macortiz
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Six Months Post Op - I went to pick up some new clothes tonight. All I have to say is I spent way more than I had intended, and I know most of what I got will be too big by the end of December...but I...
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Just for fun - So...I've gotten this INSANE addiction to Gold Fish crackers for some bizarre reason.
What's yours?
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Suggestions for MCL Sprain and Poss Tear - I have a rather painful MCL sprain on my right knee, and a possible meniscus tear (got to love the pop-on-exention thing). My doctor has asked for me to have no tension on the kne...
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
NSV - I met a friend last night at Panera. During our visit she made a comment that I was beautiful, loved my dimples, and said I was gorgeous.
I was so humbled. I don't think anyone...
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Stuff - So in the last couple of weeks I have been able to do peanut butter (Jiff-To-Go packs), Cheetos (dear God, help me), nuts (so excited). I can eat half a Lean Cusine (okay...am I th...
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Skin - Quick question.
I have a rediculous amount of sag on my middle. When could I have that removed??
Thanks.
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Using a Trainer to Your Advantage - I've just spent six slightly expensive weeks with a trainer. I had been wafeling with whether or not to continue with him because of the financial aspect, and I wasn't entirely con...
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Question for Nik - Hey Nik
Do you have a chicken gumbo recipe?
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
How Often Do You Eat? - I'm looking for input.
Tuesday my nutritionist and I got into this conversation how often I should be eating. She says every three to four hours. This is the first time I wanted...
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
TSV - That's Total Scale Victory
I've lost 87 pounds! I'm SO excited!!
macortiz posted a comment 13 years, 4 months ago
I second the Miralax recommendation. I do a capful in a shake in the...
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Nausia - Soooooo.........
I have suddenly developed a nausia problem when I drink milk. Doesn't happen with dairy products (I can eat yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese,etc.). I also have na...
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
NSV - I'm in the gym 5 days a week, and have been working out with a trainer three sessions a week for the past five weeks. I have not seen my scale budge in weeks...and why I keep stand...
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Tasty Tasty - Today I took 1/2 cup dry Kashi Go Lean, 1/2 cup Chobani Plain Greek Yogurt, Splenda and mixed it all together for lunch.
OMGosh....YUH-UM.
Calories: 140
Fat: .50
Carb: 20
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macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Question for the Veterans - My NUT (whom I love) eluded to the fact that most RNY patients are onto regular meals by 4-6 months (I'm at 4). Which is all fine and dandy...but that was about three weeks after w...
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Advice on Spin Class - Hi all.
Back in January, and like 79 pounds ago, I took a beginner spin class at my gym. I was so completely nervous I dropped my water bottle (which promptly exploded on the fl...
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
If You Could Say.... - If you could say anything you wanted to the naysayers about your decision to become healthy, what would it be?
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Sodium Numbers - Hi,
Can someone please give me an idea of what a typical day looks like for sodium intake?
Thanks.
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
NSV-Gym Pants - I'm a dork.
I whined about this on a blog post, and a friend of mine whom I love dearly reminded me Who loves me, and that I need to celebrate this.
I bought a pair off gym ...
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
What is THAT?? (Funny) - I soooo stuck my size 9.5 in my mouth about 10:30 his morning.
A co-worker of mine had shared a couple of weeks ago she picked up a membership at Planet Fitness and had been tak...
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Riddle Me This - So I can eat a bowl of chopped up cucumber, zuchini, mushrooms, a bit of feta with salad dressing over the course of half an hour......but can't do single raw carrot.
What the h...
macortiz wrote a blog post 13 years, 4 months ago
I Should Be Excited, But I'm Not - Today I had to break down and buy new tennis shoes and some socks. I had been feeling pretty high on the hog (so to speak) lately over my clothes having the baggy fit. At a trainin...
macortiz posted a comment 13 years, 4 months ago
They really do need a "like" button.
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
NSV! NSV! NSV! - Four months ago I found a stack of pants (black pants...staple color) buried in my closet that I hadn't been able to get in to for a good year and a half, if not longer. So I took ...
macortiz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Knees - Hi.
So I spend time on the bike six days a week, I am working with a trainer (week three of six week committment...then we discuss what happens after). However, I have a pair of...
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05/17/2011
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Dec 08, 2010
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