DanielleMN Member

So the Vikings are history, huh? There was no way they could beat the Packers? HA! Skol Vikings! See ya next week.

Could anyone please suggest what are the best tasting pre-made protein/nutrition shakes? I can't deal with using powder.

Some people say that sugar is addictive, and the more sugar you eat, the more you crave it. I think that might be true for me, but on the other hand, I want to eat a diet that I can live with for the rest of my life. For now I'm trying to limit the sugar and eat more fruit. They say that cutting sugar out gradually gives…

It is a lot to think about. I used to have bing eating disorder (before my gastric bypass surgery) but now I have "Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified." In my case it means that I tend to overeat on sweets whenever they are around, often eating them in place of regular, balanced meals. And if I don't have sweets around…

I joined the group NROL4W...I plan to start weight lifting at the YWCA in January (I'm taking a class). I'm going to check out the book too. Thanks for making me aware of this! Danielle

I had gastric bypass surgery almost 9 years ago. It has changed my life. I have not lost all the weight I wanted to, but I am still working on it. They always tell you that WLS is a "tool" in losing weight and that is true. You still have to work hard but it is easier. You don't have to be at 1200 calories for the rest of…

I love the "I beat anorexia" T-shirt. My husband turned 48 last week. I like to tease him about that because I won't be 48 until February. :) I actually feel pretty good right now, but I do worry about getting older. And sometimes I mourn for the things I did not do, like having kids. And like Nora Ephron, "I feel bad…

I used to do this all the time when I was on ambien. It was so bad that I would take a bowl of cereal or yogurt to bed and then spill it all over myself when I fell asleep before finishing it. Now I take lunesta and it doesn't happen anymore.

Thank you.

What does it mean when people say "bump"? I'm Danielle, 47, married, live in St. Paul, MN. I have lost over 240 pounds since I had gastric bypass surgery in 2004 and have about 80 left to go. I have an eating disorder and feel that I am addicted to sweets, My diary is open, which is embarrassing sometimes! (like yesterday)…

Thanks everyone, this has been very helpful!

I can't talk about Wal-Mart as a customer or employee because I have never been there. However, I can tell you why I don't go. Wal Mart stores undercut prices at local businesses who are frequently forced to go under. Right now there are at least two communities in the Twin Cities area that are working hard to keep Wal…

I can't talk about Wal-Mart as a customer or employee because I have never been there. However, I can tell you why I don't go. Wal Mart stores undercut prices at local businesses who are frequently forced to go under. Right now there are at least two communities in the Twin Cities area that are working hard to keep Wal…

Thanks both of you! This is helpful. Best, Danielle

I like biking, swimming and walking.

That's great! :laugh:

Congrats! Great story.

Thank you, I really appreciate hearing all your perspectives. It's alot to think about.

That's great! The donuts especially would have been hard for me to resist. :smile:

Thanks! I'm glad you had fun and that you feel OK today. It sounds like your son had a great time!

Congrats on taking a huge first step today! I'm sorry it hurt so bad but that will get better if you take it easy for awhile. Did it feel good or fun at all before it started to hurt? I was interested in your post because on Sunday I rode a bike again for the first time in 24 years. I rode around for about 15 minutes just…