A number I haven't seen in 22 years! (long post)

I can't believe it--I weigh in the 130's!    I haven't weighed this little since right after I got married (I married at 132 and quickly went up from there.) As many of you know, my weight loss has been slow, and recently I have been grazing...not necessarily on "Bad" foods, but definately not the 3 meals I'm supposed to be on.  I  made poor choices on my recent endless business trip. I read about the 5day pouch test on the main board, checked it out at livingafterwls.com and did it this past week.  the goal of the 5dpt is to break the carb-addiction cycle, and a by-product of the 5 days is that many people lose weight.  So I did it, it wasn't hard at all--it's basically a mini-version of the initial eating steps after wls--liquids to soft protein to hard protein.   Day 5 is basically 3 protein meals.  Day 6 is forever--the way we're supposed to eat.   After completing the 5 days on friday,  yesterday I had 3 meals & reintroduced complex carbs, flax, berries & green beans, after my protein, which we're supposed to anyway, right?  It's got to be that simple for me. I'm not here advertising the 5dpt--it is just a tool that some people use to get back on track and it worked for me.   I was getting really lazy, totally depressed about my job situation, and this was something that helped me.  No, it didn't help with the job, but you know what, I had a REALLY bad week job-wise, and I learned that I didn't have to eat over it.  The most important thing I learned is that I have to do better w/the meal prep-- I have to start TODAY cooking more for the week.  Observing kosher dietary rules means that I can't always grab food on the fly--there certainly isn't a kosher restaurant on every corner.    Basically, I have to take the time to take care of ME.   SOO, I am now using my tool better, I have the ability to exercise for 30 minutes on my elliptical (remember when I thought I would pass out after 4 min.?) and I have regained the confidence that I WILL get to goal. Everyone here is a tremendous support to me--I can't do it alone, that's for sure! Love,

Go Karen Go!
That's fabulous and you must feel great!

Hearty congrats,
Amy

Thank you both. I do, Amy, and this month I FINALLY stopped taking bp meds...my bp's 110/75 on its own!  Hurray!

Bravo!  YOU ARE AMAZING!  hUGS, Britt

Britty, you're one of my biggest inspirations.  I miss seeing you!  But I did see you in OH and went around showing my family "look, this is my friend!" xoxo

Hey Karen!  I usually Go to Garber's m,eetings every other month, because it is such a hike for me (for a quick hour) With the snow - last week - I decided to stay home. I hate driving in bad weather. I hope to see you there next month.

have a great week (YOU SKINNY little lady, you) hUGS, Britt

Karen:
Thanks for sharing with us your challenges as well as successes along this journey! The 5 day pouch test is helpful to many to gain control of life/tool/emotions perhaps! I wish you continued happiness!

Thanks, Jamie.  You're always so supportive; you have so much wisdom to share.

Karen, Congratulations on such an exciting accomplishment! You are doing great, keep it up.  I'm proud that you took the initiative to stop the grazing before it got out of hand. You are a true inspiration to us all. Hugs, Lisa PS Hope to see you at a meeting soon. The snow kept me from coming this month.