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[makemeslim]

Originally Posted by swebb

I have had several friends get the band and several that did the by-pass surgery. Out of 11 or 12 only ONE of them has been able to keep the weight off!!!!

These are only a TOOL to help with weight loss and maintanence. We can and do have the ability to make wrong choices and gian the weight back.

I have had a couple of friends have severe complications (1 even died) with the by-pass surgery and YES you do have to take medication for LIFE. Most people say that they will do it but many get so tired of taking 6-10 pills a day they stop and then they are risking their lives.

I seriously considered the by-pass but REALLY had to ask myself the hard question if I would be willing to take pills every day just to survive? Since I really HATE taking medication I knew I would be one to let days/weeks/months slip by skipping or not taking my meds. So, by-pass was not a good option for me.

WOW that is scary stuff and the statistics are shocking!!!

[Mar922]

Originally Posted by swebb

Sounds like you had a great time and you were prepared for the gain and had the knowledge of Stillman's to help get you back on track

Heat stroke is NOT fun!! Glad you are ok

Yeah I have never had it before so i didn't know what I had until I called my mom back home haha

I had hopes to stay on plan but I knew I would probably cave which is why I did stills before so i could start low haha

[swebb]

Had some sliced grilled pork loin for breakfast and then my daughter wanted to take me to lunch (She is moving to Australia next week!!!) We went to a steakhouse ann I had an "Atkins" lunch - Steak and a salad with Blue Cheese dressing on the side.

Leftover steak will be on the menu for dinner. Hopefully I will not pay for the salad with a weight gain!

[Mar922]

Originally Posted by swebb

Had some sliced grilled pork loin for breakfast and then my daughter wanted to take me to lunch (She is moving to Australia next week!!!) We went to a steakhouse ann I had an "Atkins" lunch - Steak and a salad with Blue Cheese dressing on the side.

Leftover steak will be on the menu for dinner. Hopefully I will not pay for the salad with a weight gain!

even if you do it will be gone in a day it will only be water weight. I find i always gain with salad yet I could have a slice of bread and be fine

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by makemeslim

I absolutely love the Ralph Lauren platform sandals...I want a pair!

your in luck! Macy's still has them and they now feature international shipping!!!!!!!!!!!

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by makemeslim

Not keen on these.

too late, bot 'em last year!

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by Getting there!!!

Yeah I wondeted that too!!!!! But I don't think so cos I saw her on This Morning and she was busy talking about Lighter Life.
Now I see Dawn French is losing weight--and just through eating a bit healthier and doing a little more exercise..........so I'm suspicious of her. !!!!!!!!!

eek! she looks like our Roseanne!

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by swebb

Yesterday was HARD!!!! Cravings and general GRUMPINESS

Got on the scale this morning and I am down 1 pound. Not too happy about that but at least it is a pound in the RIGHT direction.

Thanks for all the "strength" vibes - they helped Today is day 2 of the Restart - I have planned for a busy day so I would not be tempted to snack. I never thought of myself as a "snacker" before Stillmans - I am really trying to pay attention to what and when I eat now.

how's the head?

snack on the right stuff and it doesn't matter!

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by Mar922

I had a bad bad bad eating weeknd and am up 5 pounds! but I was camping and had so much fun I didn't care (except the day I got heat stroke)
Now I am going to spend a week losing again but If I had waited to lose weight til after camping like all my friends I would be like 5 piunds heavier than I am now instead pf at my starting weight so I am going to focus on that

I know stills works makes bad weekends less stressful

holy carp, Mar, what could you possibly have eaten to go up 5 lb. in two days?
Molson Export?

[IM2fat]

Originally Posted by makemeslim

WOW that is scary stuff and the statistics are shocking!!!

I personally know 4 that have had it. .One of my friends has taken over a year to lose 50 pounds (we can do that on Stillmans!!). . and she had so many complications after the surgery. .she even said. . she doesnt' know if she would do it again. . Obstructed bowel. . . Indigestion to the point she could sleep. . every thing she ate got stuck in her throat. . and the list goes on and on .

My second friend had it about 5 years ago. . She has had several terrible "accidents' since. . Just this week. .she broke her ankle in several places. broke the foot the opposite way and had to have pins/ surgery. . the day after surgery, they realized her other foot was broken!! Last year it was her arm. . I think her bones are not getting something they need. . this weeks fall was a trip over some edging in her garage? I'd be scared to eat (my teeth would fall out! Yes. .I have the phobia, too). . She struggles constantly with her weight. While she isn't as "large" as she used to be. .she's not slim. .

the other 2 have gained every ounce back and then some. . .

So. .I often wonder myself. . if you dont' fix what's really causing your eating problem. . it will always be there. . .so. . I'm fixing me!!

[CCGirl]

hey, here's some inspiration for ya...........

back in June I bot a shirt in a sz med.

It's a close call with the gurls but if I go a large for thier sake the bodice bags terribly.

But the med was really tight on the upper arms.

I did not cave.

Tried her on yesterday and arms fit fine, not like too tight at all.

And all that with two pounds lost recentlt!

Tis true, when you lose it takes more time for the body to redistribute and balance out.

OMG my heart sailed when the arms fit!

[CCGirl]

I had a BFF that did the gastric.......at first the Xmas cards were of her and the kids, she totally caved on dieting and actually purposely gained so she would qualify for the surgery

last three years no pretty skinny in the cards

bypass 1 human 0

you lose, restart game

[CCGirl]

ok y'all I'm fading fast CYA tomorrow

[IM2fat]

All this shoe talk made me order myself some new ones!!! Nothing fancy but they did give me a booste when they came in. . especially when they were 79.99 and I snagged
em for ten bux!!! Love me some deals!

