CoolBreeze

Been meaning to ask that same question ... what is a cheeseburger cupcake? Is it like the name says - cheeseburger in a cupcake pan baked?

Doing great on the water, keep up the good work. I have yet to have a turkey burger...it's been awhile since I've had one. Might have to do one before the weekend is over. What are chia seeds? I like the chia tea, do the seeds taste the same?

Thank you. Water was is one thing I just do not get tired of drinking. My turkey chili came from Gastricsleeve4me right here on VST and it was GREAT!

I am making your turkey chili and just wanted to know how much garlic do you start with? I put a tbsp to start. Also, how to cook the chili in a pot (I do not have a crockpot)? Thanks

Just started making turkey chili (for the first time too). dinner will be 1 cup turkey chili and 9 small (it takes that many to make 1oz plus it has 3g of Protein too ) pita chips - F/F & L/S Water: already had 4/16oz bottles and I'm not done yet probably 3 more before I turn in tonight.

Forgot to mention... I tried grapes (green ones) too but could only eat 4 or 5 (chewing, chewing, chewing) at one time.

I've had watermelon, honeydew, cantalope. My sleeve tells me to have only a couple of pieces on the honeydew & cantalope and about 5 pieces on the watermelon. I've also had strawberries but only 2 cut in half.

Is it just for smartphones or can it be used on iphones?

:angry: yep, it's official, I hate that advertisement 'inter-dry' it just grosses me out!! PLEASE REMOVE THE DARN THING, PLEASE!!!!! that's my rant for the night!!! DID I MENTION ... I HATE THE @#$% ADVERTISEMENT!!!!

Ok silly question. What is c25k? :ph34r:

All the time...GOD is GOOD. Glad to hear you're doing well. Much success to you. But don't go too Fast too Soon.

That great news!!!! Never give up.

Don't give up!! You have made it this far and have proven you can do it. Don't let the devil in. Don't let him win! Hang in there. VST is here to support you. You can do it that much we AND you know. I will keep you in my prayers.

I think I made every excuse there was to make to not exercise. Too tired, too hot, too sick. Ect ect. And I will admit that I still do (did). Now I'm sleeved and I did not hesitate to take that plunge and get WLS, why do I hesitate to exercise? Well, I felt awkward surrounded by people who don't look like they need a gym or need to exercise. Embarassed is the word. I felt embarassed to be seen. Seen, talked about, snickered, laughed at. Damn! that felt good to get off my chest and out of my head. NO MORE EXCUSES! I don't make alot of money and can not afford the prices of gym membership these days. My job has a athletic center that all who work on the complex can join if we want to. It's time to join. And I won't care who sees me. You can laff, snicker, giggle, anything you want, the laffs will be mine down the line. Thank you COsleeveDude!

You could also get sugar free popsicles. I had those and still get them (I think I'm addicted to them). Don't forget to drink Water too, that was stressed to me from the beginning. You will more than likely be in the liquid phase the 2 weeks before surgery and right after as well. You can do it. Oh yeah, you can try low sodium cream of chicken, mushroom, and I think celery (may have to strain the celery tho.

