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Need Comparison From The Pros
Thank you! Its been too long def. I am lucky and HAPPY. Great to see you kickin butt and taking names. I think I kept you guys waiting long enough. Gonna post B&A pics tonite. Thanks for the kind words!
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Depressed
I had this problem too prior to surgery. My doctor didn't require me to lose a specific amount of weight before, he just insisted that I follow the pre-op diet to the T. This might be an UNPOPULAR answer, but Im all for pigging out prior to getting the surgery as long as you realize that after you HAVE to make huge lifestyle changes. Im currently below my goal weight and starting to reintroduce some treats that I miss from my past. Not chips and cookies and fried fatty crap, but things like a sandwich or some fruit juice. I was VERY strict with myself after surgery as this was my last chance. I had no bread, rice, potatoes or fruit juices of any kind. Had my first subway sandwich yesterday. Must say the bread was pretty tasty. Good luck
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Need Comparison From The Pros
Thanks for the input! I was just wondering how far past capacity of others I had. I also low carbed for the last 7months under 30grams a day, but Im actually losing more weight than I planned to so I upped carbs and calories to maintain where I am now, BTW I still keep losing even with the added carbs!~
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Need Comparison From The Pros
Hey Guys Sorry I haven't been around in a while, been swamped with school work and marriage plans (she got me). Anyway a quick update, have lost 120lbs and trying to maintain at goal of 180 though I could probably do another few I feel comfy at 180 and I don't want to be a really small guy. But my question pertains to restriction. I have always had great restriction, but lately I have been able to eat more. Granted its been 7 months and I expected some expansion but last night I was able to eat a whole subway 6 inch including bread and veggies and was full not stuffed! Just wondering how you success story guys have had this much change after this amount of time? Thanks
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Guys Suck! Venting!
Yes we do! (hope that makes you feel better ) Geneticlly speaking woman are predisposed to maintaing fat. Men have a much higher muscle mass percentage and muscle is the fat burning factory. I.E the more muscle the more fat lost. You should grab a couple dumb bells and hit some curls everyother night. It will build more muscle and probably keep you from killing him in his sleep. PS- on the bright side you are losing!!
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I Did It! (Cue Oscar Music)
Thank you, according to your ticker you are well on your way!
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I Did It! (Cue Oscar Music)
Hey gang Sorry I have been MIA for awhile but I was getting obsessed with weight, it dominated my every thought so I decided to back away from everything weight related including my dark master the scale. So I just ate clean excercised and daily and went on my way. Decided to check the scale today and I am pleased to announce that I have SURPASSED my goal and since my goal was 200, that means I have been transported to ONEDERLAND! Still can't belive the speed at which it happened, from 311 to 196 in a touch over 5 months, Doc says Im atypical but Im a weirdo in every other way so it didn't suprise me. No more pre-diabetes, no more sore feet, no more bad ankles! I honestly feel like a teenager again. I can't remember the last time my weight began with a 1, I thought I was born 200 lbs!(poor mom) Anyway you guys were the first person I thought to share this with, guess I can change my profile pic from Fats to fast eddie now!
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Protein Bars
Hey Gang Lately I have been HUGE into protein bars. They are dense and filling and I can eat them on the go, I also love the high protein. I was recently told about Quest bars, apperently they are the only low carb protein bar availible and their flavors sound delicious. You can only buy them on line so I ordered a case from Amazon and they should arrive today. They say they have 4-5 non fiber carbs, not sure what that means. Anyway has anyone tried these?
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Bad Breath
It is one of the most common side effects of Ketosis. Luckily for me (and those around me) I didn't get it. Just gargle some listerine and think its a small price to pay.
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Another New Guy...
Gonna change your whole life, man!
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Before and After pic 7 months out
sleeve you are always here for us and i'm so glad we ca be here to share your triumph. And that's what it is, you've beaten a gaggle of beasts that every one knows about, but few try to stop Heart Disease, diabetes, high cholesterol. Honey you've beaten em all
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Almost There! Some New Milestones
Today I weighed in at 209 making it 102ib weight loss in four months and a couple weeks! And im 9lbs out from onederland. my girl friend donated the majority of my clothes(a lot i still wanted to keep for slob football on the couch)and she took me shopping. Shes showing me shirts that i see built teenagers in and im telling her thats not gonna fit me, i need an xl or xxl. As they say the woman is always right so i submit and try n the shirt....it looks great, i turn the tag around on its a medium, A MEDIUM. I haven't worn a medium ten minutes after i was born. yeeeeah so to wrap up since being sleeve: I can buy clothes off the mens rack I'm 100lbs lighter I'm 9 stinking pounds from goal and 10lbs till wonderland. this awesome, "this is gonnq be the summer of George" srry obscure Seinfeld reference. Thank you all. pics are coming nicejust bought a pentax optio
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What Fitness Activities Do You Do With Your Spouse?
LOL, you beat me to it.
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Where Are All The Guys At?!?!?!?!?
Im here! Just a lil scared of all these skinny,smart,beautiful women. That should win me some brownie points >big smile<
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Dressing For A Change
LOL, didn't even think about it. It sounds like I leave the house nude.