What have you learned on your journey

[IveGotThePower 395]

I have learned so much on my journey. From how much hormones play a roll to which foods are better choices and why. What profound truths have you learned on your journey?

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[IveGotThePower 395]

Weight loss is a very complicated thing. Scientists are still trying to figure it out. I have read that genetics, environment, gut microbes, bile acids and hormones all play a roll in how we gain/loose weight. And how insulin (even for non diabetics) can be controlled to help with weight loss. How grains, even whole grains can affect our weight and that they are not necessary. I have learned that tastes really can and do change over time and that you can truly enjoy a low carb high nutrient diet. I have learned to read labels and choose foods with fewer, simple ingredients. I have learned that even the most stubborn person can be positively influenced by seeing the results of someone who has lost a lot of weight and enjoys better health. I have learned some of the little tricks the food industry uses to try to make people think their products are healthy when they are not. Prime example is the low fat label that has lots of added sugar. I know how addictive sugar is and am thankful to be off the sugar rollercoaster. The more I learn, the better my choices because I understand the why of it more. What things have you learned that may help someone who is starting this journey.

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[K_aane 356]

That I am physically stronger than I thought I was. I am a strong person mentally. What I put my mind to I accomplish. I never give up and I don't quit.
But due to medical issues my body was not as strong. Now down 30lbs and feeling great I am doing things I onky dreamed of. Many people take walking fir granted, but when you are big with lymphedema its,a struggle. Due to having a pool and started walking I am now walking like never before. I just did 2.35mi this morning on my walk.
I am getting my body stronger to match my mindset and that is just blowing me away.
At 57, I am on my way to one bad ass physical transformation from sickly, disabled , old lady, to healthy , strong
Powerhouse !!!!

HW 274 SW 263 GW 125 GASTRIC SLEEVE 7/21/17. Height 5'1" instagram: K_aane_VSG

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

I have realized that when I eat lo carb and then maybe 5 weeks later when I do eat some fast food I feel like crap for 2 days and my joints hurt more.

I don't need diet coke - to wake up, to powerhouse through tasks, etc. I craved that stuff, drank 6-7 cans sometimes more in a day, could not wait to get up and slam a can of that.

[K_aane 356]

I have realized that when I eat lo carb and then maybe 5 weeks later when I do eat some fast food I feel like crap for 2 days and my joints hurt more.
I don't need diet coke - to wake up, to powerhouse through tasks, etc. I craved that stuff, drank 6-7 cans sometimes more in a day, could not wait to get up and slam a can of that.

That is great! You can't imagine how bad diet coke is on your body. I used to drink 2 cases a week of diet pepsi. Now 6 yrs I have been soda free.
Fast food is not real food. When you get away from eating it and you try to eat it your body responds by saying, why,are you giving me chemicals?
If you have netflix a good movie is "Hungry for change" it really changed how we looked at food which helped us to change away from ever eating fast food again.
Good for you for getting away from soda. If you start to crave it, remember it's a great toilet cleaner!!

HW 274 SW 263 GW 125 GASTRIC SLEEVE 7/21/17. Height 5'1" instagram: K_aane_VSG

[gwbicster 257]

Have learned that if I am healthy and getting enough sleep I don't need caffeine. Had to stop for the surgery and never started back up.

Also learning the difference between head hunger (aka my "addiction") and real hunger.