Recent Posts
Topic: RE: So proud of myself...I met one of my goals!!!
That is so awesome! You should be so proud of yourself!! I too got a bike for this past December but we live in Massachusetts where it is still not bike riding weather but I am looking forward to Spring and getting out there and enjoying my new toy. I also am not a big exerciser but I used to LOVE bike riding so I think that will be the perfect exercise for my husband and I to enjoy together. Reading your post reinforces my beliefs that this will be the perfect exercise for me!!
Topic: RE: Happy Dance - shopping therapy
That is wonderful! I'm so happy for you. Shopping therapy is my favorite form of therapy. I wish I could afford to do it more often, LOL.
I know what you mean about not knowing where to start at. I was lost the first time i went shopping, but after losing over 125 lbs. at that point and not purchasing any new clothes I was long over due. Luckily, I brought my 18 year old daughter for help. (She was actually helpful too, a miracle!) She was thrilled to see me in smaller sizes. Smaller than she has ever known me to be. This is a new life.
I just purchased a sweat shirt for the college I'm attending in a size large, hoping I'll be able to fit in by the end of the term. I'm not there yet, I'm an 20/18(2X). I'm coming from a higher starting weight, so it's kind of frustrating to me to see all my fellow "July-ers" so close to their goals. I'm so happy for you all, but I can't wait to be in your position. It will just take me a little longer. All good things come to those who wait. Right? ha, ha
I've been waiting almost 20 years! I think our time has come.
Warm regards Texas,
I know what you mean about not knowing where to start at. I was lost the first time i went shopping, but after losing over 125 lbs. at that point and not purchasing any new clothes I was long over due. Luckily, I brought my 18 year old daughter for help. (She was actually helpful too, a miracle!) She was thrilled to see me in smaller sizes. Smaller than she has ever known me to be. This is a new life.
I just purchased a sweat shirt for the college I'm attending in a size large, hoping I'll be able to fit in by the end of the term. I'm not there yet, I'm an 20/18(2X). I'm coming from a higher starting weight, so it's kind of frustrating to me to see all my fellow "July-ers" so close to their goals. I'm so happy for you all, but I can't wait to be in your position. It will just take me a little longer. All good things come to those who wait. Right? ha, ha
I've been waiting almost 20 years! I think our time has come.
Warm regards Texas,
If life knocks you down 7 times, get up 8!
Laura_Illinois
Topic: RE: DO I NEED TO CHANGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL??
Yeah I think I will have too. go back to mini meals day to get more calories in.. but the crazy thing is I don't look frail cause of hanging skin.. I have very little around my stomach area and a little under the arms not the top i have muscle tone form lifting weights.. other than that I'm good... but I'm not complaining about the few pounds left to lose.. Just that with this surgery you can tell your body HEY STOP LOSING WEIGHT!!.. LOL
Lisa 
Topic: RE: DO I NEED TO CHANGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL??
HEATHER
Join us on the Lightweights Board
Ask me about our Facebook Chat Group: OH WLS-Lightweights
36 years old 5'7" HW 256 / SW 240 / CW 145 / GW 140
Well I think you are losing at much more accelerated pace than I am. But what do I know!......LOL However, if you are continuing to lose at that pace with a 1200 calorie diet and you are working out maybe you want to increase your calories. A good way to do that would be to start adding extra protien with a higher caloric count....especially on the days you are working out! Maybe that will help keep your WL at a more acceptable pace for your Dr......I don't think 180lbs is going to make you look frail!......LOL I'm almost 5'7'' I have a large bone structure....it's the swede in me.....I'm shooting for 140....only because I want a bounce back cushion of 15 lbs. I'd be happy to level off at 2 years post op at about 150-155! I think we post ops tend to have a more frail look about us simply because of the sagging skin and malnutrition. You will find your sweet spot!
Heather
Heather
HEATHERJoin us on the Lightweights Board
Ask me about our Facebook Chat Group: OH WLS-Lightweights
36 years old 5'7" HW 256 / SW 240 / CW 145 / GW 140
Topic: RE: Constipation, TMI?
Thanks a lot. I will order some. That sounds like a great way to start of the day with 40 grams of protein. I've never had soy milk, I'll give it a try. I appreciate your help.
Have a nice evening and I'll see you on the boards. Good night!
Have a nice evening and I'll see you on the boards. Good night!
If life knocks you down 7 times, get up 8!Laura_Illinois
Topic: RE: Constipation, TMI?
I got if off of www.bariactriceating.com. I get the Nectar protein.. I bought one large jug for under 32.00.. it lasts about 3 to 4 months they have strawberry, peach, raspberry flavor, you can mix with SOY... tastes real good with vanilla SOY milk, or water still tastes good.. it's very affordable on this web page.. one scoop has over 21grams of protein.. mix it with 4ozs of soy milk gives you 40 grams of protein..they have one I have also tried that tastes like a hot coco, or a starbucks drink..
