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There is a group on here, VSGers, that has information about sleeve surgery. I'm sure there are groups dedicated to bypass as well. If you are truly considering surgery, attend a seminar presented by a surgeon, and also look up some current research on each of the surgeries. You would be better served by asking a hospital…
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Wow. Way to abuse a nurse, who doesn't have prescriptive privileges, instead of discussing your issues with the actual prescriber. I can't imagine why she would be snippy, or why anyone in the office wouldn't want to help you. Showing up at a provider's office demanding narcotics is never going to go over well.
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Healthy Choice Fudge Bars... around 100 calories and very yummy.
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:) The sleeve group is called VSGers.
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What kind of people make negative comments about someone else's body? This is really not appropriate behavior for either "friends" or family. The next time someone makes a negative comment about your body, pause, look them directly in the eye and say, "That is an extremely rude thing to say. I would prefer that you stop…
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Another vote for Merrills.
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Full time mom, full time nurse, full time grad student... It aint easy, but somehow I get by. I do the best I can every day and accept that I can't be perfect at everything every day. My priorities shift constantly... Friend me if you'd like, although I'm not incredibly supportive because I'm incredibly busy!
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Show this quote to your husband and tell him, "no more." I've taken my share of crap and verbal abuse in my relationship. It stopped when I made him move out and we were separated for a year. Ultimately, he decided he could act like a decent human being and a good husband instead of an *kitten*. A good marriage (or any…
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I agree with limiting TV and video games for everyone in the family. Turn off the TV and go hiking or go to the park. Encourage reading (not for weight loss, but for mental acuity) as an alternative to video games. Everything in moderation!
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Work on your own health and his health will follow. If you buy healthy food and cook healthy meals, he will have no choice but to eat healthy food. Limit the availability of unhealthy snacks, but don't eliminate them entirely. Make fast food an occasional treat and not an every day occurrence. When you order fast food,…
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I'm not sure why regular tacos are not "healthy." If I'm trying to save calories, I use lean ground beef, fat-free refried beans, omit the tortilla and lettuce wrap instead, and carefully measure my sour cream and cheese. Carbs and fat aren't deal breakers for me, as I use the IIFYM method. If I have the calories, I use a…
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NM -- was feeling snarky but changed my mind.
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No, but there is an Appendix dedicated to sammiches -- it says that when you can lift more weight than your husband, he has to make you sammiches.
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JoRocka, perhaps we just need a new label. "Why did you order _______?" "Well, of course, it's because I'm a KICK-*kitten*-ATARIAN. It's all the rage, you know?"
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This. This! Exactly this!! It is a very slow process that begins with liking yourself and feeling that you deserve good things -- time outdoors, some healthy food that tastes good, sleep, love... and pizza and cookies once in a while. With time and practice, you progress to loving yourself, and feeling strong, and…
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(Orders a vegetarian entrée at restaurant) "Oh, are you a vegetarian?" "No. Did you see the Cardinals game on Sunday?" There you go. Easy. Move on. Labels are unnecessary. Eat what you eat.
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I never log on vacation. I try to enjoy myself within reason and without guilt. My best advice is to start logging the day after you get home, and wait a week to weigh in to let the water weight disburse.
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Agreed. I love the saying, "Comparison is the thief of joy." Everyone has different strengths, abilities, challenges and history. It's best to measure your current self against your past self, and keep your focus on becoming the future self that you desire. You'll never been anyone else. You are all you got.
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I also recommend Aveeno. I have tried a lot of much more expensive brands -- Body Shop, Philosophy, Dermologica, -- and didn't see any difference at all. I seem to come back to Aveeno or Neutrogena. I also use prescription-strength Retinol cream a few times a week (bought in Mexico where it is non-prescription) and it…
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I agree with the previous poster who is in recovery who said that maybe your life feels "boring" because addicts/alcoholics tend to live in chaos and drama. Maybe you just need some time to get used to the fact that "normal" is a little "boring" and that's not a bad thing. Maybe you can reframe "boring" by changing your…
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That is why, when I'm running (with my dog or without), I always stop when I see a loose dog. When you keep running, you make it harder for the dog owner to get control of their dog. If you just stop, and assertively instruct the owner to get their dog, the problem is usually solved.
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This, too. My pit bull is actually on the fearful side with people and doesn't enjoy being approached by strangers. If she is off-leash and a person comes into view, she high-tails it to my side. People get pissed off when their kid asks to pet her and I say "no." I, too, have had a few "wannabe dog whisperers" try to…
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I do the same when I'm running with my dog and we approach another runner, walker or cyclist. I stop running, step to the side of the path, and make her sit/stay. I will let her run free in the park we run through if there are no dogs running loose and no people in our direct path. If she is running loose and a dog comes…
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First, if I see a dog loose on my run, I stop running. Running = Prey to a dog. Second, since I run with my dog, who is fairly dog friendly, but would fight if another dog attacked her (she's a pit bull), I immediately have her sit/stay. Next, if the owner is around, I'll ask them to secure their dog. If the owner isn't…
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I don't mean this as a personal attack, but I see you've lost 11 pounds. When you've lost over 100 pounds and kept it off for 5 years, you can be an expert, but until then, it might be best to keep your opinions on effective weight loss strategies to yourself. I realize that you are well-intentioned, but you have no idea…
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... and the #1 problem plaguing the MFP forums? It's a tie between Narcissism and Assholery! (No statistics needed to back that one up, just 4 years of experiential learning.)
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According to the WHO, someone commits suicide every 40 seconds in the world. " Globally, suicides account for 50% of all violent deaths in men and 71% in women. With regard to age, suicide rates are highest in persons aged 70 years or over for both men and women in almost all regions of the world. In some countries,…
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Sometimes I make a bargain with my lazy self: Just go to the gym and warm up. You can leave if you're really not feeling it once you're there. I've only left twice in 4 years, and both times were because the headache I had when I left the house turned in to a migraine. I have half-assed a few workouts, though. Sometimes…
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Keep repeating it until you get it! Walk a little less each time, and soon you'll be running the whole thing. It's not a contest, and everyone progresses at their own pace.
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Regarding your daughter's schedule... My daughter also goes to an after school program (paid child care) and they have homework time for 20-30 minutes where everyone has to work on homework, reading or quiet activities like drawing. Honestly, most nights, she finishes her homework there. It seems like you have an hour and…
