slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Positive thinking/Gratitude thread for the day - Even though I've been irritable and short tempered for most of January, its never too late to decide to be nicer and more loving to my kid.  I'm very lucky to have such a fabulo...

slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Positive thinking/Gratitude thread for the day - Hey, since we've got an exercise thread and a what are you eating thread for the day....maybe we should start a positive thinking thread for the day...I"m sure they are all conn...

slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
I want to job...but I shouldn't right? - I've got osteoarthritis in both hips, worse in my right one, and since surgery I've had an amazing reduction in pain...like 80% less pain and I can walk for hours and hours!  I ...

slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
After the first year, how frequent blood work? - How often should you get bloodwork done once you've passed the first year post-op?

slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
curcumin, natural anti-inflammatory..safe? - I was at the health food store today and they were promoting a new product for joint pain relief that is made solely out of curcumin, which is part of the turmeric root.  Does a...

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slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
big pouch/little pouch days - Can anyone explain those days when the pouch suddenly seems bigger or little...ie: you can suddenly eat more or less on that day than usual?  I know different foods fill it diff...

slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Lost the binge eating battle today, but haven't gi - yup, apparently my pouch can uncomfortably hold 4 tim horton donuts...and later in the day,  I had Dairy Queen's Fudge Brownie temptation in a waffle bowl.  A completely nutriti...

slrm2m2 lost 1 lb since Dec 27 11 years, 2 months ago

slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Vets...what's your sugar, junk food intake? - Just curious, how many vets that haven't had significant regain allow themselves to eat  desserts/junk foods?  How frequently do you allow this, what kind of serving size do you...

slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Calories in maintenance - Vets, how many calories do you eat to maintain your weight?  How come there seems to be such variation between people?  It seems like some need to eat 1200 while others can eat ...

slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
I feel skinny when I look at this picture! - I'll be a year out on January 18th and the brain is still struggling to catch up, but when I look at this picture that my son took of me...I actually think I look skinny!  I've ...

slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
I'm so glad I didn't eat that...!!! - Let's start a thread that talks about triumphs we've had overcoming cravings. I've got one to start.  I was feeling kind of blue today..and a bit angry, thinking about a sit...

slrm2m2 wrote a blog post 11 years, 3 months ago
How to keep the weight off for life...cognitive to - Inspired by the Beck Diet Solution, I've made up some wallet size cards with the following on them:   My Reasons to Keep the Weight Off… 1. Less arthritis pai...

slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
how much protein is too much? - Is it dangerous to eat 200grams of protein in a day?

slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
eggface donuts.... - Divine!  I just made her chocolate mini protein donuts...so wonderful.  I didn't bother with a glaze and they taste heavenly.  I used egg substitute instead of a whole egg and m...

slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
I binged...its always darkest before the dawn! - Yesterday I ate 8 sugar cookies, 2 tim horton donuts, 1 vanilla cupcake and 1 small bag of buttered movie theatre popcorn.  Not all at once, mind you.  I broke almost all the ru...

slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
I just ate 6 sugar free chocolate chip cookies - I'm binging!  Holy Crap   I flushed the rest of the cookies down the toilet.  Guess I can't handle them...even if they are sugar free.  Winter is killing me...the dark evenings ...

slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
can you buy sugar free chocolate chips in Canada? - I've never seen them anywhere...anyone have an info on this?

slrm2m2 lost 1 lb since Oct 28 11 years, 3 months ago

slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
no sugar added ice cream...the end of a love affai - I have met my match.  No sugar added chocolate ice cream and I aren't friends any longer.  It tastes too good and I had a whole cup of it tonight...late at night...sitting on th...

slrm2m2 wrote a blog post 11 years, 4 months ago
Meals in maintenance that taste great - Just in case I ever lose my way over the years, I want to write out this list of meals that taste great and fit in with lifelong maintenance....when I have room, I add raw or co...

slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Drank alcohol for first time since surgery and.... - .....meh, it was just okay.  I didn't really like it how it made me feel physically, although I did enjoy the tipsy feeling a bit.  I don't think I'm going to repeat it.  I dran...

slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
The best NSV for me so far - I can skate!  I went skating for the first time in 10 years and it was very fun and I didn't even fall once!  And my arthritis didn't even hurt at all!  I felt like I was a kid ...

slrm2m2 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
food guilt...self indulgent rant - I reached and exceeded my weight loss goal.  I don't need to lose anymore weight.  I'm 5'11 and my weight has bounced up and down  between 143 and 146 for about 3 months now.  I...
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