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  • I used unflavored protein powder with whey. I use Jarrow Formula Whey Protein Powder. You can get it on Amazon. I use the unflavored and vanilla mostly. It is the only brand I can tolerate well. I mixed it with broths, in yogurt, and in beans. I was on a plan that was pure liquid for 7 days, then super soft/blinded to…
    in Gastric Bypass Comment by mowgwan November 2017
  • I am 2 and a half years post opp. It can be hard and trying to identify what you tolerate. I found staying away from high carb and sugar helped me a lot. I had to experiment with what my body tolerated related to fat. I did a lot of hiding protein with powders in food the first year and a half. The first year I was a lot…
    in Gastric Bypass Comment by mowgwan October 2017
  • I surpassed what I was hopping for with 124 pounds lost. I had been hoping for 100 after surgery. I am now over two years out and maintaining well. I am very happy, because I am healthy and active. My shape has changed a lot, and I look different in so many ways. That has been a big adjustment for me. My goal was for…
    in Were you happy with your shape/size when you hit goal? Comment by mowgwan October 2017
  • Stacey0444 I know how you feel. After significant weight loss it has been an adjustment too the lack of curves. I have found after 2 months of exercise with weights my butt is coming back. Unfortunately the only things that helps with boobs is a push-up bra. I have never had to use them before, but it helps make clothes…
    in Will I get my butt back? Comment by mowgwan September 2017
  • It is a mind shift and work. I am working on toning and more stamina after losing 123 pounds. I do 30-45 min of cardio and then about 30 minutes of weights focusing on at least 2 areas in a session. I am finding it to be a great routine and stays interesting. My goal is to workout at least 5 times a week. I am seeing my…
    in Fighting mentally to shift from weight loss to buildingmuscle Comment by mowgwan September 2017
  • Hello everyone. Self care is so important for so many reasons. I work to try and keep a healthy balance with a stressful new job (I love it, but it is stressful), maintaining good eating habits, and having quality personal time with friends and family. Life gets so crazy sometimes. Today I worked out with my boyfriend and…
    in Beautiful Behaviors -- August 2017 Comment by mowgwan August 2017
  • Name: morgan Age: 36 Height: 5'7'' Total Weight lost:121 pounds Time it took to lose: 2 years How long in maintenance: about 2 months Maintenance weight range: 155-163 Week of... 7th August 159 14th August 159 21st August 28th August Success/struggles of the week: I had gastric bypass sugery a little over two years ago. I…
    in Maintainers weekly Check-in August 2017 Comment by mowgwan August 2017
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