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Help Me Kick The Midnight Snacking Habit!
When I got pregnant with my son I had to up my calorie intake and the easiest way I found to get those calories in was through midnight snacking (during one of the many, many bladder interruptions). I am now 3 weeks postpartum and I promised for Lent I would give up the midnight snacking (along with a few other vices) but…
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This Time Last Year (Over 140 lbs down *PICS*)
August of 2012 I am almost reluctant to admit I was the woman in these photos. I had my son a month prior and even after losing the initial "water weight" I still weighted over 330 lbs, but after holding my "miracle baby" (I was told I would never get pregnant due to weight and PCOS etc) I knew I needed to make changes in…
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The Last Three Octobers (PICS)
I was 290 pounds before I got pregnant with my first son Julian, I reached 360 pounds at my heaviest while pregnant with him, and was still 330 pounds over a month postpartum. I was told I would never have children due to ovarian cysts and my weight, but I knew God sent me a miracle to save my life, and I did. I am now 210…
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Due March '14 Seeking Preggo Buddies
I am expecting my second "miracle" baby March of 2014 and I wanted to meet some friends who were also aspiring to have safe, fit pregnancies. I have lost 155 lbs to date and am very determined to have a healthy pregnancy this time around as I had gestational diabetes with my first. Dont be shy, add me! Kalah
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Pregnancy & Weight Management
In 2011/2012 while pregnant with my first son I found myself at 360 pounds at my heaviest. It wasn't all baby, I was 290 before I even conceived but seeing that the scale at my obgyn's office only had a few more little ticks before it could no longer measure me was more than upsetting... then I met him, my miracle baby.…
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Over 140lbs 65in Lost *Photos*
Saying it took blood, sweat and tears to go from the 330lb woman I was in the photo to the 220lb self I see today would be an understatement. I had been obese from childhood and morbidly obese as an adult (360lbs at my heaviest) and after the birth of my first son I decided to get healthy so I could be around to watch him…
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Post-Op RNY Stressing Over Future Pregnancy
I have always wanted a big family, I love children, I can't imagine a better, more important job than being a mommy... but now, after having my Gastric Bypass surgery in December, I am starting to kick myself, what was I thinking!? I have a 6 month old baby boy now, but I want more children in the future, and all I can…
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Loose Skin & Tattoos After Weight-Loss
I love tattoos. I only have one now, on my wrist, and never got more because I was so heavy and thought if I lost the weight my tattoos would look horrible... I have now lost over 130 pounds and am already thinking about treating myself to some new ink when I meet my next goal, but my skin is loose and saggy in many areas…
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Questions About Loose Skin & Surgery
I started my journey at over 360 pounds and have successfully lost over 130 pounds and am down to 220 pounds! The loose skin, while unsightly and a nuisance to hide, didn't bother me much until it started itching? It seems so matter how hard I itch I can't get deep enough and it's starting to get uncomfortable...I know…
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WLS & Caffeine
So, aside from the added sugars or calories that come with many sources of caffeine, is there any reason a weight loss surgery recipient cant have caffeine on a daily basis? I have a cup of coffee with sugar free creamer (0 sugar and 15 calories) and sometimes a Monster (10-100 calories and 0 sugar, sometimes 15g protein)…
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Inquiring About Jawbone Up
I am looking to get myself a hrm, and after looking at man reviews I am finding I am partial to the Jawbone Up. I wanted to see if anyone already had the Up and could let me know a couple pros and or cons about the device before I go spending money on one. I would use for: tracking calories burned (walking, jogging, tae…
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Italian Orzo Boats (Under 300 Calories!)
This is my personal recipe I threw together tonight and it was so good I wanted to share it with you all! I call them Italian Orzo Boats & they come in at about 298 calories and 12 grams of protein a serving (one boat). Cooked orzo as directed (except instead of cooking in all water I cooked with about 3 cups of chicken…
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Pregnancy Post-Op Questions
I had my gastric bypass surgery (RNY) in December... I have lost over 120 pounds if you combine my pre-op and post-op loss, and I am ready to have another baby! I set a goal for myself to get into a "normal" BMI before I get pregnant again as I has gestational diabetes with my first some who was born in July 2012, so I…
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What Does 100 Pounds Look Like? *Pics*
The photos on the left show myself last summer at 330 pounds (after already losing 30 pounds from my pregnancy) and were taken about 4 months and another 30-40 pound loss before my RNY. The photos on the left are from the beginning of May weighing in at 230 pounds and were taken about 6 months post RNY. It's been a lot of…
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Weight-Loss After Higher Caloric Days?
Among my MFP friends and family it seems to have happened to everyone... you're in a plateau, haven't lost anything in weeks, then WHAM! the day after a higher caloric day you find that weight-loss you were looking for! I was stuck in a plateau for like 2 weeks, yesterday I had one slice of pizza and a couple bites of cake…
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6 Months Post RNY With Dark Spots On Hands?
