Recent Posts
Topic: RE: Feeling a little discouraged
Vent away girlfriend!
If life knocks you down 7 times, get up 8!
Laura_Illinois
Topic: RE: Stopping by to say hello...`
Hi Lisa,
You are so right about sticking with serving sizes. I count out everything too! I keep telling my 19 year old daughter (who is "normal" weight wise) you really get the most satisfaction out of the first 2-3 bites of something. After that it is all just going down the throat mindlessly. So I really try to savor the flavor of the first few bites.
You are right about the surgery not failing, and us failing to change our bad habits. It is like walking up a seesaw and trying to find the right balance of good nutrition and just a taste of a treat to keep us from going overboard. I enjoy a small taste/or 1 serving of a treat every now and then. I think that is "normal". If I over indulge in sugar, I get so nauseous, so that has really kept me in check.
You are so right about sticking with serving sizes. I count out everything too! I keep telling my 19 year old daughter (who is "normal" weight wise) you really get the most satisfaction out of the first 2-3 bites of something. After that it is all just going down the throat mindlessly. So I really try to savor the flavor of the first few bites.
You are right about the surgery not failing, and us failing to change our bad habits. It is like walking up a seesaw and trying to find the right balance of good nutrition and just a taste of a treat to keep us from going overboard. I enjoy a small taste/or 1 serving of a treat every now and then. I think that is "normal". If I over indulge in sugar, I get so nauseous, so that has really kept me in check.
If life knocks you down 7 times, get up 8!Laura_Illinois
Topic: RE: Feeling a little discouraged
You are doing awesome girlie.. even if .. not speaking it into action.. we don't meet or goals at 12 mos.. you still will acheive that.. NO REGRETS.. LUV& HUGS!!
Lisa 
Topic: RE: 8 month update
Good job AMY... I feel ya I have not been in a 14/16 in OOH my... YEARS.. feels good .. wish you continue success..
Topic: RE: Stopping by to say hello...`
RIGHT Laura..
YOU are my support.. too.. all you ladies are.. BIG HUG & KISSES!!
YOU are my support.. too.. all you ladies are.. BIG HUG & KISSES!!
Topic: RE: Stopping by to say hello...`
That's awesome on the weight-loss HIGH FIVE!!
I mean you are a tall CHI CA like me.. so 180lbs you probably look so tiny.. I have people telling me... LOOK at skinny MINNIE.. I be like.. Uhhh.. still have 33 or so more lbs till weight loss goal it just fits different on a taller frame.. If I never lost another pound I would never regret getting my life back.. we just have to remember that it is still a day to day struggle to not do what we did before.. so every now in then I do not feel like it is bad to have a little snack every now and then.. just portion control plays a factor... I actual do something I would never have done before READ THE D---M LABELS on the packages.. I actual eat the size of chips according to serving size I count 1,2,3, 4, etc.. LOL We can do it.. we all can.. because if you read any where on the web if we regain its not because the surgery fail, we just failed to change the bads habits that got us there in the first place.. but you have something totally different this time.. TEAM SUPPORT!!!.. I do talk to a NUT some times because I have to get use to the new me.. I STILL SEE 380lbs.. but lets save that story for OPRAH.. LOL.. but it does help.. you are not alone.. NO REGRETS GIRLIE...
PEACE & LUV!!
P.S.
LEAVE THAT GUM & CANDY ALONE.. MAKES the hormone level spike increases hungry!! LOL
I mean you are a tall CHI CA like me.. so 180lbs you probably look so tiny.. I have people telling me... LOOK at skinny MINNIE.. I be like.. Uhhh.. still have 33 or so more lbs till weight loss goal it just fits different on a taller frame.. If I never lost another pound I would never regret getting my life back.. we just have to remember that it is still a day to day struggle to not do what we did before.. so every now in then I do not feel like it is bad to have a little snack every now and then.. just portion control plays a factor... I actual do something I would never have done before READ THE D---M LABELS on the packages.. I actual eat the size of chips according to serving size I count 1,2,3, 4, etc.. LOL We can do it.. we all can.. because if you read any where on the web if we regain its not because the surgery fail, we just failed to change the bads habits that got us there in the first place.. but you have something totally different this time.. TEAM SUPPORT!!!.. I do talk to a NUT some times because I have to get use to the new me.. I STILL SEE 380lbs.. but lets save that story for OPRAH.. LOL.. but it does help.. you are not alone.. NO REGRETS GIRLIE...PEACE & LUV!!
P.S.
