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Carol C. 22 years, 9 months ago

Donna Donna Donna, Look at those legs girl... You look wonderful. Keep it up and keep posting so we can see how things are going. It is always encouraging to see how people are doing. Many Hugs. Carol

Kate G. 22 years, 9 months ago

I did not recognize you in the new picture. OMG - what a change! You look gorgeous! CONGRATULATIONS!

MommaAngel 23 years ago

HI DONNA Can I say (((((((WOW)))))) That is a awesome weight loss. You should be very proud of yourself. Keep up great job your doing.LORD BLESS

Desiree R. 23 years, 1 month ago

Hi Donna, Nothing wrong with cheese and crackers early on, in fact, my doctor recommended this as one of the first foods I try, after the soft egg. Funny, how the post got to overblown. Keep up the good work, all I can say is what my daddy always says, "everything in moderation", unless it makes you sick. Good luck

Kate G. 23 years, 1 month ago

An extra hug, just because. We're just about the same age and have children - we have much in common. All the best - you're doing wonderfully!

L. Brown 23 years, 1 month ago

Donna, not only are you not eating enough, but you are not eating enough of the right things. Most of what you have described eating are all carbohydrates! Even your 1/2 chicken nugget, if you read the label, is mostly breading and flour. You need to be eating at least 2 ounces of protein at the beginning of each meal (then, if you are still hungry, have some healthy carbs, like oatmeal or brown rice, or some whole grain bread or fresh vegetables-peanut butter crackers are junk food!)Fresh chicken, eggs, ham, pork, ground beef, steak, a tablespoon of fresh peanut butter, refried beans, cheese -these are all good sources of protein. You should be making sure you are getting at least 50 grams of protein in a day, and if you aren't getting it from food, you should have a protein shake or bar to supplement. All your carbohydrates and fats should be eaten after you've eaten your protein in the meal, so that if you get full, at least the protein got in! Water should be sipped all day long, so that you're getting at least 64 ozs. per day, hopefully more. You'll find that when you're eating the right things, you won't feel so hungry. Good luck to you, and if you need any advice, e-mail me. Your body is holding onto the weight because it's sensing that it is starving, feed it right and the weight comes off. You shouldn't be so hungry if you do it right. I have lost 100 lbs. in the past 8 months doing it this way, so I feel like I have some experience.

jeff W. 23 years, 2 months ago

Hey Donna, Re: Your wondering if you can drink at a meal. The short and sweet answer is no. Drinking during a meal promotes eating more than you should. Think of it as washing the contents out of your pouch. You no longer have a pyloric valve to regulate the emptying of the stomach so remember, if you train to drink with a meal you will train to regain the weight. One thing that does help is to water load before a meal. That is, drink as much water as you can as fast as you can prior to a meal. Chew way more than you think you need to and that need to drink will go away. Good luck!

TheresaC 23 years, 2 months ago

Sounds like you are doing wonderful! So glad you are back to work and are a big loser. ***Grins Keep up the great work. Good luck!

diananoreika 23 years, 2 months ago

Hi donna, I too am from Maryland. I am very very pre op....I hope you are doing well since surgery. I must say your story scared & inspired me at the same time...I am so afraid of being "too Healthy" for the surgery. Can you imagine 336 pounds and healthy...anyway best of luck...you sure seem to have alot of support...

cheri123 23 years, 2 months ago

WoW! I bet your excited!!! Mine is finally coming up 3/27! The waiting! Sending you my prayers & thoughts to you for a wonderful surgery and recovery! Keep us posted on your recovery! Blessings to you! Cheri*