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Topic: RE: HOLD MY FEET TO THE FIRE! ACCOUNTABILITY - HOW WELL HAVE YOU STARTED THE WEEK
I've been too busy doing what I have to do to get to what I want to do. Already its midweek and I've yet to read accountability weekend.
Anyhoo, in my remaining minute or so online I say my best objective measure is clothes. I measure them to ensure not to be fooled by vanity sizes. Then I am a scale ***** as I like to call myself and slave to the tape measure and body fat percentage calculations. I'm a numbers person no doubt!
My weight is solidly in the 140's but still 10 lbs too high and a few pounds over the normal bmi mark. I'm still living on air popped popcorn but my protein taret is consistently being met again. I'm carrying some extra water weight but its hard to get my water down where it should be. I'm probably the only wls person ever to be told to stop sipping.
I will drop this ten or please God, make it fifteen!
Anyhoo, in my remaining minute or so online I say my best objective measure is clothes. I measure them to ensure not to be fooled by vanity sizes. Then I am a scale ***** as I like to call myself and slave to the tape measure and body fat percentage calculations. I'm a numbers person no doubt!
My weight is solidly in the 140's but still 10 lbs too high and a few pounds over the normal bmi mark. I'm still living on air popped popcorn but my protein taret is consistently being met again. I'm carrying some extra water weight but its hard to get my water down where it should be. I'm probably the only wls person ever to be told to stop sipping.
I will drop this ten or please God, make it fifteen!
Topic: HOLD MY FEET TO THE FIRE! ACCOUNTABILITY - HOW WELL HAVE YOU STARTED THE WEEK
ACCOUNTABILITY MISSION: NO MERCY AND NO EXCUSES
TELL THE WHOLE TRUTH AND BE ACCOUNTABLE: Did you bull**** through the weekend or did you stick with your program? If you slipped did you get right back on it?
This is not about the periodic weigh in. We are lifers on this program. That is how we will loose the fat. That is how we will maintain our lowerd body fat. That is how we will stay physically fit.
BUT... we do need objective measures. Pounds, inches, resting heart rate are concrete proof that something is happening. The scale can't tell you why it do like it do. Combine the scale with your behavior and you have a pretty good idea of what's what. Add in your measurements and you know if change is happening just not on the scale. Check your resting heart rate and you might just notice changes in your fitness level too.
So what is your score over the last week? Losers are winners. Gainers are losers. A draw? Well some of us are maintaining and few will post a loss each and every week. The body has to adjust to changes. Of course most of us will experience at least one true dreaded stall.
Make this week a good one. Think about what went well and what was not so nice recently. Consider what works for you and what is counter productive. Make a plan. Work your program.
...All are welcome, jump in at anytime.
For reference:
5 Day Pouch Test (5DPT) website
http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html
5 Day Pouch Test Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3995048/Hold-my-feet-to-the-fire-please-Accountability-Mision/
Protein Train Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3993571/Protein-Train-Educate-me-please/#32309205
Wagon Plan Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3650242/The-Wagon-Plan-Get-back-on-the-wagon
Overeaters Anonymous
Online Meetings Around the Clock * Information on changing eating behavior
Protein Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF)
The no op version. This version is still severe but far more liberal than the one many pre ops are given.
http://www.holisticmd.org/downloads/ProteinSparingModifiedFast.pdf
Daily calorie needs calculator
A more advanced calculator that's still easy to use.
Advanced option lets you choose from 3 different calculation methods. Enter data once for calorie needs at maintenance; plus calorie needs for 2 different levels of weight loss; and, results include a week long calorie cycling plan. Calculator takes into account age and gender as well as activity level. Links to other calculators are on the same page.
http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm
Podrunner
Not just for runners. Site has a variety of workout music and music timed to progressive running programs for 5k, 8k, 10k, and speed. In place indoors, treadmill, or at the track run to the beat and you'll complete the stated distance. There is also a variety of interval training music from about 130 bpm up to to 180 bpm; and, fixed bpm workout music as well. Lengths of tracts vary but there is a speed/ length to suit most workout needs.
http://www.djsteveboy.com/mixes.html
A WORKOUT site to get you started or keep you going
http://www.exrx.net/index.html
No special equipment is required for this group of progressive workout programs designed for those new to it all and for those wanting to step it up a notch. Perhaps you can only do one or even none today. Perhaps you do quite a few already. Either extreme or somewhere in the middle, this self challenge is still for you.
http://www.twohundredsitups.com/
http://www.hundredpushups.com/
http://www.onefiftydips.com/
http://www.twohundredsquats.com/
http://www.twentyfivepullups.com/
USDA - database, nutrition facts
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/
TELL THE WHOLE TRUTH AND BE ACCOUNTABLE: Did you bull**** through the weekend or did you stick with your program? If you slipped did you get right back on it?
This is not about the periodic weigh in. We are lifers on this program. That is how we will loose the fat. That is how we will maintain our lowerd body fat. That is how we will stay physically fit.
BUT... we do need objective measures. Pounds, inches, resting heart rate are concrete proof that something is happening. The scale can't tell you why it do like it do. Combine the scale with your behavior and you have a pretty good idea of what's what. Add in your measurements and you know if change is happening just not on the scale. Check your resting heart rate and you might just notice changes in your fitness level too.
So what is your score over the last week? Losers are winners. Gainers are losers. A draw? Well some of us are maintaining and few will post a loss each and every week. The body has to adjust to changes. Of course most of us will experience at least one true dreaded stall.
Make this week a good one. Think about what went well and what was not so nice recently. Consider what works for you and what is counter productive. Make a plan. Work your program.
...All are welcome, jump in at anytime.
