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Hi Angie, If my surgeon had such a stringent food plan I would have strayed before you for sure. Last Nov. I returned to Weigh****chers weekly for 2 reasons. 1. Accountability 2. Let someone else manage the weighing. I was playing with the food and trying to manipulate the scales. (leaning forward, backward getting on and off 6 times and taking the lowest reading . If I did good on the scale I'd eat more cuz I 'deserved' it. I realized I was going to be struggling with the food issues for the rest of my life and needed support plus education on what is healthy for me. This wls has been a genuine gift but my head is still attatched and there is the problem. I have been learning that I can eat anything I want but just need to budget it in the days points. ( with the exception of foods that make me dump, some I have identified and some surprise me still ) I have learned to write everything down that crosses my lips and it is helping me a great deal. I learn great tips from the others there at mtgs. and the leader is a gifted motivator. I used to wonder if I was a hypocrite going , with having the wls and all. But it is working for me and I feel I am growing in honesty and accountability w/food. You will find your own niche. Keep exploring. Great news that your labs were so good! Best wishes, Mary

Thanks to both of you! It's nice to hear that I'm not the only one finding my own way. I really have learned a lot about being accountable and also not giving up if I'm not 100% successful everyday. I, too, give myself breaks when the scale goes down -- and you'd think I would learn that when I give myself that break, the scale goes right back up again! Duh! Thanks again! Angie

Angie, If they could have only fixed our brains not to want food anymore! I've never quite eaten the small amounts that were prescribed. I do eat pretty healthy, but, I have to put everything in fitday or I still get too many calories (well, I get too many putting them in fitday as well, but, at least I'm accountable!) This will be a lifelong challenge for us, I'm afraid. Lori

Kathy, Glad you brought paying for this up...she didn't mention that to me. I will check it out in advance...thanks for the tip. It makes sense that insurance would not pay for it. Lori

You're doing a great job!! You look wonderful.

Thank You Anna.........Suzan

Push mower is great! Good for you!

Just did 3 laps around the far reaches of the parking lot to the tune of about 1800 steps! Kathy

Thanks Joyce for the advice. I woke up this morning more determined than ever. I am just sick and tired of fighting the weight loss battle. I hope and pray this is the best choice for me. I am going to get to the losing side. Annie

Ive been doing the stepper and stationary bike for the past 6 days in a row. I needed a change so I ran a mile at 4.0mph in 15 min. I think thats all Im going to do today, need a little break. Candy