[IM2fat]

OK. CC.. we are gonna do it. . lose like crazy and kiss those bat wings goodbye. .

congrats on the shirt. . I'm still wearing XL myself so looking toward a size L as a bonus!!!

[IM2fat]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

I had a BFF that did the gastric.......at first the Xmas cards were of her and the kids, she totally caved on dieting and actually purposely gained so she would qualify for the surgery

last three years no pretty skinny in the cards

bypass 1 human 0

you lose, restart game

We need to be thankful for "us" . .today. .

thanks for sharing.

[Hazelsmrf]

My weight is finally moving in the right direction again And we're booking a trip to Vegas (our first time!) in November so I have that to look forward to, I wonder how much weight I can drop in 3 months!

[IM2fat]

Originally Posted by swebb

Had some sliced grilled pork loin for breakfast and then my daughter wanted to take me to lunch (She is moving to Australia next week!!!) We went to a steakhouse ann I had an "Atkins" lunch - Steak and a salad with Blue Cheese dressing on the side.

Leftover steak will be on the menu for dinner. Hopefully I will not pay for the salad with a weight gain!

Salad won't hurt you. .or make you gain weight..Be assured. .

[Mar922]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

holy carp, Mar, what could you possibly have eaten to go up 5 lb. in two days?
Molson Export?

It was 4 days haha and hot dogs, chips and ice cream haha

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by IM2fat

All this shoe talk made me order myself some new ones!!! Nothing fancy but they did give me a booste when they came in. . especially when they were 79.99 and I snagged
em for ten bux!!! Love me some deals!

O girl, do show us!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by IM2fat

OK. CC.. we are gonna do it. . lose like crazy and kiss those bat wings goodbye. .

congrats on the shirt. . I'm still wearing XL myself so looking toward a size L as a bonus!!!

should I hold the stuff that's going to the consignment shop? It's pretty posh, too-Harve Benard, Calvin Klein........

Originally Posted by IM2fat

We need to be thankful for "us" . .today. .

thanks for sharing.

every day, my friend...

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by Hazelsmrf

My weight is finally moving in the right direction again And we're booking a trip to Vegas (our first time!) in November so I have that to look forward to, I wonder how much weight I can drop in 3 months!

XLNT!!!!!!! you'll be a third of yourself!

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by Mar922

It was 4 days haha and hot dogs, chips and ice cream haha

LOl it's all salt, be assured............mmmmmmmmm hot dogs

[Mar922]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

LOl it's all salt, be assured............mmmmmmmmm hot dogs

haha I know but it was so delicious!

Today is my first day back after camping and man am I craving salt today, I don't normally even add salt to anything

[CCGirl]

yeah, that's gonna be a serious withdrawal this week.......lotsa water fo you!!!!!!!!!

I'm a beefaholic this week.....80% ground was on sale.....kitties love me! Cooked a chicken in case I get bored.

[Mar922]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

yeah, that's gonna be a serious withdrawal this week.......lotsa water fo you!!!!!!!!!

I'm a beefaholic this week.....80% ground was on sale.....kitties love me! Cooked a chicken in case I get bored.

i have 2 boxes of chicken breasts, i think i will be sick of chicken by next friday (pay day)

[akagal20]

Hello Eveyone

I'm checking in from Maintain Lane

I got one word : stress

Maintaining is so much more stressful for me than just plain old Stillmans

My weight is staying in the zone but every day I battle with food choices , ESP at parties and events

I am barely hanging on, it feels like
I thrive on structure and I think my plan has to much wiggle room

My weight is at my " high point" which is 137.6 and I swear I look giant even though it's not possible with just two lbs gain
I'll lose and gain the same 2 to 3 lbs which is normal for maintaining but I do hate when the scale is up
Arghhh
My birthday is Saturday and I really wanted to be right back at 135.6 , I know it's still possible but I can't believe I am allowing such a small thing to take over my thoughts

With maintaining , the fear of regain is always on the edge of the mind

I think I know what to do to ease my mind

I hope everyone is well
Hello to GT, CC and Mar particularly !

I still lurk the thread , don't post as much cause I'm boring these days !!!

[katem2011]

Hello everyone! I was hoping I could join in this group. I've been reading up on Stillman's and ordered the book (hasn't arrived yet, should be here by tomorrow though!).

I am 23 years old, 5'4" and about 145 lbs. I have gained about 20 lbs since mid May.... so bad and I feel awful. I have a trip to Spain in 6 weeks and a concert in 2 weeks. If I were to stick to the plan to a T and keep my calories around 1,000-1,200 a day - what would my expected weight loss be?

I have stocked my fridge with chicken, lean low fat turkey burgers and turkey bacon, flounder fillets, and eggs.

I was wondering if there's anyone else who has my stats (height/weight/etc) and could let me know how fast they could lose the weight?

~Kate

[makemeslim]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

your in luck! Macy's still has them and they now feature international shipping!!!!!!!!!!!

Good to know, thanks.

[makemeslim]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

hey, here's some inspiration for ya...........

back in June I bot a shirt in a sz med.

It's a close call with the gurls but if I go a large for thier sake the bodice bags terribly.

But the med was really tight on the upper arms.

I did not cave.

Tried her on yesterday and arms fit fine, not like too tight at all.

And all that with two pounds lost recentlt!

Tis true, when you lose it takes more time for the body to redistribute and balance out.

OMG my heart sailed when the arms fit!

Good news!

[makemeslim]

Originally Posted by Hazelsmrf

My weight is finally moving in the right direction again And we're booking a trip to Vegas (our first time!) in November so I have that to look forward to, I wonder how much weight I can drop in 3 months!

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