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I went into full blown travel mode yesterday and forgot to get the thread started. Thanks @don1962.
last week: 215
This week: 214
Better with mindful eating, but it didn't hurt that I was a bachelor all week and could control food a little better.
In Tampa now for the foreseeable future Monday through Friday's, so I need to be really careful. At least I get to escape the -15 degree weather this year.
Hi guys,
Sunday weigh in.
I was thrilled to be down to 318.2 yesterday. Down from 321 last Sunday. Today I was 317 after almost 4k calories yesterday. Yesterday, i had a 2nd christmas, some alcohol, and pizza w/football. Funny how our bodies work, but not unexpected based on my history/knowledge of myself.
No gym visits, a little more movement than usual - a huge knot in my back!
lots of water
self awareness moment of how my avoidance of relationships has lead to alcohol/food vs facing reality
5 great days of sticking to protein, limiting carbs, and passing on free food.
5'10" Male : Consult Weight 428 1/16/14 : Pre-op m1 -3, m2 -12, m3 0, m4 -27 : SW 386 : m1 -25, m2 -22 m3 -15 4 -12: LW 278 CW 320 : Total Loss 108
I appear to have weathered the holidays well, but some would say I'm still in my honeymoon period. For most of December I lost and gained the same three pounds over and over, going back and forth between 273 - 276. Today I was down to 272.0 lbs.
Last week 274
This week 272
Starting weight 481
Total lost 209 lbs.
Last week: 186.0
This week: 188.0
Uh oh. First week of 2018 off to rocky start.
Have a Great Week!
Never, and I mean NEVER, trust a fart!! 
201...Frustrated with myself. I haven't been able to exercise because of the smog here in CA. Even with the rain, it still is bad. It should be better by this weekend. I either have to keep moving or cut way back of the junk food!! Brian
Good video, It made a lot of sense to me. I know I have "fat brain" and I wonder if I will ever get my head on straight, as described in the video.
High-346
Low-196
Last Week-237
Today-240
Numbers don't lie. I am 7 years Post op and STRUGGLING! Today is the day though so NEED to do following:
Eat Mindfully
Exercise Regularly
Drink Water Frequently
Take Vitamins as necessary
Food-F
Water-D
Vitamins-A
Exercise-C
Have a happy healthy week! Thanks for your posts they are encouraging!
Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill Mac
I'm with you on exercise being important. I walk my five miles 3-4 days a week on the treadmill. In horse circles it could be called a "hot walker". Works on the same principle but indoors, in front of the TV and in a climate controlled environment. Usually do i****ching Judge Judy or the early local news before we eat supper.
I can see his case and it makes sense even though it goes counter to everything else expounded in the WLS community. Like Dr. Garth Davis suggesting we go vegan eating vegetable protein vs meat based. My way of thinking is do your research, follow your surgeon's program, do some more research, evaluate what is working and not working, stick with what is a get rid of what is not. 
I've got some work to do in 2018.
#321
Looking forward to a new year. Feeling great about the journey I've taken this year and the success ahead of me. I'm aware I feed off the energy of others and I spend most of my time at work. My work family has been kicking ass and that's got me energized and motivated.
I'm not a NYE resolution type of person, tried it several years and forgot/failed every one. This year I'm looking forward to stepping out of my comfort zone including entering the dating game, spending my free time off my couch, and watching the MN Vikings win the Superbowl.
Food today - homemade pizza, bottle of wine,
Activity today - watching football
Happy New Year - be safe!
5'10" Male : Consult Weight 428 1/16/14 : Pre-op m1 -3, m2 -12, m3 0, m4 -27 : SW 386 : m1 -25, m2 -22 m3 -15 4 -12: LW 278 CW 320 : Total Loss 108
337.6: High weight Dec '13
311.3: Surgery day 1/16/14
191.8: 1st Surgiversary
199.2: 2nd Surgiversary
201.6: 3rd Surgiversary
213.0 Last Weigh in
215.0: CW
Food: F
Water: B+
Vitamins: B
Exercise: D
Its been two weeks since I last weighed in, and I'm not surprised at the result. I had a great time with my kids and grandkids, but the fun is over. Time to grab my life by the scruff of the neck and take control again. Exercise is a bit of a problem this week. I was rough housing with my granddaughter and bruised my ribs. Its been tough to breath. I needed to let that heal. Hopefully I can restart working out tomorrow.
Looking back on the year, I see some hits and misses. Foodwise, I did terrible. I'm having trouble resisting temptation at work and home, and for 2018 I need to do a better job. The temptations aren't going away, so I need to deal with them more assertively. My weight reflects that eating pattern. Looking at my graph I keep on my weight, I have work to do to turn this around. I started 2017 with an injured shoulder. It held me back from weightlifting, but I ended up getting lazy early on. I recovered over the summer, and achieved some goals I never thought possible. For 2018, I need to keep up the cardio and add back some weight lifting. With the exception of a couple weeks in the summer, my vitamins were on point. Bloodwork is perfect, so I simply need to keep doing what I have done in the past.
Wishing you all the best in 2018. If you're going out tonight, please be careful and safe. If you choose to have a couple drinks, please remember that your alcohol tolerance is way reduced after surgery. If you choose to be the designated driver, please watch out for the idiots who choose to drink and drive.
Happy New Year everyone.
We see our four young grandsons on a fairly regular basis. It is a tag team cage match every time with them. They love to wrestle with Papaw. And Papaw ends up with lots of bumps and bruises.
