doing dont worry so much of what the scale is saying just focus on the inches. Yes add exercise and increase your Water intake you will start back losing.

[Miaoreo 134]

_{I stalled also... most of December, I find it interesting that others at the same stage also stalled. I attributed it to the Holiday Goodies that were EVERYWHERE, and a bite here and a bite there snuck into my mouth! LOL. But over the last week I have felt my restriction in full force, not hungry at all.. tried to concentrate on Protein and Water and lost 5 POUNDS! I am feeling so much better and in such less pain in my back and knees it is a miracle! Nowadays I look at extremely overweight people and can't help but think how badly they need this surgery. But having been there I do not say anything.}

_{Saturday I am meeting an old friend that I have not seen since pre-surgery, she doesn't know about it and will be surprised I am sure.}

Edited January 20, 2015 by Miaoreo

[mbrinmn 105]

Besides just the exercise, I'll have to ramp up a bit on my Water. I'm really good about drinking what seems like gallons at home, but not so much at work.

Have fun Miaoreo on Saturday. I bet your friend will be AMAZED!! I'm like you...I want to tell every obese person I see that they really have to check out this surgery because it is so life changing.