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How do disperse your calories throughout the day? - DO you eat your calories in equal portions throughout the day 1/3 at each meal or do you have a larger caloric-ly breakfast?  Do you find you need more "fuel" in the morning...

increased cardio = less weight loss?? - Increased my vigorous cardio activity to 4 days a week in addition to 4- 5 days of calisthenics/interval training last week. I expected a decent weight loss. Sadly There was non...

Only down 1.5# in 2 weeks. - I lost 30 pounds in the first 29 days. I began exercising at 3 weeks post-op, and my weight loss slowed at that point.  I log everything I eat in MFP and keep with-in my NUTs (s...

Trying to understand calories vs net calories and - So I have a general guideline of 600-800 calories a day which has been no problem staying under, once I started exercising the NUT said I have to consume at least 1100 calories ...

Getting off insulin - My primary care Doc instructed me to lower my insulin dose 3 units for every 2 days my morning glucose was around 100 or less. It looks like I will be able to stop insulin injec...

One month check up - Went to my 1 month follow up today, I am down 30 pounds! WOOHOO!! When they started asking about exercise routines the shock and pride(?) at my workouts was almost as rewarding as ...

Recognizing full - How long did it take you to recognize your new "full" spot? I am just under 3 weeks pot-op and weigh and measure everything I eat. The first 2 weeks were liquids, this week has...

NSV size changes already! - I was sleeved on 9/24...17 days ago. The scale continues to deny me the under 300lbs I long for BUT I am down 4 full sizes in pants, almost 5. I  love my sleeve!

Carbohydrates - I have been reading many vets talking about the importance of keeping carbs under 40 grams a day. My Doctors plan states 75-100 carbs per day. I am almost 2 weeks post-op and have ...

7 days post op - I am still very very sore. I am shocked that people were able to quit using their pain meds just a day or so after surgery.  I do all my breathing exercises, get up and move around...