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A really nice muse about the wine. Looks like today will be another warm sunny one as long as you are out of the wind.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
DH used to side-eye me and give me a hard time when I didn't eat my meal when I first started Tirzepatide but I told him it was my choice and not his role to make me eat. He finally saw the light and leaves me alone now. He either finishes my meal or I get a doggy box if worth it LOL.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Years ago I had a dexa scan (I think Peps had one recently) because I read that it was the only truly accurate test. It provided body fat percentage, muscle percentage and also bone density which is helpful for us older folks. My impression is that all the others just give estimates. As I recall the information provided also compared me with what the "normal" percentages were based on my sex/age which was quite helpful.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
We eat what we want then put down our fork and say I am full! Or no thank you to that peanut butter cup or whatever. No room in the Inn (or sorry it just doesn't appeal right now).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Thank you, Paula! I didn't know your M.S. was in that realm. Respect! We're lucky to have you amongst us. :)
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
I just say no thank you! DH was trying to push a peanut butter cup on me last night. I had to say no at least 5 times, he just wouldn't quit! I was pissed!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
That would be bioelectrical impedance testing they did at your gym. Similar technology to the home scales that measure body composition. I know hydration can affect those results.
My Master?s is in Clinical Exercise Physiology and we did hydrostatic weighing (under water) in college. If you have a University that has a health sciences program near by, you may be able to have it done there. A quick Google search for Kentucky also showed me this - In Kentucky, you can get a DEXA scan for body fat analysis at centers like DexaFit in Louisville, Your Body Goal in Louisville, and Fitnescity in Lexington.
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
Paula, I squeezed some little gizmo I held in my hand, but have no concept of how doing that measured body fat.
Next week I'm going to use some better assessment equipment at a sister gym in town where they have a different gizmo I tested on 2 years ago. I'll see what that one says. I agree/know that the water displacement test really is the best measure of body fat, but I've never found a place that would do it. (Another thing to research.)
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
Ann, curious how the new gym determined your percent body fat? I wouldn't guess that you would be 36%. That seems high for your height and weight and frankly how you look in pictures. Under water weighing and Dexa are the gold standards for measuring body fat. I know Shel and I had quite a few discussions on this after VSG. If you truly want to know, I would try and get one of those. I know I did a Bod Pod scan after VSG and I came out super low in body fat "extreme athlete level". Of course I was an exercise fanatic then!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
131 even! One stinking pound from goal! Yay! I really should have a range. Maybe I'll make it 125-130 or 128-132!
Asian pork lettuce wraps for dinner tonight. Quick and easy and relatively healthy. Both DH and DC1 love them.
DC1 seems to be in better spirits. They said they may go out to the gay bar tonight since they feel they should see some friends!
Happy Birthday Peps! A milestone one at that, correct?
DD, so happy you are in warm climes and enjoying pool time and relaxation! Hope you have a wonderful dinner out!
Ann, dinner party and your wine sounds good. I looked up the wine too but can't do dry ones. Semi dry is okay for me though. My favorite is a good Reisling. Hard to not be a bit of a food snob when you live with a chef!
Liz, your Valentines dinner table looked spectacular. I love how social you and DH are. Hoping for more of that once DH retires!
CC, did the Mexican leftovers reheat well? I think mine usually do if I order a plate of something but more often than not I just get 1 a la carte chicken taco and eat a few chips! The benefit and curse of being on these meds!
Diane, I think you are the treadmill queen! Your consistency is truly impressive!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
