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Topic: goal weight
well i am at my goal weight, i have lost 148 lbs since my rny. i am doing well, i keep up with my protein, vitamins and water. i actually can wear a size 3 jeans, yay! hope everyone else is doing good!!!
Topic: RE: About to cry
I was 311 lbs when I started out. I am now 128 lbs. I had my RNY 12/22/08. I have not always eaten correctly but I swear by the exercise. A few months back, I still had about 20lbs to lose and was having trouble losing them. I upped my elliptical from 35-45 minutes to 1 hr. I do this 6 days a week while still doing my 1 hr of weight training. I am at the gym for 2 hrs, 5 to 6 days a week. Now that I am trying to maintain, I lowered my elliptical time to 45 mins. I know this will slow the weight loss down if not stop it all together. With out these workouts, I doubt that I would be where I am now, I am 52 yrs old and have no kids at home. My youngest is away at college. So, I have time for this. I don't know if I could have done it when the kids were home. I am lucky enough never to have gained weight during this process. Again, I think it has to do with going to the gym. anyway, that is my take on things. Good luck and let us know when things turn around for you! 
My body does not define who I am but I am trying to define my body. It gets easier with every pound I drop.
Sandy
Sandy
Topic: RE: Maintenance...
I am in my maintainence phase right now. I still lost 2 lbs while trying not to. I did up my calories a bit. That is a scary thing to do. I work out 5 to 6 times a week for 2 hrs a time. I used to do 1 hr of elliptical but I have lowered that to 45 mins. Hopefully I will find that "sweet spot" where I can not lose or gain.
Did you reach your goal weight? I am actually under mine which is fine. I am definitely under the goal weight of my surgeon. He didn't think I would lose past 170 lbs. I am at 128 lbs.
Did you reach your goal weight? I am actually under mine which is fine. I am definitely under the goal weight of my surgeon. He didn't think I would lose past 170 lbs. I am at 128 lbs.
My body does not define who I am but I am trying to define my body. It gets easier with every pound I drop.
Sandy
Sandy
Topic: Maintenance...
I know this board is awfully quiet, but I still wanted to check in and see how you all are doing. Is anyone else experiencing maintenance at this point in their lives post-op? My surgeon said that this is expected and that I should continue to maintain/plataeu at this point. I'd love to hear from others about your experiences.
Topic: RE: About to cry
Hi:
I'm so sorry this is distressing you...It is still an ongoing battle. My lowest weight was 147.4 Now I'm on the up swing and I know EXACTLY WHY!!! I'm not exercising as much and I am NOT eatting the correct foods. So now I'm 152.4 and was a couple pounds higher during PMS or something I give myself 5 pounds bounce around, but remember I have been higher. Our weight loss slows alot around the 6 month point. Please be mindful of the CARBS you eat and make sure sure sure you eat alot protein. I will say YOU HAVE NOT FAILED...this is a life long change...lifestyle change...we didnt get overweight in a year and we wish we could all lose it in a year some can some can't but don't stress over it...That makes the cortisol increase and makes the battle against fat even more difficult...Just think how much you've accomplished over the last year...I'm saying this as much to you as I am to myself...Keep in mind YOU LOST 128 POUNDS GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wooo hooo...you may not be where you want to be, but you are definitely in better shape than you were before...RIGHT!!!! God Bless you....Chin up...and SMILE
I'm so sorry this is distressing you...It is still an ongoing battle. My lowest weight was 147.4 Now I'm on the up swing and I know EXACTLY WHY!!! I'm not exercising as much and I am NOT eatting the correct foods. So now I'm 152.4 and was a couple pounds higher during PMS or something I give myself 5 pounds bounce around, but remember I have been higher. Our weight loss slows alot around the 6 month point. Please be mindful of the CARBS you eat and make sure sure sure you eat alot protein. I will say YOU HAVE NOT FAILED...this is a life long change...lifestyle change...we didnt get overweight in a year and we wish we could all lose it in a year some can some can't but don't stress over it...That makes the cortisol increase and makes the battle against fat even more difficult...Just think how much you've accomplished over the last year...I'm saying this as much to you as I am to myself...Keep in mind YOU LOST 128 POUNDS GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wooo hooo...you may not be where you want to be, but you are definitely in better shape than you were before...RIGHT!!!! God Bless you....Chin up...and SMILE
Alycia
286/156/144/155 5'5 1/2"
day pre-surg diet started & highest weight/ current/ dr's goal/my goal
Guilt is the Teacher, Love is the Lesson
Joan Borysenko
286/156/144/155 5'5 1/2"
day pre-surg diet started & highest weight/ current/ dr's goal/my goal
Guilt is the Teacher, Love is the Lesson
Joan Borysenko
Topic: RE: One year out
OMG you look MAREVELOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW... However the angle of the 2nd picture makes it look like your husband grew a few inches taller or you shrunk. LOL. Way to work that tool.
