4 Months Out/Updated Profile

Hmmmm....I believe that slow and steady wins the race. That being said, I am eating a lot of soup and staying away from carbs as much as possible. During the mushy food stage I even had my hubby pour a salad into the blender! Looked gross, but tasted really good. The secret is to taste it with your eyes closed!

I am also eating a lot of Greek yogurt which I love and plain meats...chicken, turkey, fish...hard because I don't cook fish at home....don't like the smell.

As for exercise, I was told I am not doing enough. I have been walking on nice days 2-3 miles. I guess I will get some weights and start doing the Wii again. I was doing that before surgery, but injured both feet and had to stop. One is better, but I'm still nursing the other.

I'm drinking a lot too. That is really hard, but I just keep telling myself that the more I drink, the more weight will come off.  I've also added fiber to my diet. I am diabetic and the fiber seems to help with the sugar absorption for the food that I do eat.  I also think it helps with feeling full.

If you are losing inches, then you are probably gaining muscle and that is why the weight is not falling off as fast....you are probably converting right to muscle and muscle weighs more than fat.... (I think that was a dirty trick, but what can you do?).  I think this in the long run will be a really good thing for you....no flab!

I have been gaugeing weight lost more by the size of clothes that I have been going through more than the pounds. Right now I am wearing clothes that I have not been able to wear in 5 years, so in my book that equals success!

Heidi

Sounds like your doing great!!  Keep up the hard work.  Good luck at your next appt!!

Thank you! How are you doing?

What has been your total weight loss so far?

It's been 4 months & my weight loss so far is about 26 lbs according to  my scale (which is a little higher than the doctors). I go next week for my follow up & will get a more accurate reading.
I like things to happen quickly but the doctor said I am right on schedule with my weight loss, plus going to the gym has really helped as well. I have lost 12 1/2 inches since m surgery. My largest size of clothes was a 22/24 & now I can fit some 16's. Inches really make a difference!

Lisa,

CONGRATS on your success ... so far :D !!! Keep up the great work !!

Lisa,

CONGRATS on your progress .. SO FAR !! And bless your heart for caring about us.

Well yesterday makes 21 months for me. Down 185 pounds (give or take a pound), and feel GREAT (which doesn't do justice how I feel). My weight loss has slowed to about 5 pounds a month, but I'LL STILL TAKE IT. As long as it's DOWN.