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Choanni64 Member

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  • Thank you so much for your post. I have been here since May 29th of 2012 and have consistently lost 1 1/2 to 2 lbs a week on a pre-op bariatric diet of 1200 calories. I decided not to have the surgery since I have lost 41 pounds. However, since August 3rd....i gained two pounds and have just sat there....very frustrating.…
    in Getting Discouraged Comment by Choanni64 August 2012
  • Such a fabulous change! In 16 months? Such an encouragement. I started at 325 pounds in April 2012. I have lost 41 pounds and been working out at least 5 times a week. Thank you for sharing.
    in Sixteen Months Difference Comment by Choanni64 August 2012
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese 2 cups of fruit (varies from day to day, but right now mostly strawberries) Sometimes I also have 1/2 bagel with 1 tbs light cream cheese topped with 1/8 avocado Works for me and tasted delicious!
    in what do you eat for breakfast? Comment by Choanni64 July 2012
  • Hey Matt, what you said really resonated with me. Willpower never worked and I've been 350 pounds for more than 20 years. I was told I had moderate diabetic retinopathy in March 2012 and realized that I truly had to make a choice. Sugar or my eyesight. The fact I had high blood pressure and diabetes just hadn't sunk in,…
    in needed 300+ friend who is doing it!!~ Comment by Choanni64 July 2012
  • I'm in! Starting weight --- 130.9 kg or 288.5 lbs July 30th -- August 6th -- August 13th -- August 20th --
    in 4 Week Mini-Challenge Comment by Choanni64 July 2012
  • Hi! I'm new to this group. I joned MFP in May 2012. I started this journey in March 2012 at 325 lbs, a weight I have maintained for the past 25 years. I am 47 years old and have Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. But in March I found out that I had moderate diabetic retinopathy (the largest cause of new blindness)…
    in Introduce yourself - again Comment by Choanni64 July 2012
  • Just an update! Been following 1200 calorie food plan and exercising 4 to 5 days a week. Yes, I am loving the way it makes me feel! I am now 288.4 (don't hate me cuz I love the points....lol) Down 14 lbs since my first post! I have gone from a 4x to a 2x/1x. It is fabulous! Thanks for the support and encouragement! Feel…
    in Working Out Comment by Choanni64 July 2012
  • Hi. I'm Joani. Feel free to add me. I started in March at 325 lbs and now weigh 289. My goal for now is 220. I don't need to be skinny, but I want to be fit. I work out 4 to 5 days a week and follow a 1200 calorie food plan. You can achieve your goals! It takes planning and intentional eating. Good luck!
    in Need some friends..... Comment by Choanni64 July 2012
  • Strawberries grilled chicken cherries blackberries summer squash onions ritz crackers
    in What are your 7 foods that you eat the most? Comment by Choanni64 July 2012
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    in What do you do for a living? Comment by Choanni64 July 2012
  • I'm in! I joined a gym in late May, but I now go 6 days a week. At 6 a.m. I have lost 27 pounds and gone from a 4x to a 1x to 2x, depending on the material. Lol. Monday - 723 calories burned Tuesday - 565 calories burned Wednesday - 447 calories burned Thursday - 368 calories burned total - 2308....1200 to go.
    in 3,500+ Calories Burned Challenge: Mon, 7/2 - Sun, 7/8 Comment by Choanni64 July 2012
  • Hi, I've just recently joined too and have about 150 pounds to lose. I would love to share diary food and encouragement. Feel free to add me! Joani:happy:
    in Looking for some diary sharing buddies! Comment by Choanni64 June 2012
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