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Rachel - 4 The Binge - 3 -7/21/14 AM binge+after dinner binge. -7/23/14 After work binge Days I did NOT log it all - 0 Going to increase my calorie intake from 800 to 1000-1200 (I am pre-op, my surgeon asked me to lose weight to shrink my liver). At 800 I am setting myself up for failure. My mind was bargaining with me on…

Doing okay on my water today, still have a bit more to go. Stuck to my pre-op diet 100% today, found my brain bargaining me for more food haha. Today went very well.

I ate well and kept my fluids up! Between school and work I don't find much time to work out, but my goal is to hit the gym tomorrow! :)

Rachel - 4 The Binge - 2 -7/21/14 AM binge+after dinner binge. Days I did NOT log it all - 0 Today went great :)

Crepes, I hope your appointment goes well! Willliftfortats, thank you! Good job on completing your diary, I know it can be hard logging everything on bad days! I am proud of myself for today for keeping today binge-free! :D

I just ordered the polar H7, It should be coming in on Wednesday. I'm going to take it to kickboxing and try it out this friday. If you want, I can let you know how it works! This is the one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007S088F4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Good morning Amanda and Kate! It's nice to meet you! :)

Thank you guys for responding! :) it is nice to meet you Molly and Haley :)

South Park! 'It hits the Fan".

Well today went not-so-great for me, I went way over my calories today, but tomorrow is another day!

I ask myself this every day. I pre-portion my food if it isn't already. If i buy something loose, I will put each serving into little individual bags inside the box so I process just how much I'm eating. If you have your day of food portioned from the night before it helps soooooooo much.

Today I am proud of myself for avoiding the work and after-work binge. On my way home I pass the dreaded candy bar dish and the dairy queen. I did not stop for either today. I didn't have the best day food-wise today, but that small victory made me proud of myself today.

Rachel - 3 The Binge - 2 -7/21/14 AM binge+after dinner binge. Days I did NOT log it all - 0 It really hurt to log everything today, but I know seeing it all written down will help.

kashaas, I like it! I think it overshoots my calories a bit, but the GPS is really accurate and it's very detailed.

Hello all! Today I was running late and drove through for breakfast, but I've been sticking to my diet otherwise. It's really hard to visualize what 800 calories actually looks like until you've logged your breakfast and your diary is screaming at you. Anyways, I've been really good this afternoon with avoiding eating (My…

I don't have any useful advice, I've never been in that situation, I just wanted to say congratulations! wow!

Kayaking went great! Got to introduce a new friend to the sport, we ended up paddling 4 miles on flat water. Endomondo had me at over 1200 calories burned but that seems a little generous to me :) Anyways, was doing okay UNTIL we went to Biggby and those fancy drinks get me every time. I'm pretty sure I ordered the worst…

Hi Lisa, We had to put our Golden Retriever down on Monday as well, it was a very quick for him, We're still very upset. People who don't have pets don't understand just how big a part of our lives they hold. In the end it's a very hard decision to make, but also the most brave and compassionate. Sending positive thoughts…

Happy Sunday! Today I am going kayaking before sitting down and doing my homework the rest of the day. I spoiled my day one liquid diet unfortunately, telling myself my anniversary is in 2 days and we're going out to eat anyways, but today is a new day! Everyone have a great day!

Haha that would be my Labrador retreiver! She's a handful! :)

Hello! my name is Rachel! I'm 21, I have an 8YO fur baby. After my sophomore year in high school I jumped from 130 to 170 and since graduating I've crept up. I've tried dieting in the past but it didn't bother me until I jumped on the scale and realized I was 5 lbs from 200. Definitely a wake-up call for me. Anyways, I…

Huh. Well that's one way to get the band wagoners haha

Thank you! I'm hoping to find some recipes to make the protein powder a little more interesting, someone suggested I add coffee.

Your mile is faster than mine! Haha. The dune challenge sounds neat. We have the sleeping bear dunes by us

No worries! The people in my life are having a hard time understanding, I misunderstood!

This was very informative, thank you for sharing!

Thank you for putting my mind at ease!

Again, I've been working with doctors, my surgeon, my dietician that specializes in overweight patients pre-op, for months. I came to the forums for support, not to ask for criticism of my personal medical advice. The reason I am on a temporary 800cal diet is to reduce my fatty liver before surgery to make it safer. If…

It is also worth mentioning that my case is not typical, my appendix has been leaking for an undetermined amount of time. (the size of infection suggests months, maybe a year according to my ID doctor) and we've been treating me for a 4"x6" abscess and osteomyelitis. My case has been very very atypical, rarely do surgeons…

My surgeon would like to shrink my liver before surgery, my surgery is laproscopic. The less of the liver is in front of that area the less risk for complication for me, so my surgeon says.