For reference:
5 Day Pouch Test (5DPT) website
http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html
5 Day Pouch Test Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3995048/Hold-my-feet-to-the-fire-please-Accountability-Mision/
Protein Train Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3993571/Protein-Train-Educate-me-please/#32309205
Wagon Plan Instructions
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/black_american/3650242/The-Wagon-Plan-Get-back-on-the-wagon
Overeaters Anonymous
Online Meetings Around the Clock * Information on changing eating behavior
Protein Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF)
The no op version. This version is still severe but far more liberal than the one many pre ops are given.
http://www.holisticmd.org/downloads/ProteinSparingModifiedFast.pdf
Daily calorie needs calculator
A more advanced calculator that's still easy to use.
Advanced option lets you choose from 3 different calculation methods. Enter data once for calorie needs at maintenance; plus calorie needs for 2 different levels of weight loss; and, results include a week long calorie cycling plan. Calculator takes into account age and gender as well as activity level. Links to other calculators are on the same page.
http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm
Podrunner
Not just for runners. Site has a variety of workout music and music timed to progressive running programs for 5k, 8k, 10k, and speed. In place indoors, treadmill, or at the track run to the beat and you'll complete the stated distance. There is also a variety of interval training music from about 130 bpm up to to 180 bpm; and, fixed bpm workout music as well. Lengths of tracts vary but there is a speed/ length to suit most workout needs.
http://www.djsteveboy.com/mixes.html
A WORKOUT site to get you started or keep you going
http://www.exrx.net/index.html
No special equipment is required for this group of progressive workout programs designed for those new to it all and for those wanting to step it up a notch. Perhaps you can only do one or even none today. Perhaps you do quite a few already. Either extreme or somewhere in the middle, this self challenge is still for you.
http://www.twohundredsitups.com/
http://www.hundredpushups.com/
http://www.onefiftydips.com/
http://www.twohundredsquats.com/
http://www.twentyfivepullups.com/
USDA - database, nutrition facts
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/
MSW Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: Eat sensibly & enjoy moderation
Links: Are you a compulsive eater? for help OA meets on-line Keep Coming Back, One Day At a Time Overeaters Anonymous
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V'N MY RNY. WORKING FOR ME BECAUSE I WORK FOR IT.
Topic: RE: LAP BAND ANYONE?
I have not seen any of the long term sussesful banders on this forum for some time now. Two were featured in an issue of oh magazine awhile back. I don't know if past articles are available on this site but it is worth a search. Fingers crossed, a few are lurking and will reply.
MSW Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: Eat sensibly & enjoy moderation
Links: Are you a compulsive eater? for help OA meets on-line Keep Coming Back, One Day At a Time Overeaters Anonymous
LV'N MY RNY. WORKING FOR ME BECAUSE I WORK FOR IT.
Topic: RE: New To the Black American Forum
Welcome! Congratulations on great progress.
Yes we do give a warm welcome to folks who join us here. The board has its quiet times but the BAF fam does try to avoid leaving people hanging. Glad you're here. Its nice to have a place where we share those small but so important experiences unique to this forum.
Yes we do give a warm welcome to folks who join us here. The board has its quiet times but the BAF fam does try to avoid leaving people hanging. Glad you're here. Its nice to have a place where we share those small but so important experiences unique to this forum.
MSW Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: Eat sensibly & enjoy moderation
Links: Are you a compulsive eater? for help OA meets on-line Keep Coming Back, One Day At a Time Overeaters Anonymous
LV'N MY RNY. WORKING FOR ME BECAUSE I WORK FOR IT.
Topic: RE: Heeey BAF! It's been awhile!
Hi Summer!! Funny this is my first post in years. I had surgery in 2006. I am trying to get back on track as well. I have had some weight gain over the years of course and trying to get it together as we speak. I want to upload a recent pic but don't remember how.
I haven't had any plastics yet but I am about ready to have a tummy tuck but want to drop at least 25 before I do it.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated
I haven't had any plastics yet but I am about ready to have a tummy tuck but want to drop at least 25 before I do it.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated
Topic: 1 month from being 6 years out
Hello all!! I haven't been in here for a lonnngggg time. Hope all is well. Just stopped by to say hello. I am trying to get focused...want to drop 25 lbs....any tips?? How do I put up a recent pic?
Topic: PCP Visit
Well....I went to see my primary today (first visit since post op). Interesting visit. I get there I get weighed and I have a confused look on my face. Let me say this I weighed myself this morning before getting dressed and my weight was 272pounds. The scale in the doctor's office said I weighed 250pounds. I was puzzled by this. By the weigh my appt was at 12noon. After the nurse takes my blood pressure and temp, I asked to be weighed again. This time the scale said 248. I told the doctor his scale is broken. LOL. If I hadn't had the surgery, I would have been very happy with those numbers. Don't get me wrong I like those numbers right now.
And guess what??? No more diabetes medications. Woohoo!!!! Still have to take the blood pressure medication. I can deal with that for a little while longer.
Doctor took a pic of me as he doesn't think he will recognize when I come back in 3 months for my next check up. Haha.
And guess what??? No more diabetes medications. Woohoo!!!! Still have to take the blood pressure medication. I can deal with that for a little while longer.
Doctor took a pic of me as he doesn't think he will recognize when I come back in 3 months for my next check up. Haha.
Taking it one day at a time.
Topic: RE: pain !
I had those same symtoms early on. It was a stricture. These are painful, but easy to fix. Best wishes for your MD visit.
Keep on climbing, Till I reach the higher ground
Topic: RE: Old-wives tale meaning????
Your grandmother might be right about the friskiness. Heard eggs pack a good dose of estrogens. Lol.
Keep on climbing, Till I reach the higher ground
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