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My boss had to apologize to me for accusing me of missing vital information when in fact, he was the one who missed it. VICTORY!

If you are in the US I think Torrid has a great selection of super sexy shoes and boots specifically for plus size ladies. Also...You be You! Rock a hot shoe whenever you want!

Both my boyfriend and I have had WLS. We constantly say things like...can you believe we just split a hamburger for dinner? Former Fat Guy/Girl would have laughed at that idea.

Thank you.

I agree with all these statements. I think a large part of it also that fat-shaming is so prevalent and acceptable to so many people. WLS might be "the easy way out" as some say, but for me it was the ONLY way out. I personally have told only a very select close group that I have had WLS. I decided this because I'd spent…

cranberry juice or cranberry pills if you can't take in the juice. Good luck.

I find so many protein shakes too sweet post-op. I'm afraid to try the unflavored because I'm not sure what I would add it to. I end up with chocolate and vanilla, mix them together, drink them separately. Use milk, use water, use cold coffee...all too sweet. I'm okay with eh texture and I've become accustomed to the…

I second ptracyrn advice. My dad has complete renal failure and his diet is complicated. DaVita is a godsend.

Excellent information for all. Thanks.

Thanks all. I really appreciate the pep talk. Now on to walking the walk and not just talking the talk. :)

I'm am right there with all of you. I mindlessly ate all holiday season long. I haven't been to the gym since JULY. . . I've gained 20 lbs since then, putting me over 200 lbs. I feel like a failure. I skipped my November 2 year follow up appointment with DR because I was so embarassed. My BF started a 3 week liquid diet…

pickled...look up any quick pickling recipe. Esentially water, salt, sweet and spices boiled add veggies and cool. Good for a week in fridge or so.

So I was unconventional...I went to my Fiancee funeral. I don't recomend it.

I own The Pirate Movie on DVD - love it Grease 2 soundtrack is on every listenign device I have. I can't help but sing Cool Rider everytime I get on my BF motorcycle The Day After Tomorrow - I can't not watch it Red Dawn (original) - BEST worst movie ever - WOLVERINES! Strictly Ballroom Overboard So many good bad movies.

I don't have diabetes, but my father does and my fiancee had hypoglycemic episodes after WLS as well. In my experience the best thing to do is carb + protein. My best example was coconut custard pie, sweet adn full of eggs and milk. Not WLS friendly though. With my Dad he checks his glucose levels prior to bed and has a…

this is freshly happenign as we speak. I may request an appointment with HR for Monday, so I can go in with a clear head. The discrimination isn't overt, it is subtle. And my boss is a spin-master. He has said int eh past: "If I gotta eat dn you gotta eat, I'm gonna eat" and "Tanya Harding is my hero. She saw her obstacle…

Although the evidence has been stacking up for years I documented nothing. I naievely convinced myself I was 'imagining it all". That no-one is still discriminated against becasue they are a woman anymore. That fight was won already, wasn't it? So I don't think I have a legal case. Nor do I really want one. I need to find…

it's really cool. But the price point? Ehhhh? Not sure anyone except the super techy/independently wealthy would buy in. I certainly think $99 for a cup is CRAZY.

So, as Americans we tend to believe in the following equation. even if we don't realize it. FOOD = LOVE We all do it. "Let me make you a cake, sandwich, your favorite dish, tall glass of delicious...becasue I love you and want to take are of you" Your wife is probably 1. shopping the way she always or mostly has 2. buying…

got my Syntrax Nectar samples. So far I like the flavors very much.

my cable tv system offers free programs. Some are yoga. I know Cox and Verizon both offer these sorts of things free.

my nectar flavors are on their way. I'm excited to try fruity/non-creamy based protein. I have a love hate relationship with protein shakes. I am trying to get back on track with losing and MD suggested 2 protein shakes a day and one sensible dinner with snacks. I'm losing the weight. The shakes are okay. but MAN I miss…

no one likes to hear this...but the results you are looking for are achieved via wax.

I am nearly 2 years out from surgery and never have dumped. At the begining I'd get what I call "sugar drunk". Feel JUST like being drunk. My sweet tooth did not go away. I still love a little sweet now and then (every day). Sometimes it's an oreo (just 1 or 2) or half a cupcake or 4 hershey kisses or an oz (approximately…

The key to tasty rice of any color is to put the seasonings in the cooking liquid. Water, broth, wine, cocnut water, milk...whatever. Add siracha or lipton noodle soup packet or cajun spice or roasted garlic or mustard or whatever to the cooking liquid. It will infuse the rice with the flavor. If yuou use flavors you like,…

Found this site that has many, many brands as samples. Sale right now for $1.95 each. http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/protein-powders/protein-powder-samples-1-serving.html

anyone have any updates for specials or sales on protein?

I'll sleep with anyone...Who doesn't like napping and cuddling? Have sex with? That's a whole different question.

garlic and onions sauteeing in olive oil

Diabetes AND kidney disease...those diets don't work together. My Dad is in same situation plus some other stuff. I use the Davita website for recipes and stuff. They also have a weekly grocery planner adn whatnot that is helpful. I've been dealing with these competing diets for over 10 years. Here is what i know from…