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Looking for friends who have had gastric bypass
I have been on MFP for awhile now and have lost 90 pounds now I am getting ready to Gastric Bypass surgery in the next month. I would love to find some friends who have had the surgery and can give motivation and support. Any helpful suggestions to prepare for surgery or for after are appreciated good protein drinks,…
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weight and calories burned tracked by heart rate monitor?
Ok so I have a question I guess. I bought a heart rate monitor last week and I have been using it when I work out at the gym to help me track my calories burned and to stay in my target range for fat burning. The calorie counts have shocked me but I did not question it until today. See I workout with a partner who weighs…
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Wondering About Plus size and Yoga
Hi everyone well I have a question and I have searched but haven't found and answer so I am asking you all to see what you think or if any of you jave experience and can tell me. I am plus size I have been working out at the gym doing water aerobics 5 days a week and doing cardio but I have alot of stress and was…
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Insomnia and Hunger
I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions. For the past week I have had insomnia and have been lucky to get 4-5 hours of sleep a night. I think that is why I have felt like I have been starving lately. I feel like I am constantly hungry and nothing is satisfying this hunger. Does anyone have any idea how to help…
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What activity setting should I be on?
I have had my activity level at sedentary since I started but I work 3-4 times a week and when I am at work I am on my feet the whole time. I have worn a HRM to work the last 4 times I worked and it shows that I burn 2000-2400 while there my calories goal is set at 1500. The days I am off I am in front of a computer…
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Need Help figuring out how to calculate
Good morning everyone I hope someone can help me here is my delema. I work part time about 3 days a week, when I work I am on my feet moving nonstop for 5-8 hours, the days I don't work I sm usually at the computer working on my ebay sales. I have my activity level set at sedentary which put my calories goal at 1500. But I…
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Exercising after being sick
I have had pnemonia for a month now and the doctor specifically said not to work out until the cough is gone. Most of the cough is but I still have what they call a residual cough. I was wondering if any of you knew of any exercises that would not cause me to cough and that I could do at home. I deperately need to start…
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Anyone using Alli?
I was wondering if any of you have used or are using Alli? My doctor recomended it but I don't know if it is worth the money it seems pretty expensive. If anyone has any information or advice on it I would appreciate it. Thanks and have a great day.:flowerforyou:
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OMG Tastes just like apple pie filling
I just had to share this awesome breakfast I am having with you all. I just came up with it off the top of my head and it is delish. I had some Maple Brown Sugar Instant Cream Of Wheat 1 Packet (130 Calories) and a individual serving of Mott's Natural no sugar added Apple Sauce (50 Calories) I followed the directions on…
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relacore and trazodone??
I was wondering if anyone knew if there were any adverese effects to taking trazodone and relacore? My doctor just prescribed the trazodone to help me sleep and he said he didn't know of any interactions but wasn't positive. I looked online but I couldn't find anything. If there is anyone out there who knows I would really…
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Curves
I just signed up to start the curves system and was wondering if anyone else uses it and if they have gotten results. It looks promising I spoke with a woman today who dropped over 200 pounds on the system. The only thing that has me concerned is in the fitness and weight managment plan book it says the first week you only…
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The best homemade sandwich
I just tried a new sandwich for lunch and loved it so much I had to share. 2 Slices whole wheat Bread Toasted (120 calories) 1 Wedge Light Original Swiss Laughing Cow Spreadable Cheese (35 Calories) 2 Ounces Lean Roast Beef (60 Calories) 2 Ounces Lean Turkey ( 50 Calories) Lettuce (5 Calories) 2 Slices Tomato (10 Calories)…
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Hit a platue
I don't know what happened. I was doing really well and the weight was coming off no problem I lost 30 lbs but now the scale won't budge it's been 2 weeks and its just not moving. I am glad it's not moving in the wrong direction but am still frustrated. Does anyone have any advice on how to kick start my weight loss again…
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Question for plus size ladies out there?
