Question for the group...

Thanks for being honest Dawn! I am glad you find this post beneficial. For me if I didn't do it well wow.. I need to lets just put it that way. So keep trying to post when you can. I like getting ideas off you guys. Honestly its good and bad for me. I eat WAY more than the rest of you so many times my psyche at the end of the day is so messed up b/c I think I am failing b/c of my 1000 cals a day, you guys just seem to eat nothing. It can hurt and help me these posts. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I will continue to post.

Dont even compare what you are eating to anyone else especially me......remember i am still in the 190's and have a ways to go- so if my eating seems restricted--it is because i have at least 30lbs more pounds to lose..... If we were apt to compare....and i were to compare my weight to everyone else on the board...i am a good 30+ lbs behind everyone else--it would make me so so upset, frustrated, defeated....but you guys have taught me we are all individual and all results are individual.....as others have said if it is working for you ---keep at it. if i have not said it today YOU ROCK! And i am still eating out of control......seems like i live my life PMSing...........

Hi Melissa, I have to be honest and tell you that for me its a combination of shame, lack of time and shynes(timid). However, please do not be discouraged, I read this page on a daily basis and its my only source of information. I will try to post more often. Beatriz

Thanks for the honesty Beatriz. I know we are all busy and have days we don't like what we have eaten. I am glad this post helps you. I will keep it up. Thanks for the input! Hugs!

Looks like a big reason is that people are ashamed. It is easy to feel guilty about our choices. Mine is mostly due to time lately. Also, I do know that what I eat is a lot less than everyone else. I have two shakes a day. Both are 30g of protein and 180 cal each. Then I have a small dinner. Usually chicken or salmon with some veggies. My menu so so boring it is of no interest to anyone I keep it very simple because if I try to get fancy I add too many calories. In addition I do not want to enjoy food. I want to eat to live only. If I enjoy it and keep it something other than boring I will consume more than 600 cal a day. I feel good at 600 a day, I get in enough protein and my calorie count is acceotable to my surgeon as long as I dont go below 600. I do very much enjoy reading what others eat though. I love the ideas and sometimes I do splurge and try something new that I know is healthy based on your suggestions. I know it is a pain to post it and I would not blame you for stopping, but I do find it useful. I hope you are doing well. We have not talked in quite some time. How are you doing? ~ Terisa

I love reading this and other similar posts. I post my daily consumption sometimes but mostly on the RNY and PA board. Mostly, I'm o.k. with what i eat but for me it is hard to stay under 1200calories. exercising--i've actually really increased in this month but don't always remember to post

Thanks Natalie. I can't consume much less than 900-1000 myself. Maybe its the exercise I do. I have hunger and I ration those foods out through the day. I have to, no choice. I don't despise food or have lack of interest in it like most people. I wish I did, but I just don't. I like to eat and I am an addict, I always will be. I have to learn to control it. So I find ways to to do. So far I am successful and hope I always will be. Thanks for the feedback and I have seen you post on the RNY board. You should post over here... it would make me feel better! We eat close to the same cals!

Thanks Terisa! I appreciate your reply and feedback. I have decided to keep it going, if not for everyone else than for sure for myself. I need it for me personally. Not to sound selfish or anything. I eat more than the rest of you and sometimes that bothers me when I look at other's posts but then I know I am still losing just fine with my consumption and activity and try not to worry about it. It kinda backfires on me as much as it does good for me. I just compare too much. I am doing good. Staying busy with the gym, working the weekends as usual and planning a Halloween party for my husband's family which will be a lot of fun. We are also working on some home projects, home remodeling, carpeting, etc.. kinda stressful but worth it. I am going on the WLS cruise in january so trying to get planning and things straightened out with that.. new license, new passport (mine had my maiden name on it) all the other paperwork. I am excited about it. Just little odds and ends ya know how it goes. Need to start Christmas shopping (kinda started some already) b/c that will be here before we know it. So how is your daughter? Is she getting along fine? I am sorry I have been a stranger to you, I do think of you often. I wonder how things are a lot. Let me know.. Hugs, Melissa

Melissa, It sounds like you are quite busy. I would LOVE to go on a cruise. I have never wanted to go before because of my weight, but now I really want to. I am at 152lbs and look so much better now. I stood in sideways in front of the mirror this morning. It really hit me that I am thin now!!!! Not too thin at all, but small. Too weird!! If I did not look like a melting popsicle I would even try on a bathing suit Halloween parties are so fun. Are you dressing up and if so as what? Emily is doing great. She missed the first 3 of 6 weeks of school and still managed to get almost all A+'s and a couple of B+'s. She has worked very hard to catch up and do some extra credit. She is on a mission. She loves the new school and is enjoying living at her dad's. He let her off restriction so she can now go out and things like that. I know she must really love the freedom. It is so nice to have this weight lifted. I was so afraid for her. I think of you too and wonder how you are doing and hoping for an update on our pm's. I would really like to know how things have been. ~ Terisa

Hi Terisa! I am so happy for you! 152 little pounds! And yes you are thin!! I am not dressing up. I did buy this cute halloween shirt (actually not corney!) that is long sleeved and in a medium. I am just gonna wear that and jeans I think with some halloween socks (goofy ones) hehe. I am so glad Emily is doing well.. that is so so so awesome! I will have to write ya soon. Sorry I have been so distant! I need to do better! I have no excuses just staying busy. *huggles*