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  1. 2 points
    AmberFL

    Meal Prep Ideas

    @WendyJane Thank you for your comment. I strength train quite a bit and I have been playing with the amount of protein that is suitable for my body. I noticed that If I drop lower on protein my body cannot handle my workouts and I am not building muscle. I tinker between 170-177lbs so this is actually okay. I do follow a whole foods diet. Lots of veggies, fruit, eggs, avocado ect...heck I even eat a piece of sourdough bread that I make with some kerrygold butter as my pre-workout meal. I have spoken to my primary doc, nutritionist and my surgeon and they are not concerned with the amount of protein that I am eating. My typical day is: pre-workout is sourdough bread and butter, after workout I make my profee, breakfast a few hours later is 1 egg, 1/2C egg whites, Turkey breakfast patty and cheese. Lunch is always a lean meat and lots of veggies, dinner is some sort of meat, veggie and carb like air fried potatoes, something like that. Snacks typically range from jerky, Greek yogurt with berries, string cheese, sometimes chips if I am feeling sassy lol My only thing I cannot eat is shellfish because I am allergic otherwise I am open to anything! @SpartanMaker I rarely eat red meat, my protein mostly comes from lean meats, eggs, protein powder in my iced coffee things like that. I will say I like eating this way, I feel good, my recovery is easier, and it helps with the cravings. When I don't eat enough of the good stuff (i.e weekends are a struggle for me) I get off course and not just a little but a lot. I was looking at overnight oats for my weekends! I haven't had them in a long time and I figured it would be good after my long runs. So I will definitely give those a go! I like the simplicity of that breakfast! Soups after a workout probably are great for you since you run long distances- what kind of soups do you eat? Love Greek Yogurt with berries and granola. I just found this granola from Magic Spoon and its delish!
  2. 2 points
    SpartanMaker

    Meal Prep Ideas

    As far as breakfast is concerned, it's hard to go wrong with Greek Yogurt. You can add additional flavors to it if you like, throw some fruit on it, and maybe some granola (I add protein boosted granola), and you have a solid breakfast with 25-35 grams of protein depending on serving sizes. It's super portable if you need to eat at your desk (just keep the granola separate from the yogurt until ready to eat). Another option would be overnight oats. There are lots of recipes online, including some that have additional protein added to them. The nice thing about this is it's also easy to customize based on your needs and literally all you need to do in the morning is grab and go. It's great if you workout in the morning before work and don't have a ton of time to prep something. My final suggestion may honestly be a little weird, at least to many Americans. In a lot of cultures, they don't actually eat what we in the US think of as traditional breakfast foods. Breakfast is often simple and last night's leftovers many times make an appearance. In some Mediterranean cultures, one of my favorites is just an assortment of things like a slice of leftover bread, some olives and/or fruit and a slice of cheese. You can add in a boiled egg or two and get a simple and healthy breakfast that's easy to take on the go.
  3. 2 points
    ms.sss

    I can't sleep !

    it may also be your screen time (i mean you are posting this at 1am!)...you can try to stay off the phone/computer/tv for a couple hours before your intended bedtime. it may help.... good luck! p.s. alcohol always puts ME to sleep. ymmv. lol
  4. 2 points
    WendyJane

    REGRETS?

    Yep, go see your surgeon ASAP, it is not normal.
  5. 1 point
    JamalR93

    weight regain after sleeve

    Regain happens, and you’re clearly putting in the effort, which matters. I’m still pre-op, but from what I’ve seen here, going back to basics like focusing on protein, cutting out snacking, and watching liquid calories has helped others get back on track. Tracking everything, even the small stuff, might help you spot what’s getting in the way. You’re not alone in this.
  6. 1 point
    WendyJane

    Wegovy is IT for me!!

    Be careful with the use of Wegovy if you are feeling nauseated. That is a trigger that the medication is not right for you if you are always nauseated or feeling sick. It is important to talk to your provider and maybe another medication will work better and not give you sick feelings. Mounjaro is available again and it seems to work well, and didn't give me any kind of stomach issues or nausea. Just be careful because constant nausea can be a real issue and irritate your pouch/stomach. Please let your care provider know of the issue, you don't want ulcers to form!
  7. 1 point
    ItsMe83!

    Student

    Hi! I had the gastric sleeve on May 28th, 2025. I underwent this surgery because I take medication that made me hungry and it got me obese up to 207 lbs. I used to weigh 135 prior the medication. So I ended up deciding to not quit the medication and to undergo this surgery for weight loss.
  8. 1 point
    Arabesque

    My scale lied to me

    Aaah scales. They have the power to make or ruin your day just by standing on them. Did you weigh more at your doctor’s than at home initially? I weigh differently at my GP, my follow up doctor, the hospital & at home. So they keep their records and I keep my mine. The actually weight loss is the same just the numbers are different on the scale. Check your batteries. How old are your scales? As my old scales were failing my weight was erratic until they finally read I weighed like 100kgs more than I was. They went in the bin & I bought new ones that day. Remember you have lost 43lbs in 4 months so averaging 10lbs a month. That’s fantastic.
  9. 1 point
    I've lost a significant amount of weight and feel more energetic and confident. The procedure was straightforward, and the recovery time was minimal. I appreciate that it doesn't permanently alter my anatomy, unlike traditional gastric bypass.
  10. 1 point
    281 lbs vs 175 lbs 🖤

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