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I am a fat person myself, and know many other large people who have had WLS of various types (though i have not). Although the lap band initially sounded less scary than the RNY gastric bypass, 4/4 of the people I know who had a lap band had to have it removed because of complications with the device--either with device…

I guess it might depend on your bra and your body type, but since my pants are always too big at the waist, the center gore of my (underwire or tight sports) bra is a more stable spot than most of my pant waists! The fitbit's digital accelerometer definitely knows" better what's a step than the mechanical pedometers I have…

Hey Jen, I have a fitbit one and I like it so much better than pedometers I have used in the past. I have found that wearing the one on my bra usually gives me a accurate count, with one exception. The exception is that no matter what I do with the one, I get steps inappropriately for driving. I have a really long commute…

Hey everyone, I'm another Heather and I've been on mfp for a few months. I'm more using it for tracking/reality check too keep me on board with the process of eating and moving the way i want. I'm not too focused on the weight loss per se, because that has made me really obsessed in an unhealthy way previously. I am…

I know you said that you didn't lose inches, but I didn't see you discuss, or others ask about about non weight loss positive outcomes. How about your non weight numbers? for example, have you seen improvements in bp, triglycerides, cholesterol measures, anything else that your dr may be monitoring? Food for thought: would…

I have the same problem because I don't eat much meat and shouldn't eat much soy. I am a former vegetarian and can't make myself eat a hunk of meat or a on of egg at EVERY meal! nuts, whole grains, beans and dairy are just not getting me to my goal of about 125 g a day either. i hope you get tips that work for you!

Definitely go to a podiatrist, preferably one that understands you need to be active in your current body. I am very fat and I have chronic pf. I say chronic because it sometimes flares up after certain activities or wearing the wrong shoes, but a stretching regimen (multiple times a day, my tight hamstrings and calves are…

This is really hard stuff to do. It is great that you are trying to work at getting stronger again. I don't know if this site is ideal for your goals, if you are in danger of getting obsessed with food. I don't love the weight loss focus myself, but it is the best thing i have tried in terms on not being extremely…

I'm not sure about effrontery, but I'm trying to get about 1/4 of my (rather generous, since i'm not focused on weight loss) calories from protein. Depending on activity, this is at least 100 g. The most I've ever managed was about 90g (that was on a day that included meat AND eggs AND cheese-a very unusual day), and…

I hear ya, effrontery. I am mostly vegetarian (though not totally, and likely never will be). Even on the once or twice a week days when I eat meat, most of my calorie deficit comes from under-consuming protein. Do you want to start a protein challenge thread here? I could also use encouragement getting enough vegetables,…

Thanks rockerbabyy and and andrejjorje!

Hi fellow HAES group folks! I'm a frantically busy grad student with a long commute, a job, and multiple smaller hustles. I'm trying to make sure I fit both movement and appropriate fuel into each day and overall in the big picture. As I get older, I notice that my eating, sleeping and activity matter more and more for my…