Fiddleman

I will need to check when at home. Love that it is helping me recover from runs. Taste is pretty good also. It says to mix in 3 scoops per serving, but I usually just do 1 or 1.5 per serving.

I buy cookies and cream wheybolic 60. I still think 2 for 99 is expensive. Wish these were about 20 bucks cheaper...

Does anyone have more quick and easy Indian dishes?

Just wanted to let you know the "cold issue" gets better around month 5 or 6. No longer wearing gloves when out walking or driving. However, I do like to crank a personal heater when working in a home office and do wear a light fuzzy pullover when around the house. I guess I like being a little warmer, but no longer freezing like before month 5.

The images seem to have disappeared. Does somebody have a text form of this challenge. I love doing squats during my stretch routine as they really stretch out the inner thighs and glutes, in a good way! Love it. Finally have an exercise to help blast that inner thigh area when working out at home (no big fancy inner thigh machines here). I also like to do mini squats where I hold down low and do little mini thrusts. Feels so good.

Then you might enjoy this delish recipe. Mix chicken cubes with coconut curry in a small skillet for a few minutes on high and, viola, instant chicken coconut curry for 1 or 2. It is very quick to make and is so savory, like eating in a fine Indian Bistro. Trader Joe carries a good coconut curry in a large container, good for 8-10 of these dishes. Enjoy!

Good job man. It's all parades for you!

Somebody forgot to say popcorn

I hope also by telling people that it will encourage them to make different decisions about their health or for them to share information with other people in a way that starts on epidemic of knowledge for healthy living. It is not my intent to be preachy or to say " hey, look, this is the only way", but I do have a lot of good things to say about the sleeve and the lifestyle it has helped me embrace. That is key. Sleeve surgery by itself will only be another "fad diet" if you do not use it to form new eating, exercise and even mental behaviors. The sleeve surgery is the catalyst that helped me build a whole new "me" that is different from the old "me" in so many ways. It takes time. That is why I believe they call the first 6 months the "honeymoon period" because it is during the time that you slay your own dragons and come out a hero. You do have to be strong though and not expect for everything to fall in place overnight. There will be some mistakes along the way, but overall, you will come out the other end a new person who views food, exercise and the world around you in a completely different way. Embrace the change.

Love the beach shot!

Yes, feeling stuffed after a few bites at 5 weeks is normal. Happy to say that it does get easier to eat between 3-5 ounces of firm Protein by 5 months.

My whole family (both sides) know and I appreciate the support and kind words. I will tell people if they ask, but will not go out of my way to share it otherwise.

I am not really a vet yet ( not sure what really qualifies one) but do gladly help anyone who feels they want to PM me. Not very many so far, but I enjoy meeting new people and helping them out. Discouraging them is the last thing on my mind. I also want to say that there are quite a few vets here which have helped me directly by responding to my posts and a few PMs or indirectly by responding to another member's post. I believe in the pass it forward rule.

To add for your consideration when at Costco: chicken meatballs (each serving about 1 oz) Chicken patties (each serving about 5 oz) Chicken sausage (each serving about 3 oz) Turkey sausage links (each serving about 1 oz) Steak strips - a bit like beef jerkey, but thick cut and marinated. Very good and 98% lean. Brings the man out in you for guys(arg!!) Rotisserie chicken (dinner option, so many ways to prepare it!) The patties make for a great lunch. The meatballs (4-5) and sausage (3oz) make for a good morning ar afternoon snack. 2 sausage links are good with 1-2 scrambled eggs in the morning. At trader joes, I like to buy canned salmon and beef. They are not my main staples, but good to have on hand.

Sounds like a fun challenge. I'm game.

Just dropped about 8 lb in last 2 weeks. Light Clay colored it how I would describe it. Usually mine is a darker color especially when consistently eating the same Protein food.