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Topic: RE: 6 week check up
I, too, thought the weight would come off a lot faster. However, I've got two comments on that. First, you ARE working out so it's likely that while you're losing fat you're gaining muscle which, we all know, weighs more than fat. So... the scale may not really reflect what you're losing!!
Secondly, and more importantly to me, I think I'm glad I'm losing slowly. (Not that I don't WANT it gone right NOW.. lol) I figure slow is far better for my body and metabolism AND for that pesky excess skin problem. Slow, I am hoping, will give me a chance to "tone" around what's being lost and maybe, through a miracle??, I might be able to avoid plastic surgery!!
Anyhow... I truly am proud of you. Don't beat yourself up about the bread. I am not a fan of white bread to begin with so that hasn't been an issue for me. I'm still toasting my bread. lol (I'll be 6 weeks on Sunday) I've had some chips, I've had some pizza... I'm not willing to throw away everything that life has to give. BUT, I have not yet finished a piece of pizza nor have I had more than about 5 chips on any occasion. I'm not going to beat myself up about it! It's all about moderation and making sure I have what I NEED first!
Have a superb week!
Secondly, and more importantly to me, I think I'm glad I'm losing slowly. (Not that I don't WANT it gone right NOW.. lol) I figure slow is far better for my body and metabolism AND for that pesky excess skin problem. Slow, I am hoping, will give me a chance to "tone" around what's being lost and maybe, through a miracle??, I might be able to avoid plastic surgery!!
Anyhow... I truly am proud of you. Don't beat yourself up about the bread. I am not a fan of white bread to begin with so that hasn't been an issue for me. I'm still toasting my bread. lol (I'll be 6 weeks on Sunday) I've had some chips, I've had some pizza... I'm not willing to throw away everything that life has to give. BUT, I have not yet finished a piece of pizza nor have I had more than about 5 chips on any occasion. I'm not going to beat myself up about it! It's all about moderation and making sure I have what I NEED first!
Have a superb week!
Topic: RE: 6 week check up
It is so great to hear the good news from everybody. Kep up the good work.
I thought the weight was going to come off faster the first several months. I guess I was wrong.
I was pondering the other day. even though I am losing weight, which I am proud of, I wish I could see myself objectively like everybody else and see what everybody else sees. Cuz I dont feel as thin as the scale says I am. I know getting used to the weight change is going to be a while. Afterall I have been large a very long time.
I am going to try to keep my calories in the 1100 range any lower and I think I am going to pass out. I am have been craving carbs lately, have resisited for the most part. I broke down one day and a had another slice of white bread. I am so ashamed.
. I am not worthy.
I noticed if I upped my water and protein the weight comes off but slowly.
I hope everybody has a great day today.
I thought the weight was going to come off faster the first several months. I guess I was wrong.
I was pondering the other day. even though I am losing weight, which I am proud of, I wish I could see myself objectively like everybody else and see what everybody else sees. Cuz I dont feel as thin as the scale says I am. I know getting used to the weight change is going to be a while. Afterall I have been large a very long time.
I am going to try to keep my calories in the 1100 range any lower and I think I am going to pass out. I am have been craving carbs lately, have resisited for the most part. I broke down one day and a had another slice of white bread. I am so ashamed.
. I am not worthy.I noticed if I upped my water and protein the weight comes off but slowly.
I hope everybody has a great day today.
Weight
Consult/ Sugery/Current/Goal/lost
358.4 347 217 218 141.4
7/31/08 12/18/08-03/24/2010
Timing is everything.
I sure hope my scale is correct.lol
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Consult/ Sugery/Current/Goal/lost
358.4 347 217 218 141.4
7/31/08 12/18/08-03/24/2010
Timing is everything.
I sure hope my scale is correct.lol
http://www.myspace.com/f14tcjoe
look me up on Facebook too
Topic: RE: I finally feel normal
I think i had something stuck very early on. It was a piece of shrimp and it felt like it was pressure in my chest .It passed in a few minutes. I think i ate too fast so i learned real quick to slow myself down lol. I kept pacing back and forth trying to walk it out lol.It was definitely different enough for me to know i don't want that again. You are so right when something doesn't sit right you definitely don't want to eat. I don't dump either and im actully happy cause i never intended not to be able to enjoy the foods i like i just needed portion control. I hope you are feeling better. It does get easier everyday as we go.
