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The cat came back, the very next day- the cat came back- he couldn't stay away
I did week 6 day 1. I just can't go back, it's like rereading a book or watching a movie twice in a month. NEVER, I say!! O_O
So I did this below. It was so soooo hot even at 8:15 pm-9. Humidity about stopped me but I kept on. Poured Water over my head when I got to the van.

The cat came back, the very next day- the cat came back- he couldn't stay away
I did week 6 day 1. I just can't go back, it's like rereading a book or watching a movie twice in a month. NEVER, I say!! O_O
So I did this below. It was so soooo hot even at 8:15 pm-9. Humidity about stopped me but I kept on. Poured Water over my head when I got to the van.

I've done it twice this week! I will be back at it tomorrow
Wanna race

You could be right. If I go out again ill scale back to week 5 day one. Easy.

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You're welcome.

The Atkins app for IPad has some yummy low carb easy, quick, kid friendly recipes and is free to down load :-)

Obesity and diabetes are also risk factors for pancreatic cancer... damned if you do, damned if you don't.

Starting weight: 320 lbs.
I replied to everybody in the original thread. Fruits and veggies are unhealthy? You guys crack me up.
SAM's Club opened at 7am, and I was right there for a big haul!

Breakfast
Look at those lucious strawberries, fresh mangos and plump tomatoes. I had to wipe the drool off me before checking out. So I came home and made a banana/spinach/pineapple/strawberry smoothie:

LUNCH/DINNER
I got hungry at 1pm, so had a few yummy grapes. And then at 4pm I drank a ton of my freshly juiced cucumber/celery/apple/orange drink.
Around 7pm I'll have a big salad and then drink the rest of my juice until bed.
Walked for 45 minutes on the treadmill. Now my kitchen is GREEN:

Dr Joel Furhman has helped many people get healthy. Even after my sleeve, my body was sick from eating the SAD (Standard American Diet) I vowed I wanted not only to lose weight, but to achieve HEALTH. I has been a long road. Even after I lost 120lbs, I was still feeling sick. I looked good on the outside, but not on the inside. For me this is the best way of life possible. Just had my blood work results back today. My Protein is in normal range. A elephant only eats vegetation, yet is very strong and powerful. There is plenty of protein in green leafy vegetables. I am not saying this is for everyone, but it had works for me.

Dr Joel Furhman speaks about leafy green vegetables and how they have enough Protein to support all of our bodies functions without meat or shakes. Just good fruits and vegetables. I have been very healthy and eating raw since I was sleeved 7/2011. I started juicing soon after my sleeve and have continued till now. I am more healthy with organic fruits and vegetables than with unhealthy hormone GMO fed meats that they sell at the super market. I am Very Healthy!

No that would be two of us..I did week one day one again this morning..omg maybe it is the heat or whatever but I was like WHY THE F AM I DOING THIS???!!!!
lol

Well, I really like biking. Not quite as cool as swimming and doesn't burn quite as much but it's fun. there's more of a breeze on you when you ride than when running.
Those recipes are great! I want the spring rolls w mango ginger dipping sauce NAO!!! Lol

Do you have a crockpot? One thing I make now that I know will work post-op is pork roast with potatoes and carrots. You can make it in the oven too. Throw pork roast in with 5 chicken bouillon cubes. Peel and cube potatoes and peel and cut carrots into chunks. cover with Water. Put lid on. Cook 4-6 hours in crockpot or probably 1.5-2 hours in oven. Sprinkle your serving with onion powder and pepper. Easy and yummy!

No meal ideas - they're everywhere and you'll get lots of suggestions. I still dig the eggs and meat so I'm not much help.
I petered out (and had a nine week stall) around six months. I lost my biggest chunk of weight in the first five months. I had slowed at that point and that was upsetting. I wanted bigger returns on my investment, and now, thank you. I also introduced more normal foods - kinda went off the rails because I had been so incredibly strict prior to that point.
It took me a few weeks but I picked up and kept chugging.
Same thing happened around a year out, too. I was almost a year out, not really close to goal but wearing a size eight and feeling like maybe it was enough and I could just stop. Again, nine week stall as the result but I picked up and kept on.
Depression is more common post op than most people realize. There's a lot going on here and we're changing our bodies but the effect that has on our hormones, our emotions and our mental baggage cannot be underestimated.
Fact? I find dieting boring. I don't want to eat the same thing every day. I hate exercise. I don't care if it's good for me, I don't like it.
For me, the solution came in moderation but it's different for everyone. Those foods you've introduced are probably not the best choices for you. So many processed foods are addictive and they do affect our moods! I'm not saying go raw. I'm saying find a different way to branch out from a strict Protein, Protein, protein diet that keeps you losing weight but also makes you feel satisfied while not having the desire to go off the rails and binge on junk.
It's a narrow path but it's not impossible to walk. And do take the ideas here and on the food board and run with them. Make the right foods interesting again. It's normal to lose motivation when loss is slow and we're not having any enjoyment out of the process.
Good luck -
~Cheri

All great ideas, making a list!
Thank you so much for helping me!

All great ideas, making a list!
Thank you so much for helping me!

Do you like the taco meat wrapped in lettuce? I do. I like shredded chicken with seasonings a little hot sauce, topped with chopped tomatoes, wrapped in a big lettuce leaf.
When cooking spaghetti, use a low fat ground beef and add some zuchhini. Eat the sauce without the noodles.
When making tuna noodle casserole, make a little dish for you with just tuna, a low cal sauce and a little cheese.
Here's my recipe for chicken pot pie: http://www.puffpastry.com/recipe/24055/chicken-pot-pie-in-a-shell. I don't use puff paste shell. I pour it into a pie pan and top with a single crust. Eat your serving without the crust and make it with the lowfat cream of chicken Soup and lowfat milk. You can also cut most of the oil used for the onions if you cook them slowly in a nonstick pan.
I also like this recipe for garlic lime chicken: http://savingdinner.com/garliclimechicken/. I use less oil than the recipe calls for.
Crockpot BBQ meat is good. You have yours without bread and they eat theirs on Buns. Goes great with coleslaw.
Lynda

I just tossed some bell peppers, zucchini, and yellow squash in Italian dressing. Put them into my grill basket and grilled them on the grill.
They were so yummy I did it again the next day and have yummy grilled veggies and grilled BBQ chicken breast for lunch today and tomorrow at work.

I went through this a while ago. Had every test medical science could devise. Bottom line though was I needed to add more electrolytes to my Water, and drink more. I've always been a food tracker, but after that I started tracking my water and found I wasn't drinking as much as I thought. Once I upped it I had no more problems. Now, on the rare occasion it happens, it's a day where my water intake is way down.

You need to eat more. If you are running on a 5:2 fasting day, watch out. also check that you are drinking enough Water and that you are sucking down electrolytes in the form of Gatorade, coconut juice or something else. Are you eating a recovery shake after the run?

Edited, because eh.... What do I know!
I'm still fat
On that not I'm going to run now! Talk soon guys