saylor

Wow, How inspiring. I too am within a pound or two of where you started and where you are finishing. I was doing so well, until I could eat. I've put back on 3 lbs. I have basically no restriction and my will power really stinks at timesand I wont be able to get a fill for another month or so. I'm scared as will power was never a virtue I possessed when it came to eating, though I can be highly disciplined in other areas. I'm not sleeping well so I often feel too tired to exercise. I'm in a bit of a cycle. What exercising are you doing? Did you go through any of this? Looking for guidance. Thank you and congrats on your success!!!

Hey Francie, Last night I had a homemade chicken salad, (cucumbers, tomatoes bell peppers out of my garden) and white wine. It was great. Normally I would have eaten about 4 times more than I did. I did not feel full, however satisfied. What did you have for breakfast? How is Sheri doing? Is she reading the forum?

Today I start onto solid foods. So far, just coffee. Questions. What are the guide lines that will allow me to see the greatest amount of success until I get my 1st fill ? Which can’t be done until I return from a 3 week out of the country trip in mid October, yet will be it will be too soon to get a fill before I leave. How much do I eat? How much water daily? Should I count calories or measure volumn? What foods are going to bring me the best results? Salads? Can I have wine during this phase? Is there a place online where there are menu ideas? I currently feel little to no restriction with liquids. Any help is very appreciated. PS, I like to cook and don’t eat fast food. 2 ½ weeks of this time will be on a cruise ship, but they have a spa menu that is low calorie that I plan to use. It is the rest of the 2 weeks that I am most concerned with. Thank you in advance to everyone that can offer me advice.

What a beautiful Mother with a very beautiful family. You look fit and healthy!

You look younger!!! I hope that happens for me.

I too, was excited one minute and terrified the next, thinking "what in the world am I seriously planning to do here?" Well, I did it, and tomorrow I go on to solid food after 3 weeks of liquid. This is one of the best decisions, I now know, I have made for me. I am down 20lbs and know that I've only just begun my journey to get back on the outside who I have always been on the inside. I did not let but 2 people in my life know, as most people that have not educated themselves can have a tendency to be skeptical or negative. You are smart to be here. This is where I read the stories, celebrated the milestones of others, got realistic expectations and many, many questions answered. Keep reading and connecting and I'm confidant you will begin to feel more and more excited. Knowledge is power. The very best to you!

I want to waterski again. I have not been able to water ski for about 4 or 5 years now. I did not have the arm strength to pull my body weight out of the water. My husband said, "You have to do one of two things, lose the weight or get the arm muscles of a man since you weigh like a man" Ouch! that stung, but it was true. For many years I used to be a really good waterskier. I don't want to be the flag person or driver only anymore.

Hot tea, broth and popsicles never tasted so good

YUK!, this is the mentality you need towards foods that will derail your desire to be fit and healthy. Cheeeze whiz has nothing beneficial for your body. If you are wanting something along those tastes, I love the suggestion to have a creamy cheddar soup. You will feel stonger and more confident with each and every good choice that you make. You were smart to come here with the question instead of eating the goop and asking after the fact. I too am in the 2nd phase of the liquid diet and food is looking and smelling better to me with each day. Good Luck.

Hi Francie, How are you girls doing? It's Jenny and I am doing pretty well. I'm down this morning 17 lbs. I did a ticker yesterday and I already need to change it. I stayed with the clear liquids for a full 6 days, and now phase 2 of liquids seems delightful. I hope you are all checking this from time to time. My screen name is Saylor. I would love to keep in touch with you girls.

This is my 1st time writing/posting anything. Where did you go set up your pages, signatures, and tickers?[/font