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Good morning, Amy and Menuers,
Today is my Sunday and my plans are to get my closets changed over and send all things I did not wear this summer to the VVA. After that I am going to check on Mom. I bought 3 huge containers of Premier powder protein over the weekend because I found it on clearance $17 and now, I have to find the best way to add it in to my menu. I am open for any suggestion on how to use protein powder beside a smoothy.
QOTD: 28.7 I need to be at 145lbs to be at a normal weight. I have been watching my diet and trying to do a protein forward meal. I noticed Saturday I ate 3 hard boiled eggs. Coming here and being accountable really helps. Also jumping on the scale every day helps me gage how I did the day before. If I get a sick feeling in my stomach (like today) I know I need to do better. Trying to add in exercise when I am able. I still get at least a mile walk in every day and Saturday I do a gym workout that is usually strength based and not cardio.
Accountability: Yesterday we took a drive to see the fall foliage and ended up at a restaurant that had shrimp and grits and I could not say no.
TSS: 6 years 10-months 10-days 167.4 Lowest (129.4)
B: Coffee with SF Coffee-mate pumpkin spice creamer
MS: Omelet
CB: Coffee with SF Coffee-mate pumpkin spice creamer
L: hardboiled eggs and chicken thigh
D; eggroll in a bowl
Exercise: Dog walking
Water and Vitamins: On track. I take a Bariatric Advantage Ultra multi w/iron I use bariatric advantage Calcium chews and 500mg of Magnesium. I also use MiraLAX and fiber in my first coffee of the day.
Have a great day my friends.
Brightest blessings
Chrissy
HW 299 SW 290 CW 139 GW 140 2/08/2019 OPERATION: Surgical Hernia with excision of total surface area of 55 x 29 cm of abdominal skin.
I actually wouldn't be at all surprised if your body fat is really low, given how much you exercise. As you're thinking, you may be fine where you're at right now..
I didn't realize they made bikes that you can switch between different types of tires - although that would work great if you can find one. I have both a road and a mountain bike (the mountain bike I bought like 30 years ago - but it still works great!). DH has a hybrid (which can do either). If you can't find one that's tire-switchable, I guess you could get a new version of whatever type you'll be using the most - and pick up the second one on Craigslist or FB Marketplace. A lot of big bike enthusiasts get a new, expensive model every five years or so and sell their old one, so when I was in the market for a road bike, there were a lot of really nice ones for sale secondhand (and I did get a second hand road bike - a Trek in very good condition)
RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)
HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163
This is a strange segue but aren?t R weight struggles all about guys ( or grrlz) seriously?
We WANT n NEED 2 feel attractive? 2 accept hott sex .. 2 love.
I?m werkin on dat ( no date so far ) . But I?m recognized .
It's been a lotta yrs nd ... weight loss surgery seriously werks.
Th las thirty lbs are FAR th hardest
. Peeps want easiness losing like hunnreds of lbs before - Ur body's trying NOT 2 shed so not happenin.
BUT if U look at every single Lb like a milestone.. it can ! I NEVER thought I'd get below 144 . My photogenic goal is 129. Yep... slim tall.. shady ... 
I just checked and weigh 123 at 5'2" so BMI is 22.5. Still a healthy range but I feel too thin at times. The old saying was that you can never be too rich or too thin, but I do feel stronger at about 136 or 25 BMI.
I had plantar fascitis when I worked in an office and wore heels everyday, then took a position in the data center and went to flat shoes. The extra weight on my heels brought it on and it was terrible. Back then I had to use NSAIDS to make the pain bearable. I learned what shoes would help and also used inserts in the shoes.
It had been quiet for years and about a year ago I got new shoes. It only took a few hours for them to aggrevate the left heel and months for it to calm down again. I look for shoes with a lot of padding in the heel area. For anyone who never had it, it feels like there is a fishhook stuck in the heel and makes every step excruciating. I am so glad yours feels better today Amy.
I have no problem at all with maintenance. I allow myself any food and also do not crave it and do not eat very much of it. I pretty much do not eat any sweets just because I no longer enjoy them. I have some Unjury chicken broth that is high protein and prefer that to a milk based shake. I do eat protein first and very few carbs. I did learn so much doing the new Weigh****chers program online during the pandemic. It changed completely how I feel about food and years of cravings and frustration are over with now.
It is a journey and I do my best and also hope I can help others. My nephew's wife is in her 30's and being treated for pre-diabetes. They discussed surgery with her and she will get it if that is the right thing for her. I am so thankful for the advances that have been made in helping people with weight problems, with new medicines, and with the difference in how people are treated now.
I was very inspired by attending the last conference and listening to Dr. Now. He has so much compassion for people and so much patience with them. If he were Catholic, I think the church would make him a saint.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Good morning, everybody!
Great picture, Amy! I also got my haircut this weekend, but my elapsed time was a lot closer to 4.5 minutes than 4.5 hours.
Marilyn was able to fly standby, so she got home earlier than expected, which was a relief. They had a good weekend and DD's new place is cute, I have heard. They did make it to a couple of dinners and yesterday went to the Texas State Fair. Last night I slept for 7 1/2 hours uninterrupted, which rarely happens.
I got most of the stuff on my list done. The one thing that I pushed was bicycle shopping. I thought that the store was open on Sunday, but it wasn't, and I didn't want to feel rushed to make a large purchase. I will reschedule until either this Wednesday or this Saturday. I need a road bike if I am going to stay with doing the triathlons, but I want to train on the gravel paths, so that I don't get hit by a car. Somebody recommended that i get a gravel bike that can accommodate street tires and then just buy an extra set of wheels and tires, so that is my plan unless the store has a compelling argument otherwise.
