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Kathy S.
on 8/6/09 6:29 am - InTheBurbs, XX
RNY on 08/29/04 with
Topic: What were some of your "YES" summer moments?
Hey Everyone,  

Let's have some fun!  What were some of your Summer "YES" moments?

Did you do anything this summer that was a FIRST, or that you haven’t been able to do in many years?     Maybe you took your first vacation ever with your kids – no seat belt extender?  Did you dust off that bike and ride like the wind without needing oxygen? How about that roller coaster ride you have been dying to go on?    Hit the beach in a swimsuit for the first time!?  

Tell me what you were doing when you said “YES" about this summer.  

You can send me a private message through the site or email me at
[email protected] with your summer “YES" moment/s.  

Stay tuned to see if yours shows up in our member newsletter!

Take care,
Kathy S
Member Services

HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125

RW:190 - CW:130

Member Services
on 8/6/09 6:12 am - Irvine, CA
Topic: Nutrition Tracking and More In Upcoming Health Tracker Update

We are excited to announce a number of big updates to Health Tracker; the most exciting being the introduction of Nutrition Tracking. We are hoping to release Friday, August 7th.

Nutrition

While we may be a bit biased, we think the new Nutrition Log here at ObesityHelp manages to be one of the easiest around to use without sacrificing functionality. What sets it apart from the others? Most nutrition logs force you to search for foods on one page, provide the details for a food item eaten on another page, and yet another page to actually view the items you have eaten for any particular day. Bottom line, you can't search for and add items while also viewing what you have eaten. We have streamlined the food logging process so that you can find the food items you are searching for, add them to your food log, view your food log and receive summary reports all on one page. You can also build a favorite foods list, create custom foods and share your foods with the community.

Body

Body has a new look and we have added the ability for you to manage (add and remove) the variables that you would like to track.

Tickers & Widgets

You can now specify if you would like your tickers to display "amount to go" or "amount changed". Tickers can now also be automatically inserted into your messageboard signature and/or profile introduction as you create them.

A widget displaying your macronutrient breakdown averages for various date ranges has also been added. This widget can be placed on any personal website or blog.

Reports

Custom reports can now be created using any number of variables from body and nutrition. These reports can be downloaded as a spreadsheet and make a great document to share with your physician, dietitian, personal trainer and friends.

What Are We Working On Next?

Activity tracking and other oh so fun stuff! Until then, enjoy the new features!

Comments, issues or concerns? Click here to head on over to the main message board and let us know.

Kimberly B.
on 8/5/09 3:39 am - Gardena, CA
FobiPouch on 03/11/92
Topic: RE: Your stories..
I had surgey 17 years ago and I lost 251 lbs.  I can't remember how long it took because it was so long ago and the person in the waiting room was my Mom and she has since passed.  I stay under 1000 calories per day and if I want something bad I have it on the weekend.  I exercise 6 days a week and this works for me.  I stop by the store before work Monday mornings to pick up fruit and salad fixing so I won't be tempted to make bad food choices when I am stressed at work.  I don't bring sugar or bread in the house because that is my weakness.  Before I head out to dinner I go on www.dailyplate.com and type in the menu to make my lo cal choice before I get there and everything looks yummy.  I take two trinsicon (iron) b12,b1,A, D & E vitamins.  I do not chew gum because it causes gas.  I drink camomile tea it keep gas down and soothes the pouch when you over do it.  I hope this helps.  God bless you on your journey.
dianalynnx0
on 8/4/09 7:41 am
Topic: Your stories..
I think this is the right section.. I was going to get the Lap Band done but I decided to get the Gastric Bypass Surgery.. I just wanted to hear peoples stories..

how much you lost?
how long it took?
what did you eat?
how often did you exercise?

Barbara C.
on 7/29/09 6:16 am - Raleigh, NC
Topic: Eating Triggers

We all have eating triggers. They might be related to our environment, or emotions, social settings, our mental state or even our biological needs for fuel.

It's important that we identify our triggers, subtle and obvious, so that we can recognize and manage them. Please think about your eating triggers and let's discuss what they are and ways we can manage them so that we don't become slaves to them.

