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Absolutelybeautiful!!!!

We are mainly our way to socialized medicine here in the States and the prodicols have changed drastically. For example, my husband is type two diabetic. 120 has been goal BS for years. They just upped to 140. I asked him why. He said he was told it would be EASIER for people to maintain! What?! Nope, because it's less meds tans testing that the system will have to provide. I was floored. Again, FM, hope you are doing better quickly. For SURE, don't get into strenuous exercising right now.

I use the vita fusion tummies also. I liked the prenatal though, 'cause they are sour tummies.

Chelenka and Michigan, EXACTLY! My body needs super low cals to maintain and I always "reward" myself when I get to a goal! Lol

Brown, I'm more interested in the HI exercise. Can you outline what they are describing? I kinda figured it was the same and most of us on 5:2 are very diligent on non fast days anyway unlike other non WLS peeps.

SARS, yes it is only for 6 weeks; hence, beach bootcamp and I think just designed to get back on track or push for a goal. Like you not sure how much be fit would come from extra day since most of us know that even with much reduced cals on several days we have pretty much rapped out the FAST losses with our honeymoon periods of WL.

Okay, I have a question in regards to restriction vs healthy eating habits. I still have GREAT restriction and usually am completely full after only a smaller amount of food at any given meal but here is my question - how many of you get hungry a few 2 or so) hours later? And it doesn't matter if I have Protein Or not. I'm four years out. This has only been occurring in the last few months. I can't decide if I'm experiencing REAL hunger or head hunger. I don't have any reflux symptoms so doesn't seem like excess stomach acid (which I'm told can mimic hunger) but I'm also told that there is "silent" reflux. Any thoughts?

EXACTLY what my surgeon recommended!

AMEN

What is msm?

I am in that " simply tired" stage right now. I regained 27 pounds in year 3' lost it and another 10 from June 2013-oct 2013 and then as always, just relaxed. I would love to be able to just relax but for me, relaxation turns into this little by little relapsing into bad eating patterns. It makes me fully aware of the fact that I have not fully turned the corner on bad behaviors and even though I cannot eat as much if I Eat Correctly still, I will sabotage myself on any given day. My only choice is to make myself completely refrain from junk because I truly don't have the long term ability to just be "moderate". The sooner I FINALLY realize that the better. Now. I will get back up, get back on track and start my 5:2 bootcamp! And get off my FLAT BUTT and exercise.

Don't take any chances, Fiddle, keep a close watch on any changes and get back to ER if necessary! Prayers for your healing.

I also developed drop foot from impinged nerves behind my right knee due to WL. Better now.

Oh, and BTW, bone density revealed osteopenia and PCP started me on Boniva. . Take your calcium and vit D. Even though we have no malabsorption, it is critical, especially for women, to keep vit D and calcium levels up

I am constantly hunching over. I have to remind myself to sit up! Also, had to learn how to sit without constantly crossing my legs. I developed a type of numbness in one leg and foot caused by impinged nerves running down one leg due to extreme weight loss. It has since improved but only if I don't allow myself to fall back into that same habit.

Not wanting to scare anyone but did they test for MERS, Fiddleman?

WOWZERS,!!

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From the fast diet website: Well today is my first day and it’s a fast day! I already do 4:3 most weeks (Mon-Wed-Fri) so will be doing that for the whole 6 weeks. Normally if plans make 4:3 difficult then I just do 5:2 but for the 6 weeks I will sub with a weekend or do back to back in the week. I usually save all my calories for even meal and plan to continue this. (I think I might also do a sep personal diary thread). Here is a short summary of what I have gleaned so far……. Mimi describes the FBD as a “short term, souped up strategy for summer” It’s approach is three pronged, based on way to: - tighten up on fast days - toughen up on non fast days - tune in on any day One of the ways suggested to tighten up on fast days is to try 4:3 but it is not the only suggestion. There is also suggestion to do 2-2 (based on Brad Pilon’s book Eat Stop Eat) which essentially means after a normal lunch on day 1 eat sparingly (or nothing at all) until a late lunch the following day . Extending the fasting window so rather than have say Breakfast at 7am and supper at 7pm missing breakfast or fasting from supper to supper. And being fastidious about your calorie quota. On non fast days it is about holding back on indulgences and “superfluous snacks” and treats, cutting alcohol (entirely or reducing), eating less refined foods and cooking at home. Suggestions include following a more Mediterranean diet or even Japanese with more emphasis on healthy cooking (grilling, steaming, raw). Aiming to have meals based more around vegetables and reducing meat intake, being careful about portion sizes etc. There are lots of other great tips – some of which I have already done over the years like eating more mindfully and not having dinner on autopilot. Then there is emphasis on quality of exercise and the suggestion to introduce 3 High Intensity Training (HIT) to your weekly exercise schedule. They also state it should be 3 max and give lots of suggestions on how to do this. Plus 2 strength training sessions incorporating push ups, lunges etc. on non cardio/HIT days. I suppose if you have Fast Exercise by Michael Moseley you could get the info there. http://thefastdiet.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/FB-PLANNER.pdf Book available in US paperback on amazon. Not on kindle yet.

