2/27 Anniversary 5yrs ago today!

Ok! ok! ok!

This is fun!

Wholesome snacks: the ones you body is telling you I need sustenance.

1) 2oz fines herbs goat cheese and 1oz mixed planters nuts.(this is my favorite cause it's so tasty)

2) 1/2 large tomato 1.5 oz mozarella, crushed garlic, black pepper, pinch salt, basil 1-2 tsp Olive oil.

3)4-6 oz  plain yogurt with fresh fruit.

4) 1/2c s/f chocolate pudding, 2 slices banana, 1-2 tlsp coolwhip

5) roll up a celery stick with cold meats with a piece of cheese

6) EAS Advant Edge makes a carb control bar for 230 calories. My favorite is chocolate peanut butter.
7) 2 graham crackers 1tbls Natural peanut butter and a piece of fruit(like 1/4 apple)

When I crave candy I'll eat 2-3 s/f twizzlers and a piece Russell Stover s/f chocolate. (they're individually wrapped)

 When I crave salt I still portion out my 1oz Lays Hicory BBQ ridges, your pleasently surprised to see how many you can actually have. 

With these tools, you can't fail. Now, when I reach for a snack I still revert to these.

 Maria,

You look unbelievable!! I am only 5 weeks out, and I am so happy to see someone 5 years out! You look so good! I am totally inspired!!! Question: did you have any plastics done, and if so, what and at what point? If not, how did you get rid of all that extra?!!!!

Thanks for inspiring me!!!

Leah

Hi Leah,

Thank you. I was not prepared for the psychological changes that came with weight loss. I feel like I'm 25. I like to dress up, and now I can. How awesome! 

 Do this for yourself, you're worth it! It'll be the best journey of your life. You'll get out of it whatever you put into it. If you put your all, you'll be rewarded in ways you didn't even know you could? It is so worth it!
 
No plastics, because of the money thing. I'm just a master of camouflage, I'd be the next Joan Rivers if I had the means. I'm not thrilled with the extra skin, but its not that bad. (they're easy to cover) I Have had a breast consult with implants, about a year ago. Am now looking at a lift with dracula (where fat and blood stem is injected, no implants are used ). This and inner thighs, I also have to find a solution for. But I'm ok with waiting and planning and I'll let you know when I progress. It helps that my brand new husband of 1 1/2 yrs. supports me, so I don't feel so bad. One at a time, I'll make it happen! Its funny because the changes are also coming due to age I'm 51 so this gives me an excuse to fix things just as they're  deteriating anyway.

 Happy re-birthday!  Thanks for coming here and giving us the inspiration that we can do it and then keep it off!  Here is a sugar free, fat free re-birthday cake for you! 

Hi Lucy,

Thank you for the re-birth cake, that's really thoughtful of you. My God am I seeing your about to make the Onederland? Good for you! You go girl! I remember walking around at the office with 100 sign on my back, so they would stop asking me how much I had lost. And of course I was proud, what a great accomplishment.

Happy Surgiversary!

Maria, congratulations on all of your accomplishments.  I just looked at your picture and you are radiant and gorgeous.  Your happiness shows.  I really appreciate your coming back to share your success with us.  For those of us following in your path, it's great to read what helps with long term success!

Congratulations on all your success.....and may you have a lifetime's more to come.  It is nice to see long term VSG stories like yours....thanks for sharing your story with us.