February 2019 weight loss buds

[Gottajustdoit 220]

2 hours ago, Sheribear68 said:

Okay guys. Gotta hurry because I’ve got work soon, but I’m so freaking excited because I did a Pilates class this morning! I told the instructor before class what I had done and she was great with helping me modify a few exercises like planks to protect my healing core.

I feel soooooo energized and ready for the day!

I hope you are inspiration to me! I am thinking of joining Planet Fitness--just to do some treadmill and weights. I broke my arm two years ago and had surgery with plates put in so it's very difficult to hold me weight up with that arm. I'm slowly gathering gumption to get into a fitness regime. I hate exercising (hence one of the reasons I found myself in Obeseville!).

[Everything 388]

On 3/2/2019 at 5:57 PM, Sheribear68 said:

I’m on my feet for my entire work shift - between 10-12 hours- so the food and Water go better the longer I’m on my feet.

Between the time on your feet and the working out I bet you are blazing up some calories!!! I’m so jealous- I’m practically having to force myself to go on a walk. I’m sooooo insecure about working out. I bought myself some AirPods today as a gift for choosing my health AND to get me moving!!! That was an investment so I’ll feel obligated to go walk now. Also bought a new retractable leash for my dog which has been encouraging me to WALK! Please keep posting about your activity - it’s wonderful to see your progress!

[Everything 388]

5 hours ago, skyguy747 said:

Exactly! What a great setup @Everythinganna! I'm jelly!

Thanks! This is a rent house and my lease is up and they are selling the house. Yes, I’ve gotten a little pantry spoiled myself. So. Much. Space! I’ll miss this house for sure!

[2Bsmaller18 436]

I know I shouldn't but I weight myself every morning and a few times during the day. 6-7 days after surgery I was down 8 lb. but the last 5 days I am bouncing around and basically only lost 2 lbs. Ugh. I am estimating I am burning 1500-2000 calories and only getting in 450-500 calories. I know it's early etc and tomorrow I could wake up and suddenly be down 2 lbs but I am feeling frustrated. I see the NUT and MD Wed. and am anticipating advancing to soft foods and thus my calories will probably go up so I am already thinking this is going to be so slow.

[EmzBee 123]

I suck at keeping up with the forums, but I had to share...

I cried today. I made it into a size 20 pair of jeans!!!

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[Dubchild 42]

Way to go Emz! I’m noticing steady weight loss but no real change in clothes :/

[Goody222 139]

Congratulations!

[gabybab 696]

It's so nice to have this special group of February sleevers. I look forward to seeing many more weight loss victories!

Congrats Emzbee! Were all with you!

[Goody222 139]

1 hour ago, 2Bsmaller18 said:

I know I shouldn't but I weight myself every morning and a few times during the day. 6-7 days after surgery I was down 8 lb. but the last 5 days I am bouncing around and basically only lost 2 lbs. Ugh. I am estimating I am burning 1500-2000 calories and only getting in 450-500 calories. I know it's early etc and tomorrow I could wake up and suddenly be down 2 lbs but I am feeling frustrated. I see the NUT and MD Wed. and am anticipating advancing to soft foods and thus my calories will probably go up so I am already thinking this is going to be so slow.

It iseasy to focus on the scale. we all want to lose weight and see scale progress. Going to try to stay off the scale the rest of the week. i am afraid that I will have unrealistic expectations ! Try not to doom yourself already. We have a long journey ahead of us.

[Everything 388]

EmzBee!! Way to go! Congratulations!

[Sheribear68 3,201]

On 03/04/2019 at 21:14, Goody222 said:

It iseasy to focus on the scale. we all want to lose weight and see scale progress. Going to try to stay off the scale the rest of the week. i am afraid that I will have unrealistic expectations ! Try not to doom yourself already. We have a long journey ahead of us.

Great plan! I lost 24 pounds in the first 12 days post-op (and that didn’t include the extra 2 pounds from the hospital stay) and in the last 14 days I’ve lost a grand total of 2 pounds.
I’m weighing once weekly at the most, but the most important thing I did was take a lot of measurements.
Even though I’ve “only” lost 2 pounds in the last 2 weeks, I’ve lost almost 2 inches in my waist, 1.5 off of my hips, 2.25 off of my lower abs, and many many other inches off of arms, thighs, etc....

The scale is only one single tool to measure progress and I’m going to assume that when the scale isn’t going as fast as we would like at times, our bodies are still changing.

[Goody222 139]

1 hour ago, Sheribear68 said:

Great plan! I lost 24 pounds in the first 12 days post-op (and that didn’t include the extra 2 pounds from the hospital stay) and in the last 14 days I’ve lost a grand total of 2 pounds.
I’m weighing once weekly at the most, but the most important thing I did was take a lot of measurements.
Even though I’ve “only” lost 2 pounds in the last 2 weeks, I’ve lost almost 2 inches in my waist, 1.5 off of my hips, 2.25 off of my lower abs, and many many other inches off of arms, thighs, etc....

The scale is only one single tool to measure progress and I’m going to assume that when the scale isn’t going as fast as we would like at times, our bodies are still changing.

Measurements, I need to do that! As depressing as the numbers may be at least I will see them reduce! Thanks.

[EmzBee 123]

Wow, has it been two weeks already? Don't overdo it, and good luck.
I'm getting my bypass tomorrow!

Thinking of you my lovely friend! [emoji4]

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[Frustr8 7,886]

And wishing only the best to all of you upcoming, we always have room,on the Losers Bench of Victory for a few more.

[GreenTealael 25,439]

💗 Congrats to everyone in Team February 2019💗

Edited March 5, 2019 by GreenTealael