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12years out and I'm back to my lowest weight.
I am excited to post that when I first joined my fitness pal (August 2014) my goal was to take off the 40lbs that I re-gained over the past 12 years (post surgery). Well, I am within 1 pound of that goal. My ultimate goal is to go where I've never been before, down another 30lbs. So, I'm not completely done yet but I'm…
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11 years out-Gastric Bypass Patient
Hello, I am a 55 year old female who had Gastric Bypass surgery nearly 11 years ago (2003). Overall I feel like I've done pretty well. I started off at 5'1 and 271 pounds and lost 111 pounds the first year but never made it to my "dream" goal. Now, 11 years out, I've put back on 40 pounds. After all I've done and gone…
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Thrilled with my Low Carb/High Protein Results
I guess I'm just so excited that I felt I have to share. Prior to my gastric bypass 11 years ago, I had tried every diet under the sun. Everything except a low carb/high protein; I typically focused on low fat. Now 11 years out and after putting back on 40plus pounds, I'm 3 weeks into the LC/HP frame of mind. I have to say…
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Do you hate the tast of protein bars?
Do you hate the taste of protein bars? It's been hard for me to find one that was low in carbs, high in protein but did not taste so protein dense that I had to force myself to eat it. However, I am now loving the Atkins chocolate chip granola bar. Only 3 net carbs and 16g of protein. They are a bit pricey but I eat one…
