janinealfke

I have had weight loss surgery but that said..when I stall it is my carbs every single time....I cut mine down to 30 g a day. If I go over by much I gain or stall EVERYTIME....everyone...weight loss surgery or not should keep carbs under 100g a day...but if 50 g is not working I would not go lower than 30 g in a day. We…

Unjury.com has a protein powder that is flavorless. You can add that to anything you CAN eat. Good luck!! Janine Alfke

Hi, How many carbohydrates to you consume in a day? How many grams? Try cutting them way back, like to less than 50g a day. I have to eat less than 40-30g a day.....or I gain...sometimes we have to shake things up to get our bodies losing again. I know for me, since carbs turn to sugar.....too many make me go up....so I…

Lord, child...if I eat any less carbs I won't be eating them at all....it's a hateful way to have to diet. But I have to do it too. I've had weight loss surgery, and if I don't keep my carbs under 40g a day...I will gain. It's a pain!!! But there are many of us out there!!! You're welcome to friend me if you like. I am…

We all fall off that wagon at some point. The the thing you have to do is pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start again. We all have those moments when we do things we know better than to do. You have to allow yourself to be human. We are all flawed....it happens to us all. You are not alone!! I have had weight loss…

Hi, Muscle weighs more than fat, so if you are losing fat (55 lbs) and the workout has you gaining muscle, that is why you are not seeing the huge difference you would think you would. Measure yourself...I bet you are losing inches, while gaining muscle mass. Hang in there. You're doing everything right!!! Janine Alfke

You are both welcome to add me if you like. I've had RNY Gastric bypass, so I lose differently from many people. We all need support!! Janine Alfke

It's hard to get started, but once you make the committment to do it, it gets easier. I've had RNY Gastric bypass so I lose differently from most, but you are welcome to add me. I will send you a friend request since you are new to the site, and you can accept or not, whichever you wish...We all need support to attain our…

I have not done the paleo but I do eat a high protein, low carb diet every day of my life. I have had RNY gastric bypass. There are several people on my friends list from the UK....who use this app. I would be happy to hook you up with them if you are interested. And you are welcome to friend me if you like. I would stick…

I am so sorry to hear that they are all so ill after losing weight like that. I have lost 289 lbs to date, and my health is better than ever. I would HOPE the weight loss is not what has made them sick!!! Prayers for all of those going through such terrible things as that. I would not let those examples stop you from…

I think if you are hitting 1100 calories a day it could be all right. Have you spoken to your doctor? Get a referral to a nutritionist and see what they tell you. Since you have had an eating disorder, I think I would just want to make sure you're doing all right with those calories, but I'm betting it's all right...I have…

Hi, I'm about 5"10.5 and have had weight loss surgery. My goal weight is 180....when I was in college I was 150 and a 12...and my hip bones stuck out....True that it's different for everyone. If you're a 14 now, then I would think 20 lbs would get you where you want to be! Best of luck! YOU CAN DO IT! Janine Alfke

Hi, Muscle weighs more than fat. If you are working out you are gaining muscle.....measure yourself since you are likely losing inches as you gain muscle mass. Also check your carbohydrate intake. I've had weight loss surgery so it's different for me, but as a normal person you should keep your carbs under 100g a day. I…

You just say no thank you. I'm going to pass this year! And have something healthy with you to eat instead if you need to! Good for you, skipping it and Happy Birthday!! Janine Alfke

I understand how you feel. I think our minds don't catch up with our bodies for quite some time. I have lost almost 300 lbs and although I can see it in the mirror now, I still see myself as very fat. I don't like that, but it's the nature of the beast. I've lost weight quickly through RNY Gastric bypass so my mind has yet…

I know how you feel. I too have battled my weight for 20 plus years. I recently had RNY Gastric bypass surgery (11.5 mos ago) and have lost a ton of weight. But the year before surgery I lost a bunch by myself...you can do this...just be smart about your food choices. Eat high protein, low fat and low carb....and by low…

I eat a high protein, low fat, and low carb diet. Tonight is low carb tacos....with meat, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce and low carb tortilla's. I usually have a roast, pork chops, chicken, or hamburger with a veggie or some fruit! Janine Alfke

Hi, I agree it's better to get your protein from food, however I use a whey protein isolate mix with low carb milk before I go to the gym to workout every day. There are many kinds and I have found few that I actually like. WalMart has one by Body Fortress that comes in Chocolate, strawberry and Chocolate Peanut…

I agree that if it's your typical day to walk like that, don't count it. You have to shake things up, and increase movement when you're eating better. If you feel your heart rate going up when you are doing it then perhaps you SHOULD count it. I jog in the pool 90 min every day and can feel my heart pounding....when your…

Hi, Walmart carries Body Fortress whey protein isolate mixes...in chocolate, strawberry and chocolate peanut butter. It's around 13.99 or so for just under 2 lbs. Which is a good sized jug of the stuff. The peanut butter is a very strong peanut butter flavor, with little chocolate in it to me, but it's high protein and low…

Hi, I lost my first 110 lbs in 11 mos, just by eating differently! So I would say at 2 lbs loss a week you should get to your goal around 25 weeks, or 6 mos or so...but that's just a guesstimate...it's different for everyone!! Best of luck!! Janine Alfke

I think that varies from person to person. I have had RNY Gastric Bypass surgery. I eat like 800 calories a day and burn like 1400. I almost never eat back my calories that I burned...but you could try doing that, and see if you gain, lose or maintain...play with it and see...I prefer to be at a deficit with my calories,…

I would use the higher protein shake mix because protein helps you build muscle. I know a lot who use the muscle milk light, but I use a whey protein isolate powder as I have had gastric bypass and we can better absorb that type of protein. Ultimately what you want from your protein powder (Surgery or not) is a high…

You are not being rude. You do what you have to to keep yourself healthy! It's their loss. You can get your support from your mom and us here on myfitnesspal! We'll have your back. I don't eat processed foods anymore either. I have had weight loss surgery and I literally HAVE to take my own food when I go to visit other…

YOU LOOK STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!! KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK!!!! Janine Alfke

Hi, I just began water aerobics about a month ago. I go every single day. I have class Tues and Thurs and the other 5 days I repeat what we do in class. I go to the class for joint problems as my knees are horrible. I jog in the pool forward, backward, sideways and do jumping jacks and carry buoyed weights to build muscle…

Hi, I have had RNY Gastric bypass. In August 2011 I weighed 563 lbs and was miserable. In the year before my surgery I lost 110 lbs on my own, and since having my weight loss surgery 7/30/2012 I have lost another 172 lbs for a grand total of 282 lbs lost to date. It is true that MANY regain weight they lose, and then some!…

I understand your feelings. I have had RNY Gastric bypass surgery (11.5 mos ago) I was too out of control to lose all I needed to by myself. I CAN tell you however, that I lost 110 lbs in the 11 mos prior to my surgery just by eating less. It IS doable. You can so do this! Sounds like you're doing all the right things. I…

Muscle weighs more than fat. So with all the moving you are doing you are likely building muscle mass while you are losing inches of fat in your body. I know it's frustrating. I am doing the same thing! If you are still losing inches, THAT'S A GOOD THING....Our bodies have to play catch up when we are losing weight.…

I do not eat back my burned calories. I have had weight loss surgery and couldn't if I wanted to. I have managed to increase my caloric intake slightly since starting to work out every day. I want to keep losing, so I do not want to eat back all I gain! Janine Alfke