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Topic: RE: 3 Month Update!
67 pounds!!! No you my dear, are doing awesome!
I wouldn't know what I would do if my restriction wasn't so...there! Self control? I still don't know what that is...I need a few more months to figure it out!
Thanks for the support!
I wouldn't know what I would do if my restriction wasn't so...there! Self control? I still don't know what that is...I need a few more months to figure it out!
Thanks for the support!
Topic: RE: Chewing...Do I over think it?
Wow that really is a lot of chewing but that's good. I've heard you're supposed to chew about 20-30 times to get the soft consistency that you're talking about. Unfortunately, I've never mastered that one. I chew just enough that I know there are no hard or large clumps. Normally I take small bites though because I know I don't chew enough. When I eat something more dense like chicken, I might chew a little longer but not much. Thank goodness I've never got anything stuck!
Highest/Surgery Day/Current/Goal
315 / 300 / 159.8/ 160
Topic: RE: 3 Month Update!
Congratulations!!! Our surgiversary is on the same Day! 
You've already hit so many accomplishments. 6 pant sizes is awesome! Plus the theatre seat I know is a big one. I haven't tried it yet but when I do, I hope I have the same results as you did. Who know's I might just tear up right there......lol
Good Luck with the protein. I'm having the opposite affect. Seems like my pouch can hold more and more each day and my self control has to kick in to say stop already!
Keep up the great work!!!
You've already hit so many accomplishments. 6 pant sizes is awesome! Plus the theatre seat I know is a big one. I haven't tried it yet but when I do, I hope I have the same results as you did. Who know's I might just tear up right there......lolGood Luck with the protein. I'm having the opposite affect. Seems like my pouch can hold more and more each day and my self control has to kick in to say stop already!
Keep up the great work!!!
Highest/Surgery Day/Current/Goal
315 / 300 / 159.8/ 160
Topic: RE: April Check-in
lol, I'm down 50 pounds and haven't started exercising yet either. Although I did get more active so maybe that counts.
Topic: 3 Month Update!
I haven't been here in awhile, my fiancee was laid off a couple weeks after my surgery and we ended up relocating. Just starting to get settled in SC. But my 3 months is tomorrow and just had to tell you all the good news!
So today is the day before my anniversary but I officially lost 50 pounds as of today!! Woot!
I have lost 6 pant sizes, thats right I said 6!
I have way less pain and actually take my dog for a walk almost every night!
Mike and I go out. We never went out before. The other day we went to the movies and I automatically put the armrest up so I would fit and put my drink on the floor. After awhile I was tired of my drink being on the floor so I thought I would try to put the armrest down and see what happened, and I fit! I was comfortable! It was probably one of the greatest moments of my life, so far anyway!
Now bad things, I still can't eat much. I don't get near enough protein and I can tell. My hair is falling out and my muscle mass is depleating. But I am aware of what I need to do and actually have an appointment with a specialist tomorrow who is determined to find a protein supplement that I don't vomit!
So that is about all. I am excited that I lost 50 pounds already. I can't wait to see what I will look like at the end of the year. Oh and I turn 30 on April 21st!
Thanks for reading!
So today is the day before my anniversary but I officially lost 50 pounds as of today!! Woot!
I have lost 6 pant sizes, thats right I said 6!
I have way less pain and actually take my dog for a walk almost every night!
Mike and I go out. We never went out before. The other day we went to the movies and I automatically put the armrest up so I would fit and put my drink on the floor. After awhile I was tired of my drink being on the floor so I thought I would try to put the armrest down and see what happened, and I fit! I was comfortable! It was probably one of the greatest moments of my life, so far anyway!
Now bad things, I still can't eat much. I don't get near enough protein and I can tell. My hair is falling out and my muscle mass is depleating. But I am aware of what I need to do and actually have an appointment with a specialist tomorrow who is determined to find a protein supplement that I don't vomit!
So that is about all. I am excited that I lost 50 pounds already. I can't wait to see what I will look like at the end of the year. Oh and I turn 30 on April 21st!
Thanks for reading!
Topic: RE: April Check-in
WOW! I don't get it. First, let me say, I am very happy for all of you. WAY TO GO. I just can't figure out why I feel so inadequate. I mean, I am up there w/ you all, but I feel like what i've been doing isn't good enough. So here we go:
Name: Bobbi
Type: RNY
Date: jan. 5
weight day of: 284
current: 233
total lost: 51
Biggest obstacle: fear of failure.
