GrowingDark

Thank you for such a detailed response! Have you noticed any side effects taking medication for weight loss? That's been the main reason I haven't really looked into it

No time like today!

That's definitely a fair point and I don't expect to keep losing weight this fast. In August I was 390 pounds, so I've got quite a lot of extra weight, which results in bigger changes at the beginning.

Thanks! It's been a difficult journey

What does a non-surgery track look like if you don't mind me asking? Is it just a medically managed meal plan or are there weight loss supplements/drugs they prescribe you?

Oh yeah, liquid calories are absolutely a killer. Even stuff like orange juice or fruit juice in general has insane amounts of calories.

I haven't done anything fancy really, just focusing on being aware of how many calories I consume. Not necessarily counting them, but having a general idea. This past month I've only been eating different variations of chicken, vegetables, rice, and beans.

Just cutting out empty carbs and replacing with higher protein/fat foods will naturally fill you up more with fewer calories.

Also, if you know you've hit your calorie limit for the day and are still dying of hunger, drink a large glass of water. Just chug it and that shaking stomach feeling of being hungry goes away for a while, at least in my experience.

It's never worthless! Keep up the good work!

Clothes are definitely going to be necessary very soon, I'm starting to look like I'm wearing a circus tent!

Thanks! So far this seems like a great community!

I haven't celebrated with anything yet, got any good ideas? I know when I finally hit 100lbs lost, I am going to get my first tattoo to commemorate it

Don't give up! You got this!