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Hello again! Let's do this!
Hello friends, I have been in and off this site for quite a few years. Well, I'm back. I am again getting my life under control. Short version....5 years ago I had the bariatric sleeve done and lost well over 100 pounds....2 years ago, I had a liver transplant and now, life is finally getting back to normal. It has been a…
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Sleeved and Shrinking..I want to share,support, and be supported!
HI there, I was a member here a long time ago, with good success, but with all things in my life, I fell off the wagon....Well, the new me is here again, and I am all in. Two years ago I hit my all time high weight, or 337+lbs. I needed something drastic. I choose to have gastric surgery, and had the gastric sleeve on Dec…
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Hello....Hello again!
Well....I am back. I have failed....again. I am now going to try this a 3rd time...with renewed vigor. I am in the bariatric program, hoping to have surgery by the end of the year. I still need to work....work hard. I am not going to fail again. I need the surgery, I want the surgery. I will take all the support I can get!…
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Crawling back
Hello friends, I was pretty active here last year until late fall. Then, a speed bump, and the a bigger one, and then 3 months went by, and feel like **** again. Today, I took the step of logging again, and could use the help I had when things were going well. I am ashamed to be back, because I should have never left.…
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Photographers and artists! Time to INSPIRE each other!
Hello there, This site is just amazing! I am a nurse, and also own my own Computer Repair business. I was insanely involved with photography for many years as a hobby. I joined the local club, and won many awards, and was lucky enough to be published a couple of times. Then, I lost the passion, and I have not touched my…
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TRX and circuit training
So, I have taken the next step, and next week, I start at a circuit training facility. They have tons of classes, and one is TRX, which I was told would be good for me to start with. Just wondering if other big guys and girls have done TRX, and what your expirience was like? Was it hard to get started, Was it hard to keep…
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Help with setting up a circuit at the Gym...
I was given a free week at LA Fitness, and I am going to check them out tomorrow for the first time. I have not worked out in gym in over 15 years, and am MUCH bigger then I was then. I want to try to set up a circuit to target the muscle groups, and give rest to the ones that have been worked. I will be doing a fair bit…
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Ask A Psych Nurse -Redux
Hello again, I tried this a week or so ago, and ot was a big hit. The thread ended up getting locked and deleted, but, in general, is was fun. I am a 22 year psych nurse, and the last 16 on an Adolescent Unit. If you ever wanted to ask, here is the place. If you have something you want to ask in private, you cam PM me! I…
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Question about HRM with chest straps
I am looking at getting a HRM, and think it may be the Polar FT4. I understand it comes with a chest strap. I am curious about comfort, as well as how big they expand to. I am a big guy, and don't want to have to return it if the strap doesn't fit. I wear a 54 suit jacket. Thanks
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Anytime Fitness- Any members or users?
Considering joining a gym, and took a tour of a new club that is opening up this summer called Anytime Fitness Has anyone ever used on of their clubs? Any info would be great! Thanks Parm
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Lowest carb bread you know of?
Looking for low carb bread. Even the gluten free has 190 cal per 2 slices. Any thoughts? Thanks!
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What are your essentials in the kitchen?
I want to have a well stocked kitchen with as many of the staples as I need, so when I head to the store, all I need to grab are fruits and veggys. What do you have in the kitchen that you consider a must have (seasoning, sauces, oils, vinegars, etc) Thanks in advance! Parm
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Part way through ay one of monitoring...questions!
So I have been doing a protein shake meal replacement diet thingy for about 3 weeks. I am doing 2 shakes a day, and then a healthy choice meal at dinner, with good choices in between meals. Today I started monitoring my intake here on the site....and I haven't got to dinner yet. I am out of protein and sugars for the day.…
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Hi fromOntario- My story's not different-Just want support
Hello there, I am Parm from Ontario, and about 30 minutes ago, I was indroduced to this site by a co-worker. She is well ahead of me on the road to wellness, but we all have to start somewhere! I am a married 43 year old male nurse, with 2 awesome boys 12 and 9. I have type 2 diabeties, and ITP (low platlets) I currently…
