I have been so depressed because I had gained 25 pounds over the last 6 months and recently put a post on Obesityhelp.com to ask for advise. Several people suggested I check out the 5DPT to help me get back on track. Everything said here makes so much sense! Slider foods! Who would know! They certainly don't tell you that after your surgery! I had lost only 100 of the 175 pounds that I had originally set as a goal for myself and started to gain the weight back after my last surgery for uterine cancer. As if the cancer scare wasn't bad enough, I was terrified that I had messed everything up and would be back to 336 pounds again. I was getting so depressed. I am only on day 2, but already feel like this is exactly what I need to get me back on track. I will keep you all posted on how it is going. Thanks so much!

Welcome!!! glad you found this neighborhood!!! It has been my saving grace!!! You're going to love it here!!
By the time you get done with Day 5,you're going to be feeling wonderful!!!

Best of luck to you!

Thanks so much. I was wondering if anyone has grocery suggestions for days 3-5?

Welcome, I too found this site because of weigh gain, you are doing better then I becaue it took me a while to start the 5dpt. So you are on your way and doing great. Look at the 5dpt FQA to get all your info.... I do things a bit different, since I cannot use Artificial sweetners. i use chicken broth and V-8 juice to mix my protein powder....

What kind of protein powder do you use? I have been using the low carb powder from Smoothie king, but don't think it would taste very good in V8 juice.

Brenda,

Just wanted to welcome you to our neighborhood!
You're in for a great start with the 5DPT.
For days 3-5, for groceries I got a little bit of everything listed for the diet.
That way, I could stick to the diet as written but still have variety.

Hi Brenda!

I think you will love it here. Before I came here a few weeks ago I had not heard of "slider foods" either. I was surprised!

I agree with Gretchen about having some variety of things you might or might not eat on days 3-5. I had a little bit of canned chicken, tuna, baked chicken breasts, ground hamburger, and of course eggs, so I didn't always have to have the same thing, if I didn't want to.

For my protein shakes, I have always used Designer Whey protein powder. I mix it with 1 cup of nonfat milk and some coffee and I like it. It reminds me of chocolate milk. I've never tried the fruity powders.

I'm so sorry to hear about your uterine cancer.

Good luck to you and keep us posted as to how you're doing.

And again, WELCOME!!!

you are in a great place for help and support....congratulations on losing so far and it wont be long and you will be at goal .....read all you can and ask questions thats what we are all here for...hugs

Brenda- nice to see someone else from Texas. It's sure a nice place to help with the journey.

Hi Brenda and welcome to the neighborhood! Glad you came and that you are doing the 5DPT. You will gain back the control you feel you have lost and then the rest is up to you! Hope you do keep us up with what is going on and that you post often!

Hello and welcome to the neighborhood.

Brenda,
Welcome to the neighborhood. Congrats on your resolve to get back in control & get those extra lbs off.
I, too, had uterine cancer...2006. I hope you are doing well & that the surgery took care of the problem.
Best wishes for success!

Kisha,
Good to see you smiling face in your Avatar!

I'm very happy that you found our place and it's sure nice to know that there are folks over at OHelp that will recommend the test. That's great! We're all in this together, so jump on it with us and get to posting, we've got lots of catching up to do!

welcome hugs and high fives!

Congratulations for taking your power back!

Welcome!!

Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! I hope you enjoy this group of some of the most wonderful people that I have ever been associated with! Congratulations on your renewed commitment Glad your here

Welcome Brenda. This place is just what you need to get all the support you are looking for...post often & we will cheer for you!

Thank you all so much! I am just finishing day 3 and so far it's going great. My sister had gastric stapling about 25 yrs ago and is doing this with me. I have also recommended this site to one of my co-workers. I haven't gotten on the scales yet, but will weigh in at the end of the week to see if I have started things going down again. Thanks fo all the encouragement!