Monday weigh in
Hi there everyone! I hope this labor day is filled with pleasure and relaxation with a bit of sunshine to boot! Here it's gray and misty but I plan to go for a walk on the beach with my dogs later on.
As for me well I am back at work tommorrow. I had three weeks of vacation and spent two weeks visiting family in Québec city and last week on outdoors chores!
I am nearing my two year wls anniversary and will take the time to write a few lines on that topic.
As for my weigh in well I am still maintaining....I lost a few pounds with the change of job but am still maintaining at 145-147lbs. I am eating more 'sin' foods to try and put on a few pounds.....crazy eh?! I am being careful with the portions though. I soon as I am full I stop eating. I also eat more in the evening and I need a snack in the middle of the night now. I tend to eat a healthy carb as it is easy to digest late at night.
My ideal weight should really be at 150-155lbs. So for all of you who are stuck or on a plateau....trust the process. The weight will go down.
I see that many of you are doing extremely well on your weight loss journey. Keep up the great work and many Wow's are ahead of you. This journey is truly an adaptation to a new life style but also one filled with personal emotional triumps.
Have a good week everyone!
As for me well I am back at work tommorrow. I had three weeks of vacation and spent two weeks visiting family in Québec city and last week on outdoors chores!
I am nearing my two year wls anniversary and will take the time to write a few lines on that topic.
As for my weigh in well I am still maintaining....I lost a few pounds with the change of job but am still maintaining at 145-147lbs. I am eating more 'sin' foods to try and put on a few pounds.....crazy eh?! I am being careful with the portions though. I soon as I am full I stop eating. I also eat more in the evening and I need a snack in the middle of the night now. I tend to eat a healthy carb as it is easy to digest late at night.
My ideal weight should really be at 150-155lbs. So for all of you who are stuck or on a plateau....trust the process. The weight will go down.
I see that many of you are doing extremely well on your weight loss journey. Keep up the great work and many Wow's are ahead of you. This journey is truly an adaptation to a new life style but also one filled with personal emotional triumps.
Have a good week everyone!
Brenda B, HW 328 PreSW 298 CW 156 Goal 165
AT GOAL..................NORMAL BMI! DOING THE HAPPY DANCE
Hey, hey, good to hear from you!
Congrats on your maintenance and upcoming surgiversary!
Weather is not much better in western Qc...Tons of clouds...Ideal timing for a few chores and lots of quality time with loved ones!
On the weight front, this new body of mine works great. I too have to commit occasionnal carb sins to keep my weight over 172lbs. Burning calories is much more easier than it used to be so the occasionnal iced cap, glass of wine or beer get burned quite rapidly...Totally crazy indeed!
One other great thing is that my weight doesn't draw as much attention as it used to, and conversations don't revolve exclusively around my weight loss anymore...Being out of the spotlight is great...
Have a good one y'all!
Congrats on your maintenance and upcoming surgiversary!
Weather is not much better in western Qc...Tons of clouds...Ideal timing for a few chores and lots of quality time with loved ones!
On the weight front, this new body of mine works great. I too have to commit occasionnal carb sins to keep my weight over 172lbs. Burning calories is much more easier than it used to be so the occasionnal iced cap, glass of wine or beer get burned quite rapidly...Totally crazy indeed!
One other great thing is that my weight doesn't draw as much attention as it used to, and conversations don't revolve exclusively around my weight loss anymore...Being out of the spotlight is great...
Have a good one y'all!
Joel
HW: 347 SW: 345 (Goal 190lbs) CW: 182.0
DS performed on Nov 26th 2009 and goal reached on Nov 12th 2010 
1 year out: 181.2lbs
2 years out: 178 lbs
3 years out: 182 lbs...without sacrifices
Great to see that everyone is doing well! I've also been losing steadily over the weeks, I am lucky that I've only had one stall so far (knock on wood). I find that I lose quicker when I manage to get more calories in, so I'm like Joel, having an occasional treat here and there to keep things moving!
Hope you all have a great week!
Ana
Hope you all have a great week!
Ana
Hi Ana,
Congrats, you are really doing great!
