Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
How to maintain your way of eating around people w - This is an article from a paleo site, but I think a lot of the advice is relevant to us as well.  http://www.agirlworthsaving.net/2014/07/how-to-eat-paleo-when-your-household-does...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Whatcha eating today VSGers???? Monday - I hope everyone's okay, no one posted this yet today!   1: frankenshake2: greek chicken salad3: small potato half from last night + individual bag of popcorners4: carne asada w/ s...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Reactions you've experienced - For those of you who have lost a bunch of weight at this point - what has happened when you've seen people who haven't seen you for a while and who didn't know you were losing weig...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Whatcha eating today VSGers???? Sunday! - I'm going over to the house of some friends for dinner tonight, so I'm not sure at all what I'll be eating.  But I know I'll make good choices and that it'll be a lot of fun.  I vo...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Whatcha eating today VSGers...Friday!! - Yay Friday!  This is my hard day for exercise - tai chi, pilates, and cardio.  I'm pooped today!  I'm also totally ready for the weekend of rest days.   1: frankenshake2: greek ch...

Gwen M. posted a comment 11 years ago
I think that sometimes people really just don't know what to say. I...

Gwen M. posted a comment 11 years ago
3.2 pounds in a week is pretty awesome - especially in a week...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Cool Happenings :D - I've got a few cool things going on right now, and I wanted to share them with you all!   1. As of this morning I'm down 80 pounds since I started this process at the beginning of...

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Gwen M. posted a comment 11 years ago
Remember that most people gain weight while in the hospital due to...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Going Public - I need some opinions here.  For background - I have no problems telling people I've had surgery, but it's something that, up until this point, I've only shared in person with peopl...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Whatcha eating today VSGers? Sunday! - Yay Sunday!  I'm really looking forward to this coming week because I'm going to be able to go back to my routine - no travel up to PA to help my parents out.  (My dad is doing MUC...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Trigger Foods - Talk to me about trigger foods!  What are yours?  What foods cause you problems because you can't eat "just one?"  Or what foods cause your cravings to flare all over the place?   ...

Gwen M. posted a comment 11 years ago
It gets easier around day 3 or 4! You can do it!

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Finally made 5k! - I've been walking on the treadmill since a week post op. First I worked to reaching an hour, then I started working on increasing speed. Then I started adding running segments.  To...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Whatcha eating today VSGers...Tuesday!! - Today is a day to get ready for the rest of the week.  I'm heading back up to PA to be with my parents tomorrow through Friday, and, of course, tomorrow morning is filled with runn...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Whatcha eating today VSGers...Saturday!! - I don't know entirely what I'm eating yet, but I figured I'd get the topic going since it's noon EST :D  We're having friends over today and will be grilling.  Like real Americans ...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Whatcha eating today VSGers...Friday!! - Happy 4th of July to the Americans among us!  I'll be doing the celebratory grilling tomorrow with some local friends visiting.  Today, though, I'm just relaxing and catching up on...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
The Hardest Week Yet - Last week my dad had some health issues and my mom asked me to come help out.  So I did.  I've been in PA with my parents since Friday evening and I just got home this evening (Wed...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Whatcha Eating Today VSGers??? Monday!! - I'm still up in PA with my parents to help them out.  Chauffeur, cook, tech support, you name it, I do it.   I'm going to try to use my mom's suboptimal treadmill later today... w...

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Scale recommendation please? - I need a recommendation for an accurate digital body scale. It doesn't need wifi or other bells and whistles. It just needs to be accurate and digital.  I'm at my parents' house u...

Gwen M. posted a comment 11 years ago
It gets easier around the 3-4th day.

Gwen M. posted a comment 11 years ago
If you don't already, you should read the VSG forums --...

Gwen M. posted a comment 11 years ago
This is totally normal. Stick to the plan and you'll reach your goals!

Gwen M. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Whatcha eating today VSGers? Sunday! - [Insert whine about being back on liquids here.] 1: frankenshake2: soup or shake3: soup or shake4: protein shakewater and vites: good for water, don't care about vitesexercise: re...
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