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You look beautiful, great job. :)
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Spicy Corn Chowder Ingredients 4 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 small jalapeno, chopped seeds and ribs removed 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups chicken stock 2 large red potatoes, well…
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Bump...I've got 2 really good one's to post in a bit. :)
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Hi Brian...I commend you on putting your question out here in such an open forum. I can only speak of my personal experience. After years of going up and down the scales...to finally just going up and up and up...I decided I was only going to battle this monster ONE MORE TIME! I did a lot of research (I mean, OCD levels of…
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Simply...I hated the life I had created. I had a husband that loved me, but given that I was 370 pounds, we couldn't do things together anymore. My children played around me but, I couldn't play with them. I saw photos of myself and it would send me spiraling into a depression. No matter what past afflictions that had…
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Truly, awesome! You've earned every congrats! :)
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:D Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred video -excellent investment!!
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Congrats, you're doing great! I've done ONE day of that video and it took me two days to recover. So, my hats off to you! Don't be hard on yourself, I can tell a difference too! You're making the changes and doing what needs to be done for you to be your healthiest you!! :D
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Oh my goodness, I just happened upon this post by accident-but, thank you!! Great info, great blog post too. :) And, thank you OP for asking the questions I've been meaning to..but, didn't!
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...I'm putting this on the list of things to try. ;-)
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My first reaction is to start kicking *kitten* and taking names for someone to think of messing with gaucamole...but then, the other half is intrigued enough to want to try it!!
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What an inspiring, amazing journey so far! Fantastic work!
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I chose to go with the sleeve surgery (VGS). My starting weight was much higher, 370. I had it done in October of 2009 and it's been smooth sailing ever since. My downtime...I was sitting poolside the next day, I had 3 kids at the time (I've since has one more) so down time was important. I liked that it was permanent…
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Yeah...every BODY is different, but, as previous posters said, age is in your favor, depending on how long you've had the extra weight on. I started at 370 AND have had and nursed 4 kids, so, for sure, I'm dealing with extra skin...but, it's not as bad as I thought it would be. It's a sucky side effect, but, one that you…
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That. Was. Awesome!!!
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Welcome to MFP :) This site and all it's information and support can be a wonderful tool to keep you going. I know when I started my weight loss journey, it was an overwhelming number. I felt defeated before I even started. But, one day at a time, one choice at a time, YOU can do this. Not for hubby, not for friends or…
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Lol...I'm not upset really, I'm ok with my plan, because it works for me and what my situation is...the only thing that irritates me is when people post always/never posts. Everyone's situation is different, and so long as you are pursuing a HEALTHY lifestyle change, then, awesome. ...that, and I see this stupid subject…
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I realize I shouldn't take the bait on this one, but, I just can't help calling stupid, stupid. Everyone is different. Everyone has different goals, issues, lifestyles and even some have hormone issues that ALL contribute to their different weight loss journey. I have been on a 1200 calorie a day regimen for a long time…
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I got a Fitbit, it tracks all that, and, it syncs to MFP too, so, there are days when I don't exercise in the traditional sense, but, I've earned 300-500 calories based off what I was doing. My suggestion is if you want THAT specific of info, get yourself something like a Fitbit or other hrm so you can better track those.…
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When making LONG term health decisions, for me, it has to be realistic. I love everything about coffee!! For the safety of my husband and four kids....I take it for medicinal purposes!! I know that I will never stop, I use the flavored creamer I like, and I enjoy every last drop!!
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Ok..I have to say it....you're being WAY to friggen hard on yourself!!! REPEAT AFTER ME: I JUST HAD A BABY 7 WEEKS AGO!!! I have 4 kids myself, but, 1 kid, 4 kids, or 7 kids, our bodies all respond differently. So, just breathe and take it one day at a time, one positive step forward at a time, one healthy choice at a…
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I am glad it helped!! That's what it's all about, right? To encourage and be enouraged when needed! :) And, really, it was a pretty funny moment! LOL ..and, thank you. When I look at old photos of me, I don't hardly recognize that person anymore. My youngest doesn't recognize me in old photos at all. He will never know me…
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I am so sorry that your "loved ones" have given themselved permission to say those things to you. You are young, your body was made to recover...but NOT in 3 weeks!! I've had 4 children...every time is different, every recovery is different. Don't let the ignorant rattlngs of those around you rob you of your joy, your…
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I did no exercise until I had lost over 100 pounds. I knew me well enough to know that I needed/need accountability, so, I found a wonderful trainer who gets paid to kick my butt into shape 3 times a week! I started with a lot of elliptical though...now, I'm actually jogging-YES, JOGGING-on a treadmill. I still have about…
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And...what about cold medicine??!! Mouthwash??!
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Oh my gosh...between this and my yoga pants-I'M SCREWED!! gah!!
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^ AWESOME!! :D Congrats on your continued success and to the newfound lifestyle!
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Thanks! Same to you!! Darn good job!!! :) It's nice to see and hear from the community of success stories rather than hearing so many "my friend/cousins uncle/friend of a friend, had it and gained it all back" stories. We are definitely out here...but, it comes back to the OP question...so many are not willing to put…
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Spoken by someone who has NO CLUE how difficult it is to live successfully after bariatric surgery. There is no 'easy way'. It's all 'the hard way'. Everyone's journey has different pitfalls and mountains to climb out of and over. For me, because I had the VGS, portion control isn't one of them. I still have to eat right.…
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I hear you...however, I was one of those people. I'd complain..all the while eating an entire large pizza to myself. It's a process, like any other. But, I was broken. I hated my body, I hated living. I was trapped in 370 pounds...I was in a live coffin of fat. But, I wouldn't chang my journey for anything. It brought me…