Alycia
286/156/144/155 5'5 1/2"
day pre-surg diet started & highest weight/ current/ dr's goal/my goal
Guilt is the Teacher, Love is the Lesson
Joan Borysenko
286/156/144/155 5'5 1/2"
day pre-surg diet started & highest weight/ current/ dr's goal/my goal
Guilt is the Teacher, Love is the Lesson
Joan Borysenko
Topic: RE: About to cry
It must be normal (or I'm hoping it is) because I have been stuck at 189 for two months as well. It doesn't matter how much exercise, protien or vitamins I do....I'm just there.
and it sucks.
and it sucks.
Jill
Topic: RE: About to cry
Hey there,
Glad you found the December 08 boards. I was just going to see if anyone was still checking in here. I think it's pretty normal to expect a plateau at this point. I had my 1yr follow up and had been slowed to losing 2-3lbs a month for the last couple months and my surgeon said that is normal. I backslid and ate too many carbs (way off plan) for about 4 days and gained a few pounds. I had to go back to basics (protein first, then veggies, then carbs, only 4oz at a time) and I got those few I picked up back off with adding back in my exercise and increased protein and water intake. It is a struggle sometimes but it was an eye opener for me to stay on point if I want continued success! Keep that in mind when you make your choices, too. Best of luck.
Glad you found the December 08 boards. I was just going to see if anyone was still checking in here. I think it's pretty normal to expect a plateau at this point. I had my 1yr follow up and had been slowed to losing 2-3lbs a month for the last couple months and my surgeon said that is normal. I backslid and ate too many carbs (way off plan) for about 4 days and gained a few pounds. I had to go back to basics (protein first, then veggies, then carbs, only 4oz at a time) and I got those few I picked up back off with adding back in my exercise and increased protein and water intake. It is a struggle sometimes but it was an eye opener for me to stay on point if I want continued success! Keep that in mind when you make your choices, too. Best of luck.
Topic: RE: About to cry
One more thing. I have started a support group, I only had one girl respond in Moundsville but she didn't get back to me. If you want we can meet once a month and discuss what we are doing that works and doesn't. I would love to talk to someone about my progress and not progress. I think people are sick of hearing about it and I feel pretty much alone at this point.
Let me know
304-975-0106
Gina
Let me know
304-975-0106
Gina
Topic: RE: About to cry
Hello again.
I am not close to you because I had my surgery 10/12/2009, however, I hadn't lost a pound since Christmas. I was stuck up and down from 216 to 212 and then 208 back up to 212. No matter what I ate I couldn't lose a pound. My boyfriend got me a gym membership to the YMCA and that was a week and a half ago I weighted in at 205 last night after dinner with my big chunky shoes on.
I don't know if you are working out but it sure helped me out of my plateau. But walking, doing it at home didn't work for me. I actually only missed 2 days at the gym and I do a great cardio and it works. I know when I tried to excercise at home it didn't work. I stopped all the time or I didn't get my fat butt off the computer. I am still not eating a lot of meat and I still drink a shake every morning. I get them at Target, they are called pure protein and the consistency is wonderful. It's great because it is in a nice cold can and I just take it with me on my ride into work.
I wish I could help better but this is all I have.
Good luck
Gina
I am not close to you because I had my surgery 10/12/2009, however, I hadn't lost a pound since Christmas. I was stuck up and down from 216 to 212 and then 208 back up to 212. No matter what I ate I couldn't lose a pound. My boyfriend got me a gym membership to the YMCA and that was a week and a half ago I weighted in at 205 last night after dinner with my big chunky shoes on.
I don't know if you are working out but it sure helped me out of my plateau. But walking, doing it at home didn't work for me. I actually only missed 2 days at the gym and I do a great cardio and it works. I know when I tried to excercise at home it didn't work. I stopped all the time or I didn't get my fat butt off the computer. I am still not eating a lot of meat and I still drink a shake every morning. I get them at Target, they are called pure protein and the consistency is wonderful. It's great because it is in a nice cold can and I just take it with me on my ride into work.
I wish I could help better but this is all I have.
Good luck
Gina
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