Unsolicited advice

[Lauraazucena 15]

It's so frustrating when people who have no clue what so ever try to give you advise and end up trying to persuade you not to do it or they try to crush your hopes and dreams. No one understands except in here.

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[Treadmillwalker 486]

Human nature is a funny thing. Focus on the work you need to do to eat healthier and exercise. When people see the results you can decide what to share. People know I am working hard to eat healthier. I don't mention my lap band because it is only one tool. Counting calories, low carb, high  Protein, turning down dessert. Those things they see me doing.

Lap-banded and love it!

[Redmaxx 740]

You know what? I don't tell people because most of them have some sort of advice that they want to give me. I used to tell people, but know I just say thanks and if they ask how I tell them I watch what I eat (which is true).

[Lauraazucena 15]

Thank you for the advice.

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[_Kate_ 2,224]

Only one person gave me a negitive comment and that was, "Can't you just diet"

I know it was because she was scared for me having the surgery and she has been supportive ever since but Geeze Louise.

Like I hadn't been yo yo dieting for the previous 30 years.

[summerset 5,265]

On 6.2.2017 at 8:05 PM, Lauraazucena said:

It's so frustrating when people who have no clue what so ever try to give you advise and end up trying to persuade you not to do it or they try to crush your hopes and dreams. No one understands except in here.

People may understand about WLS on here but you'll notice that there might be a lot of unsolicited advice on here as well.

[Lauraazucena 15]

Only one person gave me a negitive comment and that was, "Can't you just diet"
I know it was because she was scared for me having the surgery and she has been supportive ever since but Geeze Louise.
Like I hadn't been yo yo dieting for the previous 30 years.

Yep, it's like oh wait I never tried

[kempermorris 144]

I exercise a lot. I walk 3 miles 5 days a week. I go to the gym & lift weights 3 days a week. I gave up Fast food, Sodas, Fried Foods, Sugar, Alcohol, bread & Pasta. Drink a Protein Shake for Breakfast. Eat 3 small meals 3 hours apart. They average 300 calories each. I have 2 or 3 Snacks a day. Protein is mainly grilled chicken or fish with veggies. I'm now used to eating this way. Everybody is different but this is what worked for me. Ive lost 180 lbs in 2 yrs. Got 20 more to go. Good Luck to you. Hope you figure it out.