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Topic: RE: Muscle Milk & Picture Comparison
Hi Doug,
I think I've told you my story but I love to tell it. I am 1 year, 2 weeks and 4 days post-op. I lost 33 pounds before surgery and 141 since surgery. I've been lax with eating this past month as a reward for working so hard for the year. It is a poor way to celebrate and will be back on the stick now. I have 39 pounds to go to my personal goal. My doctor doesn't believe in setting goals per say and that I will know the right weight when I get there.
Mag
I think I've told you my story but I love to tell it. I am 1 year, 2 weeks and 4 days post-op. I lost 33 pounds before surgery and 141 since surgery. I've been lax with eating this past month as a reward for working so hard for the year. It is a poor way to celebrate and will be back on the stick now. I have 39 pounds to go to my personal goal. My doctor doesn't believe in setting goals per say and that I will know the right weight when I get there.
Mag
Topic: Dumping???
Hello! I was doing so good this morning at wor****il I had lunch with coworkers and we ordered Panera. I had 1/2 a chicken sandwich and a cup of clam chowdre. Of course this was too much food so I ended up getting the burps and that like regurgiating thing..you know the peristalsis..where the food seems like its coming back up? And your pouch makes all sorts of noise? Oh so embarassing when I am ina quite room with a patient and taking their bp! I have to admit I have drank fluids with food all along..I never wait. I guess I don't see whay I need to at 2 yrs out. Can someone explain this? And does anyone else get extremely tired after eating too much? Like gonna nap any second?? I know my own fault..AGAIN.
Topic: RE: Muscle Milk & Picture Comparison
Well Ladies sounds like yall are doing awesome!! I get most of my proein from food too, just drink those when i need a lil boost. Ok heres my pictures
Topic: I will be away from the computer for a week
Good morning everyone. I am taking some Kathy time and heading out of MN for a few days, away from my usual life. Heading to CO and Patrece's place. I will share hugs of encouragement from this group. Take care everyone, post often, join each other for the chat session monday.
Leaving my laptop at home. In about 14 hours I will be on a plane for a break from my usual life. Hugs everyone.
Leaving my laptop at home. In about 14 hours I will be on a plane for a break from my usual life. Hugs everyone.
OH Support Group Leader
Come visit us at the bariatric buddy group http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy/welcome
Come visit us at the bariatric buddy group http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy/welcome
Topic: Things to do instead of emotional eating
* Use body lotion
* Take a bubble bath
* Get a manicure
* Enjoy a pedicure
* Get a massage
* Go shopping
* Buy a new lipstick
* Treat yourself to some flowers
* Cuddle up with a good book
* Watch a favorite movie
* Go for a walk
* Look at the the sky
* Visit a museum
* Go to the park
* Call a friend
* Hug a tree
* Go hiking
* Hug someone
* Ask for a hug
* Tell someone you love them
* Forgive
* Count your blessings
* Make a cup of tea
* Paint a picture
* Fly a kite
* Walk on the beach
* Take a swim
* Gaze at the stars
* Watch the sun rise
* Revel in a sunset
* Snuggle up with a soft pillow
* Jump in Autumn leaves
* Listen to the birds
* Sew a patchwork quilt
* Dance
* Sing
* Watch a comedy
* Write a letter
* Listen to books on tape
* Go to the library
* Take a cooking class
* Redecorate a room
* Watch children play
* Enjoy a guided visualization CD
* Write a book
* Play a board game
* Relax outdoors
* Touch something soft
* Buy new underwear
* Buy hair accessories
* Change your hairstyle
* Ask a question
