Posts by mwood2440

Hi,  I found calorie counters because my physician told  me that I couldn't lose the weight on my own. I have insulin resistance, bad joints and back  . I think she told me my BMI was 39.  I had about 100lbs to lose. She said that my only choice was the gastric sleeve.

I really didn't want to do this without giving diet one heck of a try.  I decided to go on a diet that is close to the # of calories I would be at if I had had the surgery.  I have been eating about 1000 calories a day for 21/2 weeks and have lost 10lbs.

I hope that this weight loss isn't a fluke and that I can continue.   I really hate it when someone tells me I can't do something.  My husband has learned that over the years 

If I can keep up the balanced meals 5 times a day and stay at 1000 calories is there any other benefit to the surgery? 

I have only been on this program for 2 weeks so I can only sit back and admire someone who has gotten so far. I hope to be in your shoes soon. I can imagine after working so hard and seeing the end in site a plateau can be depressing.

Have you tried ALLI It is a new over the counter pill that is a lower dose than the prescription form of the drug ORLISTAT. The instructions say that if you lose 10 lbs by diet and exercise you can lose 15 by taking this (that is 5 additional lbs). It takes the oil out of the food and doesn't let you absorb it. My DR told me about this. she said to start slowly so you don't get oily leakage. Take 1 at a meal for a week and go up to 3 a day. She also said that you should take citricel with it to soak up the oil. I was told to take 2 3times a day. Remember to take a multi vitamin too.

I just started on the ALLI because I wanted to get the diet going before introducing any variables. I haven't seen any problems. Maybe something like this will help break your plateau.. It is worth a try.

I am pretty bummed about food too but I did find a tortilla that is great.  I am glucose resistant so I am trying to keep my carbs as low as possible and protein high.  The name of this tortilla is La Tortilla Factory smart and delicious low carb high fiber.  It only has 50 calories per tortilla and I think it tastes better than regular tortillas.  It makes a good wrap too.  I have been using it for ham and turkey sandwiches. 

Does anyone have a recipe for ice cream made with splenda?  I really like cold treats. 

karen848  there are a couple of brands of shoes that I like one is mephisto.  They used to be really fuddy duddy but they have come out with some cute and comfortable ones now.  I have found that the best selection  is one line by a company called  Zappos.   Zappos has free shipping and free returns.   I just  order a couple  different kinds and  send back what  I don't want.  I also like the Finn Comfort walking shoe.  michelle

I found these snickers marathon energy bars.  They aren't real chocolate but they aren't badand they have their protein and carbs balanced.  I have been reading the insulin resistant diet  and trying to follow no more than 20 carbs at a time and with those 20 carbs you must have at least 10 of protein.  I have only been doing this for a few days but I think I might be less hungry.   Thank goodness apples are on the good list with them or I would be in trouble. 

My daughter is getting married in Mexico near Cancun.  We were there last week and found a great location for the ceremony and all the activities.  My son is getting married in Boulder.  they went to college there and couldn't leave.  Talk to you again  Michelle 

I am 49 and am hoping to lose a few more than 50lbs before I turn 50. I to was a stay at home Mom. I have just moved to California. I found out that the town I am living in now has no newcomers group so I have been at a loss as to how to meet new friends. I think that writing to other women who like me have gone through changes in their lives could be a real help.

I am getting my knee replaced in May and I really want to have 40lbs gone by then. I would like to have 60 gone by my son's wedding in September and if I could get another 10 off by my daughter's wedding next January I will be the happiest woman you can imagine. This is my first time posting on any site but I do believe we can all be great help for one another.