Only got about 50 ounces of fluids in today, last snack was an hour ago.  Didn’t manage to unplug today completely. Had tv on all day, binge watching Orange is the New Black.

Next week’s challenge will be a very hard one for me. I almost never cook, except for microwaving things.  But, I think it will be a good one for me to work on.

I can actually see my ab muscles for the first time in my entire life!

I can actually see an muscles for the first time in my entire life!

Water not so great at 40 oz.  I stopped eating 90 min before bed. Unplugging for a full hour might be hard, but I’m going to try!

I do prep all my own food during the week normally. Once or twice on the weekends I typically go out with the hubs, so next week shouldn’t be hard for me.

I’ll be finishing up with at least 88 ounces. As I mentioned in my earlier post, I’m having my snack at bedtime so I can actually sleep! As for this week’s challenge, I was unplugged for most of the day.

Sure!

I’ll tell you what I do in regards to coffee/caffeine. Take it or leave it, your choice.

When I find my consumption is imbalanced OR my consumption of caffeinated beverages is getting in the way of my water consumption, I put a price on my coffee. (I may have shared this before.) I “pay” for my coffee with water. So maybe one cup of coffee costs…[Read more]

Woot! Would you be willing to share tips or help others who need to figure out how they will take on next week?

First report of the day, I’m at 48 ounces. As for the not eating for 60 minutes before bed. That doesn’t work for me. I’ve been waking up in the middle of the night with a growling pouch that keeps me up the rest of the night even if I feed it. I’m not looking at this as a failure to succeed in the challenge, but more of something I’ve learned…[Read more]

No you’re not. Because this week we are going to get you prepared!

<p style=”text-align: left;”>Okay… I got through three extremely stressful days of drs appointments for my husband and didn’t resort to stress eating A SINGLE TIME!!!!</p>

You have been doing a GREAT job. It’s not easy to convince yourself to do PT exercises when you’re in pain. But I’ve seen you consistently putting one foot in front of the other (literally and figuratively!) and you are progressing, I promise you are!

What do your doctors say? They have to be pleased with your progress. I’m very proud of you.

I just looked it up. Opinions are mixed about whether gallbladder removal causes weight gain, with some sources even saying it can cause weight loss.

I think it’s probably good to talk to your surgeon, primary care physician or dietician about it. When do you see one of them next?

Hi Debbie,

I’m not 100% sure about the gall bladder issue, although I will say I’ve never heard that it causes weight gain.

So far as weight loss, the composition of your calories counts as much, if not more, than the volume.

Weight loss is achieved when the body takes in few calories than it is spending, but it’s a delicate balance. If you…[Read more]

Last food 11:50. Drank 55 ounces today. Will do better tomorrow

68 oz today. And no food before bed. Almost check. And check.