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

Barbara C.
on 7/25/09 8:59 am - Raleigh, NC
Topic: Another recipe

Even if you are very early in your journey, you'll probably be able to enjoy this summertime delight! This recipe is very low in sugar and very high in protein and flavor. Enjoy!

 

Shrimp ****tail Soup

 

This soup was inspired by a wonderful appetizer I had when we were invited to dinner at the home of my son's new in-laws. It was simply wonderful!

4

quarts

(16 cups) water

1

cup

Hienz low carb ketchup

1

Tbs

Worcestershire sauce

2

tsp

Tapatio or other hot sauce

1

Tbs

salt

1/4

cup

fresh squeezed lemon juice

1

lb

shrimp boiled

Combine all ingredients except shrimp and garnishes. Bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook 15 minutes. Chill. Add cooked shrimp. Allow flavors to blend at least 1 hour. Adjust seasonings as desired. To serve, garnish with cilantro and avocado.

Servings: 4

Degree of Difficulty: Very easy

Cooking Times

Preparation Time: 16 minutes

Inactive Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1/4 of a recipe (38.4 ounces).

Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving

Calories

128.58

Calories From Fat (14%)

17.68

% Daily Value

Total Fat 1.96g

3%

Saturated Fat 0.37g

2%

Cholesterol 172.37mg

57%

Sodium 2024.68mg

84%

Potassium 272.54mg

8%

Total Carbohydrates 3.43g

1%

Fiber 0.06g

<1%

Sugar 1.04g

 

Protein 23.09g

46%

Recipe Type

Appetizer, Fish and Shellfish, Seafood, Soups

Source

Author: Barbara Cumbo

 

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

(deactivated member)
on 7/25/09 1:59 am
ladyluck13
on 7/24/09 10:45 am - las vegas, NV
Topic: RE: Dr. Jossart - bariatric surgery program
I would change surgeons too. I am a cash patient and I paid 7,500 total dues for my surgeon and his staff whi*****luded anesthesiologist, assistant during surgery and a year of consults. I would just look around because if you are getting approved through your insurance you should be covered completely and only have you co-payments for future visits.
Barbara C.
on 7/22/09 11:14 am - Raleigh, NC
Topic: A recipe

Here's a recipe that I think you'll enjoy!

 

Shrimp with Corn and Citrus Cabbage Slaw

 

This wonderful salad was inspired by a shrimp taco recipe that I found it a Real Simple magazine. I made more of the corn and citrus cabbage slaw and used a lite sour cream. This great summertime meal that takes only 20 minutes!

1/3

cup

fresh orange juice

3

Tbs

fresh lime juice

3

Tbs

lite sour cream

   

Kosher salt and black pepper

1/2

 

small cabbage (16 oz.), shredded

2

cups

corn kernels

1

 

jalapeño, seeded and chopped

1

Tbs

olive oil

1

lb

peeled and deveined medium shrimp

1   

In a large bowl, whisk the orange and lime juices, sour cream, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Add the cabbage, corn and jalapeño and toss to combine. Let sit, tossing occasionally, for 10 minutes.

 

2

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tap pepper. Coo****il opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes.

 

3

Serve the shrimp with the slaw.

 

Servings: 8

Degree of Difficulty: Easy

Cooking Times

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 3 minutes

Inactive Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1/8 of a recipe (4.3 ounces).

Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving

Calories

115.42

Calories From Fat (23%)

26.42

% Daily Value

Total Fat 2.98g

5%

Saturated Fat 0.45g

2%

Cholesterol 86.18mg

29%

Sodium 185.64mg

8%

Potassium 241.07mg

7%

Total Carbohydrates 10.17g

3%

Fiber 1.22g

5%

Sugar 2.46g

 

Protein 12.75g

26%

Source

Author: Barbara Cumbo

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

Ladysweetthang
on 7/22/09 8:16 am - NJ
Topic: RE: hysterectomy vs gastric bypass
My mother had a previous hysterectomy and she was up and walking a few days after her bypass surgery..She said her healing was pretty ok and not that bad...don't ask me how I got to this side of the forum was just browsing through if you want me to ask her anything else just pm me...

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