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    I did it! I was at goal for 3 years. Then I broke my neck and gained 5 pounds. I kept those 5 pounds for 10 months! I lost it in less than 2 weeks by tracking with the Weight Watchers program. So I only had to pay for 2 weeks as I am a lifetime member. Lost my weight with phen-phen in the early 90's, and I'm sure you all can imagine how that went. Gained it all back and much more.

    I now feel my nutritionist was wrong when she told me to only track protein and liquids. I basically only ate protein and veggies for 4 years. But quite a few of my protein choices were really high in calories (sugar/fat?), like my Greek yogurt, ANY protein bar, my nut, cheese, and craisin snack pack for example. Yesterday I walked around Costco taking photos of about 10 protein bar choices, and there were none that were low in points. They all ranged from 5 to 10. So I get 24 points a day and eating a few protein bars (as I used to) would be a stupid choice. But my premier protein shake is only 2 points. I use it in for my coffee cream and drink the rest.

    I am in no way recommending Weight Watchers, just staying for me, struggling to maintain, it works. It has changed over the years to basically be exactly how a sleeve patient should eat. Things like chicken, seafood, fish, eggs, fruits and veggies all have 0 points. So when hubby makes his delicious fish and veggie dinner, I just count the olive oil he cooks it in, or maybe the parmesan cheese he puts on top of the broccoli. Not to mention with the sleeve, there is absolutely no problem sticking with the point system. (Back in the day I was so hungry I would eat all my points before breakfast.)

    People have been telling me to track for years and I resisted. You guys were right! However you do it, it works.

    Now I want to lose 10 more pounds, as I am at the top of the healthy BMI range. This is so easy I think I can do it!

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    O wow!
    I am so glad for you!
    Good of you to go back to WW.
    Just keep doing whatever works for you.
    I think WW is one of the best, because they are not afraid to adapt their complete program, in order to keep up with the latest insights.
    I am sure you will loose those pounds you want to loose.
    You're doing great!
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    Congratulations, sraebear!

    I was one of the skeptical respondents in your previous thread about joining WW, but I'm pleased it helped you get back on track and attain your short-term goal. Keep up the good work.


    10/23/14 Initial Consult 200 lb, 5'1 tall
    4/6/15 Highest Wt 225 (yes: 25 lb gain)
    4/20/15 Surgery Wt 218, BMI 41

    1 mo 203.0 -15
    2 mo 190.5 -12.5
    3 mo 184.5 -6
    4 mo 177.0 -7.5
    5 mo 171.0 -6
    6 mo 164.5 -6.5
    7 mo 157.5 -7
    8 mo 152.5 -5
    9 mo 149 -3.5
    10 m 143 -6
    11 m 142 -1
    1 yr 138.5 -3.5
    13 m 133 -5.5
    14 m 128 -5
    15 m 125 -3
    16 m 121 -4
    17 m 120 -1
    18 m 118 -2

    Dec '17: BMI 23.5; consumes 2000+ kcal/day

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    Congrats! Happy for you! I'm trying this supplement that boosts your ketones and puts you in ketosis faster. I'll let everyone know how it goes. If that doesn't work, I'm trying Weight Watchers. Thanks for the info!



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    Congrats!



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    Continued Success!!



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    Ahhhhhhh this is such a great post and encourages me to keep tracking as I reckon there is something in it. I was so delighted when I read this sraebaur as I could see how much that 5 pounds was bothering you. WW is fine and actually one of the programmes recommended by heaps of docs. Different strokes for different folks and an absolute success for you even after the dinner party. This is also a reminder about consistancy, the odd dinner party won't mess you up, it's the consistancy that counts. I am delighted for you x


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    Way to go!! I knew you could do it! I am so happy for you!



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