Regrets: none. not one. nada. zilch. Best choice I've made in years.
Daily menu: typically B: 8oz protein shake
L: 1/2 cup of some soft protein
snack: 8oz. veg. juice and handful of all bran crackers.
S. 2-3 oz. chicken, turkey, pork, lean cut of steak.... and 1/4 c. veggies
Bedtime: some lean protein/or a protein bar.
WATER ONLY. ABOUT 80-100 oz. a day.
I barely eat any carbs at all.
EXERCISE: one hour a day for five days a week. Walk away the Pounds: the 3 mile walk plus 16 minutes of butt kicking resistance training. If it's nice out in the evening, My family and I take a walk.
And yet, I still compare myself to others. Why do some lose so much with not working out? While others, like me seem to lose slowly and steadily? I feel tremendous guilt with each meal I eat. Why? I just don't know.
Name: Bobbi
Type: RNY
Date: jan. 5
weight day of: 284
current: 233
total lost: 51
Biggest obstacle: fear of failure.
Regrets: none. not one. nada. zilch. Best choice I've made in years.
Daily menu: typically B: 8oz protein shake
L: 1/2 cup of some soft protein
snack: 8oz. veg. juice and handful of all bran crackers.
S. 2-3 oz. chicken, turkey, pork, lean cut of steak.... and 1/4 c. veggies
Bedtime: some lean protein/or a protein bar.
WATER ONLY. ABOUT 80-100 oz. a day.
I barely eat any carbs at all.
EXERCISE: one hour a day for five days a week. Walk away the Pounds: the 3 mile walk plus 16 minutes of butt kicking resistance training. If it's nice out in the evening, My family and I take a walk.
And yet, I still compare myself to others. Why do some lose so much with not working out? While others, like me seem to lose slowly and steadily? I feel tremendous guilt with each meal I eat. Why? I just don't know.
Topic: Chewing...Do I over think it?
Ok Everyone....
How much do you chew? I've been told that i'm over thinking it....I chew my food until it's the baby food consistency or slightly lumpy/bumpy just before that baby food consistency...and I chew and chew until the flavor is gone and there is no more goodness about it...I will end up spitting it out....especially if I don't feel it's chewed enough problem is...and this is where it gets gross...if I look at it or my husband looks at it...he says..you could have swallowed that....
so how much do you chew and when do you know it's enough?
How much do you chew? I've been told that i'm over thinking it....I chew my food until it's the baby food consistency or slightly lumpy/bumpy just before that baby food consistency...and I chew and chew until the flavor is gone and there is no more goodness about it...I will end up spitting it out....especially if I don't feel it's chewed enough problem is...and this is where it gets gross...if I look at it or my husband looks at it...he says..you could have swallowed that....
so how much do you chew and when do you know it's enough?
Topic: RE: April Check-in
Wow ... it's April already (well, tomorrow lol). Let's see how everyone is doing!
Name: Tara
Type of Surgery & Date: RNY 1/28/2009 - Open
Weight Day of Surgery: wow i've never put it in print before so i won't start now lol
Weight Today: same thing as above
Total Pounds Lost: 70
Biggest obstacle to overcome: I hate eating now
Any surgery regrets: all of it
What do you eat (typical day menu): yogurt, some sort of protein..
Exercise schedule: don't have one yet...i can barely walk still from my gout.
Name: Tara
Type of Surgery & Date: RNY 1/28/2009 - Open
Weight Day of Surgery: wow i've never put it in print before so i won't start now lol
Weight Today: same thing as above
Total Pounds Lost: 70
Biggest obstacle to overcome: I hate eating now
Any surgery regrets: all of it
What do you eat (typical day menu): yogurt, some sort of protein..
Exercise schedule: don't have one yet...i can barely walk still from my gout.
Topic: RE: PMS worse?
Sorry everyone is going through this.
I thought i was losing my mind there for a sec.!!
(hugs)
I thought i was losing my mind there for a sec.!!
(hugs)
~AMANDA~
Biggest 327+/ first appt 307/ surgery day 282/ current 202/ goal 157
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