OCT 2011 Sexy Sleevers!!
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Topic: RE: Weekly Weighin
SD: 10/24/11
HW: 360
SW: 346
CW: 304
POL: 42
TL: 56
I am so proud of us!! We are all doing fan-freakin-tastic!!
Its funny... for 5 years (since I had my son), I couldn't get below 306. I got to 306 a few times but would start gaining back weight at that point. But this morning I got on the scale and it said 304!! WOO HOOO!!! My next big number to get below is 295. That is what I weighed when I met my hubby. Anything under that wight will be fun new territory!!
Have a great day and a Happy New Year!!!
-Jodie
HW: 360
SW: 346
CW: 304
POL: 42
TL: 56
I am so proud of us!! We are all doing fan-freakin-tastic!!
Its funny... for 5 years (since I had my son), I couldn't get below 306. I got to 306 a few times but would start gaining back weight at that point. But this morning I got on the scale and it said 304!! WOO HOOO!!! My next big number to get below is 295. That is what I weighed when I met my hubby. Anything under that wight will be fun new territory!!
Have a great day and a Happy New Year!!!
-Jodie
Topic: RE: Oct sleevers, what are we eating?
try the odwalla protein bars, they are all natural and vegetarian. I don't have an issue with sugar so if you do you might want to look at them more closely. I LOVE having them fro breakfast!
Success is not an option, its a requirement
vdcthiessen
vdcthiessen
Topic: RE: Weekly Weighin
SD: 10/11/11
HW: 316
SW: 285
CW: 237
POL: 48
TL: 79
back on track! I have been tracking with myfitnesspal to make sure I get in enough protein an to keep me accountable for what I eat i have found Odwalla protein bars which I love and a new smoothie from Hannaford supermarkets under the my essentials line. They have 10 grams of protein and are non fat and 160 calories! :)
I also have been going to the gym 5 to 6 days a week. I LOVE the definition my legs are getting. yayyy
HW: 316
SW: 285
CW: 237
POL: 48
TL: 79
back on track! I have been tracking with myfitnesspal to make sure I get in enough protein an to keep me accountable for what I eat i have found Odwalla protein bars which I love and a new smoothie from Hannaford supermarkets under the my essentials line. They have 10 grams of protein and are non fat and 160 calories! :)
I also have been going to the gym 5 to 6 days a week. I LOVE the definition my legs are getting. yayyy
Success is not an option, its a requirement
vdcthiessen
vdcthiessen
Topic: RE: Oct sleevers, what are we eating?
Thanks for the advice. For personal reasons, i don't eat chicken, beef or pork (although I do eat dairy, eggs and fish), so finding "dense" protein can be tricky. I sometimes eat the morningstar faux meat which is pretty dense, but I often find just a little makes my tum-tum upset. I'm sure that I will get there in time. 
5'9", 31 year-old female pescetarian VSGer! /// Surgery by Dr. Steven Clark on 14-Oct-2012.
Topic: Weekly Weighin
I hope ready2Bhealthy2 doesn't mind, but since she hasn't posted this yet, I'm going to because I've gotten to where it really helps me stay honest with myself.
SD - 10/18/2011
HW - 222
SW - 215
CW - 189.5
POL - 25.5
TL - 32.5
IL - I only measure once a month
I lost 2.5 lbs this week WooHoo! It would've been 3.5 but I didn't try to stick to a diet on Christmas Day. I hope to lose the lb quickly so I don't have to move my ticker up - lol. Thank God this head cold is going away so I can go back to eating regular protein without feeling nauseous.
Best wishes and I hope you all were a bunch of Losers!
SD: Surgery Date
HW: Highest Weight
SW: Surgery Weight
CW: Current Weight
POL: Post Op Loss
TL: Total Loss
IL: Inches Lost
SD - 10/18/2011
HW - 222
SW - 215
CW - 189.5
POL - 25.5
TL - 32.5
IL - I only measure once a month
I lost 2.5 lbs this week WooHoo! It would've been 3.5 but I didn't try to stick to a diet on Christmas Day. I hope to lose the lb quickly so I don't have to move my ticker up - lol. Thank God this head cold is going away so I can go back to eating regular protein without feeling nauseous.
Best wishes and I hope you all were a bunch of Losers!
