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Does skin firm up after time? What have you found?
I have been obese for a long time (now I am "merely" overweight). I have lost 60 lbs in the past year, and my skin has not rebounded as much as I would like, especially in my abdomen, upper thighs, and biceps areas. Do you find that time makes a difference when it comes to skin tightening? I have heard some say it does,…
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Joined Weight Watchers; finding it compatible with VSG
After gaining 15 lbs since last October, I've been looking for a way to start losing again. My surgeon's office holds once monthly meetings but they are not very convenient. My dad recently came home from Florida, and he's gained about 30 lbs (which is not good!!). So I had an idea: Weight Watchers. I had done it before…
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Competitive feelings suck
My sister had lap band in 2009 and lost 180 pounds. She has put about 30 back on since then and weighs about 200. I lost about 65 lbs after VSG in 2014, and recently I put about 15 lbs back on. I weigh about 185 right now. So, two weeks ago, I started weight watchers to help me with my mindfulness and get me refocused on…
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18 months post-op and weight gain - helpful suggestions?
I am eighteen months post-op today, and after getting from 235 down to 170 by December 2014, I started to put the weight back on in October 2015. Now it is March 2016, and I'm at about 184. Here is what I've done wrong: I started to eat the things you are not supposed to. I got used to being able to eat small quantities of…
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Anyone else just getting stated on ZR5K?
I just downloaded the app and will start week 1 run 1 today. Wondering if anyone is in the same boat?
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Slacking. How do I get out of this funk?
Okay, I am slacking. My weight loss has stalled in the past two weeks, and it is my fault. Aargh! I am not drinking as much water as I should, and I am not minding the macro-nutrients the way that I should be. I don't want to exercise. I just want to curl up on the sofa with a nice blankie, cup of hot cider, and read a…
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CT VSG buddies?
Anyone out there and interested in buddying up for support/motivation?
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Valentine's Day Challenge
Hi all, We are starting a new weight loss challenge this week! Please join the challenge by joining our group page at http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/101440- and entering your details on the google spreadsheet. My team and I just finished the last challenge, which was 8 weeks in duration. We lost a total of 170+…
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CT WLS buddies?
Anyone out there and interested in buddying up for support/motivation?
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Valentine's Day Challenge
Hi all, We are starting a new weight loss challenge this week! Please join the challenge by joining our group page at http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/101440- and entering your details on the google spreadsheet. My team and I just finished the last challenge, which was 8 weeks in duration. We lost a total of 170+…
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Slacking. How do you get out of a funk?
Okay, I am slacking. My weight loss has stalled in the past two weeks, and it is my fault. Aargh! I am not drinking as much water as I should, and I am not minding the macro-nutrients the way that I should be. I don't want to exercise. I just want to curl up on the sofa with a nice blankie, cup of hot cider, and read a…
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Zombies, Run! 5K app - I like it!
So, I started the Zombies, Run! 5K program yesterday and thought I would tell you about it, because it was fun, the program made the exercise pass much more quickly than usual, and it is appropriate for people who are starting at a low level of athletic ability (like moi!). It is very cool. Basically, it combines a running…
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Slacking. How do I get out of this funk?
Okay, I am slacking. My weight loss has stalled in the past two weeks, and it is my fault. Aargh! I am not drinking as much water as I should, and I am not minding the macro-nutrients the way that I should be. I don't want to exercise. I just want to curl up on the sofa with a nice blankie, cup of hot cider, and read a…
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Face pics - one year ago v. now
Now: One year ago:
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Face pics - one year ago v. now
One year ago: Now:
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Face pics - one year ago v. now
Now: October 2013:
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Zombies, Run! 5K app - I like it!
