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AmberK’s Posts

Topic: RE: 6 Months of "Taking Charge", Update, and Small Goals

Amen to Karik's post! I feel the same way about you. I wish you nothing but the best and can't wait to read more of your journey! 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: OH Conference in Anaheim 10/4-10/6

OMG, I would love to do this!!! $65 for two nights? What else do people do at an OH conf.? 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: My Sunday wake up call...pizza and beer..and my maintenance

Awesome post! 

Just now, we are ending lunch, and in my classroom there was a pizza party for about 40 students. As the kids ate their pizza is smelled up the entire room and I just heated up my leftover soup. As I was eating, a student said "why are you eating all healthy?"  I looked at him and said "I need to watch my weight" and he proceeded to tell me that I looked fine, as many other students joined him on that. I just thought to myself, that I wouldn't look fine if I kept allowing myself to eat pizza, and that sure one slice wouldn't kill anyone or probably make me gain weight, but the craving of the carbs and the junk that I would eat because of having just one slice would make me gain! 

It was a success!! WHooooo! And, my soup was AWESOME! 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: NSV!!!

I live about 3.5 hours away from my in-laws, not to mention there is no lane bryant around me. So every time we go visit, I go shopping there. This weekend, I had to run by there and make a payment on my credit card and the lady said "girl, you look awesome, I bet you cant' even wear our clothes anymore".........I am down to a size 12 now so I really cant!! 

 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: MyFitnessPal question - Splenda Lemonade

If it has 6 carbs, I would say no.....Eat your Calories (carbs) don't drink them....... I tried the flavored grape water, and it was very good, and I usually don't go for flavored waters like that

Also try the crystal light flavors if you are needing something different

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: Whatcha eating today VSGers...Thursday!!!

Hey girls!!! 

 

B: turkey sausage/ yogurt

S: coffee/ HB egg

L: Elina's soup/ raw carrots 

S: HB egg / carrots

S: jerky 

D: grilled chicken with lettuce 

S: quest bar...maybe if I can "afford" it with my cal

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: Update with pics

Happy Birthday! Congrats, great job! 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: Whatcha eating today VSGers??? Friday!

B: Herbalife protein shake 

S: coffee

L: grilled chicken and lettuce

S: carbmasters yogur

D: Not sure yet! 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: CLA - an anti cancer fat burner?????

Ok, Devon I will let you know! It will be next week or so when I get it. I will still do everything the same that I'm doing now.....800 cal a day, 80 protien, 40 or less carbs....... Crossfit twice a week! 

I am loosing 5 pounds a month right now so we will see if it helps! 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: Follow up video on Karik's post on CLA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1gWumdoiek

 

Here is a video demo of what CLA does to fat. This was on the DR.OZ show. 

 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: ONLY BEEN ON THE SITE A WEEK

Glad your here! I'm so thankful that I found it as well! 

 

For me, I have to open up tow different browsers (safari and firefox is what I do). On one I write out my post and on the other I open up my pictures. I click and drag the pics onto my post that I have typed up and ready. 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: Not Elina, but not too shabby (pics)

I think you look gorgeous! Don't' compare your self to anyone! You are wonderful for who you are! (I know its' easier said than done, and I do this all the time also) 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: CLA - an anti cancer fat burner?????

Devon,

WHere do you get CLA at? I may be willing to try it as well and see how the results go. I am in WL mode and it would be neat to have the both of us experience it with different stages. I have about 35 pounds to go and maybe it would help tackle those last pounds??? 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: Staying Motivated

Very good post! Thanks! 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: Under Armour XL T-Shirt and XL Shorts

THat's awesome!!! Congrtats! I LOVE my under armor clothes and it feels so good to walk in a store an actually be able to wear them!!! 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: There are 2 garbage cans at my house...

Love your post! I do that so much and it made me feel better to read this. WE cook meats all the time on the grill and it seems we eat them and eat them but some always go to waist. You view maybe me "see" that its' ok

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: Happy Day of the Teacher!

Yikes! We have not had any of that here at my school! In fact today we all got a car charger for a USB cord.......

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: Whatcha eating today VSGers...Tuesday!!!

B: babybell cheese/ turkey sausage/ coffee

L: grilled chicken salad

S: carbmasters yogurt/ broccoli slaw

D: scrambled eggs, bacon

 

 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: my rambling on mediocracy ( edited post)

I agree 110%! I believe that this is the EXACT mentality that keeps many people form ever reaching their goal. They loose XXX amount of weight and they do look good, although not their best. 

I posted a picture a few weeks back of me in a size 12 pants. I am so excited about that and for once, I look good. But, I know that if I get to a Normal BMI I will look and feel sooo much better. 

Too many of us get too comfortable with being ok and going the whole distance. 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: Is 1200 calories too much

Yes, 1200 is too much.  If you are in WL mode your cal. should be 600-800, protein should be 80 or more, and carbs should be under 40.....

 

1200 cal is more of a number for people who are in maintenance 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: Whatcha eating today VSGers...Monday!!

B: turkey sausage, babybell cheese, coffee

L: Elina's soup

S: Broccoli slaw

S: carbmasters yogurt

D: grilled chicken salad

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: I am stuck.... 9 months post op and not losing much.

Without knowing your exact numbers and just looking at your menu, to me it looks like your carbs would be very high. Refried beans, crackers, pop corn, nuts, those are all very high carb foods.  I went through the EXACT same thing as you. I was eating foods that were pretty healthy, but not good for WL. your carbs should not be over 40 a day. Track your food each day and see exactly where your carb numbers, and calories are. Your cal. should be 800 or less. Also, track everything you put in your mouth! I see that you put a salad, did you put anything on it? If so, they will also increase your carbs. 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: Am I really a nice person, or am I lying to myself?

ok, we will talk! ill call you. thank you!

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: Am I really a nice person, or am I lying to myself?

You are right Devon! My husband and I do this often, and it's not just him. He is a "normie" also but he loves sweets just as much if not worse than me. We do this also, hey lets go get a blizzard....... Its all in the head! 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8  



 

Topic: RE: Am I really a nice person, or am I lying to myself?

YIKES! LOL 

 VSG 3/07/12     HW:260   SW: 249   CW:166.8