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J. Stinard
on 6/27/05 2:24 am - Prattville, AL
Topic: RE: P-E-W
I wish you lots of luck....I know how hard it is for most of us to keep on track. For me I noticed that if I put a straw in my drink I seem to drink more....go figure. As for protein...I have only been eating it and I am sure I am nowhere near where I should be....I need to get myself a new blender ( I know NO excuse) and for exercise.....I am the WORST....I need a HUGE kick in the arse....I will start I promise as soon as my PS give me the OK. I developed a seroma on my right hip my the end of my TT incision and he drained it...it was HUGE and so I am not cleared for exercise yet. I have only exercised 2x since my gastric bypass....WOW did I actually just admit that out loud!! Well I wish you all the luck in the world and keep us updated... Julie S.
J. Stinard
on 6/27/05 2:19 am - Prattville, AL
Topic: RE: Muscular pains??
I too suffer from this but a lot of mine right now is from my TT and walking hunched over. I do notice though that I get these awful lower back pains kind of kindney area's when I am not drinking enough water. I pray that the doc can figure out what it is for you....I keep thinking that when I am able to do stomach exercises that I will in-turn help my back out to fix the problem. I wish you luck and let us all know what you find out. Julie S.
scoopstew
on 6/27/05 1:08 am - League City, TX
Topic: Hello Everyone! We got b...
Hello Everyone! We got back yesterday from a 7 day cruise with stops in Progresso, Cozumel and Belize. It was awesome. We celebrated three things: last summer I had just had my gastric bypass, we had our 20th wedding anniversary and I turned 40. We opted to wait until this summer to really celebrate and booked a cruise. The food was awesome. It was really fun dressing up for dinner, I snorkeled in Belize with the stingrays. I felt confident and pretty. OK except for the skin on my arms and thighs, I felt pretty but I didn't let it stop me from doing the things I wanted to do. (It was the cruise though that has been in the news with the woman overboard. That was so sad and everyone on board was so concerned and understanding when we turned around to return to the area where we were when she was last seen. My heart goes out to her family in this difficult and confusing time.) I had my 13 month anniversary on board. I celebrated with a couple bites of Key Lime pie. Yum! I haven't gotten on the scale and will probably wait a few days to see if I did any damage but feel like I ate no more than usual, just a bit of everything offered. Have a great day, Melissa
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on 6/26/05 8:13 pm - I Do Believe .. I Do I Do .., VA
Topic: RE: Anyone Here Not Lost 100lbs. Yet?
Ok... Here is some info on protein .. and this is your key to getting the weight off . PROTEIN - WATER - EXERSISE ... it works . Once you get the formula down and follow it .. trust me the weight will fall off of you . My best to you .. and remember this is a LIFESTYLE FOR LIFE ! Eating a low calorie diet actually slows down your metabolism. Diets containing more protein can reduce the drop in metabolic rate seen with low calorie diets. To lose fat, you need to cut down on calories, to consume less energy than you expend. But. Here is the problem. Your body responds to this drop in food intake by slowing your metabolic rate, to keep you alive, which makes fat loss increasingly difficult. Our ancestors had to deal with large variations in the availability of food. Those who survived were the ones whose bodies could adjust to this fluctuation in food availability. Those, whose bodies couldn't adjust, died. The result? Our bodies want to hold on to our stores of energy for survival. It thus preserves fat by lowering the metabolic rate whenever food intake drops. High protein diets reduce the drop in metabolic rate, and also lead to a greater feeling of fullness. Dr Scott Connelly writes in, "Body Rx: pages 18-19...."Why do MASS protein? To escape fat-storage mode, you have to eat more protein. If you want to shut down your metabolism and stay in fat-storage mode permanently, stay on the standard diet prescription- the high-carb, low-protein, low-calorie, low-fat diet. Protein is the key metabolic currency of the body. Your body was designed to run on it. Protein molecules drive all the chemical reactions involved in the breakdown and absorption of food, including carbohydrates and fat. In other words, protein drives virtually all aspects of metabolism. Many studies, including some of my own, show that simply adding protein to your diet turns on your fat-burning/muscle-building switch, even if you make no other lifestyle changes. When I gave one group of body builders extra protein along with their normal diet, they gained two times as much muscle mass as a second group of bodybuilders doing exactly the same workout and eating the same diet but without the extra protein. When you're stuck in fat-storage mode, you need a powerful protein boost to jump-start your metabolism back into fat-burning mode. In most cases, you cannot easily get enough protein from food alone to do the job. To fill the protein gap, in addition to increasing protein consumption through food, I recommend a daily high-potency protein powder. It is a simple, safe, efficient way to repair your metabolism and build a lean, shapely body." Muscle uses more calories to maintain itself than fat. Peole who are more muscular (and have a lower percentage of body fat) are said to have a higher metabolism than others that are less muscular. Symptoms of slowed metabolism Fatigue, feeling cold, dry skin, constipation, slow pulse and low blood pressure. These symptoms could be the result of a medical condition rather than low metabolism - MAKE SURE YOU SEE YOUR DOCTOR to rule out any type of medical problem. How can I increase my metabolism? Begin to exercise and stop dieting. You can increase your muscle mass by doing some type of resistance work (i.e. lifting weights, using exertubes, rubberbands, dynabands, hand weights, etc...). You can also decrease your level of body fat by doing some type of aerobic exercise at least 3 days a week for longer than 20 minutes. This is exercise such as walking, jogging, step aerobics, hi/low aerobics, biking, swimming, etc, that will increase your heartrate and keep it there for the duration of the exercise session. You also need to eat! Do not diet, jus****ch the types of foods you eat, and drink your protein!!
