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  • Boredom causes munchies. Even if they are healthy options they are still calories and takes away from my deficit. It took me years to figure out my ideal calorie intake and that is all changing AGAIN with pre-menopause. Just don't stop learning and readjust when needed. It is a marathon and not a sprint. Pace yourself and…
    in What causes you to relapse when you are dieting Comment by scrapperthoke July 2017
  • Has it gotten any better for you because I'm going through the same thing. 53 and started the transition about a year ago. Have full fledged hot flashes, and seeing all kinds of changes happening. Did the same thing and went to a trainer not necessarily to see progress, but to retain strength and try and get ahead of it.…
    in Menapause and losing weight Comment by scrapperthoke June 2017
  • Not if you want to lose weight, but be careful because your body may need more calories depending on the type of exercise you are doing, intensity, and duration. It is all about calories in vs. calories out and working towards a deficit so you lose fat. It also depends on the type of calories you consuming. Make them count…
    in Ok Supposed to eat 1200 calories I also workout, Does that mean I can eat the calories I burned? Comment by scrapperthoke January 2017
  • I work out at 5:00 am every Tuesday and Thursday doing strength and 25 min cardio. M-W-F is focused on cardio and time fluctuates based on recovery needs. Typically by 5:30 or 6:00 am. Love morning workouts. Life doesn't interfere that way.
    in 5am Workout Challenge Comment by scrapperthoke February 2016
  • I like ISOFlex Chocolate (personal choice). It is smooth and not thick like some. It is not intended to be for weight loss although it is very low in calories, fat and sugar. It is however high in protein which is why I use it. I have trouble hitting my protein goals and staying in my calorie range. This is very important…
    in Protein Shake - Suggestions Comment by scrapperthoke January 2016
  • My surgeon says that with gastric bypass patients shakes are a waste of time because fluid goes straight through the pouch and never stops to give you that sense of fullness. His phiolsphy is that you eat slowly and primarily protein to try and fight off cravings or the sense of hunger. It makes sense when you look at that…
    in Post surgical gastric bypass---Calorie intake???? Comment by scrapperthoke September 2013
  • Moderation not deprivation. I had gastric bypass and what I've learned is that proper eating does NOT take a vacation when you do. Yes you can slip and eat the wrong things, but you have to just get back on track. if want to allow your eating patterns to take a vacation then that is your choice, but it is also you choice…
    in Succeeding only to fail. Comment by scrapperthoke February 2013
  • I'm 4 years out from Roux-N-Y. Lost over 120 pounds. Gained back about 25 pounds because I took my eye off the ball, and I'm now in the process of taking that off. I was at a follow up with my surgeon this past weekend and he told me something that came as quite a surprise. He said to NOT drink protein shakes, and those…
    in Post surgical gastric bypass---Calorie intake???? Comment by scrapperthoke February 2013
  • I had Roux-N-Y in 2009. Lost 120 pounds. Got too skinny from my perspective. Stopped losing and then gained back 25 pounds. I want to drop 15-20 and then maintain. I started the 5 Day Pouch Test last Saturday. Went back to the basics of gastric bypass and re-calibrated my understanding of the weight loss tool. It really…
    in Any gastric bypass patients on here Comment by scrapperthoke February 2013
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