Hummingbird45
Repost of "Random Helpful Things"
Apr 06, 2009
Hi All!I've recently had some more "how do I" or "where do I find?" emails so I thought I would repost this. For those who've already seen it - I apologize. But, we can all understand what it is to be new and confused! So, here goes: When I was trying to get my profile the way I wanted it, I had SO much trouble figuring out how to shrink my pictures down (particularly for this site). So, I found this website that will help all of us tremendously (I have already shared it with a couple other members): http://www.shrinkpictures.com/ It is very helpful in shrinking those profile pics down to size. ENJOY and let's see some pictures!
[1st] I don't normally recommend "things" but I have a few that some of my fellow "Banders" might be interested in. The first item is a GYM BOSS www.gymboss.com which is basically an interval timer. Let me explain: When I went to my first support group meeting (required for getting approved), I kept hearing all of these "little" beeps. When it came to Q&A time, I had to know what all the little beeps meant. One of the more senior (had her band 5 years - if memory serves) members explained to me that all of the "Banders" wore the Gym Boss to remind them when five minutes had passed. I thought to myself, "How silly" and dismissed the whole idea. HOWEVER, after I got home from the hospital, I found out quickly that I cannot "estimate/remember" every five minutes and I kept forgetting to drink my fluids. Thus, at the end of the day, I was not getting the required 84 oz. So, I revisited the whole GYM BOSS thing and quickly ordered one. I take it everywhere I go (it's so easy to forget to drink enough) and I find that I do need the constant reminder. I know [for certain] that if I did not have it, I would have been severely dehydrated & most likely have had to go to the ER for I.V. fluids.
[2nd] The next thing is my Pedometer. I've never had one because I always thought they were too difficult to fool with. I now wear one all day long and only remove it to shower and sleep. I track every step I make (so far I'm averaging about 12,000 steps per day). Yes, you read that right! I know for certain that my walking is facilitating my weight loss and since I am committed to doing it "right" this time - I want to have the necessary tools to keep me on task. I'm not saying that everyone needs a Pedometer that is "just like mine" but if anyone is interested, mine is an OMRON Walking Style and you can see it here: http://www.rei.com/product/769817
[3rd] My Salter Nutri-Weigh 1450 Kitchen Scale. This is an amazing scale and I found it on sale here: http://www.comforthouse.com/kitchenscale2.html which is $50 less than I got it for from a competitor's website. You can read all about it on their site, but basically, if you are making a meatloaf (or whatever) from scratch and you never can "really know" the nutritional value of what you are fixing, just put it all in the bowl and tell the scale what/how much you've used and it will tally it up and give you the information. And, you can tell it to save this information so the next time you make your item, you'll know how much (and what) to use! I know this item is a bit pricey but SO worth the investment in our new lifestyle!
[Last] I'm sure most of you know this one but it is THE MAGIC BULLET! Wow, I don't think I need to explain how this little baby will help you out - SO much! I got mine at Wal-Mart: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3611642 Love it, Love it, Love it!
Hope these things will help someone along their journey. And, if these links won't take you to the product[s] - just do a search for the item name[s] and you'll find them!
Blessings,
Sharon
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About Me
Orange, CA
Location
37.7
BMI
Surgery
02/17/2009
Surgery Date
Feb 22, 2009
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