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I've been taking an all natural weight loss supplement since March, called Skinny Fiber. I've lost 18 pounds an a total of 18 inches so far.
Unfortunately there isn't a ton of activity here. I used calories in/calories out and I've had a great deal of success...however, I was never bikini ready until now. I don't know if that makes a difference or not.
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I was hoping for a response as I'm scared, alone and frustrated. I hope I can support others.
It is most definitely possible!! I was around 350lbs 2 years ago now. I stopped weighing myself at 350, I was mortified. But, I started moving, and didn't realize how much I was moving and how much less I was eating, I lost just over 100 lbs. I have now in the last year put back on 20, but I am getting myself back up and getting this off. I cant even get surgery, so I have to do it all without. Don't let set backs stop you or frustrate you too much, I know it will frustrate you, but don't let it stop all progress. Get up in the morning, and remember, its a new day. :)
Everyone,
I became obese after I had a total hysterectomy in 2013. I've always been bikini-ready and now I can hardly breath! I know I can lose this weight on my own (I hope/pray) bso I want to know what NSO Others have tried.
Im constantly exhausted and I mean worn out. When I walk fast I feel like I lose my breath and I'm prediabetic. I'm terrified. I have rheumatoid arthritis and every joint hurts and I'm hypothyroid.
I know my heart is ok and I'm followed by:
PCP/neurologist/rheumatologist/endocrinologist/gastroenterologist/psychologist.
Ihave a unique issue I think-I get focused on one food when I eat--such as right now I only eat pirates booty for dinner when I'm working but if I'm home on the weekend, I will only eat Pirates Booty for ALL MEALS. Anyone else have this or am I a special freak?
I am searching for the same information, there are many posts about weight regain and this is one of my concerns with going through with the surgery. I think as long as I were to stick to the rules protein no sugar/ carbs lots of movement, this is the maintenance part. I personally know 3 people who have had the rny 2 have maintained their weight 5 years post op, 1 has gained 40 lbs but still lost 130 lbs total. 1 now has alcoholism and struggles with that, but was unstable emotionally to begin with. I think the biggest worry is the unknown. Rebecca
I had weight loss surgery about 5 years ago and lost about 100 lbs but started gaining again. I don't eat a lot but I don't eat the best choices. No matter what I did, counting calories eating more protein nothing worked! I went to a wellness seminar that was hosted by Arbonne which is a company that does skin care and nutritional products that are botanically based and vegan, dairy free, soy free, and gluten free. I followed for 2 weeks and lost 10 lbs That was first time I lost weight in YEARS. After the 2 weeks, I admittedly fell off the wagon but did not gain back those 10 lbs! I am starting again on their 30 days to program and have lost my first 2lbs over the weekend. There are some dietary changes needed...gluten free, dairy free and sugar free. But I am a sugar addict and I was able to do it for those two weeks so I know I can do it if I keep at it. I have a few friends who has also done the program and they have lost 20 plus pounds so I know it works. If you want to know more about the program, let me know. It is not easy but it was the ONLY thing that worked for me. Reply back and we can talk off line if you want to know more.
trying to decide on surgery or no surgery
I sure am tired of being the largest person in the room, the largest person in the photo, etc.
I try to do this (weight loss) on my own for awhile and then fail again, but question whether the surgery option is successful long term and how it works for people (in all aspects of their life) in the long term.
thanks for taking the time
Hi Cassidy - you sound like me 20 yrs ago, when I was at college. I was on a budget too. I got tired of being overweight, and I believe I was closer to 270. I was able to get down to 180 (by simple exercising and restricting my food intake) and stayed there for many years (somehow, I thought.. "i guess this is where my body wants to be... 180" not true.. just lacked motivation and drive)... then I married when I was 34 and put on 60+ lbs... I am now trying to get down to 160 (for a start at least). I am currently eating a high protein/low carb diet, which is working really well for me. I am also restricting my calorie intake to 500 calories per day, and yes, for the first week, it was tough, but then I got used to just eating those 500 calories. I also take supplements- - as most bariatric patients do. I exercise at least 5 days a week, 60 minutes each session, and on some days, I throw in an extra 60 minutes of exercise (morning and night). You have to make time to exercise. Stop making excuses and do this for yourself. You can exercise in your living room, walk around your apartment complex or in your current neighborhood. When you grocery shop, stay out of the center aisles - where the cereals, breads and junk food is located. Shop the perimeter, where you find veggies and proteins. Tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, spinach, bell peppers are all inexpensive - especially if you are close to a farmer's market. Eat lean cuts of protein - fish, chicken. I even stick to prepackaged tuna, where the serving is only 110 calories and little to no fat.. and high in protein. My doctor told me (he's my PCP) that when one eats, one should always leave yourself a little hungry. Your body will then go to your fat stores for the energy it needs; but if you've eaten til you full or beyond, then you've given your body the energy it needs to push forward - and your body won't take from your fat stores. In all the years I've been watching what I eat, I never thought about that - it made so much sense to me. You can do it. We can do anything we convince ourselves to. There's tons of inspiration here on this site. Good luck on your progress.