I have spoken to one of my nurses on my team and they are unable to tell me what's going on until they get my next set of labs which isn't until July... in the mean time I wanted to ask fellow post-ops if they have seen or heard of anything like this. In the last week or so I have begun developing dark spots (look like age…
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6 Months Post RNY With Dark Spots On Hands?
I have spoken to one of my nurses on my team and they are unable to tell me what's going on until they get my next set of labs which isn't until July... in the mean time I wanted to ask fellow post-ops if they have seen or heard of anything like this. In the last week or so I have begun developing dark spots (look like age…
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Over 120 Pounds Lost *Before & After*
About his time last year I was a pregnant newlywed with gestational diabetes and weighed 360 pounds at my heaviest... after struggling with obesity my entire life, I finally decided it was time to do something for me. I was tired of watching my life pass me by because I was too afraid of what people would say about my…
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Under 250 Calories & Positively Delish!
Skinless Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry Around 239 calories and 15 grams of protein a serving, you just can't lose! 8 ounces uncookedwhole wheat angel hair pasta 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup fresh snow peas 3/4 cup shredded carrots 1 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup…
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What's For Supper:
A Deconstructed Lean Turkey Taco over a Black Bean & Green Apple Succotash. At 344 calories and a whopping 30 grams of protein this dish is not only high protein but also low fat, low carb and low calorie! I hope you guys enjoy! I used: Jenny-O Taco Seasoned Lean Ground Beef Monterrey Jack Cheese Succotash: Canned Black…
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120 Pounds Down...What Do I do With This *Photo*
After losing over 120 pounds I will say I feel like an entirely different person... I can do things I haven't done in years (spontaneous sprints, sitting in a park swing, sitting criss cross applesause in the car) the one thing I have found I cannot do, is go for a jog without my loose skin making the flapping noises as I…
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Over 100 Pounds Lost
I have been hoarding these, mostly because I am ashamed of where I started, but today I decided I am not ashamed anymore, I am PROUD, proud that I have come this far... the woman in my before photos is not the woman I am today. The "before" photos here were taken in October, about 3 months into my weightloss journey. The…
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Asking All Post-Ops & Other "Supplement *kitten*"
I am four months out from Gastric Bypass surgery and as of now I am taking: -Multivitamins -Calcium Plus D -Fiber -B12 -Folic Acid -Iron -Biotin -Melatonin Are there any other supplements your doctor has suggested you take, or that you take on a regular basis for a specific reason? I figure if I am going to have to fill a…
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Monster ProTEAn Perfect For Post-Ops
Those of you who are also post WLS know that drinking an ordinary Monster Energy would be complete derailment from our post-op diet, I, however, came across this little number yesterday at the AmPm, and I am very excited to see I can drink something other than a protein shake and get a good source of protein without the…
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To All Of The Tough Mudders
I desperately want to do the Tough Mudder this year, believe it comes around my area in September... I am wondering what my chances are being ready by then if I don't have a gym membership, trainer or home equipment? Thing is, I am a stay at home mom, don't have anyone to watch the little one, and I can't afford to be…
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Post-Op Guidelines As Given By Western Bariatric Institute
I know many of you are interested/concerned about the foods I am putting in my pouch, so I thought this would help answer any questions. Attached is a link to the post-op booklet I was given by my Bariatic Institute. I am one month gastric bypass post-op, I have been instructed to stay under 900 calories a day. I began 5'7…
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Protein shakes make anyone else's teeth and breath funky?
I use Bariatric Advantage meal replacement protein shakes, and lately I am noticing no matter how I brush and swish my breath is horrific and I have this chalky/grainy residue on the inner sides of my teeth... I am fairly sure this is due to the shakes, does anyone know why this happens and what I can do to make it go away…
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Awaiting Bariatric Surgery
I am currently awaiting insurance approval for gastric bypass, I have already begun a part liquid diet to lose the 25 pounds required before surgery. I am looking for friends who are also taking this journey so we may support each other through the process. If you do not agree with bariatric surgery you are certainly…
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Is My Pouch Fitting Too Much?
I am about a month out from my Gastric Bypass surgery, so I have begun re-introducing softer foods as directed. However, I feel like being only a month out I am able to fit too much into my pouch. I just had about 2 ounces of ham and a bite of my protein bar, and I am hardly feeling full at all. I am wondering what other…
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Protein Shake Make-Over Ideas?
I bought like 5 pounds of Body Fortress protein powder (cookies n creme and chocolate peanut butter) but for the life of me I cannot tolerate the taste and consistency of these drinks. I feel like they are super watery and when I try to add ice it just sits on the top instead of blending in like a smoothie. I mixed it with…
