Cleopatra_Nik
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
The 2012 Bariatric Foodie Pledge - if you ain't in - Just two weeks until the start of the 2012 Bariatric Foodie Pledge, an opportunity to work on and celebrate your goals and win GREAT prizes!
Want to know more? Click the link fo...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
What could be causing my joint stiffness/pain? - I began noticing in my 2nd post-op year that my joints would get stiff. Now if I am sitting a long time they HURT when I get moving again. Once I'm moving I'm fine but it hurts unt...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Stuff that just doesn't happen to me anymore - Continuing to give a glimpse into my life as a four-year post-op.
Things that don’t happen to me anymore…
That I like
I don’t tend to throw up or get...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Protein Caramel Apple Salad - Every once in a while I get in a "fruity mood." This is significant because, as a general rule, I don't eat a lot of fruit. It's just not what floats my boat most of the time.
T...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
One of the FIRST questions you should ask yourself - “Have I been moving?”
If no, you may have your answer. If yes:
“Have I been moving the same way for a while?”
If yes, it might be time to change up your rou...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Who needs a little Miranda in their life? - Today's episode is very emotional. In a desperate moment, Miranda learns the backstory of Chelsea's deception AND everyone in the face of an emergency, instead of coming together, ...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
The Role of Failure in Success - For once I’m going to put the bottom line at the top: this is a life-long journey. It is not made or broken in the first two years after surgery. The very best gift a new pos...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
What I WON'T do in the name of weight loss and hea - Ok, call me a curmudgeon if you want, but there are certain things I will NOT do in the name of weight loss. Here are a few of them, along with what I WILL do instead:
#1: I wi...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Do you love yourself? - That’s what I empower you to think about right now.
Self-love means different things to different people so I’m not going to define what it means to you.
I can s...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Happy four year surgiversary to me! - Next year I'm having a party...watch!
I typed out yet another long rambly set of thoughts (with journey pics) on Bariatric Foodie today. Check it out if you're interested.
Fo...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
I'm bored! Anyone up for chat? - If so, look up...blue bar...press chat...I'll be there!
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
(Early) Four year surgiversary post: take food OUT - (Warning: SUPER long. My surgiversary is Sunday. I am posting now as I am not sure of my weekend plans.)
In a lot of ways that’s what I am feeling called to do on this, th...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
This is your body. This is your body on sugar. Any - An article from MSN on exactly what happens in your body when you go on a sugar binge.
The part that fascinated me the most was slide #6, which may explain why I can eat sugar a...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Addiction vs. Liking - Again, fodder from my jumbled brain.
This morning I had a lot on my mind as I walked to work. I think well when I walk.
This morning I thought about when I was an exercise...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Awesome post about regain - I responded to someone else's post about this but I think everyone should know about it. It was written a while ago by Andrea U., member of this board and self-taught vitamin guru....
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
What are you eating/doing today? Thursday! - Today is work then to my friend Melanie's house cuz she's giving me all her moving boxes, packing paper, etc. left over from her move. Woot!
Also I think I am a Zumba addict. I ...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Portrayal of traditional vs. "surgical" - You all know me...when one of you gets me to thinking, I can't be stopped from posting about it!
So the People magazine post. It got me to thinking. How do you, personally, pref...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Miranda Episode #19: Adjustment Issues - She's baaaaaaaack...
And she's a newbie post-op with the fears, concerns and neuroses most of us had when we were newbies (and if you ARE a newbie, you either have felt some of ...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
What's for dinner? - I want...something smothered in grilled onions. I dunno what but whatever it is I want grilled onions on it!!!
And I've learned to make grilled onions without a gamillion calori...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Who loves Quest bars??? WIN A YEAR'S SUPPLY!!!! - This is not a Bariatric Foodie contest (I wish) but a contest for Quest where you can win a year's worth of their bars.
OMG...I got the vapors just thinking about it. If you lov...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Repost: Encouragement for those experiencing hair - My avie...that's what you see of me on a day to day basis. My albums are full of those types of pics. Me with a ponytail. Me with a curly do. But in reality this is my head of hair...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
I am capable of eating much more than I actually d - I hope this serves as encouragement to folks who fear failure and inspires you all to DO THE DAMN HEAD WORK.
Yep, I am CAPABLE of eating a lot more than I actually do. I know th...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Debate topic: whose fault is it if a child is obes - I saw on the Today show this morning that childhood obesity is starting to factor into child custody cases, where one parent will use it as the basis to prove the other parent is n...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
The 2012 Bariatric Foodie Pledge - I know, I know...what the heck is that, Nik???
It's an opportunity to WIN PRIZES for working on your personal goals!
Last year we did it as the "Pouch Party Pledge." This yea...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Stall Roll Call: Let's air it out... - By nature we get a lot of stall posts. That's just the way it is with weight loss. What worries me is that folks psych themselves out, thinking they are failing when stalls are nat...
About Me
Baltimore, MD
Location
26.2
BMI
Surgery
01/08/2008
Surgery Date
Jan 21, 2008
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