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It makes a huge difference for me. I eat Low Carb/High Fat, and can consume almost 1000 calories more than when I did a Medical fast that was 75% carbs. I also currently weigh 35lbs less than I did on the fast. Here's information on that: https://pinterest.com/blackthorne99/ketolchf-if-science-information/

My diary is open to anyone who is logged in. I'm an open book. I have lost over 130lbs from a combination of solutions, each of which has had a positive effect on my health and weight.

My before picture was age 39. Now, almost 10 years later, I am very close to being half my highest weight (within 5 lbs). One by one, I have undercovered various pieces of my health that I could fix, and I have done so. The first 17 occurred when I began treatment for PCOS. Next, the Duodenal Switch (a malabsorptive Weight…

My brother does Primal Blueprint and recommended it for me. I have the 21-day book, but haven't read it yet, but I'm on board with the concept of low-moderate carb. He lost 100 lbs on it and has kept it off over a year. Do you do BPC? Have you ever made BP Tea? I'm not much of a coffee drinker.

As someone who has been overweight 75% of their life, I can say this with some measure of confidence. There *are* reasons to be 'thin'. But to an overweight person, 'thin' is what the rest of the world calls 'normal'. Most overweight people are not trying to become underweight. Me @ 150 lbs, in a size 12, is 'thin' to…

Whey protein isolate is THE most absorbable form of protein available. Whey protein is up there, but isolate is the best. When I buy protein powder (which isn't often), I buy either Champion Whey Stack, Muscle Milk or Optimum Nutrition (unflavored - and sustains up to 350 degrees so can be used in baking). However, what I…

Sheryl - When you are evaluating what types of changes to make, the first thing is to evaluate where you are. As you can see from my profile pic, I used to be a larger woman (size 26-28) and completely understand 'pool party hell'. The problem with Morbid Obesity is that - by definition - it means your weight is killing…

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What is TDEE?

Have you reached the sweet spot in terms of fills? Do you know about The Rules of the Band or the Five Day Pouch Test? Are you having any issues with food or simply looking to lose more. While I've never been a bander, I've known a ton of people (thousands) who are.

Wow, lot of sleevers. I'm happy to see that. I had the full DS which is the sleeve plus the malabsorptive component to the intestines.

Ab exercises will help flatten your belly. You can't spot reduce fat, but you may find that as you redefine your shape by adding muscle that what you perceive as a belly may go away. What *kind* of weight do you want to add? What kind of exercise are you willing to do? Just adding weight won't help, as you can already see,…

You're more than welcome to stalk my diary - I've been recording daily for over 435 days. I record everything - the days I don't feel hungry and hardly eat, and the days I feel like (and do) eat handfuls of marshmallows. My aims are: under 140g of carbs, 75g of fat or more, and 140 g of protein or more. (I don't always…

I think what I really like about the difference in your before and after is that you're taking a lot more care of *all* of you - skin, hair, makeup, body, and style. You really blossomed.

My before/after is my avatar. My high weight was 277. I was about 265 in the before pic, and about 158 in the after pic. I'm currently 143, so a total of 134 lbs gone.

I've lost 135 lbs, and there are SO many NSV's that I'll try to just hit some highlights. First - collarbones! omg - what the heck are those?? I would stand in front of the mirror for 10-15 minutes at a time, rolling my shoulders forward, watching those little pockets appear. I remember the first time I spontaneously ran…

The picture on the left was taken in July 2005, and was the "full body shot" required by my Brazilian surgeon. In Sept 2005, I had weight loss surgery. The picture on the right was taken August 2010, 5 years later. At that time, I had lost 117 lbs (16 pre-op) and weighed about 160. This morning, I have been on MFP 392…

Daily, and I record everything - the ups and the downs. It's just a number, and it's true whether I record it or not so NOT recording it isn't changing anything. But....I am not stressed by the natural fluctuations of my body day to day, during that time of the month, etc. If it stresses you, you may have to step away.

Well, I'm 4'11.5" so there aren't many guys who are shorter than me, but I have dated several who were more than a foot taller than me, and I can tell you that after a few awkward "how do we do this" kissing moments, we basically forgot about the height difference. One of them was 6'6" tall so he was literally 18 inches…

Yes, it is calories in vs. calories out. The key is - we're not measuring the right things. If an item has 300 calories according to a package, that does NOT mean that YOUR body is going to absorb 300 calories out of it. Some of us are super absorbers and actually break down food better than others. And some of us DON'T…

They are just being jerks. I worked at 24 Hour Fitness (a national chain of Fitness Centers) as a size 24, and the customers were actually HAPPY to see me because I was less intimidating to work out in front of.

Go to ITunes and get a program called iFitness - it's like $3? It has videos of all types of exercises and you can record your workouts in it. A good rule of thumb is to start with weights that you can do 10 reps and do 3 sets. If by the 2nd set, it still feels 'easy', increase weight one notch at a time. I wouldn't do…

#1: Riding my motorcycle - I never would have bought one at my high weight. #2: The fantastic friends that I have met through DS-related boards - most of my best friends have been through the same amazing life-saving surgery that I have. #3: Career success - I cannot tell you how many times I applied for and was denied…

Very similar to what I do - The carbs I get are mostly in things like my Greek Yogurt and protein bars. I aim for 1100 Net Calories. for me, I've found 140g of carbs is my tipping point. Over that, and I plateau - under that, I lose weight.

Well, it's a "Gastric Bypass" trick - but you might try the "Five Day Pouch Test" - Google it. It helps to get you back to the beginning.

"Does anyone else struggle with eating comfortably or any other issues with the band?" As long as The Band is treating you well, you should be fine. I know a bunch of people who have had issues with it, but my experience is skewed because I primarily hang out with people who had my surgery - so most of the 'Banders' I know…

I don't think many people actually OD on protein, although there are many who take in more than the need - the result is a couple of things. One, too much protein in your system can cause malodorous issues when you go to the bathroom. It comes out through your tears (if you wear contacts, you're familiar with protein…

I *love* that dress you're wearing in the last pic. You look fantastic, and the dress is *gorgeous* on you!

I'm hypoglycemic, and I'll typically do something with sugar, followed by protein. So perhaps orange juice, and then some bologna or cheese, or a peanut butter and not-sugar-free jelly sandwich. Once when I was out, I ended up downing some Mountain Dew and then got chicken nuggets to satisfy the protein requirement.…