Hi,
I am new to this neighborhood. My sister in law sent me to this site when I mentioned I wasn't sure if my surgery was still "working"! I had RNY October 2001. I started at 308 and the lowest weight was 145. I have gone up and down 10 lbs for 2 yrs. Now in the last 6 mo. I have gained 20lbs. I couldn't believe it...well, I guess when you don't pay attention to what you are eating anymore that can happen.
I really need to kick it into gear and lose these 20lbs. I am starting the 5DPT today! I CAN do it!
So far I have had coffee with Achieve One protein drink
Also a few bites of protein pudding.
I am going to do some navigating around the neighborhood to get myself familiarized with everything. I just want to say "Hi" to everyone.

I am so glad that you are here....you have come to the right place for support, knowledge, hugs and just lots of fun. Congratulations on your outstanding weight loss and Good Luck with the 5 DPT you will do great you will rediscover your great " TOOL " and before long you will be giving someone here advice on what to do ....... hope that you post often so we can get to know you....hugs

liem,

Welcome to the neighborhood!
Your starting the 5DPT is a great plan.
Keep posting about your experience.
I too love AchievOne in coffee!

Thank you so much for the welcome. I'm glad to find a site that will offer support for someone who has regained some of the weight lost. Hugs.

Hi Gretchen,
Thank you for the welcome. What types of things did you eat during the first 2 days? Did you make any of the soups? Seems whenever I decide to get my eating in check, all I think about is...."what can I eat?" UGH!

I want to make sure I am doing things right and also not depriving myself too much...is there a total calorie limit in days 1 &2?
I have had
2 cups coffee
1 Achieve One
1cup protein pudding
16oz water
so far today and it's 1p. Should I be eating more, and if so what would you suggest? I am going to make that pumpkin sausage soup for supper.

Hi liem and welcome to the neighborhood! I am so glad that you are doing the 5DPT before your weight gain seems unmanageable! It will really kick start you back into shape!

Remember that days one and two are strictly protein drinks, broths, etc. and get plenty of water! The soup is great and everyone here loves it. Good luck and keep us posted!

Welcome and congratulations for stepping forward...owning those 20 pounds and taking action to dis-own them!!!

Hi Kim,
Thank you for the welcome. I want to do things right. It scares me that I have gone up 20 lbs. and actually 35 from my all time low, of course I was only at that all time low for about a week. Anyway, You my dear look FABULOUS!!!
Lisa

liem336,
Welcome to the neighborhood. Congratulations on doing the 5dpt & setting yourself up for success!

Hi Lisa, and welcome to the neighborhood! The 5dpt really helped me get back on track too...so much that I am doing it again! There are plenty of posts here where we are holding each other accountable...just jump on in!

Hope to read alot from you!

hi and welcome. I''m like you--I want to do things "right!" Whatever that is!!! ART is much messier than science though, and I'm finding that maintenance is an art! We all paint our own masterpiece, so don't stress too much. We'll all get there eventually.

best wishes on your journey