Where is everyone?

Just wondering where you all have gone..lol I've been looking for new posts but nothing yet.. I guess this time of year is busy for everyone.. Hope to hear from all you July-ers..lol Katrina

Katrina, Im sure that not only is everyone busy becouse of the Christmas season but we are moving now more than ever. I know for myself I find I dont spend near as much time sitting on my not so fat butt....Im up doing/moving now....so less time on the computer. I feel so good and I feel even better when Im up walking or moving. Im loving life so much more these days. Mariah

Mariah- You are looking wonderful! Keep up the good work! (I'd not seen you post in awhile and were wondering how you were....obviously doing great!) Christina S

Christina, Thank you!!! Things are really changing. I no longer sit for hrs and hrs online. I get up and out and do things. Something I havent wanted to do in yrs. I actually go stir crazy if I have to stay in for to many hrs at a time. Even the cold air hasnt kept me in the house. The new pic was taken at my surgeons Christmas Party for all their bariatric patients. We all had a great time. Things are still going really well for me. Im keeping my protein up near 100 gms and making sure not to go over that and taking all my vitamins. Im not as good at eating my 3 balanced meals. Since I live alone it really sucks cooking 3 items and then only getting to eat one or two ounces of each thing. I usually just have come cream of broccoli soup or something more simple...dont tell my dr this....lol. I hope everything is going well with you and you are having a wonderful holiday season.

Mariah has a good point, I find myself busier doing things that I normally wasn't up to before. I'm feeling fine and I think looking fine too. I hit my x-mas goal which was to be down 75 lbs. I hit 75.5 this morning. Off to the PCP today for my anual exam and flu shot. Love to get weighed there now b/c the nurse always does a double take.....fun fun fun!

Hi all. It is just that time of the year, I am sure!! I know I am far behind, but that is another post... Katrina, we had surgery the same day. From your last profile post, looks like our success is running pretty close. Are you having any problems? I am stalling alot, but I am not getting all my water in, so I have no one to blame but myself. Is anyone finding themselves "testing the waters"? I love popcorn, but was advised not to eat it, so I tried some puffed corn in the chip section, the last trip they were out, so I got some puffed Cheetos. I have had them twice; what the hell am I thinking? I think eating more normal foods has gotten me off track and now I am confused AGAIN. I need someone to slap me across the face and snap me back into my new reality. Is that happening to anyone else? ~Diana~

Hi Diana, Thanks for replying. I feel really good about how I'm doing. I'm not losing fast but I also don't consider myself slow, just right on time. I've noticed I'll lose in spurts.. right now i'm at 229. I really look forward to hitting my goal weight. The only real problem I have is constipation. TMI. I know. lol I get my water in at least 60 oz. per day but still pretty much live on Milk of magnesia, senna lax and stool softeners.. My surgeon says in time your "system" will slowly straighten out.. I sure hope so. I have tested the waters, in moderation. I really like pringles.. lol.. Every now and then I'll have about an ounce of them. I really love vegetables also.. They're my favorite. As far as moving more, I definitely know what you mean.. I am still a net-junkie but I move way, way more than what I did before July 25th. Most of my moving is done inside because I just can't handle the cold weather. I'm looking forward to spring time when the weather will start to warm. I'm so glad to see the board so active! Katrina

Hi Katrina - I am 5 months out on December 19th. So busy with the Christmas season, my birthday is Wednesday, our wedding anniversary is the 19th and all the other stuff that I neglect the PC lately. I do think about all of you July babies though. I have past all my expectations for 5 months out on Tuesday. I am wearing a size 6-8 again and really feel wonderful. I have lost 75 lbs. I love to run now and have a personal trainer, 3 times a week, for a 30 minute session each day. I feel motivated and happy. I do not have a huge variety of foods yet but it is getting easier. I eat simply and in small portions, of course. I find fish, shellfish, chicken, eggs are tolerated easily for protein. I drink IsoPure RTD and the Whey Protein liquid viles when I need to boost the protein intake a bit. I still make my great energy smoothie after the gym as my breakfast and love it!! I eat Pure Protein or Power Crunch bars as a snack at a movie or in a pinch at the mall or other crazy times. I always carry some sugarless gum or lifesavers, too. I drink enough water to sink a battleship. I believe our journey is filled with challenges but that little "tool" in my belly is a real godsent to me. I know what makes it cranky and I avoid being compulsive about what I put in my body. I am so happy to share with all of you, too. It has helped me through so many trying times to read your posts. Thank you all and happy holidays to everyone. ShelleyAnne

laughing,,, i was reading everyones post,,and you know what,,,,i would have thought like you it was just christmas,,,but the more i think about it,,,,i agree with what i read,,,i use to just stay home,,i didnt want to go anywhere,,,i didnt even like to get dressed,,,now i get dressed in the morning because they maybe to big tomarrow and im trying to get ware out of them,,,laughing,,,(i only work sat and sun****ep the road hot,,i go and visit with friends,,,,i love rakeing up the leaves in the yard,,what i love doing is when i go to get out of my car,,,i open the door and go to get out,,,,and i cant,,,,laughing,,,my belt is still hooked and i dont feel it,,,,laughing,,,,it use to chock me to death,,now i dont even know i have it on,,,,,well katrina,,,hope you are ready for christmas,,,its comeing,,,i have a cousin named katrina,,we call her trina,,,,ok,,ill go now,,,have a wonderful losing weight and inches month,,,what a gift,,, you friend with a pouch sandy

You know whats funny.. before I never wore a belt.. @ 321lbs it would have choked me to death.. lol.. Now my belt is so big I had to add extra holes. I love that feeling. I'm so thankful for everything.. Even more than that I want to see myself at a year out. I'm already amazed..