hermanjeannie
on 6/24/05 6:15 pm - SMALL TOWN, OH
Topic: RE: Muscular pains??
Hi Stacey, I am not sure if this is what you are feeling or not...but, I have a bruised tail bone. Man, is it painful...never had it before. My doctor said that it is because we don't have enough padding anymore!! If I sit on a hard surface, or any surface for any length of time...I can barely get up....once up I am usually ok. There's not much they can do for a bruised tailbone!! I don't think I have helped much...as for the pain...but, maybe it will help that you know what it is...if this is it. Jeannie
Dawn C.
on 6/24/05 1:01 am - Pittsburgh, PA
Topic: RE: Anyone Here Not Lost 100lbs. Yet?
Hi Janette, I had my surgery on 4/29/2004 and just today hit the -100 lb mark. I have been having trouble the last few months and turned out I wasn't eating enough and what I was eating consisted of too much fat. How did I find this out. I talked to my surgeon and they had me send 2 weeks of fitday food diaries to the dietician. She guided me to an eating plan that she thought was right for me. I started losing again and have dropped 5.5 lbs this last month. So my advice is to see your doctor and be honest with them about how you are eating. Request nutrition counseling to get back on track. You can do this you have a great tool, don't waste it!! Good luck Dawn 287/187/160-165
hermanjeannie
on 6/23/05 1:40 pm - SMALL TOWN, OH
Topic: P-E-W
I just got this from John...it is too good...and this is a must...we all know, but, don't always follow!! PEW...Protein Exercise Water Just too cute!! It seems we all are on the "plateau" right now. Some of us are on it...and can't spell it!! Hee Hee I am starting tomorrow morning...with all three!! Water has not been a problem...but, I have been lazy with the other two. I told John I am posting "PEW" all through my house. People will think I am crazy...but, hey, if it works...I don't care. Most know I am crazy already!! Love you all.... Jeannie
hermanjeannie
on 6/23/05 1:31 pm - SMALL TOWN, OH
Topic: RE: Do you regret for any reason??
Toni, I live in Ohio...near the Indiana/Kentucky border...if you want to talk...email me and I will give you my phone number!! Jeannie
hermanjeannie
on 6/23/05 1:30 pm - SMALL TOWN, OH
Topic: RE: Do you regret for any reason??
Toni, First...as everyone esle says above...run, do not walk to the nearest shelter, police station, church or whereever else you feel comfortable going. You must get out of that situation...one day it will be too late!! Second...you are gorgeous!! You picture is just beautiful. Third...don't blame this on your surgery, or yourself...it is his fault...not yours. There is no reason for anyone to hit or beat anyone else. That is his problem, not yours. I have been there, done that...the whole speel...Please get help. You didn't say if there were children involved. Whether there is or not...please get out of this situation as fast as you can. Yes, it is hard...you love him. But, it will be best in the long run. ....And that is the truth!! There are too many places that can help you...whether you have a job or not. You can do it!! You will be glad you did!! Love and prayers, Jeannie
hermanjeannie
on 6/23/05 1:23 pm - SMALL TOWN, OH
Topic: RE: Anyone Here Not Lost 100lbs. Yet?
Hang in there, Janette!! I am only down 70 pounds. But, like John said...we gotta get on the ball. I did not do this surgery just to loose the 70 pounds. That's great...but, I have more to go...and it is going to come off. At least the 70 pounds is not coming back on!! And, that is definet!! At my year visit...my doctor told me I was a binge eater before...and that binge eaters have a harder time losing after surgery. I thought that was why I had the surgery...because I could not get it off before...and this was to help!! Ugh....... Good luck!! Jeannie
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