Lent

suitebliss
on 2/14/13 5:01 am - Southfield, MI

VSG on 03/01/12

What did you give up for Lent? Although, I know we are supposed to limit our carb intake I have been indulging in the frequent mini cupcake every now and them - heck it is a mini. So for Lent I gave up sweets to not tempt me at all. What did you all give up?

HW: 350 SW: 332 CW: 198 GW: 167
Pre-Op Loss: -7lbs M1: -23lbs (299) M2: -20 (279) M3: -8 (271) M4: -8 (263) M5: -13 (250) M6: -10 (240) M7: -7 (233) M8: -8 (225) M9: 10 (215) M11: (215) M12: 7 (208) M13:1 (207)M 14(205) M15 (203) M16 (201)

1st short term goal: 290 (done 4/16 @ 288). 2nd short term goal: 275 (done 5/20) 3rd short term goal: 250 (Aug 1) 4th short term goal: 220 (11/30) 5th short term goal 199 (wonderland) (November 2013) NEXT GOAL: 190lbs

mildollarsmile
on 2/14/13 5:14 am - SE, TX

VSG on 03/11/13

I haven't had my surgery yet but for now I have given up fast food and sodas. I'm limiting sweets because I am such a chocoholic (maybe once a week).

Melanie -- HW:320 SW:300 CW:277.2 GW:150

vogue
on 2/14/13 6:00 am

VSG on 08/30/12

I decided to add something instead of giving up.... in a sense anyway... I plan to eat seafood everyday for 40 days.....my tunny doesnt really like red meat anyway...not having chicken & turkey will be challenging

Highest Weight: 272 Surgery Weight: 266 (08-30-12)

hit "normal" BMI (161 pounds) in 10 months Superficial Goal: 129 Maintenance Goal: 140 lbs

SKINNY PEOPLE LOOK GOOD IN CLOTHES, FIT PEOPLE LOOK GREAT NAKED....I WANT TO BE FIT!!

ms4jb
on 2/14/13 6:04 am

VSG on 11/28/12

I am giving up laziness...I haven't been exercising as much as I know I should be so we're going to quit being lazy and be more active. This should get me started and with some results will keep me motivated to keep exercising even after lent.

Latse
on 2/14/13 6:31 am

VSG on 06/18/12

I feel guilty saying this but, I already feel like I have given up so much already with the diet changes and the time away from family for gym time. Not that giving up the bad food and sedentary lifestyle isn't good for me, it is, and I'm much healthier for those changes.

The little bit of indulgence I do partake in once in a while (1/2 a mini candy bar or some other sliver of a sweet) I'm not willing to give up. I already gave up soda prior to surgery, my favorite protein shake is chocolate so not giving that up, I already eat healthier, I'm already exercising, I don't smoke.... those are the common Lenten promises.

So this year for Lent I promise to stay on plan, to stick to all the other changes I have made over the last year, to stay motivated and active and engaged in my health.

Starting/Highest Weight 340, Surgery Weight 306,
Post op: M1-20lb, M2-14, M3-15, M4-11, M5-10, M6-10, M7-8, M8-4, M9-4, M10-5

hollykim
on 2/14/13 7:00 am, edited 2/15/13 5:20 am - Nashville, TN

Revision on 03/18/15

I am giving up feeling guilty and wondering if I should be b giving up something for Lent. My denomination is of the belief that Jesus 'gave it all",including His LIFE,for my sins,past,present and future. since he sacrificed FOR me I don't have to give anything up,He gave it all for me.

Amanda F.
on 2/14/13 10:08 am - Toronto, Canada

VSG on 01/10/13

I started Lent December 13th when I gave up eating like a pig.

Referral to Bariatric Program at TWH: 08/09/11     Orientation at TWH: 08/17/11                 Nurse Practitioner: 10/12/11
Social Worker: 12/02/11                                         Nutrition Class: 12/21/11                         Nutrition Assessment: 01/26/12
Psycho-Social Assessment: 05/31/12                      Meet Dr. Penner (TWH) 11/30/12            Pre-Admission: 12/10/12
Surgery Date: January 10, 2013

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themexcellentone
on 2/14/13 12:55 pm

VSG on 07/08/13 with

I gave up fizzy drinks of all sorts--soda, sparkling water, etc. Trying to prepare myself for not being able to have them post-surgery.

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