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Thank you so much. i am now at the 6 week mark and down 30 lbs. its been an incredible journey !!!
You are doing so well, Nicole! I hope the holidays weren't too difficult on the Optifast.
I did the Optifast 900 program last summer and it completely changed my life; without question it was the best thing I've ever done. I wish you all the best.
HW: 299 CW: 165 GW: 150
Started Optifast on April 21, 2017 at 248lbs through the Ontario Bariatric Network medical program.
You are doing an amazing job so far!! I am starting my Optifast 900 on January 2, 2018. I am travelling this up coming weekend and we are only bringing backpacks on our flight. So no room for extras except warm clothes. Please keep posting on how fabulous you are doing!!
3 weeks in and 16 lbs down. The commitment you need is amazing but when you start to see the difference its worth it. :)
I am now 2 weeks in.... 12 lbs down and feeling fantastic.
So this wasnt as horrible as i had anticipated. I love food. i was loving food a little too much. before my son i weighed 145 lbs and now my son is 5 years old and i have gone up to 254 lbs.. It was time to make a change. my doctor recommeded opti fast non surgical 26 week program. So far on day 4 i wont weigh myself until I do my weekly appointment but after 4 days i already feel a big difference. I am less tired and have more energy. i figured i would be in tears. THe first day was the hardest as i didnt like the taste of the shakes. i am not getting adjusted and i have not cheated which i feel is a huge accomplisment for me. Will see how it goes at my first appointment thursday.
No, when fat cells die or are removed the body just sends the stored calories to other cells. At best you might have a small temporary weight loss.
If you fall down you just have to get back up.
on 10/6/17 11:28 am
I've done Contrave which is only a combination of welbutrin and an anti-narcotic. The anti-narcotic helps you reassert self-control especially with triggers. I lost a lot of weight up front, but mostly from stomach issues. Once I realized that I needed to eat a small amount throughout the day, the stomach problem went away, but bad habits creeped back in. To save money, I recommend sticking with welbutrin instead of the non-generic Contrave unless you need help working on triggers which should be coupled with cognitive behavioral therapy to make permanent lifestyle changes.
Hi SkinnyBonz38,
Thank you for that lovely, inspiring response. We have a lot in common. My main goal is to reduce heart attack/stroke chances. That indeed means reducing weight, processed foods, cholesterol & blood sugar levels. I'm at an age where goal weight & looking good means less than my health.
For me success means taking one step at a time. My main diet addictions were dairy based fats (cheese, salad dressings) & soda. I would have had to eliminate those even if I could have Bariatric surgery. So I finally realized that self control would have been a requirement even if that had been an option.
I love to cook from scratch. That made avoiding most processed & GMO foods easy. The exceptions were soda & dairy fats. I still need to reduce carbs & volume.
Your suggestions were appreciated & helpful. I have used food tracking in the past. But when you're out of control, you stop doing that as well. It is in fact step #3 in my plan. I don't know if this plan will work. What I do know is that I do not miss the soda or cheese & dressings. Even if I don't achieve any other step: I'm already healthier, and 8 lbs lighter with just those 2 baby steps.
I wish you continued success and health. Most of all:thank you for your kind encouragement.
