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Weight loss Surgery Question RNY 4/27
Hey All! I have RNY weight loss surgery on 4/27/16. Up to now I've been in survival mode. Just trying to learn how to eat with my new stomach. So far things are going well. I'm down almost 60lbs. I feel good. I'm very happy with my decision. My question is. How many calories should I be taking in daily? I haven't been…
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I had Roux-en Y gastric bypass. Ask me anything.
Ask me anything related to the topic
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Weightloss Surgery?
Hey All! Anyone have or in the process of having Weightloss Surgery?
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CPAP and Essential Oils
Hey All! I was wondering about using essential oils in my cpap? Can I? Is that dumb? Has any tried it? More importantly, will it break my machine?
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Overeaters Anonymous
Hello! Had anyone tried OA? I'm wondering what to expect.
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What's healthier?
What's better for you White rice or regular pasta?
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Overeaters Anonymous
Hello! Had anyone tried OA? I'm wondering what to expect.
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Weighing my food?
Hey Y'all! Can someone tell me why I would weigh my food? I just don't get it. Thanks!
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Why get a personal trainer?
Hey Everyone! I wanted some input. I'm thinking about hiring a personal trainer. I'm just not sure why I would need one?? Here's my story. About 2 years ago I went balls to the wall nuts fitness wise. I was motivated, and VERY focused. I ran, weight trained, ate right. Lost 60 lbs. GO ME!! Then about 6 months ago, it all…
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Why do people weigh their food?
This is an honest question. Why would you weigh your food? I get counting calories (duh). But the weight of something shouldn't matter. Am I wrong? Enlighten me please!
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Diet and PCOS?
Hey Everyone! I'm looking for information on a good diet plan. Should I follow a low carb, diabetis, no carb type of plan? Any suggestions would be great!! Thanks!
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PCOS and diet??
I have been blessed with PCOS (I say this sarcastically). What kind of diet should I follow? Hi protein low carb? Diabetic diet? I really have no idea. Any suggestions would be great! Jodi
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Why do I f*cking bother?
I thought when I lost weight I would feel different. I thought I would be happier. I'm not. I'm miserable. I hate everyone and everything. Nothing makes me happy. Eating ANYTHING gives me an anxiety attack. I've gained back about 5 lbs in the last 3 or 4 months. I feel like a complete failure. I can't do anything right. I…
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BEST guacamole ever!!! And it VERY VERY easy and HEALTHY!!!
Take 2 ripe avocado's 1/2 a Cup of salsa - I LOVE the garden salsa in the cooler section at Aldi Mix and eat! SOOOOOOOO good!! I eat it with slices of cucumbers with a little bit of salt.
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Jillian Michaels Pod Cast!
Hey! EVERYONE should be listening to Jillian Michaels Podcasts on ITunes. They are FREE!!!! They're soooo flippin good!! Her show is only about an hour long. It PERFECT to listen to while working out. I do! She is so different then how she is on the Biggest Loser. Now! Go! Listen! ENJOY!!!
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Working-out and taking Bata-Blockers?
Hey Everyone! I was just put on Bata-Blocks this week. My BP is very high. (156/106) Know body knows why it's high. I DO work-out. I've lost 55 lbs. But my BP keeps getting higher and higher. My last few work-outs have been very disappointing. I did 1 hour of Zumba and 1 hour of spionning and burned less the 600 calories.…
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Follow me on Twitter
Hey Peeps. I'm looking for normal people to follow on twitter. I know this sounds silly. Everyone I follow is famous to some degree or another. I'm a normal mom. I post weight loss stuff, picks of my family or any other random idea that pops into my head. I'm still trying to figure out Twitter. I am @slepygrl.
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Ellipitical = ???
When I go to spinning, I "ride" 18-20 miles. And feel like a ROCK STAR!!!! When I'm on the Elliptical I go about 3 miles, and want to jump off a bridge. (B/c I hate it and it's boring. Not b/c it's hard.) What does spinning equate to on a real bike outside? And what about the Elliptical? I know the Elliptical is easier…
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What is "maintenance"?
Hey Everyone! I feel stupid asking this, but what do people mean what they say they are going on "maintenance"? Thanks!
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How many burnt calories make a great workout?
I don't really know how to ask this question. Please stick with me. I want to know how may calories should I burn during an average work out? If I burn off say 500 does that make for a great workout? My goal is to not walk out of the gym before I workout off 500. But is that really necessary? Does any of this make sense?…
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Healthy treat for kids Christmas party??
Hey Everyone! I'm in charge of bringing treats for my son's Christmas party. He's in 2nd grade. I want it to be healthy. There is 1 little boy with diabetes. Any suggestions?
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51 lbs GONE!! GONE!! GONE!!!
As of today, I'm down 51 lbs. I was so fat. I was SO unhappy. I honestly thought I would always be this way. I got to a point where I needed to decide to do something about it or except that this was how my life was going to be.Then my older brother lost over 100 lbs on MFP. I was (and still am) proud of him. He and my…
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Legit info on supplements??
Hey Everyone! Where can I find legit info on supplements?
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It makes me very uncomfortable when...
People ask me everyday "how did I do it?" I feel like they are looking for a magical weight loss secret. The entire conversation makes me sooo uncomfortable. I don't feel like my apprentice has changed that much. I still have the mindset of a fat girl. It all feels so strange. I am very proud of myself. I work really hard!…
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Weight GAIN after being taken off blood pressure meds.
Hey Everyone, I was taken off my blood pressure meds on Wednesday (8/2) and since then I've put on 9 lbs. My diet hasn't changed. Is this normal? Should I call the doctor? Should I say to hell with all this and eat a chocolate cake? I'm really upset over this. Last week should have been a killer week on the scale. But some…
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Anyone have a FITBIT?
Hey Peeps! I just got a Fitbit. I LOVE it!! BUT!!! I got mine on Ebay. The Fitbit it self is perfect. The Wrist band is not. It's torn. :-( Does anyone have one they would like to sell me (the wrist band)
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Weight training/Cardio???
Hey Everyone! I need to figure out how much weight training and cardio I should be doing. Right now I do Zumba a twice a week, kickboxing twins a week, I run at least 3 times a week, and almost no weight training. I want to improve my running. Do I need to do weight training? I think I do? Should I be doing other type of…
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What to eat before running a 5K
Hey Everyone! I'm running my second 5K this Saturday. What should I eat the day before the race and morning of? Everyone says I need to "carb load". Honestly I have no idea what that is! Thanks!
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How was I to handle this situation.
We went to Target last night and my 3 y/o nephew spotted an over weight man 1/2 way across the store and started yelling HEY FAT GUY!! HEY FAT GUY!! It took me a second to realize what he was saying. Then I jumped down the kids throat. His Mom was not with us. It's not like I could spank him. (Honestly if it were my kid, I…
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5K in Chillicothe, Illinois
Who want to run a 5K with me? https://www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/83154/SMUCalendar
