Sunday Morning Weigh In - Happy Memorial Day

Thanks Jim to you and your friend for your service to our country and I'm saying a prayer for your fallen friend.  You both are heroes to me.

As for having some food in your mouth, I remember being at the stage.  Your tastes are going to change and if you haven't tried turkey pepperoni and cheese then I would recommend trying a little bit as soon as your surgeon allows as it was a life saver in the beginning.  Also, you may want to try Chobani yogurt as they are good and filling.  The key for everything is mindful eating, slow and steady, no drinking 30 mins before and after your meal and you will be golden.  Good Luck!

Thanks Mike for your kind comments and your pray for my buddy.

I've already written down your suggestions in my little book of knowledge that I started a few weeks ago with all the informative advice from all you pros.

Hey gents, I wish you all a safe and healthy memorial day weekend.

I'm about two weeks out. I'm going back to work on tuesday so I'll be back on the tread mill of life. I'm still sore but things are getting bettewr. I've been doing some light walking so no heavy exercise. I have my first post op appointments with the nutritianist and doctor. I'm looking forward to it.

Have a great week everyone !

 Great numbers for being two weeks out.  Good luck and get yourself ready for greatness!!

Hi Mike,

Solid post. Glad to see you had some movement on the scale. Based on your diet and physical activity it is no surprise brother!

Keep up the great work and have a nice Memorial Day...

Yours in WLS,
Bill

 Thanks Bill.  You, too!

Good Evening All,

First, as a US Army Vet, want to extend a Memorial Day greeting to all those who have served or have family members who did to protect our great country.

The Numbers:

346: All time high 7/1/10 - BMI = 52
326: Tufts Medical Center, Surgery 12/27/10 BMI=49
196: Last Week 5/20/12
199: This Week 5/27/12 --> 3 Pound Gain  this week - BMI 30 
150: Total Weight Loss

Well the roller coaster of this journey continues. Up 3 from last week. Honestly, a litte bummed as I know it is primarily from not focusing on Mindful Eating. Been partaking in some grazing and poor choices overall. I am going to focus on my food intake this week not just for the scale, but to not fall into bad habits that led me to being overweight.  However, I am still pleased that I am below 200, that is good as I was at about 350 at my highest!

Exercise went well this week. Got in 3 runs of various lengths from 30-45 minutes each. I have also registered for my 3rd 5K!!!!!!  Also doing some weight strengthening as well.

Again, great posts today, enjoyed everyone sharing their experience, strength, and hope on this jourey!
 
Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill

I hear you about grazing.  If there are chips around I have no control and will grab a handful.  If they aren't around then I don't even bother.  Just gotta watch the choices.  Funny, my new thing at parties if there is lettuce are "protein burgers" where I wrap the hamburger/cheeseburger in two lettuce leaves instead of bread and I love it.  Its a good thing to do if you are grilling at your house then grab a head of iceberg and break off a couple leaves.  Works well and you don't miss the bread (read: carbohydrates) at all since all of the flavor is in the meat (read: protein).   Good strategy.  I haven't tried a hotdog in a lettuce leaf yet but maybe... 

 Bill,

Thank you for being a mentor here and for all the encouragement you offer every day. 150 lbs lost is nothing to sneeze at! I am sure you will be back on track soon, keep up the good work!

Brian

Hi Brian,

Thanks for the kind words. I am just trying to do what others on this site have done for me which is being supportive, caring and willing to share advice on this journey.

Best,
Bill