16 months post op and need some accountability
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on 10/1/08 1:09 am - St. Paul, MN
on 10/1/08 1:09 am - St. Paul, MN
Hi there! I would like to lose the same 25 pounds!!! Send me a message if you're interested in talking sometime... maybe we could cook up a plan!! By the way, I love your city!!!
Best Wishes!
Best Wishes!
I have been thinking the same thing for a couple of months now. I have to agree with you by going back to the basics would be best. I have incorporated a lot of carbs back into my diet which makes me crave more carbs. I have replaced one of my meals with a protein drink and I only lost 1 pound in 2 weeks. I might try relpacing 2 meals with 2 protien drinks.
~Diana~
~Diana~
I would aim to eat balanced and healthy, not just 'cut carbs'... you should be eating 40% protein, 30% carbs and 30% fat. Your carbs should mainly come from fruits, veggies, dairy and then 1-2 servings of whole grains.
Another thought - even thou you would like to lose another 25lbs if you are easily maintaining then perhaps you are at a happy point. I could lose more weight if I wanted but I find my current weight very easy to maintain... I didnt want to get somewhere that I would be struggling to maintain then feel bad because I regained some weight.
I would start by looking at what you are eating and where your calories are comming from - if a few simple manageable changes get the scale moving then go for it!
Another thought - even thou you would like to lose another 25lbs if you are easily maintaining then perhaps you are at a happy point. I could lose more weight if I wanted but I find my current weight very easy to maintain... I didnt want to get somewhere that I would be struggling to maintain then feel bad because I regained some weight.
I would start by looking at what you are eating and where your calories are comming from - if a few simple manageable changes get the scale moving then go for it!
First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)
1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)
Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011
BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014
Scar revision on arms - 3/2015
HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016
Thigh Lift 10/2020
Thigh Lift revision 10/2021