An update on the Okie from the Islands....damn the earthquakes and hurricanes....
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on 10/14/08 6:09 am - The beautiful, US Virgin Islands......, XX
on 10/14/08 6:09 am - The beautiful, US Virgin Islands......, XX
Howdy Gang,
Sometimes I feel like Alfalfa talking to the little rascals....lol...
This morning I responded to Mrs. P's post about a stall, and I was in a rush, but I always like to push my low carb habits on whoever will listen and I've turned more than a huge handful off of their stalls without anyone "falling off the wagon".....
So I got a mail from a lady-friend wondering if I was mad at Mrs. P and i said "no", and I asked why....and she responded that I was "curt and to the point".
I responded, in return, that I'm always up for helping any person from the OK forum and that when people were to the point...ahem....ahem... I listened..(or they would have beat me like a rotten stepchild)..they had been through the tough parts before I got there... So again i've got HUGE respect for those who tell me that I need to change eating habits and drinking habits...etc...
I think I was more "to the point" than normal since We just had an earthquake 2 days ago (6.1 on the scale) and now a hurricane is heading on a direct path....so I've been helping some of my elderly neighbors with supplies and help before it gets here and super busy from helping the Red Cross, so sometimes wihen I'm a little too direct, it's only because I'm swamped for time or maybe that person is from Arkansas.......wink, wink...
I have nothing to gripe about, I eat by the book and am so super-healthy it's riduculous. However a number of you have asked for pics. I'll let you know why I haven't taken them..... I don't recognize myself. Noone else recognizes me either. I'm like bony-style skinny.....not like a walking skeleton, but close... don't get me wrong, I'm completely blessed...i'm just not comfortable with how fast the cahnges have hit me. The other day, the maid comes in and starts to cry when she saw me....I was shocked..... She's like "where is my jolly-chubby ole Thomas".....I didn't know what to say, other than I'm right here....but even she can tell I'm not quite my old self...... I'm half the man I used to be...literally... (and no ladies....not "there"...there was a nice benefit "there"....lmao... but I heard that that is a nice benfit to all guys who lose weight.....ok, ok...back on topic)....
My skin is tight, my muscles are lean.....I have the tiniest of "pooch" on my belly and I dunno...I just feel like I'm not myself.... I can eat and eat and nver gain a pound, but I load about 120 grams of protein in a day to keep my weightoss at a stop. That's because I still eat no carbs except for the fruit that goes into my flax-z-snax hot cereal.... Doc B told me that I wouldn't have a problem getting the weight off, and i realy didn't believe him until I look in the mirror. I have got my appetite back for the past month, and I'm cooking the most wonderful dishes, but still don't eat it.... i prefer the cereal stuff for nearly every meal except dinner.
Life is good, I'm always safe in God's hands, and I'm one of the luckiest people I know because I had people like the Oklahoma forum getting me back on track.
So for those looking for great recipes....go to the recipe forum... I'll have more 4 new recipes out there tomorrow afternoon...and for those who are having problems, I read your posts and think about how I wish things were going great for everyone, not just me.
Thankful to have friends like you....
T.
Sometimes I feel like Alfalfa talking to the little rascals....lol...
This morning I responded to Mrs. P's post about a stall, and I was in a rush, but I always like to push my low carb habits on whoever will listen and I've turned more than a huge handful off of their stalls without anyone "falling off the wagon".....
So I got a mail from a lady-friend wondering if I was mad at Mrs. P and i said "no", and I asked why....and she responded that I was "curt and to the point".
I responded, in return, that I'm always up for helping any person from the OK forum and that when people were to the point...ahem....ahem... I listened..(or they would have beat me like a rotten stepchild)..they had been through the tough parts before I got there... So again i've got HUGE respect for those who tell me that I need to change eating habits and drinking habits...etc...
I think I was more "to the point" than normal since We just had an earthquake 2 days ago (6.1 on the scale) and now a hurricane is heading on a direct path....so I've been helping some of my elderly neighbors with supplies and help before it gets here and super busy from helping the Red Cross, so sometimes wihen I'm a little too direct, it's only because I'm swamped for time or maybe that person is from Arkansas.......wink, wink...
I have nothing to gripe about, I eat by the book and am so super-healthy it's riduculous. However a number of you have asked for pics. I'll let you know why I haven't taken them..... I don't recognize myself. Noone else recognizes me either. I'm like bony-style skinny.....not like a walking skeleton, but close... don't get me wrong, I'm completely blessed...i'm just not comfortable with how fast the cahnges have hit me. The other day, the maid comes in and starts to cry when she saw me....I was shocked..... She's like "where is my jolly-chubby ole Thomas".....I didn't know what to say, other than I'm right here....but even she can tell I'm not quite my old self...... I'm half the man I used to be...literally... (and no ladies....not "there"...there was a nice benefit "there"....lmao... but I heard that that is a nice benfit to all guys who lose weight.....ok, ok...back on topic)....
