Reaching a weight for one minute...Opinions..

I NEED YOUR OPINIONS: I was 126 for ONE DAY Soooo does that count? If it does...then the days I am 140...I have to say I GAINED 14 pounds? Because that totally sucks!!! Also-I swear...the second the kids got out of school and Summer began I got to the HIGHER end of the weight I am comfortable with and have pretty much stayed there all Summer!  Anyone else put on some pounds over the Summer?

I hear ya on the lowest weight thing! I have been at 150lbs a couple of times, but never able to maintain it for longer than a few weeks. But Yep, I count that as my lowest weight.  At the beginning  of the summer a bounced a little higher than  I would like b/c with the  kids home and lots of out of town company my exercise routine  disappeared for a few weeks!!! Right after the 4th of July I recommitted and have been exercising faithfully ever since which has inturn helped me  to drop back down the few pounds I had gained. I have found that allowing myself to bounce around in the 150's helps me mentally b/c I don't feel so overly restricted, but as  soon as I see 157, 158, 159 I get my butt in gear b/c I hope to never see 160 on the scale again.

That's great that you give yourself a 10 pound range.  I do too-and that helps keep me sane.  It feels good knowing that I am not the only one who gained a few this Summer. Its nice to know you got back on track and lost it. You are doing great with your working out.  That's my problem...ever since Summer started and the kids got out of school, I haven't been working out.  Plus-I've been up late at night.....eating.  Change is coming! 

I would count the 126lbs as my lowest weight. Start keeping a journal. You might be surprised at the calories you are eating now. I have gained back 35 lbs in a year. I am back on track. Keeping a journal. I am aiming for 60-100g of protein a day and not over 1200 calories. This is only day 2 of back on track but I am doing good. My small goal is 5 lbs lost. My large goal is 65-75 lbs to my personal goal. Good luck. See you lighter. Joanne

Thanks for your feedback.  I do track my cals on fitday (even when I am being "bad") and you are SO RIGHT-I've been having 2200-3000 cals a day.  So, no wonder I am gaining.  Plus-I haven't been working out. Take care-you are doing so good on BOT.

Where you surprised to see you could even eat that many calories? It is shocking isn't it !!! I have done good on day 3 so it is on with day 4 and Tuesday I will get the results of my hard work when I face the scale once again. See you lighter. Joanne

Good job Joanne!  I know you can do it little lady.  Keep me posted on your progress! I have to tell you all those cals I was eating were in just a few meals too.  It does scare me that I can eat that much physically...as a WLS patient.  I've always been able to eat and drink more than other post-ops...so I guess at this point I shouldn't be so shocked-but it is scary-depressing and FREAKY!!!!   I guess it just goes back to the fact that even someone who can't hold much in their pouchy (not me, someone else..lol) can still eat ice cream all day....

I made it thru day 4. My calories were up to 1176 but they were still within the goal range I set.  I feel I can eat more then I should me able too. I had to see a different Dr . at my Dr's office once and I complained that I could eat a whole sandwich now. This Dr's reply was " Well just eat 1/2 ". Needless to say I will not see him again for he understands nothing about Obesity. Like I didn't know that !!! I didn't get to my highest weight of 368 lbs because I could just eat 1/2 sandwich. I truely understand about ice cream. I have to avoid it for I could eat it all day. I know it goes right thru and you never get full. That is the thing about protein. It keeps you full. Could you imagine eating chicken all day? Not possible ! It comes down to calories in verses calories out. I for one need to keep track  by journaling or I can eat more. I am focusing on a prize and I want that more then the food. I do alot of self talk. To be honest it frustrates me that I can eat more. I entered this journey thinking I would never be able to over eat again in my life. I am disappointed that I can eat as much as I can. I am in that lucky 15% that can eat anything. I really wanted to be in the 85%. I think it all comes down to your genes. 6 people in my family have had WLS. I was the first. 5 of us are blood related and can eat anything. The one related by marriage can't eat anything without getting sick. It is amazing to me. Would I take this journey again? Absolutitly !!!!! I know I can do this and I am looking forward to reaching my long term goal. This is the first day of the rest of my life and I intend to make the best of it with right choices. I will not say I won't have slips and falls along the way but I will pick myself up and start on my journey again !!!! On to day 5 of back on track !!! See you lighter. Joanne

I have done that before too.  But right now am still at my lowest, 126, where I have been the last week and have actually lost some this summer as I was maintaining between 130-135, with 135 being my goal, but I really wanted to get to 125 so been trying harder, food wise, and I do walk 3 miles a day and do Chicometrics 3 times a week, and for a week or two I walked 6 miles a day. Best of luck to all, and wish me luck that I hit that elusive 125 soon. Hugs, April 275/126/135  5'1 highest/current/goal

I just looked thru your page and it was just AMAZING.  You have transformed.  You have such pretty, warm eyes.  You will hit 125-and stay there-you've got "all the right stuff."