Topic: RE: What about juice?
No orange juice.I've been drinking v8 vfusion the vegetable and fruit drinks they are really good.
Topic: RE: 6 week check up
You go boy.I know i can't believe how fast time is going by. Im so happy im able to really drink water again. I didn't think it was gonna happen but it has yes. Im so tickled everyday gets better. So keep up the good work.
Topic: RE: 6 week check up
Great work, Tom! It IS hard to believe it's 6 weeks already! My 6 week checkup is next week. I'm about at the 30 lb mark too. Last time I lost that much it took me about a year!!!
Doing very well but finding myself very hungry if I don't keep sipping continuously (happens after about 15 mins). I'll talk to nut about that next week.
Doing very well but finding myself very hungry if I don't keep sipping continuously (happens after about 15 mins). I'll talk to nut about that next week.
Cheryl 
Lap RNY 12/22/08
Lap RNY 12/22/08 Topic: RE: 6 week check up
Way to go Tom!!!
You're doing awesome! I'm so very proud of you. Your family must be ecstatic!!! (Heh, now you can REALLY terrorize your poor daughter when you take her to the mall!) LOL
Keep up the great work! We're gonna make it!
p.s. I concur about the smaller size on the purple dress... the larger just won't be becoming on you any longer. Perhaps I should start a collection to get a new one for you! hahahahaha
Way to go Tom!!!
You're doing awesome! I'm so very proud of you. Your family must be ecstatic!!! (Heh, now you can REALLY terrorize your poor daughter when you take her to the mall!) LOLKeep up the great work! We're gonna make it!
p.s. I concur about the smaller size on the purple dress... the larger just won't be becoming on you any longer. Perhaps I should start a collection to get a new one for you! hahahahaha
Topic: RE: the scale doesn't move
Sandra,
I am having the same issues. I stalled when I left the hospital (NO weight loss for nine days!) then it started coming off, then it stopped. I have been playing with the same 2 lbs. for the last 2 1/2 weeks.
I also can't figure out how I could be living on 600 calories a day with no budge on the scale! And I have been doing everything they said - liquids, protein, vitamin supplements, etc.
I am also trying to keep my head up and have faith that it will all work. At least you know you're not going through this alone, right???
I am having the same issues. I stalled when I left the hospital (NO weight loss for nine days!) then it started coming off, then it stopped. I have been playing with the same 2 lbs. for the last 2 1/2 weeks.
I also can't figure out how I could be living on 600 calories a day with no budge on the scale! And I have been doing everything they said - liquids, protein, vitamin supplements, etc.
I am also trying to keep my head up and have faith that it will all work. At least you know you're not going through this alone, right???
Topic: RE: What about juice?
I tried orange juce a couple of weeks ago and it burned just a little, but I can drink it now without any problems. I have about 8 oz a day. I love the stuff!
Becca
Topic: RE: 6 week check up
Congrats Tom! Sounds like you are doing very well; so glad to hear it.
You're going to need a much smaller purple dress I think
In my world, on the positive side, I have dropped two sizes and have been back to work since two weeks after my surgery. I feel great!
Negative would be how slooooow the weight is coming off. I have only lost about a pound in the last two weeks. I can't figure out how I'm barely getting in 600 calories a day, getting in all my protein and vitamins, and still my body wants to hang on to the fat. Jeez!
BUT - I already signed up to do the Bay to Breakers with my friends. If you've never heard of Bay to Breakers, you gotta check it out on the web... it's a run/walk race that could only happen in San Francisco. I'm not going to wear a costume but I'm looking forward to that anyway!!!
You're going to need a much smaller purple dress I think
In my world, on the positive side, I have dropped two sizes and have been back to work since two weeks after my surgery. I feel great!
Negative would be how slooooow the weight is coming off. I have only lost about a pound in the last two weeks. I can't figure out how I'm barely getting in 600 calories a day, getting in all my protein and vitamins, and still my body wants to hang on to the fat. Jeez!
BUT - I already signed up to do the Bay to Breakers with my friends. If you've never heard of Bay to Breakers, you gotta check it out on the web... it's a run/walk race that could only happen in San Francisco. I'm not going to wear a costume but I'm looking forward to that anyway!!!
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