Just Curious ...

What kind of protien drinks are you doing ? 

What type of exercise do you do ?

Do you belong to a support group in your area  ? 

What is your GO TO food when you have head hunger ?

How has your self esteem changed since your surgery or your weight loss ?

Your answers are greatly appreciated .

Tink

What kind of protien drinks are you doing ? I use Classic Vanilla and Chocolate Whey by
Optimum Nutrition

What type of exercise do you do ? Walking

Do you belong to a support group in your area  ?    2 of them

What is your GO TO food when you have head hunger ? Baby Carrots or Green/red peppers

How has your self esteem changed since your surgery or your weight loss ? I feel so much better about myself. Not only becuase I look better but because I know I'm taking care of myself and working to be healthy.

What kind of protein drinks are you doing ? 
AchievOne - Cappuccino

What type of exercise do you do ?
Cardio Dance,Cardio Boxing ( Shadow Boxing ) Walking - Swimming

Do you belong to a support group in your area  ? 
I am a Bariatric Life Coach ,I oversee this group . I have in the past had 2 groups. If I could ever get settled into one place I would run one here .

What is your GO TO food when you have head hunger ?
Sugar Snap Peas, Baby Carrots and Veggie Straws

How has your self esteem changed since your surgery or your weight loss ?

I went from a women who had no friends , only her career and her kids , to a full life and finally loving myself for both my inside and outside .

What kind of protein drinks are you doing ? None. They make me vomit and taste horrible. I get all of my protein from food sources averaging about 90 - 100+ grams per day. I eat constantly now. Its weird, but I'm losing, so I go with it.

What type of exercise do you do ? Currently nothing consistent. But, I'm working on it. I have a Wii and the Fit Plus package, just have to get the sensor bar to work properly. Meanwhile, I'm slowly incorporating more walking. Shoot, I just recently got my energy back!

Do you belong to a support group in your area  ? Nope. But I do attend the group at my hospital, its in NC. Its quite entertaining and the info is helpful.

What is your GO TO food when you have head hunger ? Bacon, eggs, tuna, shrimp, crab, beans, steak, cheese, and salad (with some of the aforementioned proteins added in). 

How has your self esteem changed since your surgery or your weight loss ? My surgery event was a bit traumatic and I believe that has made me re-assess myself and life. I've found that I'm more ME again. Self-esteem has never been an issue for me, so I don't see any difference there. I'm thrilled to be back in my old clothes (at the moment), but I'm really excited to see where I end up. I'm so glad I don't have to do any clothes shopping until I'm closer to goal. Gives me more time to save up!

Hello Tink...

What kind of protein drinks are you doing ? I use EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control Shakes which I purchase from Walmart.  They are low in calorie and carbs, I have at least 2-3 a day.  I asked my surgeon if I could continue to use them and he said whatever works for me.

What type of exercise do you do ?  I'm looking for some motivation to get me back on track with my exercise, but I Iove to walk and do weight training.  Bought some new workout music which I hope will help me burn.

Do you belong to a support group in your area  ? No, all my support comes from Obesity Help website.  My schedule working nights, wasn't convenient for me. 

What is your GO TO food when you have head hunger ? Unfortunately junk

How has your self esteem changed since your surgery or your weight loss ? Yes it has.  My appearance is very important to me now.  I don't go out unless every hair is in place whether I dressed or lounging in sweats...hair, makeup, jewelery.  Lights, camera action!

Wow, what wonderful questions Natalie,

How has your self esteem changed since your surgery or your weight loss ? My self-esteem has changed remarkably, where I do not let nothing or nobody bring me down anymore.  If I find they are negative in any sense, I have a motto now, MUCH TO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!"  I cut stress absolutely off in any type, shape, way or form because it was the main thing that helped me put the pounds on and so I do not give in to it in any way any more in order to maintain by control and sanity in my WLS journey.

What kind of protien drinks are you doing ? I do Spiru-Teen high protien energy drink (strawberry)  I like this drink because it consists of all soy protein and taste good

What type of exercise do you do ? I do a combination of cardio for 15 min and strength ex. for about 30 minutes.  I am in the gym about 3 times a week.  When I am not able to get to the gym I try to incorporate cardio in my daily lifestyle by taking the stairs, walking, etc...and doing my power bands to stay toned.

Do you belong to a support group in your area  ? Yes, I have a schedule of my support groups in my area that I attend.

What is your GO TO food when you have head hunger ? Wow, my go to food would have to be kel corn popcorn!

And one question, that you did not ask but something I would like to add is, How has the surgery changed my life?  I am the healthiest, happiest, and very motivated in all that I do.  I thank God first and foremost for his guidance and giving me the strength to do what I do on a daily basis, and my surgeon and family for all their support in my life..

Thank u for giving the members a chance to speak.