Take it easy friend...
Take it easy friend...
Topic: DO I NEED TO CHANGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL??
Hello everyone..
Been busy enjoying LIFE... LOL I went to the Doc's last Monday.. everything was awesome.. my Doc's expression was like "THIS HE FER IS SKINNY vs. the last time
..LOL.. he was surprise for the amount of weight lost in 6 months.. After being weighted on the scale.. I came to the conclusion that maybe by the weight goal of 180lbs... I may look too frail.. you know one them STAR JONES POSE..LOL
.. when I was at the weight of 200lbs years ago.. I wore a 14 dress & 16 in most pants, XL shirts.. we'll I went into Old Navy with a friend and bought an XL shirt TOO BIG... WHAT THE H---L!!.. My goal has always been health wise.. I can care less about the scale the well-being of the inside what speaks for me.. but I may change my goal to 200lbs.. I mean I'm 5'8 and carry my weight different from a shorter person.. of course I'm just rambling.. LOL.. I mean I'm not gonna knock the HUSTLE.. but my DOC told me I need to slow down now to only 10LBS.. a month
.. I was like UGH can you tell my body that!!.. I have lost almost 10 lbs since my appointment with him a week ago, and YES that's even with 1200 + calories sometimes, and work-outs more than 3 days a week.. but on the bright side I have less than 40 or so more odd pounds 2 go.. I just don't want to be like a friend of mine who couldn't stop losing after GASTRIC... CRAZY.. Anyone else fell the same way??
Been busy enjoying LIFE... LOL I went to the Doc's last Monday.. everything was awesome.. my Doc's expression was like "THIS HE FER IS SKINNY vs. the last time
..LOL.. he was surprise for the amount of weight lost in 6 months.. After being weighted on the scale.. I came to the conclusion that maybe by the weight goal of 180lbs... I may look too frail.. you know one them STAR JONES POSE..LOL .. when I was at the weight of 200lbs years ago.. I wore a 14 dress & 16 in most pants, XL shirts.. we'll I went into Old Navy with a friend and bought an XL shirt TOO BIG... WHAT THE H---L!!.. My goal has always been health wise.. I can care less about the scale the well-being of the inside what speaks for me.. but I may change my goal to 200lbs.. I mean I'm 5'8 and carry my weight different from a shorter person.. of course I'm just rambling.. LOL.. I mean I'm not gonna knock the HUSTLE.. but my DOC told me I need to slow down now to only 10LBS.. a month.. I was like UGH can you tell my body that!!.. I have lost almost 10 lbs since my appointment with him a week ago, and YES that's even with 1200 + calories sometimes, and work-outs more than 3 days a week.. but on the bright side I have less than 40 or so more odd pounds 2 go.. I just don't want to be like a friend of mine who couldn't stop losing after GASTRIC... CRAZY.. Anyone else fell the same way?? Topic: RE: Constipation, TMI?
Thank you. I am feeling better today. Last week was the worst, I'm changing up my diet too. I've started having oatmeal in the morning and 1/3 of a banana, I am going to invest in some benifiber too!
I quit eating oatmeal, when they said I need to eat protein first.
What kind of protein powder do you put in your milk in the morning? What type of protein and fiber mix are you using?
Thanks Pal,
I quit eating oatmeal, when they said I need to eat protein first.
What kind of protein powder do you put in your milk in the morning? What type of protein and fiber mix are you using?
Thanks Pal,
If life knocks you down 7 times, get up 8!Laura_Illinois
Topic: RE: Constipation, TMI?
Hi Laura..
Sorry you don't feel well.. If I drink my protein shake a day, which has a percent of fiber.. I don't have an issue.. but I use benifiber & a stool softener if I get REAL blocked..LOL.. I hope you feel better.
Sorry you don't feel well.. If I drink my protein shake a day, which has a percent of fiber.. I don't have an issue.. but I use benifiber & a stool softener if I get REAL blocked..LOL.. I hope you feel better.
Topic: RE: WL = AGE
HEATHER
Join us on the Lightweights Board
Ask me about our Facebook Chat Group: OH WLS-Lightweights
36 years old 5'7" HW 256 / SW 240 / CW 145 / GW 140
I suppose my theroy may only apply to those who have lower BMI's to begin with.....Those strech marks sure do show a lot more now too!
HEATHERJoin us on the Lightweights Board
Ask me about our Facebook Chat Group: OH WLS-Lightweights
36 years old 5'7" HW 256 / SW 240 / CW 145 / GW 140
Most Active
Recent Topics
