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Two big things I found help me with energy are A) making sure I'm getting enough protein and B) just getting moving - I also work a pretty sedentary job where I sit a lot, so I make sure that I get up and move around throughout the day, especially when I'm feeling the most tired - it gets my blood flowing, and helps me…

Congratulations! I have sleeve surgery scheduled for May 31st! I can't wait to see your progress! :)

I'm still in the prep stages and found this post, thought I would share my two cents - our dietician has us aiming for 70-90 g of protein for pre and post op. I'm at my liquid prep phase (surgery is on May 31st so I'm super close) and currently, I'm using a completely vegan protein powder called Vega Sport that has 30g of…

Thank you for your post. I'm in the process of having Bariatric surgery (surgery date is the 31st of this month). I'm so sorry to hear about your foot. What sorts of exercises do you do to get your cardio in, instead of walking? are you able to stand on it at all? I've been dealing with a lot of knee pain, so I signed up…

You're doing amazing. I have over 200 lbs to lose, over all and I've lost about 70 of it and fought for pretty much every lb. I know exactly what you mean about not being able to see your progress. I was diagnosed with severe body dysmorphia, to the point where I look in the mirror and CANNOT see any progress, even after…

This!!

holy carp, that's fantastic!!!!

PS, There's so much more story behind all of this. like the fact that I've always been big, was diagnosed with PCOS in the summer of 2005, have struggled with depression, social anxiety, and severe body Dysmorphia (sp?) But It all comes down to this - I'm not giving up. I have God on my side, an amazing husband, awesome…

yeah, nevermind. haha. I still can't get the sizing to work. womp womp.

this is as close as I could get... the pics won't fit, no matter how I resize them. :(

I'm trying to figure out how to add pics. do you know how?

I've done all three. I can say that probably for every day use, blender/food processors are faster, a bit easier, and less cleanup over all, which is always a plus. You'll get valid nutritional benefits out of all of them, so I would say for starters, go with the blender/food processor, and then once you've been doing that…

Watch out for things like Edamame as a protein source, because it's also a source of fitoestrogen which can cause health problems in men, and can cause blood pressure and hormonal issues in women. Edamame should be a sometimes food. That being said, Most nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, and pistachios) are great…

You're Awesome, Fr0sting! Great job on the 30 down!! :)

I also have PCOS. I've got a long way to go in my weight loss journey, but I've learned a lot about myself, about PCOS, and I've done tons of research about what others with PCOS have done to succeed in their journeys, and am trying to apply those things to myself, to see where I can go from here. Feel free to add me. I'll…

I will often give any easter candy I get to neighborhood kids (with parent permission). That way, not only did I not eat it, but I feel better for having given it to a kid who will be stoked. Failing that, I'll put whatever I get in a bowl on my desk, for people at my office to enjoy instead. Again, with the feeling of…

not only is it a stress reliever, exercise naturally releases endorphins, which help fight depression, and boosts metabolism, which helps with your body's natural healing process. It also stimulates blood flow, which helps with digestion, movement, flexibility, and skin texture and appearance. You'll look better, feel…

1) 71 lbs 2) 420 lbs 3) 5'3" 4) It varies depending on what I'm doing, but generally I aim for around 1500-2000 5) 5-7 days a week, and yes - I work with a trainer and we combine a workout schedule that includes weights, cardio, boxing, and resistance training. 6) I can't really speak to time, because I've faught over the…

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I started with my trainer in June of 2012, so we're coming up on 2 years. He's become one of my best friends, one of my biggest supporters, and one of my strongest motivators. He pushes me when I need pushing, reminds me to rest when I may be pushing myself too hard, and he's taught me more about my own abilities and…

There is no such thing as gravity. You just have to REALLY WANT IT. :huh:

have you tried juicing? You should try juicing. Or crossfit. All successful people do crossfit, and juice fast. and Quinoa. and um.. Chia seeds? yeah. that should help. do all those things.

Hey Lisa, I know exactly how you feel. I was in the same boat for a long time. I don't know if it will help you, but I know for me, I did a juice cleanse for 10 days (bought a juicer, made all my own juices, using recipes online, and had support from my trainer and doctor) then transitioned into a restricted diet for 15…

any types of nuts, some dried fruit ( watch out for sugar) bananas w/ peanut butter, apples w/peanut butter, (or almond butter) crackers w/ cheese or crackers w/ peanut butter. especially PB2, since it's a powder, and all you do is add water to desired consistency. Hope this helps!!

Me, too. the picture I have in my head is of a completely different person. now that I'm dropping the weight, I'm having a really hard time seeing it, because I'm so used to envisioning this ocmpletely different me, so the reality still looks huge and distorted. alternately, my sister who is super tiny (~110, 5'1")…

don't be that guy who takes things WAY TOO SERIOUSLY. LOL

don't be that guy/girl who walks into the gym in their "warm up gear", with a cell phone permenantly attached to your ear, even during sets/treadmill/elliptical. If you can talk, you're not working hard enough.

This. I blew out my right knee when I was younger, and now am having issues with my left knee as well, but my Trainer got me on the elliptical, building up my muscles and endurance in a low impact process. also, sitting leg extensions, to start building the muscles around your knee, to help take some of the pressure and…

To the OP; Sizes are based on your measurements. Do you take your waist/hip/bust measurements, now? if not, take your measurements. In US sizes, every 2 inches lost is one dress size. I'm not sure how that breaks down to UK sizes, but if you can find the conversion betweein UK and US dress sizes, you can do your math from…

I would argue with the ability to again appreciable muscle on a deficit - even though I was on a deficit, and have been since starting MFP, I gained an inch in each arm before re-losing the inch, and then some, but I don't know the exact science, so I don't want to start a big discussion about it. I'll talk to my trainer…