averybyrd posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Other B12 options? - I've been using the sublingual dots since surgery, but I notice I "forget" them quite a lot - a fact I attribute to absolutely hating the texture. There are even days the chalkines...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
what if I want cake? - My birthday is Sunday. I'm 9 months out. Our birthday tradition is to have a family dinner. The birthday person gets to chooses the meal and the cake. We read the same card ever ye...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
How does your family eat? - I'm having a hard time staying on track with my family still eating all the junk I want, but can't have. Yet I don't feel like I should demand that everyone go on a diet.  So, her...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
I did it! - As of this morning, I have lost ON HUNDRED pounds!

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
How long after eating? - Yesterday morning, I had a cupcake (like an idiot), and yesterday afternoon I ate a few Doritos (because I felt bad about the cupcake). Bad, bad decisions, I know.  Usually I don'...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
NSV - the park - We finally had some sunshine today, so we took Teacup to the park. I ended up swinging (an my butt fit in the swing without chains digging into my hips) AND playing on the seasaw! ...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Cookies! - I found this recipe online and thought I'd tweak and try it. They're in the oven now, but I know the batter (pre-egg) was delicious! I'll update you once they're out and cooled (in...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
10 things I didn't know 7 months ago - From my blog this morning: It's easier to shave your armpits... when you can see your armpits.  Same with legs Now that I can sit with my legs crossed, it's the only comfortab...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Psychiatrist Appointment - Questions - In about a week, I'm meeting with a new therapist. I've been feeling like I want to talk about changes in my body and life, about what I see when I look in the mirror, about how to...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Updated Picture - Here is what it looks like to be 6 months and 90 pounds down! Before: 274 After: 184

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
"starvation mode" - I keep hearing this isn't real. Can someone elaborate? Is there a source or study to back it up?

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Crushed - I went to the doctor today and they weighed me, because that's what they do at the doctor's. Then the nurse said, "You've lost 6 pounds!"  "I've lost 90 pounds," I corrected.  "W...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
What if my goal is still "overweight"? - I was looking at some BMI information and realized that my goal weight still leaves me as a little overweight for my height. It's the goal my surgeon gave me and it's WORLDS better...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
NSV - I made myself go to the gym today, even though no one was around to go with me. I pushed hard and am now sore (but in a good way). This is such an accomplishment for me - the one w...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Does this sound okay to eat? - I think I'm going to go over my (self) allotted calories today, but I feel like I've done a great job eating. It's a conundrum. Does this sound like a healthy day to you? B: Prote...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
NSV - Hooray! - Yesterday, I put on a size 12 pants! They were stretchy and kind of tight, but I could totally have worn them out in the world without being embarrassed! I don't know why 12s feel...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Fruit? - Quick Question: Is fruit allowed on your plan? Was it always, or was it introduced at some point?    I asked in another thread and was a little surprised at the answers, so I tho...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
How did you feel when you reached your first goal? - When you hit your initial goal, how did it make you feel? Triumphant? Nervous? Relieved?   I'm 30 pounds away, and even though I've slowed down, I'm still heading in the right di...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
"You're really skinny!" - That was what one of my 7th graders told me out of the blue this morning! I'm not actually really skinny, but I am a hell of a lot closer to really normal. Still, it made me feel S...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Dizzy, dizzy, dizzy - I don't know why or what's causing it, but I am so dizzy lately. I'm getting close to 900 calories/day. I'm getting my protein and vitamins although my iron is still low. I'm sl...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
Sweet kid! - I teach 7th grade. I haven't had any reason to tell most of my kids anything about my surgery, but my homeroom is the class I take to lunch. Since we all eat together, I've been...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
Double Victory! - Yesterday saw a double victory for me! I've lost 75 pounds AND I'm in the 100s! I feel like I should be more excited than I am. I think I'm in a bit of a slump - getting tired of...

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Sticky Scale - I don't suppose I even need advice, just pity. I'm in a bit of a month 3 stall. It's super disappointing because I'm 6 pounds away from both 75 pounds lost and getting into the ...

averybyrd posted a comment 10 years, 4 months ago
thank you all!

averybyrd posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Iron - I just can't do it! - Back on this again. I'm having the worst time. My nutritionist/surgeon won't suggest anything you have to swallow, because they're anti-ever-swallowing for some reason, so they'...
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