Back On Track Together
Can I join??
I went to the chat room and no one was home!!!
I started getting back on track on January 1. I had my surgery in October 2003, so I am an OLDIE!!
I got down to 137 within 10 months of my surgery, but that only lasted a day! My body decided that it liked 147, so that number is fine with me..............except that I now weigh 187!! Well, the scales this morning said 184, but I am not counting weight loss but once a week.
How did I gain? Well, my DH had a stroke 4 years ago, so our life changed. He's fine now. No physical limitations - he has cognitive issues - aphasia, word salad, but he's still much much better than he was. I just tend to finish his sentences for him, because I know what he WANTS to say....but anyway, it kinda turned me into a couch potato. And with that, comes snacking....I dumped early on after surgery, but then I could pretty much eat anything I want - just not a lot.
I havent had a Diet Sunkist in FOUR days, which is a miracle for me. I am measuring my food again, and the biggie????? DO NOT DRINK WHEN EATING!!!
I can tell my pouch is still good. A cup of chili, and I am full!! 4 ounces of tuna and a pack of crackers, and I full!!
I have kept my days worth of meals under 1400 calories, and trying to get my protein up to 100 grams per day and carbs below 100 grams per day.
So, I am trying......10 pounds at a time.......I just have to get this exercise in, but its cold and am a hermit....once the daylight starts staying a little longer, my fat dog is going walking!!!
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I started getting back on track on January 1. I had my surgery in October 2003, so I am an OLDIE!!
I got down to 137 within 10 months of my surgery, but that only lasted a day! My body decided that it liked 147, so that number is fine with me..............except that I now weigh 187!! Well, the scales this morning said 184, but I am not counting weight loss but once a week.
How did I gain? Well, my DH had a stroke 4 years ago, so our life changed. He's fine now. No physical limitations - he has cognitive issues - aphasia, word salad, but he's still much much better than he was. I just tend to finish his sentences for him, because I know what he WANTS to say....but anyway, it kinda turned me into a couch potato. And with that, comes snacking....I dumped early on after surgery, but then I could pretty much eat anything I want - just not a lot.
I havent had a Diet Sunkist in FOUR days, which is a miracle for me. I am measuring my food again, and the biggie????? DO NOT DRINK WHEN EATING!!!
I can tell my pouch is still good. A cup of chili, and I am full!! 4 ounces of tuna and a pack of crackers, and I full!!
I have kept my days worth of meals under 1400 calories, and trying to get my protein up to 100 grams per day and carbs below 100 grams per day.
So, I am trying......10 pounds at a time.......I just have to get this exercise in, but its cold and am a hermit....once the daylight starts staying a little longer, my fat dog is going walking!!!
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Hi!
Of course you're welcome, the more the merrier! You've had some major hits, and that will take us under almost every time. Now, it sounds like you know what you need to do, start joining us under the Daily Cardio/Cafe. It's always good to see what other's are eating and doing, sometimes you find new foods or recipes to try. Looking forward to reading your posts.
Keep on BOTTing!
Deb
Of course you're welcome, the more the merrier! You've had some major hits, and that will take us under almost every time. Now, it sounds like you know what you need to do, start joining us under the Daily Cardio/Cafe. It's always good to see what other's are eating and doing, sometimes you find new foods or recipes to try. Looking forward to reading your posts.
Keep on BOTTing!
Deb
Welcome aboard! We love new folks. I enjoy reading everybody's post and there is always good questions and answers and I learn a few things. Glad to have you.
Tess
Starting Wt 306; Losing Wt 155; Goal Wt 145: Regain Wt 225; Current Wt 157
PS: FDL Tummy Tuck, Hernia Repair 5/17/12, TT Revision, Butt and Thigh Lift 4/18/13
Oh, its been a GOOD week! WHY didnt I do this sooner?????
I am using LoseIt on my iPhone to keep up - my calorie allotment has been 1358 a day and I have been UNDER for an entire week!! And with it being dark outside when I come home, and only being able to walk the dogs last Sunday, I didnt get much exercise. We bowl on Monday and believe it or not according to LoseIt, THAT is exercise! But I underestimate it, so I probably have done really good.
And with apologies to those of ya'll in cold weather areas, my DH and I just spent 2 hours working around our pool and yard weedeating and cleaning.....in shorts! Then we sat around outside, saying ITS JANUARY..............
Oh, and my scales say I am down 4 pounds, but its not official until I weigh tommorrow. I promised myself to record weight only once a week, where I used to do it everyday...........
I am so glad I found this forum. I had been going to graduates, but I need to be here more.
And on a side note, my DH just handed me the mail...........I now qualify for the SENIOR RATE for Southern Living magazine!!! Boy, that just blew me out of the water!!
I am using LoseIt on my iPhone to keep up - my calorie allotment has been 1358 a day and I have been UNDER for an entire week!! And with it being dark outside when I come home, and only being able to walk the dogs last Sunday, I didnt get much exercise. We bowl on Monday and believe it or not according to LoseIt, THAT is exercise! But I underestimate it, so I probably have done really good.
And with apologies to those of ya'll in cold weather areas, my DH and I just spent 2 hours working around our pool and yard weedeating and cleaning.....in shorts! Then we sat around outside, saying ITS JANUARY..............
Oh, and my scales say I am down 4 pounds, but its not official until I weigh tommorrow. I promised myself to record weight only once a week, where I used to do it everyday...........
I am so glad I found this forum. I had been going to graduates, but I need to be here more.
And on a side note, my DH just handed me the mail...........I now qualify for the SENIOR RATE for Southern Living magazine!!! Boy, that just blew me out of the water!!
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