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Miss Redd
on 4/24/10 5:07 am - Lancashire, United Kingdom
Topic: Where do you get your Protein supplies from??
Hi all!!

Happy Saturday and I hope you are doing just what you want to do!

I might have asked this awhile ago-but I think it's time again. Where do you all get your protein supplies from? The only thing I REALLY like is chocolate protein pudding. I was hoping there was a "shop" around-where I could just go and get it when I run out. Right now-I have to order it from Ebay and of course wait for it to get here. Blah!

Are there any places you order from or buy from that have really great protein type goodies?

Do share if you can!!

Thanks!
T

Pre Surgery 383 Surgery 359 Current 180

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ukloser
on 4/23/10 10:43 pm - United Kingdom
Topic: RE: Ohhhh Such A Long One !!!!!!
On April 23, 2010 at 3:14 PM Pacific Time, Miss Redd wrote:
Hello you!!

You are fabulous as always and OH MY goodness-look at how you have changed, in your body mind and spirit!! AWESOME!!

Hubby wants to know where the playground is. Is it Wythenshow (from Ben)??

Congrats and we are BOTH impressed. 

PS-one day we need to meet up for coffee/tea. Then you can tell Ben and I what bikes are the best for two big babies starting out! LOL!

Peace,
T
Thanks very much Missy

No its not Whthenshawe, its Collyhurst, about 1/4 mile from Manchester City Center, was amazed to see it there, just HAD to stop.

Thank you again

Deffo we should, without question, I love talking bikes too LOL

Gaz
Miss Redd
on 4/23/10 8:14 am - Lancashire, United Kingdom
Topic: RE: Ohhhh Such A Long One !!!!!!
Hello you!!

You are fabulous as always and OH MY goodness-look at how you have changed, in your body mind and spirit!! AWESOME!!

Hubby wants to know where the playground is. Is it Wythenshow (from Ben)??

Congrats and we are BOTH impressed. 

PS-one day we need to meet up for coffee/tea. Then you can tell Ben and I what bikes are the best for two big babies starting out! LOL!

Peace,
T

Pre Surgery 383 Surgery 359 Current 180

NEW YOUTUBE Channel!


 

ukloser
on 4/23/10 5:20 am - United Kingdom
Topic: Ohhhh Such A Long One !!!!!!
Wow, Thats been a hell of a week. Time for a recap.

This week has felt the best I have had on a bike in a very long time, In January my body and confidence took one hell of a beating, for quite a while afterward I wasjust doing 6 miles each way to work, but over the last few weeks my body and confidence have been getting much stronger, resulting in my longest ever commute week.

Monday:

Coming after my best week on the bike was a grey, cold and windy Monday morning, but as it was dry and I was ready to kick on I decided I was gonna put some serious miles in……….1 mile later it was raining, HARD, with a head wind, by the time I had done 4 miles I just wanted to stop and get to work, but I would have been a good hour early so I pushed on after 8 miles I decided enough was more than enough and fed up I scooted off the beaten path to work, Finishing the day on around 20 miles after getting a decent homeward leg in.

Tuesday: Marathon Number 1

I felt like a caged animal having to give up short of 10 miles the previous morning so with the weather dry and looking like it was gonna stay that way I set off, and I intended to more than make up for the previous days failings and boy did I do that

In the morning, before a full days work I rode for a total of 22 miles with a 14mph average and in the evening I cycled the long long way home giving me my first 32+ mile commute.

Wednesday:Another Matathon Day

Still feeling strong and over the moon about Tuesday I set off for a nice long ride again, by the end of the day I had once again cycled more than the distance of a marathon.

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Thursday:

Felt tired and sick in the morning so took a short way to work, duked it out with and dropped a roadie on a black trek, that gave me all the medicen I needed to ensure I cycled the long way home again in the evening salvaging the day at a little under 20 miles.

Friday:

Nice morning, sore legs, after just 4 miles I needed to pull over for 30 seconds, my legs were screaming out at me, decided to continute with an extended commute but not a 20 mile + one, Glad I did as 10 mins later my legs were back in fine form and a little outside Manchester, in a urban area I found this weird and wonderful playgroud, it was sooo out of place I just HAD to photo it.

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Actually its pretty hard to see but its a tyre swing made out of trees, amazing.

Friday evening I once again took the long way home ending with a sprint finish…………………….What a great week…….

Miles 138.21 mi

Ave Speed 14.2 mph

Ave Cadence 77 rpm

Calories 12,966 C

Max Speed 35.5 mph (Garmin says 239.7 Mph, However we should assume that is not correct LOL)

Max Average Heart Rate 139 bpm

ukloser
on 4/22/10 4:01 pm - United Kingdom
Topic: RE: Variety is the spice of (Cycling) life !
Thanks everyone, I got lucky finding an activity I love
hopeful9
on 4/21/10 10:10 pm
Topic: RE: What was the last straw for you?
Dear Lynn,
Thanks!!! You are right! Just when I think I understand all of it, new questions pop up!  Thank you so, so much for your response and best wishes.  My only hurdle now is just that little bit of surgery fear!!(I should be more afraid of not doing anything about my weight!!)  You look great and it sounds like it'll be so worth it!!
Hugs!! Elizabeth

(deactivated member)
on 4/21/10 5:30 pm - Santa Cruz, CA
Topic: RE: What was the last straw for you?
Hi, Elizabeth;

I'm almost 5 years out, and if I hadn't had the RNY in June, 2005, I would be housebound and in pain.  This is the best thing I've ever done for my health. 

You're probably going to have a lot of questions so please don't be afraid to ask, either on this forum or on the Main Board.  There are a lot of good people who are ready to help and support anyone with questions.

Good luck!
Miss Redd
on 4/20/10 8:04 am - Lancashire, United Kingdom
Topic: RE: Blood tests
I try to go for every 6 months too. Sure-if it were up to my GP, it would only be occasionally to check my liver function due to meds-etc.

I studied up and it's just a good thing-if you can get them done. I don't know if it is really life and death that you do them twice a year-but certainly yearly. There is a list of recommended tests-which I have copied to my PC for next time I go in for my bloods. 

Of course-since I had RNY I need to really keep an eye on things-etc.

Take care,
T

Pre Surgery 383 Surgery 359 Current 180

NEW YOUTUBE Channel!


 

Paul5678
on 4/20/10 6:23 am - United Kingdom
Topic: RE: Blood tests
My surgeon doesn't need to see me until 6 months post-op, no tests, just weigh and eyeball inspection for a vsg.  I'm on a multivitamin daily, not the 4 or 5 items that USA vsgers seem to be on.
Kate -True Brit
on 4/20/10 1:27 am - UK
Topic: RE: 8 weeks post vsg

Here, here! (or is it hear, hear never know!)

Highest 290, Banded - 248   Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006.  Regain of 28lbs 2013-14.  ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

   


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