02bfitter

I maintain my low carb intake by staying away from all things such as pasta; bread; white flour; rice; orange juice - believe it or not but there's heaps of carbs in fruit - limit your intake.... potatoes, pumpkin, sweet potato.... so... that leaves green leafy vegetables (plenty of stir fry foods) - always eat your…

wow, this is a topic that has encouraged me to write about my own weight loss surgery - performed earlier this year (May in fact). I've always thought of myself as quite a strong minded person who encourages others to be empowered and strong of mind, body and spirit. I trained as a social worker although had a paralegal…

this is such the best site I have found so far.... it even beats the one in NZ that I am on:) Great to see you here Karen......more from moi later - and I'm hooting at your loss so far.

Sango Sprouts - it's the first time I have seen anything that looked more inviting at the supermarket. Got 'em home and thought, now what? So, I grabbed a couple of Arnotts Cruskits and began to build my lunch...yup - I "build" every day and its fun coming up with new and enticing foods that are healthy and nutritious. I…

I would have a go at upping your protein - put it on your cereal or get some protein shakes. Haven't heard about the "fat" but have been told that protein is very very important.

TRy not to keep pace with anyone but yourself. You will fall into a trap of forever wondering whether you are keeping up with everyone and that's not a good place to be. We all lose at different paces - I know this for a fact because I have a friend who is eating the same as I am and is not losing as much. Oh yes - be…

I had my RnY on 18 May - just had my 6 week check up in Hamilton - I've lost a total of 15kgs since I first was weighed in the surgeon's rooms. MY scales tell me 20 kgs have disappeared but tiz ok....I am only early out and have heaps to go. Am not going to be too concerned at this point in time - although, it's blimmin'…

another Kiwi joining the throng of happy fitness and weight trackers... Hi YA 'all! I'm sitting here slurping on an Ovaltine light break and am I sposed to feel guilty? Nah.... decided that I could have one per day since I doing well with all the other exercise and eating regimes. Have lost 15 kgs to date..... taken me…