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1Haute Diva
on 6/1/12 1:43 pm - Fort Stewart, GA

RNY on 03/20/12

Topic: RE: Sharing and telling my story...It was time!

Loved the article! And I would have NEVER thought you were 53! I thought you were in your 30s!! Keep doing what you're doing. All of you ladies are proof to us newbies that with the right outlook on our surgeries, persevereance, and hard work, we can be successful at keeping the weight off.

Thanks so much for sharing your story with us.

- Shaw

LadyDee75
on 6/1/12 1:26 pm - NC

Topic: May 30th (3 weeks post surgery)

Hey Everyone!!! *waving*

Ok, so here it is 3 weeks post surgery check up (or in since its been a few weeks since I've posted on the forum). My 3 week appointment was on May 30th and it went great!! I am currently down 16 lbs, lost 14% of excess weight and my BMI is down 4 points. I'm super excited to be off of the liquid phase and now on soft foods, I think getting my protein in will be a little easier since the protein drinks had started making me sick. I'm actually enjoying working out ( who would have ever thought that!! lol)

Enjoying the loser bench and enjoying this journey.

Tasha B.
on 6/1/12 10:11 am - Philadelphia, PA

RNY on 09/28/04

Topic: RE: BAF-FB

I been trying to join, but it keep saying that the page doesn't exist.

Is there another link?

Thanks in advance

dstgirl2000
on 6/1/12 8:41 am

RNY on 08/03/09

Topic: RE: Sharing and telling my story...It was time!

Ahh !!! Thanks Blu-Diva........But for the grace of God! I am thankful! Much apprecreiated.

JJ

MSW will not settle
on 6/1/12 8:39 am, edited 6/1/12 12:57 pm

Topic: HOLD MY FEET TO THE FIRE! WEEKEND EDITION

ACCOUNTABILITY MISSION: NO MERCY AND NO EXCUSES

TELL THE WHOLE TRUTH AND BE ACCOUNTABLE: Do you bull**** through the weekend then kick yourself on Monday morning?

This is not about the periodic weigh in. We are lifers on this program. That is how we will loose the fat. That is how we will maintain our lower body fat. That is how we will stay physically fit.

Think about what brought you here. Success will come one day at a time. Doing the right thing and staying on program is minute to minute some days. Consider each minute decision may have the potential to redirect your wl life plan for good or not. If you do not make the weekend a good one will you be kicking yourself because you missed an arbitrary weight goal or because you are heading backwards in life?

    ...All are welcome, jump in at anytime.

For reference:

5 Day Pouch Test (5DPT) website
http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html
5 Day Pouch Test Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3995048/Hold-my-feet-to-the-fire-please-Accountability-Mision/

Protein Train Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3993571/Protein-Train-Educate-me-please/#32309205

Wagon Plan Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3650242/The-Wagon-Plan-Get-back-on-the-wagon

Overeaters Anonymous
Online Meetings Around the Clock * Information on changing eating behavior

Protein Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF)
The no op version. This version is still severe but far more liberal than the one many pre ops are given.
http://www.holisticmd.org/downloads/ProteinSparingModifiedFast.pdf

Daily calorie needs calculator
A more advanced calculator that's still easy to use.
Advanced option lets you choose from  3 different calculation methods.  Enter data once for calorie needs at maintenance; plus calorie needs for 2 different levels of weight loss; and, results include a week long calorie cycling plan. Calculator takes into account age and gender as well as activity level. Links to other calculators are on the same page.
http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

Podrunner
Not just for runners. Site has a variety of workout music and music timed to progressive running programs for 5k, 8k, 10k, and speed. In place indoors, treadmill, or at the track run to the beat and you'll complete the stated distance. There is also a variety of interval training music from about 130 bpm up to to 180 bpm; and, fixed bpm workout music as well. Lengths of tracts vary but there is a speed/ length to suit most workout needs.
http://www.djsteveboy.com/mixes.html

A WORKOUT site to get you started or keep you going
http://www.exrx.net/index.html

No special equipment is required for this group of progressive workout programs designed for those new to it all and for those wanting to step it up a notch. Perhaps you can only do one or even none today. Perhaps you do quite a few already. Either extreme or somewhere in the middle, this self challenge is still for you.
http://www.twohundredsitups.com/
http://www.hundredpushups.com/
http://www.onefiftydips.com/
http://www.twohundredsquats.com/
http://www.twentyfivepullups.com/

USDA - database, nutrition facts
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/

MSW Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: Eat sensibly & enjoy moderation

Links: Are you a compulsive eater? for help OA meets on-line Keep Coming Back, One Day At a Time Overeaters Anonymous

LV'N MY RNY. WORKING FOR ME BECAUSE I WORK FOR IT.

dstgirl2000
on 6/1/12 8:37 am

RNY on 08/03/09

Topic: RE: Sharing and telling my story...It was time!

Thanks Thicklin. We all have our remarkable stories, struggles and successes. Now I'm glad that I shared and bared it all. The positive dialogue I've received the last couple of days has been overwhelming at times. So many in our families and communities are suffering and idling uncertain about their health, and what options they have. A few have even stated that they are now going to have the conversation with their docs about bariatric choices to help them with their obesity issues. I'm excited that the article is stirring some to take action and control over their life and health.

Thanks again BAFam!

JJ

MSW will not settle
on 6/1/12 8:19 am

Topic: RE: HOLD MY FEET TO THE FIRE! ACCOUNTABILITY - THE MID WEEK AGENDA

You're doing fine from my pov. Keep focusing on hydration and you will increase the protein as you are able. What's important is you are getting enough protein. As you sip sip sip you can always get a few extra protein grams in through half a shake. Thumbs up on the wl and keep kicking butt.