I haven't posted this is quite some time but thought I'd take us back to some of our roots.

The Lightweight Creed
(Created and approved by members of the OH Lightweights Forum, Jan 2008)

I am a Lightweight. I am only one of many others like me. Together, we are a team. Though our journeys and choices may be different, we are bonded together by the commonality of being Lightweights and the strategies, successes and struggles that entails. It is this bond that defines this board.

I began my journey with a BMI of less than 45 and/or with less than 150 lbs excess weight. My lower BMI and excess weight does in no way make me less deserving of medical intervention, and I should not be made to feel inferior or guilty.

I qualified for WLS because I have co-morbidities, or because my medical history proves that my weight is diet and exercise resistant.

I have worked with my healthcare team to determine the best surgical option for me. I am confident that others have done so as well, so I will refrain from passing judgments.

I will freely share the most accurate information I have, as well as my own personal journey and why I chose my surgery in an informative, educational and respectful way so that others may learn from my experiences.

I respect the decisions of my fellow Lightweights, regardless of the surgery they chose and the nutritional/exercise plans they follow.

I will always promote health and a healthy lifestyle, whether physical or mental; and will respect alternate methods and views toward achieving good health, even if I do not espouse them personally.

I will always be sensitive, honest and respectful when contributing to discussions on this board and in my PMs. I will never flame, demean, invalidate or harass others for their questions or decisions. I will remember, at all times, the difficulties and pain I went through on my own journey and be considerate of others when discussing theirs.

I will always defend and unite with my fellow Lightweights against prejudice and hostility.

I understand it is my responsibility to report offensive conduct to my fellow Lightweights, so that we may deal with offending parties as a united front to preserve the supportive and tolerant atmosphere of our board.

I understand that if my conduct becomes offensive, I will not be welcome to participate on this board any longer.

Post Op RNY 16+ mos

Good morning. Did 5 km at the gym this morning and off to work. Hope it doesn't rain this aft so I can go out at lunch. My mother told me last night that I was too skinny, I told her I'm not, its just that she was used to me being fat. She told me that recent pics on FB don't even look like me and that she liked fat me better. Really something nice to say to someone who works so hard. Went to my Trucker for a little support, and he had nothing, add him to the list of people that pissed me off yesterday. I actually dove into a bowl of chips and dip after these two conversations for about 2 mins, and then realized it doesn't matter what they think (took some of my own advice). Hence the 5km at the gym, I was actually going to have a rest day but screw them.

Anyway, here's the plan for today:

B1 - 1/2 small banana

B2 - beef meatballs

S - 2 HB eggs

L - chicken salad

S - sautéed peppers/onions with chicken and cheese

D - taco salad

Total Cal 1164, Carbs 40, Protein 101

Have a good day all!

Welcome to our Lightweight Board!!! In one way it is harder over 50 because I'm not as active as I use to be but I watch my daughters with their young children and I remember how hard it was having so much junk food in the cupboards and doing drive through restaurants on activity days.

So you are 5 years out from revision or your original Surgery? What surgery did you have? You've down a great job!

I don't have a fitbit but thanks for inviting me!

WARNING TO SELF AND TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN!!! AVOID 'BAD' CARBS AT ALL COSTS!!! THEY ARE ADDICTING!! THEY WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS DURING THE LOSING STAGE (and you won't even notice)!! THEY WILL MAKE THE SCALE GO UP AFTER THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OVER.

Success in Maintenance starts with GOOD CHOICES during the Honeymoon Period.

I feel I need to repeat this: I am a FIRM believer in Good Whey Protein Drinks!!!!! It is sooooo much harder to do Maintenance without them!

OK...the year is going way to fast!! I can't seem to remember that it's September. 9 years ago I was anticipating my RNY and was worrying about life after WLS. Our LW board was booming with posters back then. I wish a few of them would stop in and say HI and let us know if they have continued being successful or let us help them get back on track.

8+ years out

Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g

Breakfast: Nothing

Lunch: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Cheese

Snack: Coconut and Seed snack

Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g

Snack: Nuts and Cheese

Dinner: Not Sure

Snack: Plain Popcorn

Hi guys,

MENU: (DS Maintenance Mode)
Pre-B - protein coffee (30g)
B - Greek yogurt w/blueberries and almonds (18g)
S - peanuts
L - tuna salad and fresh tomatoes
S -
D - steak & mushrooms
S - CarbSmart ice cream
S - peanuts

VITES:
morning batch: done
calcium batches: done
evening batch: done
heme iron: pending

MILES:
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