* Participate in a support group
* Give yourself a hug
* Make plans to see a friend
* Sit by a fire
* Sit quietly and listen to your body
* Meditate or visualize
* Take pictures
* Jump in a Jacuzzi
* Take a road trip
* Go to a concert
* See a show
* Take off your shoes
* Buy new slippers
* Plant a garden
* Invite a friend to dinner
* Visit the Aquarium
* Go to the zoo
* Take a trip to Disneyworld, real or in your imagination
* Write down your goals
* Buy a scented candle
* Buy some potpourri
* Go for a bike ride
* Make a pot of soup
* Do a craft
* Learn Calligraphy
* Take a class
* Send a thank you card
* Pet a cat or dog
* Hold a baby
* Take a yoga class
* Smell samples in a bath store
* Clean your refrigerator
* Start a hobby
* Go bowling
* Chew gum
* Read a biography of a hero
* Take a nap
* Go to a gym
* Enjoy a workout video
* Watch a cooking show
* Travel abroad
* Buy new pajamas
* Enjoy nature
* Learn a new language
* Start your own business
* Decorate for the holidays
* Take a day off
* Go on a cruise
* Watch the leaves changing
* Spend time with family
* Listen to the ocean
* Make love
* Do some housework
* Play in the snow
* Visit historic sites
* Go camping
* Pick berries
* Visit a farmer's market
* Buy a new dress
* Write a poem
* Go ice skating
* Write your memoirs
* Learn to dance
* Make your own jewelry
* Buy a necklace
* Volunteer your time
* Give to charity
* Pray
* Go out to brunch
* Take a risk
* Walk on a boardwalk
* Smile
* Make lemonade
* Bake cookies
* Go to church
* Visit a pet store
* Make new friends
* Watch Public television
* Go to a baseball game
* Attend the ballet
* Play an instrument
* Read to a child
* Set aside time to imagine
* Take a walking tour
* Have a birthday party for yourself
* Go on a boat
* Go fishing
* Golf
* Play cards
* Go to a wine tasting
* Take a car ride
* Buy a Harley
* Get a foot massage
* Buy a colorful umbrella
* Hang a picture
* Buy scented hand soap
* Blow a kiss at your reflection
* Learn stress relief techniques
* Get more sleep
* Clap your hands
* Go back to school
* Say what's on your mind
* Adopt a pet
* Make a dream mat
* Buy new shoes
* Play a video game
* Wear a funky necklace
* Plan a dinner party
* Make a phone call
* Watch cartoons
* Buy a plant
* Read the newspaper
* Have a girl's night out
* Prioritize your day
* Send an email
* Listen to motivational CDs
* *Listen to music
* Ask yourself the question, "What do I really want?"
* Take a bubble bath
* Get a manicure
* Enjoy a pedicure
* Get a massage
* Go shopping
* Buy a new lipstick
* Treat yourself to some flowers
* Cuddle up with a good book
* Watch a favorite movie
* Go for a walk
* Look at the the sky
* Visit a museum
* Go to the park
* Call a friend
* Hug a tree
* Go hiking
* Hug someone
* Ask for a hug
* Tell someone you love them
* Forgive
* Count your blessings
* Make a cup of tea
* Paint a picture
* Fly a kite
* Walk on the beach
* Take a swim
* Gaze at the stars
* Watch the sun rise
* Revel in a sunset
* Snuggle up with a soft pillow
* Jump in Autumn leaves
* Listen to the birds
* Sew a patchwork quilt
* Dance
* Sing
* Watch a comedy
* Write a letter
* Listen to books on tape
* Go to the library
* Take a cooking class
* Redecorate a room
* Watch children play
* Enjoy a guided visualization CD
* Write a book
* Play a board game
* Relax outdoors
* Touch something soft
* Buy new underwear
* Buy hair accessories
* Change your hairstyle
* Ask a question
* Participate in a support group
* Give yourself a hug
* Make plans to see a friend
* Sit by a fire
* Sit quietly and listen to your body
* Meditate or visualize
* Take pictures
* Jump in a Jacuzzi
* Take a road trip
* Go to a concert
* See a show
* Take off your shoes
* Buy new slippers
* Plant a garden
* Invite a friend to dinner
* Visit the Aquarium
