Question:
Fast losers

Hi: For all of you fast losers out there, what diet and exercise plan do you follow. Any helpful hints. Love ya. Thanks, Grace    — Grace H. (posted on October 9, 2002)

October 9, 2002
WEll it helps to be male.:) But I tried to get in exercise EVERYWHERE. Park far and do lots of walking, besides walking every day. I think some loose fast and others slow isnt just what we do but who we are. Like trying to pick our hair color. Some just naturally loose faster... Sorry I dont have a better explnation.
   — bob-haller

October 9, 2002
Hi there... I don't know if you would consider me a "fast loser" or not but I have lost 64 pounds in 2 months. I had my Open RNY on August 7th and went from 297 to 233. I try to eat "healthy". I eat Danon Light and Fit Yogurt with a slice of deli ham for break fast (about 3 oz of yogurt and 1 oz of ham). For lunch I will have 3 oz of cottage cheese, another slice of ham and some fresh fruit. For dinner, I will have something like a piece of pork tenderloin, a tiny salad. I have found the key is WATER WATER WATER!!! I try to drink between 2-3 liters of water a day. If I don't...the weight seems to stay there. I also started to go to water aerobics...and recently started on the treadmill and weight training. Hope this helps!!!! Hugs, Kathie (in Hawaii.........)
   — KathieInHawaii

October 9, 2002
Im 10 months post op with open rny. I've lost 120 pounds and im 41 years old and female. I will tell you what i've noticed. The first six months the weight flies off. After that it slows down, however doesnt stop. I started at 289 and im at 169. Im medium framed and bottom heavy. I now have 20 pounds left to reach my personal goal and it seems as if i'll never arrive there. Dont.....i repeat.....DDO NOT nibble, it will absolutely sabotage your efforts. I havent worked out tremendously, just walked 2-3 times per week. So i hope i've helped and blessings to you in your weight loss.
   — darlene N.

October 9, 2002
I don't know about fast but I'm steady in 24 weeks I have lost 120lbs (was 380 5'7"). I noticed for me exercise is key, when I slack I slow down or stall. I walk basically everyday and take water aerobics twice a week.
   — Laurie B.

October 11, 2002
Grace I lost 100 lbs by my 4 month anniversary, and a total of 135 since surgery 11 months ago, and I done nothing special. I do not exercise and pretty much eat whatever I want, just limited amounts. I drink only water, and don't eat any pastas, limited breads, few sugars, and only ground meats or deli meats. If I crave something I eat it, I feel if I deprive myself I will only make it worse, and I know how much and what I can an can't tolerate.
   — Lynda T.