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Read more about [5] I Am Stronger Than My Insecurities

[5] I Am Stronger Than My Insecurities

I need to get somebody to hide my scale because I'm becoming obsessive, checking it every time I walk by it (it's in the bathroom). My "week 3 stall" occurred two and a half weeks ago and still, the scale won't budge. I've been busting my ass at the gym, drinking all my water, taking in 75-80g of protein--all seemingly to no avail.   I'm sitting here with every muscle in my body just begging to not hurt anymore--a constant reminder of the hard work I'm putting in at the gym to make the scale

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• Isobella
• September 5, 201213 yr

Read more about [4] 28 Pounds, 3.5 Weeks

[4] 28 Pounds, 3.5 Weeks

I just got through my first workout with my trainer. All I have to say is that this entry will be short due to the pure exhaustion every muscle in my body feels. Just a few thoughts: I have been stuck in a terrible stall for the last 1.5 weeks. Maybe this will bring me out. I realized I can't drink during workouts or I will throw up on the yoga mat lol. Must make sure to take my gummy bear vitamins and drink more water. That last one is pretty much engraved into every WLS patient's forehe

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• Isobella
• September 4, 201213 yr

Read more about [3] Personal Trainer

[3] Personal Trainer

After 3 days off of work and having finished watching one full season of The Biggest Loser, I couldn't help myself but sign up for a personal trainer at my local gym. I've officially signed up for 20 sessions with a personal trainer, my first session starting next Tuesday at 6 AM. Although I haven't met this person just yet, the mystery of it is keeping me so excited. Also keeping me excited are my aspirations and expectations of myself once I hit the gym.   I plan to hit this endeavor with fu

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• Isobella
• August 29, 201213 yr

Read more about [2] 3 Week Stall, @#$%!

[2] 3 Week Stall, @#$%!

I am officially 3 weeks post op, and have not lost any weight for the past week, whereas I was losing a couple of pounds consistently each day for the first week. The first two or three days of this stall I experienced in complete denial. It's water weight, I would think to myself.     Day six and seven of my stall brought me to google searches for answers. I've read countless reasons as to why I am possibly stalling, the following being more believable (at least to me) than ot

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• Isobella
• August 22, 201213 yr

Read more about [1] "new Beginnings Lie Ahead..."

[1] "new Beginnings Lie Ahead..."

My name is Isobel, I'm 24 years old, and am an ICU RN. For most of my life, I've been obese. Countless are the factors which have brought me to undergo WLS, but of that endless list, my top 2 reasons would be these: Genetics are not on my side: My dad's side of the family, though skinny, is notorious for dying of heart conditions in their 40's. My mom's side runs rampant with cancer, and as the saying goes, cancer follows fat. My BMI was 47.9 at it's highest and I've been digging myself an ear

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• Isobella
• August 13, 201213 yr