* Go to the zoo
* Take a trip to Disneyworld, real or in your imagination
* Write down your goals
* Buy a scented candle
* Buy some potpourri
* Go for a bike ride
* Make a pot of soup
* Do a craft
* Learn Calligraphy
* Take a class
* Send a thank you card
* Pet a cat or dog
* Hold a baby
* Take a yoga class
* Smell samples in a bath store
* Clean your refrigerator
* Start a hobby
* Go bowling
* Chew gum
* Read a biography of a hero
* Take a nap
* Go to a gym
* Enjoy a workout video
* Watch a cooking show
* Travel abroad
* Buy new pajamas
* Enjoy nature
* Learn a new language
* Start your own business
* Decorate for the holidays
* Take a day off
* Go on a cruise
* Watch the leaves changing
* Spend time with family
* Listen to the ocean
* Make love
* Do some housework
* Play in the snow
* Visit historic sites
* Go camping
* Pick berries
* Visit a farmer's market
* Buy a new dress
* Write a poem
* Go ice skating
* Write your memoirs
* Learn to dance
* Make your own jewelry
* Buy a necklace
* Volunteer your time
* Give to charity
* Pray
* Go out to brunch
* Take a risk
* Walk on a boardwalk
* Smile
* Make lemonade
* Bake cookies
* Go to church
* Visit a pet store
* Make new friends
* Watch Public television
* Go to a baseball game
* Attend the ballet
* Play an instrument
* Read to a child
* Set aside time to imagine
* Take a walking tour
* Have a birthday party for yourself
* Go on a boat
* Go fishing
* Golf
* Play cards
* Go to a wine tasting
* Take a car ride
* Buy a Harley
* Get a foot massage
* Buy a colorful umbrella
* Hang a picture
* Buy scented hand soap
* Blow a kiss at your reflection
* Learn stress relief techniques
* Get more sleep
* Clap your hands
* Go back to school
* Say what's on your mind
* Adopt a pet
* Make a dream mat
* Buy new shoes
* Play a video game
* Wear a funky necklace
* Plan a dinner party
* Make a phone call
* Watch cartoons
* Buy a plant
* Read the newspaper
* Have a girl's night out
* Prioritize your day
* Send an email
* Listen to motivational CDs
* *Listen to music
* Ask yourself the question, "What do I really want?"
OH Support Group Leader
Come visit us at the bariatric buddy group http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy/welcome
Come visit us at the bariatric buddy group http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy/welcome
Topic: 100 Reasons To Exercise
100 Reasons To Exercise
A recent survey showed that people could find more reasons NOT to exercise, quicker than they could find reasons TO exercise. Now you have NO excuses!
Here are 100 good reasons to exercise. Make a list of the ones that you would like to achieve and use these reasons as your own personal motivators.
EXERCISE….
1 Helps to reduce bodyfat
2 Helps lower blood pressure
3 Increases efficiency of heart and lungs
4 Promotes increased flexibility
5 Increases overall fitness level
6 Burns loads of calories
7 Improves blood circulation
8 Strengthens muscles
9 Increases bone density
10 Helps to prevent osteoporosis
11 Slims the body
12 Improves posture
13 Helps you look younger
14 Slows down the aging process
15 Improves your sex life!!!!
16 Reduces risk of back pain
17 Helps improve the look of cellulite
18 Helps you relax and unwind
19 Boosts metabolic rate which helps weight loss
20 Increases energy levels
21 Promotes a natural high
22 Helps reduce your appetite
23 Reduces risk of heart disease
24 Reduces risk of cancer
25 Keeps skin clear
26 Reduces stress
27 Gives your body more definition
28 Encourages you to eat healthy foods
29 Stimulates your mind
30 Can prevent diabetes (Type 2 only)
31 Encourages a healthier lifestyle
32 Helps you enjoy life to the full
Here are 100 good reasons to exercise. Make a list of the ones that you would like to achieve and use these reasons as your own personal motivators.
EXERCISE….
