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This is the website link for the liquid calcium citrate at Costco (they are on sale this month): http://www.costco.com/LIQUID-reViva%C2%AE-Calcium,-64-Ounces.product.11706458.html. They also make a liquid mulitviitamin in the same brand (also on sale this month). Another option is to get a pill crusher and add the crushed…

I sometimes crush my mulitvitamin and calcium citrate then mix it into greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or protein shakes. A pill crusher is inexpensive and I purchased mine at the grocery store. I take gummy version of vitamin D3 and have been using that for a long time before VSG because I was found to be deficient even…

I find that if I keep my protein to 70g/day I do better. I also like to mix up walking and swimming/aquafit.for activity. If you find you are tired after work, then try to get up 30 minutes earlier and walk in the morning instead. I also try to walk for 20-30 minutes after each meal. That makes me feel a whole lot better…

i also just started on soft foods. So far I have done really well with fish and beans. I have heard that some people do well with egg beaters. My surgeon suggested Wendy's chili during this phase because it has both meat and beans in a small portion size. I was a little surprised he would suggest fast food, but said many…

I am 2 weeks out from surgery and had my follow-up with my surgeon today. He released me to go back to work and exercise without restrictions. The main thing I think has helped me is walking. Even if just to window shop, moving helps your circulation which promotes healing internally. I only did as much as I could handle…

I like Premier Protein bars and Bariatric Advantage bars. I get the Premier Protein at Costco and order Bariatric Advantage online. I travel out of state regularly for work, so these are a normal part of my daily nutrition.

07/14/13 Starting Weight 349.6 07/22/13 Week 1: 331.6 07/29/13 Week 2: 330 08/05/13 Week 3: 324 08/12/13 Week 4: 327.4 08/19/13 Week 5: 325.4 08/26/13 Week 6: 323.8 09/02/13 Week 7: 314.6 09/09/13 Week 8: 313.8 Total lost to date: 35.8 lbs My goal now is to meet the 50lbs lost by my birthday in October and 75lbs by NYE.

I travel frequently for work and carry my own seat belt extension. I am looking forward to the day that I give it back to the airline for good. At the same time, I am concerned that I won't be big enough to keep people from occupying the middle seat when it's not a full flight on Southwest :)

07/14/13 SW 349.6 07/22/13 Week 1: 331.6 (-18 lbs) 07/29/13 Week 2: 330 (-1.6 lbs) 08/05/13 Week 3: 324 (-6 lbs) 08/12/13 Week 4: 327.4 (+3.4 lbs - TOM) 08/19/13 Week 5: 325.4 (-2 lbs) 08/26/13 Week 6: 323.8 (-1.6 lbs) 09/02/13 Week 7: 314.6 (-9.2 lbs) Total lost this challenge = 35 lbs!!!! I am so excited I met my 10%…

07/14/13 SW 349.6 07/22/13 Week 1: 331.6 07/29/13 Week 2: 330 08/05/13 Week 3: 324 08/12/13 Week 4: TOM - Pass 08/19/13 Week 5: 325.4 08/26/13 Week 6: 323.8 Weight loss for this week: -1.6 Total weight loss during this challenge: -25.8 NSV: was able to put on a pair of jeans in a smaller size that were sitting in my closet…

I would suggest going to a good running store in your area to get fitted for proper shoes. The store in my area actually looks at how you bear your weight and then they have you run outside the store while they watch so they can see if the shoes are appropriate for your specific needs.

Week 4 05 Aug 2013 Weight this week: 324lbs Weight lost since week 3: 6 lbs Total weight lost this challenge: 25.6 lbs This week I plan to continue C25K and swimming laps. Also keeping my calories under my goal and drinking 12 cups of water per day.

Thanks for all the friend adds everyone!

I just sent you a friend request. I started at 350 and my first coal is to lose 30 lbs by 20-Sep.

Week 3 28 Jul 2013 Weight this week: 330lbs Weight lost since week 2: 1.6 lbs Total weight lost this challenge: 19.6 lbs This week I plan to continue C25K and swimming laps. Also keeping my calories under my goal and drinking 12 cups of water per day.

I log as I go. I like to use the scan feature on my iphone to scan the item just before it enters my mouth :)

I am also looking for the same friends :) Please add me if you are looking for support and motivation. I am here for the long haul.

SW-349.6 CW-331.6 Total lost so far for this challenge is 18 lbs :flowerforyou:

I completed Week 1 Day 1 today. This was no small task for this 350 lb chica, but it's a start, right!. The running defintely got easier as the workout progressed. I can't wait until the day that I can run the entire thing.

Thank you for this challenge! CW: 350 GW: 300 for this challenge UGW: 150

I would like to lose 200 lbs....please add me as a friend if you want :)

Everyone here should be aware that McDonald's food is not the same in all parts of the world. In most countries outside of the US, the quality of the food is much higher and they actually use all beef in their hamburgers. It's all about portion control. Have the McDonald's and get what you want. If anything, just eat half.…