7 months out today

Maintenance will definitely be a new experience, as I have never been this thin in  my adult life and I have never been successful maintaining any weight loss in the past. Lets stay in touch throughout our process so we can support one another. Good luck Raven. I know you will continue to do great.

Most definitely!  I know I'm going to need a lot of support.  Good luck to you too :)

Congrats!! Love the NSV's. I can't wait for my towel to fit either. Inspiring!!!

Thanks!

Ravenbrown  great job!!!!  Awesome  please tell how you did it.  Im 3months out I only lost 30lbs so far.  this is very discouraging to me....  I knkow we  are all different but Damm!  Oops sorry.  I need some insight   

Honestly, I follow what Elina, Frisco and other vets advocate (please forgive me for not remembering all the wonderful people who have helped shaped what I do).  For the first couple months when my capacity was so tiny, I ate maybe 400-500 calories a day, 70g of protein, 20ishg of carbs.  Since about 4-5 months when I have been able to eat a bit more and I've ramped up my exercise, I keep to around 600-650 calories, 90-100g of protein, 20 or less carbs, about a gallon of water a day.  I don't really monitor fat, but it's usually around 30% of my intake.  When I hit a stall, I tend to cut out diary except in my coffee and really focus on getting almost all of my calories from lean protein.  I don't do conservative or moderation well, so this approach is very effective for me and works really well for my rule-abiding, type A personality.  Everyone's journey is different, and I know there are plenty of people who have had great success being more moderate. 

Maybe it's the water in Texas!?  I was sleeved about a week earlier and we seem to be on parallel paths. I went from a 52 waist to a 38.  It has been liberating. Keep on laying claim to your new lifestyle. Congratulations!!

Yes!  I knew it was something!  It is the water in TX :)  My waist went from a whopping 38 inches to 29 inches (I'm hour glass shaped).  It's incredible.  Congratulations on YOUR success!

What is it with Texas peeps???  You all seem to be all kinds of awesome & damn good looking & you are right up there.  Get it gurl!!! 

Rockin' it, are we?  I really hope one of these days I can meet up with you.  Beautiful inside & out ... the best of both.  You have done fabulous my gorgeous friend.  WTG!!!

Oh we will meet some day!  I'm 100% sure of it :)  You, my friend, are so beautiful inside and out.  You always make my day brighter and shinier.  Thank you for being you.