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It you are lactose intolerant (not allergic to milk) you should be able to eat natural cheese like cheddar and yogurt because the lactose is processed out. I find rice milk to be the closest in flavor to cow's milk, but I prefer vanilla almond milk for cereal, oatmeal, protein shakes, and baked goods. I don't like soy…
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I'd rather pay $40/month and get all the gym equipment, not have to store a treadmill, and not have to replace it in a few years. $1100 would pay for over 2 years of membership.
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I'm in your shoes! I can handle some natural cheeses, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese, though, so I use those a lot for snacks. It might be worth taking lactase tablets with some dairy if it sits well with you. The best protein powder I've found is Vega Sport but I don't enjoy having a full shake everyday. Instead I use…
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My philosophy is always get your degree and then you can truly choose what path to take. Go to school for marketing and work on your comedy and writing on the side. When you're done, you can decide where to go from there. You might find that marketing is a true passion from going to school and experiencing it. Or, you may…
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We had surgery the same day! :) If I were in your situation, I would talk to my surgeon first. I know that I am barely getting enough nutrients and calories to support myself at this point, let alone a pregnancy. I was told to avoid getting pregnant for 2 years after surgery for that reason. However, if your surgeon and GP…
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You might have seen this tip before, but it's a great time-saver to prepare meals on your day off, then freeze individual portions to reheat during the workweek. This works well for soups, casseroles, meats, veggies, almost anything. It may not be fun to spend your days off cooking a week's worth of meals, but it sure…
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I've done that. I try to eyeball what I "should" be able to eat but it always ends up being too much. *Time to go change my food diary AGAIN!*
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I stayed with my mom for a little more than a week after surgery. It was nice just to have her support. Like pj said, don't worry if she feels ill or think she's going to starve to death. If she's made it this far towards surgery, she will be strong enough to get through this. That being said... I had no interest in food…
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I just had my surgery July 30th. My favorite things in the hospital were: 1. Ask for glycerin swabs!!!! They are amazing for a dry mouth, especially since you can only drink a little at a time. Get them from your nurse right away after surgery. Trust me. 2. Crocs. A lot easier than socks, nonslip for walking, something I…
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I just made it to 2 weeks today! My experience has been amazing and nearly painless. I had surgery on a Monday and was up and walking about an hour after recovery. I went home that Wednesday. I took one dose of the pain meds they sent with me and two doses of liquid Tylenol. At worst, the pain for me was only as bad as…
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Awesome sauce! Nothing is more gorgeous than doing something fun, fit, and fabulous! I can't wait for my first 5K... maybe the Vegas Color Run in February!!!
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I add 1 egg to one grated zucchini. Mix with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and possibly some basil and Parmesan cheese. Scoop mixture onto a non-stick grill or pan. Brown each side and BOOM! You have delicious zucchini hash brown patties.
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I have several goals I've set even though I'm still about a month out from having bypass. 1) Complete a charity walk 2) Walk across the Golden Gate bridge with my family 3) Try a rock climbing wall 4) Wear a size 12 comfortably 5) Be able to do a 10-minute mile without killing myself! 6) Join an indoor soccer team 7) Go to…
