FOLLOWING POUCH RULES

I had/have so much to lose that I've followed the rules: 1. I wait an hour after eating to drink. 2. I don't drink caffeine, I've had a glass of red wine once and NO cigarettes. 3. Exercise 3X a week...I bit the bullet and got a trainer because I know I wouldn't do it without accountabilit. 4. Vitamins..yes, everyday. 6. Losing weight...yes VERY slowly. From November to December I lost 3 pounds. 7. Was told not to do plauteau buster diet, that we should no longer think of our eating as a diet. (If I get on a major plateau I might change my mind!) 8. I eat about 4 oz of mostly protein each meal. 9. Yup, protien first 10. I stayed on my surgeon's food plan that was for months 2-6 which had fruit and veggies as the only carbs, he also told me to add beans which I have. You are NOT alone in the struggle. It is a struggle but it's also a choice to live a different life. I was 386 pounds and I've lost 157 pounds. I see the difference in my life so I keep reminding myself that it's worth skipping the glass of wine and foregoing the potatoes. Hang in there. We're here for you. Rhonda

1. I do wait 30 mins before and up to an hour after meals to drink. 2. I still avoid caffeine, alcohol and cigarettes 3. I do exercise, but should be doing more! 4. I take vitamins 5. I am still losing weight 6.Always think " Protein, Protein Protein first and foremost..." 7. Have failed a lot on the NO CARBS...or little as possible...

!) I never waited for for drinks b4 and after food! 2) I dont drink much at all 3) Yes still not as much but I do still walk 4) Always take the pills 5) I am still losing I am now in a size 3 I FEEL GOOD!!!