Post-ops who have gained, but are taking it back off!

Faith *
on 6/29/10 12:58 am

People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas. ~Author Unknown

DebLanc36
on 6/29/10 1:34 am - Bailey, NC

RNY on 10/13/08

Yes, we can!!! I am going to sign on with you for the challenge of 10 lbs by the end of July. I'm going to work my a$$ & celebrate when it happens.

BTW, how do you mix protein in with your coffee? Whenever I try to add protein to a drink cold or hot it doesn't dissolve.

Thanks,
Deb

20 ozs of water
8 ozs of decaf coffee
AM vitamins down
protein drink down

talisha26
on 6/29/10 1:56 am

RNY on 02/05/09

Cookie!

I plan to lose 15 pounds by the end of July. To do that I plan to ramp up my protein intake and get my butt moving. I am determined and have a made up mind.

So Blessed!
on 6/29/10 1:59 am

Monday is my "official" weigh-in day. As of yesterday I'd lost half of my excess 5 pounds.

DISCLAIMER:  What I'm doing works for me. I'm not recommending that anyone else do what I do.

Here's the thing: I understand how my mind works.  If I push myself to do something that I really don't want to do, it won't last long term and I will eventually fail. I've had to re-examine my previous plan.

My conclusion: Extreme measures are not the answer for me.

I also had to decide what I would (realistically) be willing to do for life and then revise my strategy.   I'm losing this weight in the least painful way possible.

- I stopped pushing the volume limits of my pouch.
- I'm drinking more fluids between meals and refraining from drinking with my meals.
- I stopped grazing.
- I have not deprived myself of any food that I like.

For my dinner yesterday evening, I ate key lime pie with strawberries and full fat whipped cream. When my pouch was full, I stopped eating. I thoroughly enjoyed it and this morning I was down another half pound. Go figure...

The tool works and that's what I'm using to lose this excess weight. I will follow pouch rules most of the time and still allow myself some leeway for treats.

I haven't been exercising, so I'm not losing the weight fast. It's coming off at a slow and steady pace. Since I don't have that much left to lose, I can live with that.

I hate exercise and I ain't going to no gym. There, I said it.

Lavender
on 6/29/10 3:12 am - Northern, CA

hey sis i took off 8lbs doing ZUMBAAAAA FITNESSSS WOO WEE LOVE THIS CLASS.....LOVE LOVE IT...

DID I SAY THAT I LOVE IT LOL!!!

So Blessed!
on 7/1/10 1:52 am

That's awesome!

Lavender
on 7/2/10 1:40 am - Northern, CA

hey my sweet sweet dear friend THANK YOU....it feels good to loose weight and not know it and love the exercise that has done the job. ZUMMMMMMBA QUEEN LOL maybe I should change my name hummmm that's a thought

Meso Thin
on 6/29/10 4:14 am

72 oz water
All vitamins

B - Protein Shake
L - Tilapia / Salad
D - Steak / Salad / Asparagus
S - Apple P'nut Butter

My goal is 25 lbs by Labor Day .... Yes you can and I can too!

Meso Thin