I don't cook that much, but I did make a shrimp boil in the slow cooker. It came out pretty good and both boys ate some of it. There is a bit left for Marilyn to try today. Of course, while I was still digesting lunch on Saturday afternoon, my older son asked " what time do you think that I should put the burgers on?" I'm thinking "Does Monday work?"
QOTD: I am around 27 -28, but I don't want to lose any more weight than where I am now. I should probably get a body scan, but I don't feel like i have very much body fat.
Breakfast: Sausage and cottage cheese
Lunch: catered
Dinner: Hamburgers
Have a great day, all!
Jim Age 59 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Well Monday, we meet again. We had a relaxing weekend which I did clock a few work hours but I didn't mind and was able to do it at my pace and not rush through a new process I'm learning. Today is payroll distribution day so it'll be busy that's for sure but I'm still going to try and manage at least one lap around the dealership. So it's a Dodger/Yankee World Series which Em's BF is a Dodger fan so he's happy.
QOTD: I'm currently 26.3 and would like to be under 25 again. My goals are to stop taking the small nibbles/handfuls here and there that as we all know add up quickly. I am keeping things like cereal and granola out of the house for now.
TSS: 10 years 2 months
B: SF latte, 3 turkey sausage links, and an orange
L: Turkey and cheese sticks, carrots, light and fit yogurt and some fruit
S: A piece of fruit and yogurt
D: Turkey burger on keto bun, broccoli and cheese steamer,a banana, and dark chocolate
ES: Protein ice cream and carbmaster toast
E: 1/2 hour elliptical, 1 mile on treadmill and 20 mins Pilates bar
V/W: On track
Totals: Cals:1228 Protein:125 Carbs:127 Fat:40
Have a great day!
RNY 8/11/14 with Dr. Kelvin Higa PS Lipectomy 4/12/17 with Dr. John Burnett HW291.4/CW165/GW150
Good morning ~ I feel this ^ in my soul! I have a case of the Mondays and do not want to adult today, but adult I shall. My weekend was productive and busy though not as active as I planned. I need to make more of an effort there. The bottom of my left foot feels like the beginning of plantar fasciitis after wearing my new HOKAs yesterday, it was annoyingly sore all day. This morning, I got up and on the treadmill anyway. Different shoes, a little sore but not as bad. I've had it in the past in both feet for about 3 years, it was awful. Supportive shoes and ice for the foreseeable future, hopefully I can nip it. Work will be busy; this month is flying by and I have to much to do. The Dodgers won, yay!!
Asking for a friend:
QOTD - BMI check (or ideal/happy weight if you prefer) For those above 25 BMI or ideal/happy weight, what are you doing to turn it around and get to your goal? For those at 18.5-24.9 BMI or ideal/happy weight, what is one strategy that you could share that keeps you motivated? For those below 18.5 BMI or ideal/happy weight, how are you doing? Are you okay? No matter where you are on your journey, what can this group do to help and support you?
My BMI is currently 29.0, ideal weight is 145/24.9 BMI and I'm not sure of my happy weight yet. I want to lose 15-20 more if I can pull it off. I don't know if I will end up in the 'normal' BMI range, but how I feel is more important than a number on the scale. The first time around (RNY) didn't go well. In the end, I wasn't eating at all trying to get to a normal BMI range and I just looked sick - never made it btw. This time around (revision) is different. I am fueling my body, focused on protein, 10k step goal and just started strength and resistance training. How this group can support me is to share your stories. Tell me about your victories and struggles. Also very important, cheer each other on!
Accountability - I didn't weight my portions at dinner and I know I overserved myself. 23 active minutes, 8,396 steps. Today I am 168.0, 30 minutes done on the treadmill.
B - coffee, yogurt, strawberries, protein granola
L - chicken and kale salad
D - tri tip tacos in zero tortillas
s- root beer protein float, cuties
Have a wonderful day!
RNY 11/21/16 - HW/SW 309 LW 150
REVISION 4/10/23 - HW 240 SW 225 CW 164 GW 155
My 91 yr old Dad is going for his third serious cancer operation tomorrow. Scared.
also hav 2 make plans for Mom . She has to live w m makin m a full time babysitter . I hav No idea how I'm gonna shoehorn Dad into th bed .
Life throws tricks at U .
Super great custom rooftop concert ( new n terrific music ) beautiful plants sweet lovin kitties what?s not 2 enjoy? Absolutely GORGEOUS day here in NY .
OK neighbor tells m Moms not doing well mentally.
The thing is I spoke w her about three hours today n she didn?t miss a beat .
Mebbe we communicate telepathically? I can always unnerstan her she always understans m .
Had 2 lick m wounds after Thursday?s beat-up tomorrow we go again . Tired of tilting at real estate windmills ( my werk 4 the last eight years- count em !
Is it really worth it sacrificing Urself 2 control property? Then again I look at what a lot of my friends settle for and Thank God I?m not them .
Def don?t enjoy a private plane lifestyle but good food good insurance? independent financial comfort? I werked n sacrificed 4 these.
Looking forward 2 ( not dreading Thank God ) tomorrow?s challenges .
B - pastry n leftover soup
L- breaded shrimp stuffed clams
D- baked caramelized zucchini w Chinese char su n garlic sauces yum ! 
Unfortunately only clocked 11 miles this week.
Accountability - ten Tates ginger cookies jumped in my mouth during the nite . Yep? ten and mostly butter 
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BTW Amy Ur new avatar foto is flippin gorgeous ! 
I love simple recipes that produce good leftovers like the ones you mentioned!
RNY 11/21/16 - HW/SW 309 LW 150
REVISION 4/10/23 - HW 240 SW 225 CW 164 GW 155