1 Helps to reduce bodyfat
2 Helps lower blood pressure
3 Increases efficiency of heart and lungs
4 Promotes increased flexibility
5 Increases overall fitness level
6 Burns loads of calories
7 Improves blood circulation
8 Strengthens muscles
9 Increases bone density
10 Helps to prevent osteoporosis
11 Slims the body
12 Improves posture
13 Helps you look younger
14 Slows down the aging process
15 Improves your sex life!!!!
16 Reduces risk of back pain
17 Helps improve the look of cellulite
18 Helps you relax and unwind
19 Boosts metabolic rate which helps weight loss
20 Increases energy levels
21 Promotes a natural high
22 Helps reduce your appetite
23 Reduces risk of heart disease
24 Reduces risk of cancer
25 Keeps skin clear
26 Reduces stress
27 Gives your body more definition
28 Encourages you to eat healthy foods
29 Stimulates your mind
30 Can prevent diabetes (Type 2 only)
31 Encourages a healthier lifestyle
32 Helps you enjoy life to the full
OH Support Group Leader
Come visit us at the bariatric buddy group http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy/welcome
Come visit us at the bariatric buddy group http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy/welcome
Topic: RE: Just joined and could really use some support!!!
Kristen, welcome to the group. I had RNY 2 months after you. Yes, it is easy to return to old eating habits, but NOOOOOO, don't do it. Fran listed wonderful advice. Do get into counselling to deal with the emotional issues, journal and log foods. Include your son in activity, walking together is great. Best of luck with the schooling, I am a big fan of improving your mind.
Try to attend the monday evening chat sessions here on the bariatric buddy page. The immediate feedback helps. We are all human and the support makes a difference. Find a local wls support group to join if you can.
Here's to resolving all your life issues ((((((Hugs)))))). Looking forward to reading more of your story in posts. Post here before you consider any emotional eating, putting the thoughts down here, anywhere goes a long ways. Start a jar of alternatives to snacking. Pick something out of the jar, do it for 10 minutes and then reassess the need to eat. Put ideas in the jar that you can and will try. Walk for 10 minutes, soak in the tub, call a friend, journal, light a scented candle, go to a different room in your place, walk a couple of flights of steps, etc. I will post a list to share with the entire group. Let us know how this works!!
Focus on protein first. Even at over 2 years out, my pouch works on portion control. Listen to your body signals that your pouch is full. Stop at or just before "satisfied", do not encroach on "stuffed". Increase your water intake, often thirst is confused with hunger.
Try to attend the monday evening chat sessions here on the bariatric buddy page. The immediate feedback helps. We are all human and the support makes a difference. Find a local wls support group to join if you can.
Here's to resolving all your life issues ((((((Hugs)))))). Looking forward to reading more of your story in posts. Post here before you consider any emotional eating, putting the thoughts down here, anywhere goes a long ways. Start a jar of alternatives to snacking. Pick something out of the jar, do it for 10 minutes and then reassess the need to eat. Put ideas in the jar that you can and will try. Walk for 10 minutes, soak in the tub, call a friend, journal, light a scented candle, go to a different room in your place, walk a couple of flights of steps, etc. I will post a list to share with the entire group. Let us know how this works!!
Focus on protein first. Even at over 2 years out, my pouch works on portion control. Listen to your body signals that your pouch is full. Stop at or just before "satisfied", do not encroach on "stuffed". Increase your water intake, often thirst is confused with hunger.
OH Support Group Leader
Come visit us at the bariatric buddy group http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy/welcome
Come visit us at the bariatric buddy group http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy/welcome
Topic: RE: Muscle Milk & Picture Comparison
Doug, please post before and after pics here, love to see the difference almost 200# makes. Haven't tried the muscle milk myself, like Fran, getting most of my protein through food sources.
I had RNY sept 2009 and am down over 115#. Working the program to try to keep losing a little more. I am over 2 years out and needing to do the old fashioned things like exercise.
OH Support Group Leader
Come visit us at the bariatric buddy group http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy/welcome
Come visit us at the bariatric buddy group http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy/welcome
Topic: RE: Muscle Milk & Picture Comparison
congrats on your weight loss. Keep up the good work. Love the muscle milk. I have not tried the light one yet though. I am getting in most of my protein thru foods. If i do drink my protein I use the syntrax nectars and have recently been drinking the boost high Protein.
I am 13 months out from RNY. I have lost a little over 100 pounds. Loving it and wouldnt change anything. Have tons of energy!
I am 13 months out from RNY. I have lost a little over 100 pounds. Loving it and wouldnt change anything. Have tons of energy!
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Patrece S.
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Kathy B.
Co- Leader