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Topic: RE: I FEEL FAT!
Yeah, I am too unfortunately. I've been going through it for a while now. I'll look at my most recent progression pictures and not believe what I see. I know I don't look MO anymore but my brain just won't recognize the full change in my body yet. People will complement me and I don't know how to accept it because I don't see what they see. I've explained it like everyone telling me the sky is green but I am seeing blue. Then I'll take a picture of the sky and sure enough it is green. But aaahhhhhh!!!! It is enough to drive you insane! 
My brain is really having a time trying to catch up. 
But I'm told by those years out it adventually will catch up; just give it time.
My brain is really having a time trying to catch up. But I'm told by those years out it adventually will catch up; just give it time. 
Topic: WEEKLY WEIGH IN TIME!
I actually got my schtuff together and hit the gym, so I have some fresh numbers. It's that TOM, so I'm holding water madly. Oh well!
Pre Op Weight: 368
Day of Surgery: 300
Today: 206.4 (creepin' up on the 200 Club!)
Total Lost: 161.6 pounds
Loss Since Surgery: 93.6 pounds
Since Last Week: 1.2 pounds (Retaining h20---GLUG!)
Topic: I FEEL FAT!
Okay, I've lost 100 pounds, am now at 163, wearing a size 8 and S-M shirts, so why do I feel "fat". It's not jus****er weight or bloating as I've been feeling this way for a few weeks now. I feel self concious in what I wear and how I look. Like someone is always staring or judging me just like before I had the surgery. I'm constantly getting compliments from people, yet I'm finding that I'm criticizing myself, "sucking it in" and avoiding things like I used to. I know it's all in my head and I'm sure it's normal and will pass, but jimminy crickets! Anyone else going through this?
I AM Stronger Than Myself
Janice
Topic: RE: weight loss at a stand still at 8 months out..is this normal?????
We have all slowed down on our weight loss. This is all I can say about it. Your body has been through a lot and may need a break. Follow all the rules, track your calories and water, and last but not least exercise!
I don't loose for weeks then I drop a pound or two. Are you tracking your weight loss too? Sometimes I feel like I haven't lost very much and check the ticker history and I've lost 5 in a month and kind of forgot because it was so slow. You can also be losing inches with out any show on the scale.
Good luck. It will happen. Like I said your body may need a break.
Heidi
Topic: RE: MONDAY WEIGH IN!!!
Hurray!!!!
Love the new avatar Monica! You look hot with collar bones!
Topic: RE: weight loss at a stand still at 8 months out..is this normal?????
same has been the case for me... weight loss moving slow since christmastime (though, admittedly, i had grown a bit relaxed with exercise and food choices (more carbs, less protein, etc)... this week i hopped back on track and upped my protein again and it seems as though the scale might be moving again...
Topic: RE: OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD!
YEAH, CONGRATS!! That's awesome... I've been off the boards for a few weeks. I'll get to my 100 lbs gone before too long, HOPEFULLY!!! Too much Easter Candy with the kids.... CONGRATS AGAIN!! That's awesome!!!
Topic: RE: weight loss at a stand still at 8 months out..is this normal?????
Hello, I think there are alot of us in the same boat right now. I know I have lost about 2 lbs since Christmas....which is very discouraging, but there are lots of folks further out than us who are reminding us of the basics, protein, water and exercise.....we are not done. I ampersonally ready to start loosing again though. I am like you in that I have about 30 lbs til goal!
Thanks for posting......
Amy
Topic: weight loss at a stand still at 8 months out..is this normal?????
HI,
This is my first posting here. My good friend told me you are all awesome at giving help and advice! So here goes...
I had surgery in July 07. I have lost 100lbs. I am so greatful for that! HOWEVER.. I have not lost weight in about a month, month and a half. I am really nervous that this is it and I will not lose any more. And I have about 30lbs more to go to get to goal.
Is this normal to lose so much then stop for a while? I eat protein and drink my shakes. My exercise has tapered off a bit due to extra work these past two weeks but that will end this weekend and I will be able to get back to normal with that.
I am just nervous about this plateau.
How have any of you all broken through?
Thank you for your time and advice!
Cristin G
Vertical Sleeve
July 24 2007
Dr. Burpee/Tucson, AZ
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