LEAVE THAT GUM & CANDY ALONE.. MAKES the hormone level spike increases hungry!! LOL
Topic: Feeling a little discouraged
I had hoped to get to my goal weight by my first anniversary (in July) but at the rate I am going I probably will not make it.
I just tracked my food intake and found that I am eating too many grams of carbs. I didn't realize that those protein shakes would contribute that many. I was thinking I was doing a good thing by incorporating more protein into my diet, but I drink them with milk, which adds carbs.
I'm just a little, well, okay, A LOT discouraged to discover that I have to starve myself down to my goal weight. On the flip side, I am learning really well how to maintain my loss.
I have to keep reminding myself that it's a journey and there really is no "end".
Thanks for letting me vent.
I just tracked my food intake and found that I am eating too many grams of carbs. I didn't realize that those protein shakes would contribute that many. I was thinking I was doing a good thing by incorporating more protein into my diet, but I drink them with milk, which adds carbs.
I'm just a little, well, okay, A LOT discouraged to discover that I have to starve myself down to my goal weight. On the flip side, I am learning really well how to maintain my loss.
I have to keep reminding myself that it's a journey and there really is no "end".
Thanks for letting me vent.
Topic: RE: Stopping by to say hello...`
Congratulations on your huge weight loss. It is nice to see your face back on the message boards. Isn't it wonderful where we are compared to last July! This surgery certainly was a bigger blessing than I ever expected.
I have never attended a "support group" since I had surgery. I live in a very rural area and the closest support group I can attend is 60 miles away in Chicago. So I use this board as my support group. These (mostly) girls/women have been the best support system for me. Right Georgiapeachinla? If you come back here more often, I'm sure you have a lot to offer us as we face the same daily struggles to be success with this surgery. Sometimes I only check in once a week or so, but it does help to keep me on track.
We really are just babies at this thing. Look where we all were just 8 months ago. We have a lifetime of wrong eating to overcome and become more health conscious as we proceed into the future.
Nice to see you! Laura
Congratulations on your huge weight loss. It is nice to see your face back on the message boards. Isn't it wonderful where we are compared to last July! This surgery certainly was a bigger blessing than I ever expected.I have never attended a "support group" since I had surgery. I live in a very rural area and the closest support group I can attend is 60 miles away in Chicago. So I use this board as my support group. These (mostly) girls/women have been the best support system for me. Right Georgiapeachinla? If you come back here more often, I'm sure you have a lot to offer us as we face the same daily struggles to be success with this surgery. Sometimes I only check in once a week or so, but it does help to keep me on track.
We really are just babies at this thing. Look where we all were just 8 months ago. We have a lifetime of wrong eating to overcome and become more health conscious as we proceed into the future.
Nice to see you! Laura
If life knocks you down 7 times, get up 8!Laura_Illinois
Topic: RE: Stopping by to say hello...`
Let me start by saying Congratulations on losing 111 lbs! WOW that is awesome! I have lost 85 and like you I am wearing a size 12 and I'm in a medium top now. I am also like you in that I want food a lot too! I can't eat as much as I used to but the desire is still very much there. I think that we have to figure out what makes us this way? What triggers this in us? I think a lot of the time I am just thirsty but I want food instead! I also think stress is a HUGE factor. I was really stressed out today and I kept munching and nibbling on things all day long. I can eat all day and NEVER dump or react to things! I can eat sugary, fatty, bready, and greasy foods and be just fine. I am bummed about this really. I think if I did dump then maybe just maybe I would be losing weight more quickly and steer away from the bad stuff. I am at 157 lbs now. I want to weight 135 ultimately.I'm so close I can taste the victory. But my weight loss like yours is SLOW... it's really making me crazy! I want to get this off of me once and for all and KEEP IT OFF. I want a body lift. The shrinkles make me look and feel like YODA. lol
Anyway I think your doing great and it is good to know that others have the same doubts and concerns that I have. We are all in this journey together. And united we stand / divided we fall! Lets do this! Woot Woot!
Anyway I think your doing great and it is good to know that others have the same doubts and concerns that I have. We are all in this journey together. And united we stand / divided we fall! Lets do this! Woot Woot!
Topic: 8 month update
Hello to everyone! it's been a very long time since i've even been here to check things out and it looks like everyone is doing wonderful! i just had my 8 month follow-up visit and am down 129 lbs!!! I am wearing a size 16 and feel totally amazing! i'm working out 5 days a week trying to tone up some of this flubber(i know it won't all go away) and can't believe how much energy i have! i'm hoping to keep up to date with everyone and wishing everyone well!
Most Active
Recent Topics
