Sadly the grazing thing is worse among those who don't use measured snacks (say 1 oz beef jerky or 1 oz cheese) because they do develop a hand in mouth habit... I agree, for those patients, 6 meals creates a problem... but for those whose "meal" is an ounce of cheese and an ounce of jerky... or a slice of deli turkey... etc... that's a different thing... they may need the calories and protein involved in more frequent meals. I know when I started, 1 cheese stick was a whole meal... to do just that 3 times a day, would be a nutritional injustice to myself (not even 500 cal/day)... I don't think one can generalize in either regard, since there are lots of "3 meal/day" folks who don't eat properly, overeat, pick wrong foods, etc... and still also never hit goal or get close. It's all about the individual and their compliance.

Good stuff-- I've gotta try to think of more ways to try to get my kids enjoying more physical activities with me. I've been contemplating taking morning bike rides, and inviting them to come along. I've been feeling more adventurous lately too!! That's part of the reason why I started this thread! --Dave

Sorry to hear you are still in recovery for you incision. Even still, it is good to hear the sizes dropping away, and the anticipation of increased fun activities! I wish you all the best in your ongoing recovery!! --Dave

Hey Guys, I have started working out, and I enjoy being able to use the elliptical machine for 40 minutes. Five years ago I could only do three to five minutes, and I was spent. While I'm working out on the machine I'm smiling to myself thinking how wonderful it is to have the strength, and energy to workout. I love my GBP surgery, and what it is allowing me to do. I going walking in the morning, and going to try walking four miles. Lesley

Jodell and I went to a Beach Boys concert last night. It was fun, and I was pleasantly surprised that my body wasn't uncomfortably squished up against some stranger. From our highest weights, Jodell and I have lost a combined 145 pounds. That makes fitting into 2 chairs so much easier. It's like not having to fit a 3rd person in 2 chairs. Instead of being uncomfortable, we were able to snuggle and just enjoy each other's company. What a change!! In going to the concert, we both were able to wear some clothes in our new sizes. I am comfortably enjoying an XL t-shirt from a snug 3XL or possibly a 4XL 3 months ago. I also wore some 40" waist shorts, down from a 52" just 3 months ago. Jodell dropped another shirt and pant size. I was able to convince her to donate some of her too baggy clothes to her sister. What new activities are you enjoying? --Dave