kgrenier12
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 12 years, 1 month ago
Going Vegan One Coffee At A Time - Decided to go vegan.
Main concern will be dairy replacements and getting the proper amounts of protein in everyday.
I bought a nondairy coffee creamer - we'll see how that go...
kgrenier12 added a goal 13 years ago
get off artificial sweeteners.
kgrenier12 accomplished a goal 13 years ago
Do Karaoke.
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 13 years ago
Getting off artificial sweeteners. - Been noticing that I eat more sugar free products versus my protein and also started a new habit of decaf coffee w/ 4 sp*endas at least three times a day. It started to feel like ...
kgrenier12 posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
going off artificial sweeteners? - Am getting ready to go off artificial sweeteners....
Anyone else with RNY that doesn't do sugar free products?
kgrenier12 posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Husband is booked for surgery - any advice? - Hi:
I had my RNY December of 2009 now my husband is getting it done April 25.
Anyone else have their boyfriend/girlfriend/partner have RNY?
Any advice?
I am very excite...
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
What's your favorite protein bar & why? - Looking for new protein bar suggestions. They are the perfect food to store in my purse or at work when I am on the go but I've been getting tired of the ones I've been eating.
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kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
Physical setbacks - I injured my back last week due to overuse. I have a bad back anyways.
I am getting better - less pain and stifness these days.
I started running and I know doing something ...
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 13 years, 9 months ago
Couch to 5k - anyone else doing this? - I started the couch to 5k today.
Anyone else doing this?
Walking speed is 3.7
Running speed is 4.3
Better than I thought it was going to be.
Would like to do a run/w...
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 13 years, 9 months ago
Good medical news! - I met with my Kidney doctor today and all tests came back saying my kidneys were healthy!
Before surgery I had kidney problems.
I was resigned to having these problems indef...
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 13 years, 11 months ago
Onederland! Wow it is beautiful here! - I made it to onederland today! This is a major milestone for me.
I haven't been under 200 pounds since 1999!
I really need to update my profile picture.
What did you do...
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 13 years, 11 months ago
almost 60 gone - next goal get to 199 - I've lost almost 60 pounds and am 3 pounds away from getting to my next major milestone of 199.
Haven't been 199 in 10 years!
Here are some of the positive changes going on:
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kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 13 years, 11 months ago
Seat Victory - I love Fenway Park but couldn't fit in their seats. I remember being there 8 years ago and barely able to sit in a seat. My hips got bruise marks because I couldn't fit. I felt ...
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 13 years, 11 months ago
donut advertising - I was waiting in line early this morning for my decaf and was looking at the names of the donuts...."springtime rain" "bowtie" "boston cream".
They sound so beautiful.
I wish...
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 14 years ago
I did it - quadricep stretch! - Every time in my exercise class when it came time to do the standing quadricep stretch I would do something else. The extra weight would prevent me from lifting my leg up.
Afte...
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 14 years ago
shoes: either my feet are shrinking or my shoes ar - I've lost 43 pounds so far and when I put on my size 10 shoes - they are loose.
Am I imagining this? Did this happen to you?
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 14 years, 1 month ago
shorts - i just realized that i haven't worn a pair of shorts in 10+ years because of my weight.
this will be the year that i wear them
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 14 years, 1 month ago
trying new foods - My tastes have definitely changed. My old favorite meal was chicken parmesan with 4 cups of pasta. Now I really like foods that don't hurt when you eat them.
The frozen Kashi ...
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 14 years, 1 month ago
18 is my new lucky number! - My pants were getting really loose in the past few weeks so I bought a few pairs of 20's. I decided I needed more 20's and went shopping. The 20's at the store were loose. I dec...
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 14 years, 1 month ago
protein & liquids - Been struggling to get in fluids and protein.
Met w/ my nutritionist this week. I have been getting dizzy spells due to dehydration. I am now bumping up my protein shakes w/wh...
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 14 years, 2 months ago
hitting the gym - I've been walking the malls for 15 to 40 minutes at a time but haven't been on a treadmill since my surgery 12/8.
Today I walked for 60 minutes - not my usual speed of 3.0 but m...
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 14 years, 3 months ago
new meaning to Christmas now - Christmas used to mean presents and food.
I have a new meaning to Christmas now.
It's about being grateful, having fun and giving.
This past Christmas was my first one aft...
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 14 years, 3 months ago
2 weeks post-op RNY - My RNY surgery was 2 weeks ago.
I have been approved today to move on to Tuft's "Stage 4" foods which are moist/soft proteins.
My first protein on this stage was 3 oz of bake...
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 14 years, 3 months ago
6 days post op RNY - RNY surgery on 12/8 went fine. Found it difficult to get rest in the hospital. The tip on getting a pillow for your belly was priceless. I used it in the car ride home from the ...
kgrenier12 wrote a blog post 14 years, 3 months ago
less than 18 hours from now... - less than 18 hours from now I will be having RNY surgery
i am grateful for all the people giving me help with my kids and my surgery.
i go from being excited to anxiety about...