My skin is tight, my muscles are lean.....I have the tiniest of "pooch" on my belly and I dunno...I just feel like I'm not myself.... I can eat and eat and nver gain a pound, but I load about 120 grams of protein in a day to keep my weightoss at a stop. That's because I still eat no carbs except for the fruit that goes into my flax-z-snax hot cereal.... Doc B told me that I wouldn't have a problem getting the weight off, and i realy didn't believe him until I look in the mirror. I have got my appetite back for the past month, and I'm cooking the most wonderful dishes, but still don't eat it.... i prefer the cereal stuff for nearly every meal except dinner.
Life is good, I'm always safe in God's hands, and I'm one of the luckiest people I know because I had people like the Oklahoma forum getting me back on track.
So for those looking for great recipes....go to the recipe forum... I'll have more 4 new recipes out there tomorrow afternoon...and for those who are having problems, I read your posts and think about how I wish things were going great for everyone, not just me.
Thankful to have friends like you....
T.
Sorry someone thought you were mad! I read your post and I didn't think anything of it! I even commented to her on it!
Your plan is good, but not for a wimp like me! The 2 day fast was too much for me! I have done the high protien and I'm down 13 lbs!
Its nice that you are helping your neighbors. You live in such a beautiful area. Hopefully the hurricane will go another direction and miss you all!
I'll be saying a prayer for ya! I'm also happy you had such a success with your WLS. It is inspiring to hear of all of those who have had successes, because, as you know, its scarey going into this!
Be safe!
Kim
Your plan is good, but not for a wimp like me! The 2 day fast was too much for me! I have done the high protien and I'm down 13 lbs!
Its nice that you are helping your neighbors. You live in such a beautiful area. Hopefully the hurricane will go another direction and miss you all!
I'll be saying a prayer for ya! I'm also happy you had such a success with your WLS. It is inspiring to hear of all of those who have had successes, because, as you know, its scarey going into this!
Be safe!
Kim
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." Erma Bombeck
19 lbs lost before surgery
9/3/09 Full TT, MR, BL, BA, Arm Reduction and Lipo 10-12 lbs skin/fat removed
(deactivated member)
on 10/14/08 8:47 am
on 10/14/08 8:47 am
I'm glad you popped in again-I wasn't the PM'er, but this morning's response was very un-Thomas like. Isn't it funny how we can tell when something isn't right even over e-mail?
Learning to pilot these new bodies is a challenge, but a lot more fun than trying to figure out how to fly a blimp. I got no room to talk-just put a picture on my avatar of me after a year and a half.....so, I reckon someone like YOU will probably take, oh, two or three years to get there and post up a picture. Take your time.
Thomas, you need to start eating real food. You have to teach your new tummy to accept normal foods. Living on hot cereal is not healthy. The price you are paying may well be in your feeling of not "normal." I am worried about you, big guy! Your body needs more nutrients than you can get from flax cereal. You may be "off" due to a lack of micronutrients that you get from eating a variety of foods. Please start working your way back to eating like a normal, healthy person.
I have maintained for one year at this point. I am steady at -120 pounds. =)
40 pounds lost pre-op
40 pounds lost pre-op
Thomas, it's good to hear from you. I'm sorry you're having so much trouble with earthquakes and hurricanes ... that is scary. Thanks for helping your neighbors.
Now pal, I'm going to be hoping and praying that you start eating a better variety of foods in your diet. It's time to get out of your comfort zone a bit and prevent any nutritional deficiencies.
I'm praying that you and your neighbors are kept safe in the storms!
Blessings and Best Wishes! Shelly
I'm a 52.5 yr. old female with chronic illness ... exercising and riding a bike daily! : )
I'm a 52.5 yr. old female with chronic illness ... exercising and riding a bike daily! : )
(deactivated member)
on 10/14/08 9:08 pm - The beautiful, US Virgin Islands......, XX
on 10/14/08 9:08 pm - The beautiful, US Virgin Islands......, XX
Wel I know I wasn't specific about the other foods I eat, but I eat tons of veggies, and at least a whole can of almonds per week (my snacks), and I have a nutritionist down here from NYC who specializes in WLS kinda folks. The only thing I can't eat much of is meat.....I do eat lots of bacon...but when it comes to beef, and chicken....well I'm pretty intolerant of those.....so I'm patient and I'm sure it is just a passing phase. I even grow my own fruit...I eat my own mangoes, and papaya, and coconut, and passionfruit. So I do have some carbs through those options.
Well gang, I'll be offline for a few days, Hurricane Omar shall be knocking on my front doorstep later this afternoon and will last around 12 hours at a category 2, so i'll be a busy boy for several days cleaning up afterwards and then taking care of the people who need help more than me. So chat at you guys and gals in a few days or so....
Later gaters!
T.
Well gang, I'll be offline for a few days, Hurricane Omar shall be knocking on my front doorstep later this afternoon and will last around 12 hours at a category 2, so i'll be a busy boy for several days cleaning up afterwards and then taking care of the people who need help more than me. So chat at you guys and gals in a few days or so....
Later gaters!
T.
I sent you a PM a while back but never heard anything. Good to know you are still alive and kickin. NOW - get those pics posted!
thomas i hope this message finds you doing well after your hurricane! i love reading your recipes on the recipe forum and they all sound so good. i am just now starting to try cooking new things for my family. my husband and son are very picky eaters and i have found that my taste buds have changed. i now like things that i never thought i would like. keep posting and take care!!
40 LBS LOST PRE-OP
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