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Hi Synth, Congrats on your long term success : ) I suggest you test your blood sugar levels (if not already) to ensure they are actually low when they feel low. Additionally, speak with your Doc as it could indicate a liver issue. Regarding what to eat - complex carbs are the best for stabilization increasing Fiber will also help. Good luck, Lee PS awesome on the strength training it will positively affect bone density - resting metabolic rate and longevity : )

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Lol I know, right ?! It's worth it - if you have Interest in such things - which we all should! Lee

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I suggest you read this book - it's extremely well done and balanced with no "agenda" / the author uses several legit studies and its a smooth easy informative read. Bottom line for everyone I know Witt long term success is to take a balanced approach between strength and cardio / consistent frequency but always mixing up the ways you do the cardio and strength. Good luck and enjoy Lee

We of the WLS community transform out bodies but its in the the transformation of our minds that we attain the Freedom we are seeking. My sisters blog about her mental attitude before and after her first 5K (having lost 220lbs) ... Her perception of who she was impacted who she is today and what she thought she could/can do. http://www.300poundsdown.com/2013/02/mission-possible-my-1st-5k.html Have you struggled with such "old tapes" ? I know I have ... Hope in Your Future is Power in Your Present! Lee

Who the F is this Cassandra bit*h??? She pisses me off Lee

Congrats on walking the 5k and finishing - You Win when you show up and try regardless of the "place" you come in. Please post what happens this May for us all : ) have you been training? Lee

The only question that matters really is your first one ... Would we do it again? My answer is YES I would!!! There can be no adequate way I can explain HOW much my life had changed and improved and others around me that chose to follow the path toward healthy living (with or without WLS) Sooo yes yes yes No amount of pain will put gain the joyous FREEDOM that awaits you : ) Lee 280 lbs Lost all diseases reversed

Love that you are fully involved and perusing your goals ! Lee

Tarajill - Well the GOOD news is that you can't "destroy" your progress with a single day ... And the BAD news is that you also can't fulfill your progress with a single good day. It's about Consistency - day in day out - ordinary actions will deliver extraordinary results When done consistently. SOOOO ... move forward don't look back - you can do this. Exercise in any form including walking is critical to success - rain shine snow whatever tomorrow get your walk in and you will feel better : ) Lee 280lbs Lost all diseases reversed

So you have a high triglyceride count ? My guess is that by lowering the percent of simple carbs / sugar of your total cals you will begin lowering the spikes you are getting on insulin which will cause the count to rise - also causes additional hunger typically and loser "energy" BUT the MOST important thing you can likely do is adds activity - exercise - especially in the early morning. How much sleep are you getting ? Do you suffer from sleep apnea? Lee