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Hi, my name is Nichole. I am on the road to RNY bypass. My surgery will be between Feb-may. I live with a great deal of pain and have lost a total of 30lbs since November of 2013, but things have s..l..o..w..e..d.. down quite a bit with the weight loss, despite the effort I am still putting forth. I finally broke down and…
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I have Cushing's but take T3 and have some of the same hurdles as someone with hypothyroid only on an extreme level. I do both cardio and resistance training with bands, instead of weights. I also do pool therapy and use water weights and cardio in the pool, since it is very little impact, but a powerhouse of activity. I…
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Losing inches is just as important as losing pounds. Sometimes you will gain weight, but get slimmer and it's only because you are gaining muscle and toning up. So...stay vigilant and keep plugging at it. I have 100 pounds to lose, but I am doing 30lb goals. It makes it more manageable for me. I get frustrated sometimes…
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I have a hard time with exercise, because of medical reasons, but...there are many activities you can do that give you adequate exercise and strength training, without going to the gym: Do you like to garden Walk your dog You can park further away from your destination Washing your car Shoveling snow Chopping wood Walking…
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You all are so cool:) I needed a place to be with other people going through the same weight struggle. It's a battle enough trying to do it completely on your own, and with little motivation. I just hope I can return the motivation.lol
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Thank you. Believe me...it is VERY HARD. I just don't want my weight to keep me prisoner in my own body. That's my motivation.