So, I started the Zombies, Run! 5K program yesterday and thought I would tell you about it, because it was fun, the program made the exercise pass much more quickly than usual, and it is appropriate for people who are starting at a low level of athletic ability (like moi!). It is very cool. Basically, it combines a running…
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BMI and Body Image - amazing tool
I just found this fantastic tool called the BMI visualizer, at http://bmijs.is.tuebingen.mpg.de/en/body_masses/get_data You put in your height and any weight (past weight, current weight, aspirational weight) and it produces an image for you to see what you body did/does/will approximately look like. Very cool. Here is my…
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Holiday Weight Loss Challenge
Hi Friends: I am participating in my third weight loss challenge, starting 11/2/14, and I hope you can join me. It has been motivational and has helped keep me on track and accountable. If you are interested in taking part in this challenge, please sign up by joining the challenge group at…
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New Weight Loss Challenge Begins on 11/2/14 - join me??
Hi Friends: I am participating in my third weight loss challenge, starting 11/2/14, and I hope you can join me. It has been motivational and has helped keep me on track and accountable. If you are interested in taking part in this challenge, please sign up by joining the challenge group at…
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Does anyone else hate the new MFP message boards page?
I can't see the lastest postings from "my groups", and it annoys me.
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From obese to overweight in 5 months
This has been a huge NSV for me! I started off in May at 228 lbs and weighed in at 180 lbs yesterday. Considering that I am 5'5", I am now in the "overweight" category by BMI, rather than obese. Feels good!!
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Scare The Pounds Away Challenge - sign up by 10/1!
Hi All, I just wanted to give a shout out about the Scare The Pounds Away Challenge, which is starting up on 10/1. Please feel free to join me! The challenge is for the month of October. You weigh in every week. We are broken up into teams. There is a ton of friendship, motivation and support that occurs amongst team…
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Scare The Pounds Away Challenge - sign up by 10/1!
Hi All, I just wanted to give a shout out about the Scare The Pounds Away Challenge, which is starting up on 10/1. Please feel free to join me! The challenge is for the month of October. You weigh in every week. We are broken up into teams. There is a ton of friendship, motivation and support that occurs amongst team…
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Scare the Pounds Away Challenge - Starts 10/1
Hi All, I am just wrapping up the "Fall into your Skinny Jeans Challenge" this week. It was a great experience. I have lost 6 lbs in 5 weeks, and the support and camaraderie of the team was very motivating. There were a few VSGers on my team, and we all did well. We are starting a new challenge on 10/1 - the "Scare the…
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Scare the Pounds Away Challenge - Starts 10/1
Hi All, I am just wrapping up the "Fall into your Skinny Jeans Challenge" this week. It was a great experience. I have lost 6 lbs in 5 weeks, and the support and camaraderie of the team was very motivating. There were a few VSGers on my team, and we all did well. We are starting a new challenge on 10/1 - the "Scare the…
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I just had the best protein bar, ever.
Pure protein double chocolate peanut butter crunch. It was $1 per bar, on sale at Stop and Shop this week. This is the tastiest protein bar I have ever had. The taste reminds me of a twix. It is crunchy, and does not have that fake chocolate taste or odd whey protein taste. 17 g protein, 5 g net carb, 190 calories.…
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Achilles Injury
I think I strained my Achilles. I started a running program, and thought I was doing everything right. Three weeks in, and now I'm limping, and can't flex my foot without Achilles pain, can't toe off with my left foot while walking. It is a stinger in the morning, and though the pain decreases through the day and mobility…
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Protein Bar Blues
This morning I ate a quest bar (cinnamon roll) for breakfast while I was driving to work. It did not agree with me. Within 5-10 minutes, I was praying for a bathroom. Has this ever happened to anyone else? I looked at the wrapper and there is an undisclosed amount of "pre-biotic" fiber, as well as the protein, in the bar.…
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Broth recipe
A friend asked me how to make broth, because I had told her how satisfying I found broth when I was doing the liquids-only part of the diet. This is what I do: *** You can use bouillon cubes from the grocery store if you want something super quick that you can do at home or at the office instead of coffee or tea. If I do…
