3 month surgiversary!!
Today is my 3 month surgiversary. Down just shy of 51 lbs. My goal had been to lose 50 by Christmas, so I may revise that to 55--don't know if I can do it, but I'll sure try!
For the newbies, (actually I'm still a newbie! lol) this is how I eat:
Calories: 600-800 . I try to stay in the 700 range
Carbs: under 20/day. NEVER more than 40. My diet was very carb heavy pre-op and this seems to be helping the weight come off. Also helps with carb cravings.
Protein: 80-100 gms. I hit 100 gms most of the time, but never under 80. I drink 2 (28 oz) bottles of crystal lite with 1 scoop of unflavored unjury protein powder in each. That gives me 40 gms right there. The rest I get from food.
Water: 100 oz/day. Sometimes I'm only at 80 but I strive for 100.
Exercise: I do 45-60 min. EVERY DAY on my recumbent bike.
I have not had one moment of regret or buyer's remorse. This was the BEST thing I ever could have done for myself and my health. I can run up a flight of stairs and not get out of breath, cross my legs, tie my shoes, walk without getting tired, etc.
I initially had no hunger but in the last month or so it started coming back. I eat 3 meals/day about every 4 hours. I rarely snack and if I do it's on cheese, almonds--something that has protein.
I hope to lose 100 lbs by March. That seemed so daunting when I was first pre-op "OMG, 100 LBS??!!" Now that it's only 50 more to go, it inspires me to do my best.
Hope this helps anyone who needs some encouragement. Run, don't walk, and get your sleeve!!
Hugs,
Marie
Age: 50 Ht: 5' 3.5" SW: 261 BMI: 45.5 CW: 119.4 BMI: 20.8 Goal in 9.5 months (23.6 lbs below goal) Total lost: 141.6 lbs Inches lost: 84.25"
Month one: 22.2 lbs; Month 2: 17.4 lbs; Month 3: 11 lbs; Month 4: 13 lbs; Month 5: 11.4
lbs; Month 6: 9.2 lbs; Month 7: 13.2 lbs;
Month 8: 9 lbs; Month 9: 10.2 lbs; Month 10: 3.6 lbs: Month 11: 7.6 lbs Month 12: 5.8 lbs 
Age: 50 Ht: 5' 3.5" SW: 261 BMI: 45.5 CW: 119.4 BMI: 20.8 Goal in 9.5 months (23.6 lbs below goal) Total lost: 141.6 lbs Inches lost: 84.25"
Month one: 22.2 lbs; Month 2: 17.4 lbs; Month 3: 11 lbs; Month 4: 13 lbs; Month 5: 11.4 lbs; Month 6: 9.2 lbs; Month 7: 13.2 lbs; Month 8: 9 lbs; Month 9: 10.2 lbs; Month 10: 3.6 lbs: Month 11: 7.6 lbs Month 12: 5.8 lbs
Age: 50 Ht: 5' 3.5" SW: 261 BMI: 45.5 CW: 119.4 BMI: 20.8 Goal in 9.5 months (23.6 lbs below goal) Total lost: 141.6 lbs Inches lost: 84.25"
Month one: 22.2 lbs; Month 2: 17.4 lbs; Month 3: 11 lbs; Month 4: 13 lbs; Month 5: 11.4 lbs; Month 6: 9.2 lbs; Month 7: 13.2 lbs; Month 8: 9 lbs; Month 9: 10.2 lbs; Month 10: 3.6 lbs: Month 11: 7.6 lbs Month 12: 5.8 lbs
Age: 50 Ht: 5' 3.5" SW: 261 BMI: 45.5 CW: 119.4 BMI: 20.8 Goal in 9.5 months (23.6 lbs below goal) Total lost: 141.6 lbs Inches lost: 84.25"
Month one: 22.2 lbs; Month 2: 17.4 lbs; Month 3: 11 lbs; Month 4: 13 lbs; Month 5: 11.4 lbs; Month 6: 9.2 lbs; Month 7: 13.2 lbs; Month 8: 9 lbs; Month 9: 10.2 lbs; Month 10: 3.6 lbs: Month 11: 7.6 lbs Month 12: 5.8 lbs
Age: 50 Ht: 5' 3.5" SW: 261 BMI: 45.5 CW: 119.4 BMI: 20.8 Goal in 9.5 months (23.6 lbs below goal) Total lost: 141.6 lbs Inches lost: 84.25"
Month one: 22.2 lbs; Month 2: 17.4 lbs; Month 3: 11 lbs; Month 4: 13 lbs; Month 5: 11.4 lbs; Month 6: 9.2 lbs; Month 7: 13.2 lbs; Month 8: 9 lbs; Month 9: 10.2 lbs; Month 10: 3.6 lbs: Month 11: 7.6 lbs Month 12: 5.8 lbs
