annemw333

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  • I get between 90 and 140 grams a day. I had gastric bypass surgery nearly 4 years ago and it's one of the things one has to commit to when having the surgery. It's super important during the recovery period and after that, it's important while losing weight so you don't lose too much muscle mass. As far as too much goes,…
    in How much daily protein in needed? Comment by annemw333 May 2013
  • I agree that you should double check with a doctor first but I imagine, if you are healthy, they will okay it. Just listen to your body. If your knees/ankles start having issues, back off a bit, etc. But yay on you for not letting your size stop you from pursuing your dreams. I completed a half marathon when I was over 300…
    in I'm 30, I'm 300lbs - can I run? Comment by annemw333 April 2013
  • I am still sort of figuring out where exactly I need to be calorie-wise. I was at 1200 and am now at 1400 but definitely go over some days and try to eat back most of my exercise calories. I may up it even more though as I am not losing like I was. We will see. It's definitely important not to feel ridiculously deprived or…
    in You Really CAN Eat More!! Comment by annemw333 April 2013
  • Well right now it's stupid flippin' hernia surgery! One week out and all I am permited to do is walk and even that wears me out still. Before surgery, while swimming it would be old ladies asking me to move lanes because she wants to be next to the wall, my goggles and/or ear plugs not having a good seal, and the…
    in Things That Ruin Your Workout!!! Comment by annemw333 March 2013
  • Had my RNY in 2009. Best decision I've ever made for myself. It's not always sunshine and roses but my tool has guided me and helped me get my life back. Feel free to friend me or send me a message. I am always happy to make new WLS friends. They are invaluable in this journey.
    in Going through Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) Surgery? Comment by annemw333 March 2013
  • I am not gonna lie, I had gastric bypass back in 2009. It helped me lose the first 100 or so pounds but after that, it was all me. My teeny tiny tummy is not so teeny anymore so I can consume near normal portions now that I am almost 4 years out. I even had some regain and had to really take a look at what I was doing. I…
    in How did you do it? How did you lose so much weight? Comment by annemw333 March 2013
  • Yup. Me too. And usually my socks because my feet are always cold but other than those things, nada. I want to know MY weight, not my weight AND my clothes' weight.
    in What do you wear when you weigh yourself? Comment by annemw333 March 2013
  • I found this online when I was trying to figure this out myself: http://www.everydayhealth.com/food-fitness/calories-burned-body-combat-les-mills I don't know how accurate it is but at least it allows you to input your weight so it's specific to you.
    in les mills bodypump and bodycombat calories burned Comment by annemw333 March 2013
  • YMCA! Forever and always. It's the non-gym-goers gym and they have a pool.
    in Name your Gym Comment by annemw333 March 2013
  • Man do I LOVE being lazy, like I really truly enjoy it. But I also enjoy how I feel when I'm not and when I do move more. So, I try to keep a balance. I wake up extra early to go to the gym because I know getting it done early means when I get home from work, I can be as lazy as I want with no guilt. It gives me the…
    in How do you keep going? Comment by annemw333 February 2013
  • Oh and another factor, I do not have a smart phone so something like Endomondo is not an option for me.
    in HRM vs BodyMedia vs FitBit Comment by annemw333 February 2013
  • Wow! Thanks for all the information. Definitely looks like you did your research. I am definitely trying to figure out what works best for me. Another caveat is that I like to swim and none of the fitness monitors I have found are waterproof. There are, however, waterproof HRM's so maybe the FitBit/HRM combo you have going…
    in HRM vs BodyMedia vs FitBit Comment by annemw333 February 2013
  • This is most definitely WRONG. My doctor and nutritionist want me to get at LEAST 80 grams minimum, more if I can manage it.
    in protein grrr Comment by annemw333 February 2013
  • Mine's open to friends so feel free to add me. I totally agree that other's diaries are GREAT for meal/food ideas.
    in Public Diarys Comment by annemw333 February 2013
  • I walk to and from work most days, 1/2 mile each way and I do count it because I have my MFP set to sedentary because I work a desk job. I figure anything above and beyond normal walking around the office is in fact extra, even if I do it every day. When I walk to and from work, I will often take longer routes or push…
    in Walking; what counts? Comment by annemw333 January 2013
  • Considering there are more factors that contribute to obesity than just pure eating too much and being sedentary (though these are obviously huge contributing factors), shame is pointless and counterproductive. Awareness and education are far more productive. We shouldn't placate the obese either. We should not deny that…
    in Fat-Shaming May Curb Obesity? Comment by annemw333 January 2013
  • Honestly, I don't find it all that frustrating. The people on the Biggest Loser have large amounts of weight to lose so dropping that much weight that fast is not as unhealthy for them as it would be for someone with just 20-30 lbs to lose. When you have that much excess body weight to lose, it's a totally different ball…
    in Does anyone get frustrated watching The Biggest Loser? Comment by annemw333 January 2013
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