Mara C.

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Common Triggers for Overeating (Article) - Hi everyone, I found this interesting article on my weight center's newsletter and thought it would be good for a reminder to all of us... we are all in this together, so we are he...

Free Celebrate Vitamin Samples - I had got this link from Eggfaces blog, I just received my samples today and you get a whole bunch of flavors to try, and a sample protein shake as well.  Here's the link if you wa...

Anyone familiar with Shakeology shakes? - Looking for opinions on Shakeology.  Does anyone use these?  I tried the chocolate one and REALLY liked it.  Not so much as a big source of protein, but more for all of the other n...

OT - Sharing our family photos from last weekend - We had our family photos taken (first since WLS) on a beach last weekend, check them out.  Let me know which one of the family I should have framed! www.potterphotography.com/cl...

Suggestions for Bounce-back weight - Hi Ladies & Gents, Just hoping to hear from some of you that have experienced bounce-back weight.  I am just under 2 yrs post op.  I had maintained my weight for over a year at ...

Suggestions for Bounce-back weight - Hi Ladies, Just hoping to hear from some of you that have experienced bounce-back weight.  I am just under 2 yrs post op.  I had maintained my weight for over a year at 155lbs. ...

My Top Reasons for WLS - Have any of you done this???  I made this list pre-op of what I wanted to do after I lost the weight.  I have now done over half of these by now, and I am working on doing the whol...

Peanut Butter Cup Protein Ice Cream - So I FINALLY made protein ice cream for the first time last night and I can't believe I haven't done this sooner!!  It was delicious!!!!!!!! Here is the recipe I used from Eggf...

I haven't been exercising as I should... but damn - So, today I officially joined the gym at my work.  They are right downstairs in my office, have classes at lunch and after work like kickboxing, yoga, muscle-pump etc...  I joine...

Mindlessly eating.... yup, that was me! - I made a big mistake and sat here at my desk mindlessly eating animals crackers... oh probably a good two cups or so...  when I brought beautiful fresh cherries for my snack today!...

Frozen Greek Yogurt! - I found these at BJ's Wholesale Club last night!  The website shows what store carry the brand.  The box came with strawberry and blueberry bars, I tried the strawberry and felt li...

Before & Now (After) ((Photos)) - Please add yours!!! I love looking at these, someone did it on the main board and I added mine, but thought it'd be fun to do here too with you guys! Before: Summer 2009 On...

WLS Friendly Cookout Food Ideas - Hello Lightweights, I am having a house-warming/ DD dance recital cookout next weekend and I am looking for some idea for wls friendly foods.  Of course, we'll have the burgers,...

No Sugar Lemon Bars----- - Um..... no one knew they didn't have sugar in them!!!....that's how delicious they were!  I needed a desert for when my diabetic Mom, Aunt, and sister came for dinner last week. ...

OT - I feel like such a bad Mom - My 4 yr old daughter is VERY strong willed.  I have got books on the subject, trying to figure out what will work with her but cannot seem to get a handle on her bad behavior, thro...

Deflated up top like me...no fear - I had found VS Miraculous bras and LOVE them.... feel like a new woman.  Well.... just found out today that they also make Miraculous swim tankini tops!!!  http://www.victoriassecr...