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Face-to-Face Friday
Anyone up for celebrating our progress with a face-to-face comparison? I'm five months out from surgery and I've lost 70 pounds (about half of what I think I want to lose). In the last couple of weeks it's become easier to let poor choices (I'm talking about you, sugar) sneak back in. I need to kick myself in the butt to…
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Excited/Motivated
I submitted my food journal last night and for the first time, the estimate for my weight in 5 weeks started with the number ONE. Eeek! If I wasn't already, now I'm super excited to power through the next 11 pounds. What has you excited/motivated lately?
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Free bootcamp promo code...
Hey friends - if anybody wants to try Camp Gladiator, I've got a promo code for a 4-week camp to give away (June 26 to July 22). The four weeks are free, but be warned, you might get addicted and sign up after your first camp. I've been going since Valentine's Day and it's been a great fit for me. I'm definitely not "in…
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Thoughts on breaking my stall...
I've been bouncing around between 225 and 220 since May 4th. My eating hasn't been bad, but I haven't been tracking consistently. I'm resolving to track everything I eat between now and when we leave for vacation on June 18th. I did go a little crazy over the past week with Wasabi Ranch Snapea Crisps. Those won't be…
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Sweaty Selfies
Let's get a workout thread going. Post a picture from your workout, tell us what you're doing and why you like it. Tell us how your fitness changed since surgery. Tell us anything else we should know about your workout. #sweatyselfie
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Tell me to take a drink...
I've really been struggling to drink enough water. I understand how important it is to stay hydrated, but I've been letting it slip and I've been really bad this past week. I've been at my desk several days this week, looked up to see that it's noon and I haven't had even a sip of water. There is a cup of ice in the…
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Goodbye Hair :(
My entire adult life, I've had very thin, very fine hair. Basically, I don't have even a strand of hair to spare. I've been fanatical about getting enough protein and taking my vitamins since my surgery 2.5 months ago, but I'm afraid I'm losing hair anyway. I haven't noticed much coming out, but like I said, I wouldn't…
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Substitue for Bread
Hi VSGers, I'm looking for some variety in my lunch routine. I read this blog where the writer often has this veggie sandwich for lunch. It looks so good each time I see her post about it, but I know the bread won't work for me. What would you use in place of the bread if you were to make this sandwich? FYI: The sandwich…
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Cardio Video
I'm looking for a good/fun cardio workout I can do at home on days when I don't go to my HIIT boot camp. Does anyone have some favorite videos they want to share? Bonus points if it's available on YouTube.
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Venting
Feel free to ignore this. I just need to vent somewhere for a second so I can release this negativity and not be grouchy all day. I've been stalled for a week and now I've started gaining half a pound a day. I know I should quit with the daily weigh ins (particularly if they put me in a funk), but that good advice is…
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Exercise Logging
I've joined Camp Gladiator. It's a 60 minute boot camp style workout (a mix of cardio and strength training). I've been logging it as circuit training. Does that seem right? Is there a better option?
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3 Months Out
I'm three months post surgery today and I'm feeling a little conflicted about my progress. Weight Loss: Pre Surgery - 14.0 lbs Month 1 - 16.5 lbs Month 2 - 13.5 lbs Month 3 - 8.0 lbs I'm thrilled to have lost 52 pounds. I feel great and I'm getting more and more active. I would have the surgery again in a heartbeat.…
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Bootcamp Workout
I'm checking out Camp Gladiator tonight. It's a 60 minute, outdoor bootcamp style workout. If you don't see me on the boards after today, you'll know it's because this workout killed me. Seriously though, I'm nervous but excited to try this. I hope it'll be a good fit for me. It seems like they really balance strength…
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Beverages
Talk to me about what you drink. Before surgery I was a Diet Coke junkie. I've been soda-free for 3 months, but I'm having trouble staying hydrated since surgery. It's not that I dislike water, it's just that I have to force myself to drink it. I don't crave water. Today I grabbed an un-sweet tea on a whim and it was…
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Need IVF - Have to Lose Weight First
I found out today that it will not be possible for me to get pregnant without medical intervention. My reproductive endocrinologist is recommending IVF. The catch... I have to lose a minimum of 75 pounds before she will feel comfortable performing the IVF procedure. I don't wish this on anybody else, but if you're in a…