Beautiful, Florinda, and much deserved.

This is from the fast diet website. Evidently the kindle version is available in UK. (Cathy and Coops). http://thefastdiet.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/FB-PLANNER.pdf From one of people starting this bootcamp: Well today is my first day and it’s a fast day! I already do 4:3 most weeks (Mon-Wed-Fri) so will be doing that for the whole 6 weeks. Normally if plans make 4:3 difficult then I just do 5:2 but for the 6 weeks I will sub with a weekend or do back to back in the week. I usually save all my calories for even meal and plan to continue this. (I think I might also do a sep personal diary thread). Here is a short summary of what I have gleaned so far……. Mimi describes the FBD as a “short term, souped up strategy for summer” It’s approach is three pronged, based on way to: - tighten up on fast days - toughen up on non fast days - tune in on any day One of the ways suggested to tighten up on fast days is to try 4:3 but it is not the only suggestion. There is also suggestion to do 2-2 (based on Brad Pilon’s book Eat Stop Eat) which essentially means after a normal lunch on day 1 eat sparingly (or nothing at all) until a late lunch the following day . Extending the fasting window so rather than have say breakfast at 7am and supper at 7pm missing breakfast or fasting from supper to supper. And being fastidious about your calorie quota. On non fast days it is about holding back on indulgences and “superfluous snacks” and treats, cutting alcohol (entirely or reducing), eating less refined foods and cooking at home. Suggestions include following a more Mediterranean diet or even Japanese with more emphasis on healthy cooking (grilling, steaming, raw). Aiming to have meals based more around vegetables and reducing meat intake, being careful about portion sizes etc. There are lots of other great tips – some of which I have already done over the years like eating more mindfully and not having dinner on autopilot. Then there is emphasis on quality of exercise and the suggestion to introduce 3 High Intensity Training (HIT) to your weekly exercise schedule. They also state it should be 3 max and give lots of suggestions on how to do this. Plus 2 strength training sessions incorporating push ups, lunges etc. on non cardio/HIT days. I suppose if you have Fast Exercise by Michael Moseley you could get the info there.

Had a great fast Tuesday but not yesterday. I am seeming to be able to only hang on to one fast a week and I can def tell it. Kim (and Brown and Coops) mentioned about the 5:2 bootcamp "Fast Beach Diet" = I think that would be an excellent idea. I wish it was out on Kindle so I could jump on it now. I don't want to order the paperback. If anybody gets it - give us the synposis and how to proceed if anything different from original. Iam game for a 6 week run if others are up for it. Most of us have been "hit or miss" for a while now so might do all of us good to get serious about it again. I think Sheryl mentioned getting serious about healthy eating. I agree.

I'm in on the bootcamp! When it comes out on Kindle. I also just bought a kindle book called 5:2 mistakes you wish you would have known. Looks like goot info. I'll post anything I think we could use.

I use the chewable caltrate chocolate that have vit d in them. I've used the bariatric chews as well. I need the vit d so badly though that I think these are better for me and you can get them anywhere. Two a day provides 1200 mg I think

I'm with you, Kim! I do good to read through and respond to 5/2. I don't want our dynamic to change. Boy, that sounds kinda selfish, doesn't it? But I LIKE this group of compadres and feel like we have "each other's back!" I don't think I could invest this much in another group.