1.) When I was immiedately post op I found a water that i would sip from that came with a strap, and to this day that thing goes with me everywhere (of course after 7 years I have gone through many) WATER IS A MUST

2.) I am not perfect at this everday, but I bought a pedometer and I wear it as I know how many steps I have taken and I challenge myself so take more steps each day or park away from the door at a grocery store and walk.

3.) Good or bad... Because after 7 years I do have bad weeks... I weigh myself every week... I have to hold myself accountable

4.) Taking my vitamins, calcium everyday

5.) I am now only just going back to the basics however of getting into protein first... and we will see on Saturday if this week was successful. Since earlier this year I was trying Weight Watchers and doing points and although I dont think weight watchers is a bad program, it just doesnt work for my body anymore and we all know our bodies now.

What have you found to work for you?
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Tochatty
"Your hard work will pay off. It's not a matter of "if", but "when." .... Shane Idleman

Personal Challenge
Exercise 4 times per week 30 minutes each time

1. FLUIDS.
2. PROTEIN
3. CHEWING
4. CHEWING
5. CHEW... well you know the rest of that.

The greatest key for my stick to it ness is that I have finally allowed myself some breathing room. Instead of getting angry at myself if I stray a bit, I give myself permission to know it is not the end of the world.

Sandra

"Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try." ~Yoda
Giving up is never an option
"courage is not about starting something, but about completing it." thank you Miriam for this one.

316.5/257.8/160

Good for you. I know like yesterday someone had offered me Peanut Butter cake, now I dont know about you, but I had never heard about that but it was similar to a chocolate sheet cake my mom used to make that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE.... so I just had probably a tsp try and it was wonderful, but I could tell just with that little itty bitty bite that it was sweet and rich.

The frosting alone probably would have made me gone into dumping had I had a larger piece so I am gald I only tried that little dime size piece.

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Tochatty
"Your hard work will pay off. It's not a matter of "if", but "when." .... Shane Idleman

Personal Challenge
Exercise 4 times per week 30 minutes each time

Liquid (48-96 ounces)
Protein (50-70 grams_
Eat slowly - chew, chew, chew
Do not drink with meals
Vitamins and B-12
Walk/Exercise 3-5 times a week for at least 30 minutes
Keep daily track of what I eat, drink, and the amount of exercise I do (or don't do)
Get sufficient rest
Weigh in at least twice a week
When I hit a plateau, stick with the program, kick up the exercise a notch, and remind myself inches lost count too
When I screw up, remind myself each moment is an opportunity to succeed, and get back on track
Be grateful for my surgery and the chance to take better care of myself

sunsetinaz