QOD 8/3

HI there to all my friends. 1)Now that we are or most of are near the 8 month anniversary of our weight loss do we feel a bit discouraged at our slower weight loss? 2)When we eat a bit more due to our pouches being a bit larger in size, do we fill it with the right stuff instead of carbs and crunchies? 3)Do you feel the end of your weight loss is near? 4)Does the stabilizing of your weight loss mean something to you? 5)Is anyone gaining weight? 6)Last but least..... Will we keep riding this journey and enjoy the new us or are we still looking at the "BIG GIRL" in the mirror? First question,Yes I am a bit discouraged at the weight loss slowing up. The only thing that keeps me sane is knowing I don't have much more to go. I was eating more carbs when I felt hungry so I cleaned out the house of them I am so addicted to carbs. Now I try to eat a sugar free fudeicle or something with less calories.... I am human so sometimes I go searching in mydaughters room for the carbs and crunchies. I think she is hiding them from me. Yes I do feel the end of my weight loss is very near at almost 7and a half months post-op I am down to 145lbs. I am 5ft6 and looking nice and slender now.. Can you believe I said that? My BMI is 23.4 and my DR wants me just to get to 135 lbs. Yes stabilizing my weight as I have for a few months or just losing a few pds is important to me. I think if I do I might be able to maintain better for life... I don't know. I sure hope so. I have not gained weight at all through this process. I have not lost for a period of time but really have not gained. I don't get my period anymore so I don't get that bloating thing monthly. Last question. I will keep riding this journey to the end. I do still see the big girl in the mirror. I am now in therapy which is helping me alot. Take care guys ...Lets keep posting and Lorraine

1)Now that we are or most of are near the 8 month anniversary of our weight loss do we feel a bit discouraged at our slower weight loss? Yes, extremely so. I thought it would last longer. 2)When we eat a bit more due to our pouches being a bit larger in size, do we fill it with the right stuff instead of carbs and crunchies? No, I am addicted to carbs, too, so I avoid them, other than whole grain ones, and then only in light moderation. 3)Do you feel the end of your weight loss is near? Very near. I don't think I'll get any more than maybe 10 or 20 more pounds off by my anniversary in Dec. 4)Does the stabilizing of your weight loss mean something to you? Plastics ahead, I hope 5)Is anyone gaining weight? No, and I hope I don't. 6)Last but least..... Will we keep riding this journey and enjoy the new us or are we still looking at the "BIG GIRL" in the mirror? I think I am finally seeing the smaller me. I say myself in a photo and didn't know it was me. It was from the rear view. I just thought "that woman has a nice shape". Boy was I stunned when I realized that it was me. Nona

Here are my answers Lorraine, 1)Now that we are or most of are near the 8 month anniversary of our weight loss do we feel a bit discouraged at our slower weight loss?***I was a bit discouraged about the weight loss slowing down at first and then my husband said...if it doesn't slow down...how will it stop? I guess he's right...it makes me want to get to goal even more!! 2)When we eat a bit more due to our pouches being a bit larger in size, do we fill it with the right stuff instead of carbs and crunchies? ***I do put those darn carbs in my tummy...especially between classes if I missed lunch. I still don't find myself actually hungry...my head tells me I am but my stomach has yet to do that! 3)Do you feel the end of your weight loss is near? Well, this morning one of the ladies that works at my son's school told me that I was getting too skinny and she asked when I was going to stop. I told her I was still 15 pounds overweight according to my doctor (to be in the normal range!) I want to get to it.... I want to be "normal" and why do I care what she thinks...lol! 4)Does the stabilizing of your weight loss mean something to you?*** YES...absolutely! I don't want to get too little... but I think it will stop when I add an extra snack (and not feel bad...lol) or if I cut my exercising down to a couple of days a week...instead of 6 right now. 5)Is anyone gaining weight?*** No but I sometimes wonder how I'm not when I eat some of the stuff I do. 6)Last but least..... Will we keep riding this journey and enjoy the new us or are we still looking at the "BIG GIRL" in the mirror?*** I have to focus on my reflection for about 10 seconds before I see the "new" me. I am just so used to seeing that "big girl" staring back at me. ~Rachel

QUESTION 1 - .......DISCOURAGED BY SLOWER WEIGHT LOSS? No, in fact, since I'm below ideal goal I'm thankful weight loss has slowed down. QUESTION 2 - .......FILLING THE POUCH WITH THE RIGHT STUFF? I always TRY to eat protein first -- I have good intentions most of the time. However, once in awhile, I reach for the chips and cheese. QUESTION 3 - ........END OF WEIGHT LOSS NEAR? I hope it is near although the surgeon said I might lose to around 120 before stabilizing. I'm at 128 now. QUESTION 4 - ........DOES THE STABILIZING OF WEIGHT MEAN SOMETHING TO ME? Yes, it means that I have partially accomplished my goal. I say partially, because the rest of the goal is to keep the weight off. QUESTION 5 - .........GAINING WEIGHT? I haven't gained weight but once in 7 1/2 months. One week I gained 2# and then lost about 6#. A fair trade, I suppose. I admit, I'm a little anxious about when the stabilization becomes a sure thing and weight gain is possible. QUESTION 6 - ........KEEP RIDING THIS JOURNEY? I will keep riding this journey because this is a choice and lifestyle change I made for the rest of my life. The big girl in the mirror is starting to look thin. My measurements are 37-28-35 -- not skinny, but thin for me. I'm finding bones I didn't know I had. Great "thinking" questions! Luvitsunnyv

1)Now that we are or most of are near the 8 month anniversary of our weight loss do we feel a bit discouraged at our slower weight loss? I feel more anxious about getting to goal than discouraged.. 2)When we eat a bit more due to our pouches being a bit larger in size, do we fill it with the right stuff instead of carbs and crunchies? I try to stay away from carbs and snacks, but do cave on occasions.. 3)Do you feel the end of your weight loss is near? Yeah, I can't help but feel like I'm nearing the end.. but I'll fight these last few lbs tooth and nail.. 4)Does the stabilizing of your weight loss mean something to you? It means I've gotta keep these new habits in place or I'll gain weight.. 5)Is anyone gaining weight? Nope 6)Last but least..... Will we keep riding this journey and enjoy the new us or are we still looking at the "BIG GIRL" in the mirror? I enjoy looking in the mirror when trying on new clothes..but the skin thing when I'm looking at myself nakie is quite frightening

Hi there guys, I want to thank all of you for answering my post. I don't feel alone when I know I have you guys.... Peace Lorraine

1. I hope I am not stablizing yet. I am a slow loser and have lots more to go. 2. I have no sugar chocolate pudding when I want a treat. I have to make it so I really think about it before I have it...It is usually once/twice a month. 3. I won't let myself think my weight loss end is near: not with so much more to go. 4. No 5. No. I hope I never do. 6. This last question made me laugh...ride the journey. I made this choice when I chose the surgery and so far I am happy with it. I am much more conscious of what I eat and if it is healthy or not.