SD: Surgery Date
HW: Highest Weight
SW: Surgery Weight
CW: Current Weight
POL: Post Op Loss
TL: Total Loss
IL: Inches Lost
VSG 10/18/11 If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.-Dolly Parton
Topic: RE: Oct sleevers, what are we eating?
Yep. What she said.
The only suggestion I'd add is that you might want to start trying to get more dense protein because it actually works as a shutoff valve for your stomach and keeps you full longer (not just not hungry - which are two different things in my book).
You've got a lot of "soft" protein on that list and if you start adding in denser protein, you might find that it's actually easier to stay away from trigger foods.
The only suggestion I'd add is that you might want to start trying to get more dense protein because it actually works as a shutoff valve for your stomach and keeps you full longer (not just not hungry - which are two different things in my book).
You've got a lot of "soft" protein on that list and if you start adding in denser protein, you might find that it's actually easier to stay away from trigger foods.
VSG 10/18/11 If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.-Dolly Parton
Topic: RE: Oct sleevers, what are we eating?
I have found that I can eat almost anything I could before. I find that if I start the day with either high protein oatmeal, a half a banana with peanut butter or an Odwalla protein bar I stay better on track. I did have Christmas cookies but since I use the myfitnesspal thingy I am making sure I get my protein in and not going over 1400 calories. (Its normally a challenge to get that mu*****
I think the real key with the sleeve is moderation. I still have foods that are not perfect but now I can have 3 or 4 chips and not an entire bag.
The only thing my body really doesnt like so far is slices of bread or stuffing. Which is fine because I was never a HUGE bread person before.
I think even your **** diet when compared to what you were eating a year ago on the same day is still decent. I think that is what we have to learn to eat better but not feel guilty over every misstep.
I think the real key with the sleeve is moderation. I still have foods that are not perfect but now I can have 3 or 4 chips and not an entire bag.
The only thing my body really doesnt like so far is slices of bread or stuffing. Which is fine because I was never a HUGE bread person before.
I think even your **** diet when compared to what you were eating a year ago on the same day is still decent. I think that is what we have to learn to eat better but not feel guilty over every misstep.
Success is not an option, its a requirement
vdcthiessen
vdcthiessen
Topic: Oct sleevers, what are we eating?
Sexy October sleeves, what are you eating?
Normally my day looks like this;
B: cottage cheese
L: sushi with just a little rice
D: shrimp and veggies
Snacks: 2 shakes
However, my diet has gone to **** over the holidays. Today it was:
B: none
L: cheese and crackers
D: seared tuna
Snack: 2bites of key lime pie
I sometimes cheat when I am out and eat a little bread or sample sweets or have a few sips of wine. However, I don't think these behaviors are out of control, I seem to be able to actually embrace moderation for first time in life. However, I'm worried about going down that slippery slope. Thoughts?
Normally my day looks like this;
B: cottage cheese
L: sushi with just a little rice
D: shrimp and veggies
Snacks: 2 shakes
However, my diet has gone to **** over the holidays. Today it was:
B: none
L: cheese and crackers
D: seared tuna
Snack: 2bites of key lime pie
I sometimes cheat when I am out and eat a little bread or sample sweets or have a few sips of wine. However, I don't think these behaviors are out of control, I seem to be able to actually embrace moderation for first time in life. However, I'm worried about going down that slippery slope. Thoughts?
5'9", 31 year-old female pescetarian VSGer! /// Surgery by Dr. Steven Clark on 14-Oct-2012.
Topic: RE: I'm a little frustratec
I had the same slump, but it started coming off again, not nearly as quickly, but faster than nothing when I tracked my protein and started weight training. Because I can tolerate sweets and didn't want chemical protein I am using the Odwalla bars as a good source of it. GOOD LUCK
Success is not an option, its a requirement
vdcthiessen
vdcthiessen
Topic: RE: I'm a little frustratec
Shakes are absolutely fine to get more protein, I just hate drinking them. I started looking for ways to get in more protein. I now eat 3 meals and 3 snacks a day all very high protein and low carb. I keep my calories under 800.
For the water/fluid (any sugar free, clear, caffeine free fluid counts as water for me. My favorite is caffeine free mint tea - hot or cold.) I bough****er bottles at the local sports shop that are over 32 oz. So I know if I drink 2 of them a day, I've gotten in at least the 64 oz to meet my minimums. I always get more than 8 glasses.
Yep, pretty much you need to switch things up.
VSG 10/18/11 If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.-Dolly Parton
