HippieDreads wrote Appointment with my PCP 7 years, 4 months ago

My family doctor is going to put me on a diet until I can have the surgery. I'm hoping that will get me where I need to be. I see my PCP on Wednesday. This is probably one of only a handful of time...


HippieDreads wrote How do I drop the coffee intake 7 years, 4 months ago

I am addicted to coffee and cigarettes. I'm struggling I mean really struggling with cuttting out both for the surgery. Doc says I have to be off cigarettes for a month and the coffee has to be caf...


HippieDreads wrote Well I'm doing good with calories and eating healthy 7 years, 4 months ago

I have been eating protein first BUT I'm having trouble keeping carbs down below 25. Those little buggers hide in everything. I've lost 4 lbs since the last weigh in here and 8 lbs since my highest...


HippieDreads wrote Doing Atkins 7 years, 5 months ago

Today is my first day on atkins. I'm eating oatmeal for breakfast with honey, broth for lunch with a hard boiled egg and celery, and cottage cheese with pineapple for dinner. I'm adding a few shake...


HippieDreads wrote Battle of the bulge 7 years, 5 months ago

I don't know why but suddenly I"ve been carrying a lot of water. My stomach is bloated real bad and my hands and feet are super swollen. Scale says I'm about five pounds heavier and I don't underst...


HippieDreads wrote Talked to nutritionist 7 years, 5 months ago

She said not to rotate days of fasting. She said replace a meal with a protein shake and eat protein based meals with a fruit or vegetable with it as a side for the other two meals. Try to stay und...


HippieDreads wrote Dr appointment next week 7 years, 5 months ago

I will talk to the doc and the nutritionist about losing weight with these meds. For now I cut out my coffee and am drinking tea. That will reduce many calories in my diet. I can't wait to go to th...


HippieDreads wrote I'm still prepping 7 years, 5 months ago

I haven't done the water fast yet. I read as much info as I could get online and across the board they all say to prepare for a water fast whether it be for 12 hrs or a few days. I want to do a two...


HippieDreads wrote Today I'm doing a liquid diet 7 years, 5 months ago

Today I am doing a liquid diet. I decided I'm going to do this a couple times a week to see if I lose weight this way. I plan to drink broth and water that's it for the day. I have my water bottle ...


HippieDreads wrote Another question 7 years, 5 months ago

So I'm having a hell of a time losing weight thanks to my psych meds.... Instead I'm gaining. I am now 20lbs more than the weight I need to be to have surgery. What i want to know is how do you fol...


HippieDreads wrote How low should I go? 7 years, 5 months ago

How many calories should I be taking in so that I lose weight? I have to lose 20 lbs before they will give me the surgery. It should have only been 10 lbs but thanks to my meds I have gained 10 lbs...


HippieDreads wrote Started tracking 7 years, 5 months ago

I am tracking everything. this is the second week of eating 1200 calories. I don't know if that's low enough. Do you need less calories to maintain weight after surgery? I had vertical sleeve in 20...


HippieDreads posted a comment 7 years, 5 months ago
Thanks for the advice

HippieDreads has a new goal: my goal is to take 5000 steps a day 7 years, 6 months ago
just remind myself that it has to be done. it's only half of the recommended steps one should take a day. I can do it.

HippieDreads wrote Back from vacation 7 years, 6 months ago

I thought I did really good while on vacation with how much I was eating, what i was eating, and how much exercise I was getting. I guess not because my scale says I gained two pounds. Is it possib...


HippieDreads posted a comment 7 years, 6 months ago
I'm still eating dairy and eggs but I'm afraid I may have to go back to...

HippieDreads posted a comment 7 years, 6 months ago
Thanks I will do that

HippieDreads wrote I'm struggling 7 years, 6 months ago

I have managed to gain three pounds in the last month and a half. I don't know how. In that time I converted to vegetarian and I'm gaining. :'( How am I going to have this surgery if I'm gaining we...


HippieDreads wrote My Birthday 7 years, 6 months ago

Today is my 41st birthday. I just got home from vacation and today I'm quitting smoking and committing to my new eating habbits. I'm also going to start cutting down on my coffee intake. I'm making...


HippieDreads wrote Vacation here I come 7 years, 6 months ago

I leave for my camping trip today (this afternoon) I think I have everything packed. I'm so excited, camping, hiking, and siteseeing. WHAT FUN. I'm taking my bullet and protein. It's already packed...


HippieDreads wrote Vacation in a week and a half 7 years, 6 months ago

I'm going camping in a cabin for a week on the 19th and I'm planning on taking my bullet ( which I love ) So that I can make protein powdered shakes with almond milk. I look forward to all the ways...


HippieDreads wrote Off topic 7 years, 6 months ago

This has nothing to do with my weight loss journey, but I'm starting a new journey in my life. I'm learning to practice Buddhism. I'm going to a Buddhist center today to meditate with the monks and...


HippieDreads wrote I see the doctor in a week or two 7 years, 6 months ago

I go back to the surgeons on the 16th. I guess that will be my second weigh in. I hope I've lost some weight. I'm still on my vegetarian diet and doing well with it. I'm not vegan so  I still eat e...


HippieDreads wrote Potatoes, onions, green peppers, cheddar cheese, and an egg 7 years, 6 months ago

That is my lunch for the day. It's an easy meal and It lasts me a meal and snack. I put a little sour cream on it and YUM. the veggies are cooked in olive oil. I found happily to my surprise that m...


HippieDreads posted a comment 7 years, 6 months ago
if i mix it cold then heat it will it be ok or will it clump?
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