It has been a year! Happy Bandiversary to me!

Congratulations, Angie! 
I totally relate to where you are.  There's something about hitting that 1 year mark and/or 100 lbs lost where it gets really difficult.  Take it from me, get off the sugar.  What you described is exactly where I went 1 year post op after losing 104 lbs.  I've struggled since then with sugar becoming a new addiction and it's really hard to shake because sugar just makes me crave more sugar and carbs.  I wish I'd never taken that first bite of dessert.  I guess I'm an all or nothing person but I did fine with Skinny Cow and WW desserts, SF pudding as my sweet treat post op but once I started back to eating candy I lost control.  I've gained and lost about 16 lbs from my lowest but I only have 30 lbs to go and I really want to get there.  It's hard to re-gain the momentum so I'm just giving you a gentle reminder to finish your goal and THEN start maintenence mode.

We're going to finish this!

Happy Bandiversary!

Lisa O.

Sweets are my down fall too, but If you don't mind, I will share what really helped me stay on track, --whenever I crave something chocolaty and sweet , I combine 1 cup or 1/2 c of cottage cheese, (I know most people don't like cottage cheese, but trust me this is good) with sugar free cocoa, around 2-3 tbsp depending how dark you like your chocolate, and an artificial sweetener, splenda or twin. Mix this till it is smooth and creamy, it taste like pudding or a chocolate treat, and is full of protein and good for you. Try it , you just might like it. lo

 Thank you everyone!  It has been a great year!  I lost most of my weight in the 6 months after surgery and then slowed a bit.  I have lost about 3 lbs this summer so I know once I get my butt in gear and kick the milkshake diet I will be back in business!  Here's to another great year!

Awesome work and results!  Congratulations!!!