I did not exercise until I started this site in July so I am clueless at somethings. I am using the leslie sansone walk a thome videos and really enjoy them but to be frank my large chest tends to hinder me. I have looked at Walmart and target for a sports bra but they don't have them in the size I need I looked online but…
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Looking to start a support group
I'm looking to start a support group and make some friends in the Lake County Illinois area. Anyone interested? We could share success's, dilema's, and help each other along the path to good health. It's always better to have people around that understand or have been where you are along the way. Hope to hear from you.…
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I can't believe I did it and 2 weeks earlier than I planned!
I have reached my first goal I've lost 30 pounds and I did it 2 weeks earlier than I expected! It feels very liberating like maybe I can actually do this. I know it's no where near the 150 I needed to loose but it's something I haven't been at 300 since before I got married. I had to recheck the scale 3 times before I…
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How long till your body goes into starvation mode??
I have been really stressed lately and have no appetite at all. There were a few days my intske was only at maybe 700 calories I forced my self to eat yesturday but felt so sick. Today I'm tryin0g b.ut my intake is just barely over 700. Any suggestions I can't force the food in becasue I'm afraid it will just come back up…
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I think I've lost my mind!
I was working out as usual today but decided because I felt good to bump it up a bit. Before I knew it I was talking to my workout video. Telling it to work me out harder, to melt that flab off me, and many other things I dare not say. I think I have lost my mind and if anyone had seen me would have been rolling on the…
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Need help inputting exercise
I can't figure out the best and most accurate way to input the exercise that I do. I do a 15 minute at home walking video that equals 1 mile, I do a 10 minute total body stretch video, a 12 minute standing ab routine from fitness on demand, Then I do a 10 minute butt and leg workout from fitness tv as well. Then of course…
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FIsh????
I just tried salmon for the first time tonight and absolutely loved it. The taste texture and price. It was cheaper than chicken or beef. I was telling my husband who also liked the meal I had made that I thought I would get more next week or maybe try another type of fish. He informed me to be very careful and not eat to…
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Agh I hate this!!!!(Ladies only)
I just need to vent! I was doing so good I lost 21 lbs but now I have my stupid monthly visitor and I get on the scale for my weigh in and it going in the wrong direction!!! It says I gained 4 pounds I know it's not much but it's so disappointing when it goes up and not down. Then to add to it I feel lIke I'm starving no…
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Zuccini
I was wondering if anyone had any good zuccini recipes. I hve 2 large zuccini that a friend gave me and I would like to use tham. I used one in a pork chop smothered in salsa recipe the other night that was delish! I was hoping some of you had some good ones I could try. Thanks.
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When do you start to see a difference?
Ok so here I am and I've lost 14 pounds so far but I'm not seeing the difference yet? I thought my clothes would be super baggy or I would have noticed something in the mirror. The only thins I've noticed is my pants are getting loose in the rear end. I'm starting to feel like why bother. But I'm not going to give up. At…
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Help!
I have been able to stay on track as far as calories go but I am having severe difficulty with my sugar and sodium. I thought I was eating healthier but my sugars are way over. For example for breakfast I had a banana, cheerios, and milk and my sugar count was already at 26. What can I do to get this under control?:huh:
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Food Scales
I started my journey last week and one of the things I have noticed is proper proportions aren't what I thought they were. I've started measuring things like rice and veggies but don't really have a way to measure proper meat proportions. I was thinking of getting an inexpensive food scale. Does anyone have one, how well…
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Embarrassing
:blushing: I just started my diet about a week ago and I've been really good about not going over in my calorie intake and logging everything I eat. About 3 days ago I noticed something rather embarassing I am going to the bathroom alot more than I used to and not just to go pee. It's been almost like the runs and smells…
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Over 100 lbs to loose
Well I've never tried anything like this before. I've tried diet after diet and had very little luck I have 0 will power. But now I really need to do something. I am 32 and desperatly want to have a child the doctors tell me that loosing is my best bet. Wish me luck.