As for occasional treats, I' d just like to clarify that I don' t think that carb-containing treats do kickstart weight loss or "keep things moving". Extra calories will always be extra calories...But when my energy level is too low, I just lose the will to move and be active, so I don't see any harm in having a treat if I move enough afterwards to get rid of the extra calories... I really enjoy the fact that I now can burn calories much more readily than before WLS.
Let's face it, WLS or not, eating with moderation remains one of life's most pleasurable things!
Congrats, you are really doing great!
As for occasional treats, I' d just like to clarify that I don' t think that carb-containing treats do kickstart weight loss or "keep things moving". Extra calories will always be extra calories...But when my energy level is too low, I just lose the will to move and be active, so I don't see any harm in having a treat if I move enough afterwards to get rid of the extra calories... I really enjoy the fact that I now can burn calories much more readily than before WLS.
Let's face it, WLS or not, eating with moderation remains one of life's most pleasurable things!
Joel
HW: 347 SW: 345 (Goal 190lbs) CW: 182.0
DS performed on Nov 26th 2009 and goal reached on Nov 12th 2010
1 year out: 181.2lbs
2 years out: 178 lbs
3 years out: 182 lbs...without sacrifices
You are right, Joel, we really need to use this time when losing weight is easier to change our habits so that the weight doesn't come back when eventually our stomachs stretch.
However, being only 2 months out, I still can't eat much. And if I don't add extra calories, I can hardly get up to 600 a day. When that happens, not only my energy level goes way down, but I also find that my metabolism is much slower and I don't lose as much weight.
I wonder if it's just me... Maybe it's psychological!
Ana
However, being only 2 months out, I still can't eat much. And if I don't add extra calories, I can hardly get up to 600 a day. When that happens, not only my energy level goes way down, but I also find that my metabolism is much slower and I don't lose as much weight.
I wonder if it's just me... Maybe it's psychological!
Ana
Hi Ana!
I completely agree with you on then occasional need for extra calories to keep energy to a reasonable level...When I got back to work post-surgery, I soon found out that a "healthy" dessert (decent amount of carbs but low or no fat) had to follow proteins and veggies so I can get through my duties at work.
As far as occasional treats vs rapidity of weight loss, I think that I got what you meant... If your treat gives you a sufficient boost to undertake activities that you wouldn't have initiated whitout it, then, the extra calories ingested were kinda "useful" (...as long as you burn more calories than what you got from that treat)...
So, be reassured........It isn't "just you",
Joel
I completely agree with you on then occasional need for extra calories to keep energy to a reasonable level...When I got back to work post-surgery, I soon found out that a "healthy" dessert (decent amount of carbs but low or no fat) had to follow proteins and veggies so I can get through my duties at work.
As far as occasional treats vs rapidity of weight loss, I think that I got what you meant... If your treat gives you a sufficient boost to undertake activities that you wouldn't have initiated whitout it, then, the extra calories ingested were kinda "useful" (...as long as you burn more calories than what you got from that treat)...
So, be reassured........It isn't "just you",
Joel
Joel
HW: 347 SW: 345 (Goal 190lbs) CW: 182.0
DS performed on Nov 26th 2009 and goal reached on Nov 12th 2010
1 year out: 181.2lbs
2 years out: 178 lbs
3 years out: 182 lbs...without sacrifices
Hi Everyone,
Glad to hear your all doing so well. Congrats to you all.
I have been stuck at the same weight for what feels like forever. I know I need to move more. And now that both my kidneys have been cleared of many many stones. I have to get back at it. Since I was afraid to move to much and make the pain worse.
Too many carbs for me and not enough moving. Haven't gained any but have not lost in a few months either. Need to find the motivation and the time to get up and go. :)
I have another appointment with Dr. Atlas end of Sept. to see if I have an ulcear or if my stomach stretched too.
Lets see what next week brings.
Cindy
Glad to hear your all doing so well. Congrats to you all.
I have been stuck at the same weight for what feels like forever. I know I need to move more. And now that both my kidneys have been cleared of many many stones. I have to get back at it. Since I was afraid to move to much and make the pain worse.
Too many carbs for me and not enough moving. Haven't gained any but have not lost in a few months either. Need to find the motivation and the time to get up and go. :)
I have another appointment with Dr. Atlas end of Sept. to see if I have an ulcear or if my stomach stretched too.
Lets see what next week brings.
Cindy
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