My Daily food Journal for July: My NUT said not to be that concerned with calorie intake just yet. Instead concentrate on Protein. I got the information on Proteins in certain and sizes from Breakfast - 13g 1 egg 6g, yogurt 4g, 1oz of potato chips 3g lunch - 18g 17 chips 3g 3oz tilapia 15g dinner - 23g 1 small crabcake 7g 1oz cheese block 7g potatoes + 1 ounce cheese 9g 7/20/12 - 78g Breakfast - 13g Egg 6g; 1 sausage 1g- 7g Lunch - 33g Tuna (2oz) -13g 4 crackers - 1g Protein Drink - 15 g Lite yogurt - 4g Dinner - 32g Tuna (2oz) - 13g Hboiled egg - 4.5g Protein drink - 15g July 21- 74g Breakfast - 19g Tuna (2oz) -13g Egg (1/4c) -6g Lunch - 26g Protein drink - 20g Crackers (8) - 2g Cream cheese - (1oz) - 4g Dinner - 29g Tuna (3oz) - 19g Protein drink - 10g July 22 - 77g Breakfast - 19g Egg - 6g Protein drink - 10g Cheese - (1oz) - 3g Lunch - 39g Protein Bar -19g Protein drink - 20g Dinner - 19g Veggie ribs - 16g Potato wedges - 3g July 23 - 48g Breakfast - 10 Protein drink - 10g Lunch-38g Veggie riblet -16g Protein bar -19g Pot wedges - 3g July 24 - 47g Breakfast - 11g Sliced turkey -11g Lunch - 11g Sliced turkey -11 Dinner - 25g Tilapia - 20g Mashed pot -3g Veggies -2g July 25 - 67g Breakfast - 19g protein bar -19g Lunch - 13g Sliced turkey -11g Crackers (5) - 2g Dinner - 35g Veggie meatballs (5) - 15g Mashed pot - 3g (1c milk 6g, 1oz cheese 7g) S/F ice cream - 4g July 26- 67g Breakfast - 20g Protein bar - 20g Lunch - 13g Turkey slices - 11g Crackers - 2g Dinner - 34g Veggie burger - 15g Protein drink - 15g NSA ice cream - 4g July 27 - 61g Breakfast - 5g Yogurt -5g Lunch - 35g roasted turkey - (2 oz) 12g shredded pork - (2oz) 8g seafood crab - (2oz) 15g Dinner - 21 Sausage links - (3oz) 7g Turkey slices (2oz) - 11g Wedges - 3g July 28 - 37g Breakfast - 11 Turkey slices - 11g Lunch - 13g Cream cheese & crackers - 13g Dinner - 13g Veggie mini dog -10g Green Beans - 3g July 29 - 70g Breakfast - 34g Protein drink -34g Lunch - 15g Veggie dog -10g Yogurt- 5g Dinner - 21g Protein bar -12g Fish fillet - 8g Slice of wheat toast - 1g July 30- 60.5 Breakfast - 13g Tuna (2oz) 13g Lunch - 7g Crab seafood (2oz) - 7g Dinner - 40.5g Protein bar - 10g Tuna - (4oz) - 26g Green beans - (1/4c) - 2.5g Wheat toast - 2g July 31 - 74g Breakfast - 7g Cheese - (1oz ) 7g Lunch- 21g Shrimp- 2oz 15g 1oz cheese -6g Dinner - 46g Protein drink - 34g Cheese toast -9g NSA (no sugar added) - IceCream - 3g **I just added July 23 - 29. I didn't realize it was missing til a few minuets ago**

First I have to admit I am not the exercise guru and there are times I do need to push myself to exercise. However, yesterday and today I walked a mile (1/2 mile ea day...its a start). I'm kinda proud of myself for that. I stopped to breath about 2 times ea day during the walk. Found myself getting winded. So here's my question. When doing any type of exercising what is the proper technique in breathing? It seems when I tell people I get winded the first question asked is 'are you breathing properly? Well, obviously not. When to inhale. When to exhale. I live in Washington, DC so I walk around the Monument grounds, White House, basically the tourist areas. I did do 3 miles which is walking from the Monument around the Reflecting pool and back to the Monument. I know this because I walk ea year for the Alzheimer's Assoc. in memory of my mother. So I know I can do 3 miles. Thanks in advance for your support, responses & comments. As always they are appreciated.

Thank You.

You are on way. Your first step ... admitting it, and you did that. Congrats. I too can relate. Got off track Food was there to pick me up -BUT, I could not eat the way I wanted to during that low state (thank goodness) because SLEEVE wouldn't let me. I'm 8 weeks post op.Once I faced what was going on and why, things turned around for the better. It does happen to us all. That's why we got each other. You are not alone.

I will check Wal-Mart for it. Thanks

I will check Wal-Mart for it. Thanks

I'm also interested in yoga. I reckon for a very long time I thought yoga was for people who were already 120lbs. I sure wasn't gonna embarass myself at 289lbs trying to do yoga. And now I really want to give it a try. @IsB - where can you get the Rodney Yee DVD's? Best Buy? And what about Pilates? Is that as good as yoga? Or about the same?

Much appreciated. Its like the first step to WLS, admitting you need help, help from those in the field of weight management. And I love my team of doctors/nut/office staff. Heck, my therapist had help me tremendously, before, during and after surgery. Exercising for me use to be going to the frige getting a beer and walking back to the sofa. I striving to be a jogger, at least by next summer, I hope. For now I just want to get in the gym, use the weights, treadmill, etc. I said I was getting a gym membership and haven't gotten it yet. I don't want to get it and then not use it after a few weeks/months. If I can committ to WLS I should be able to committ to exercising. It will happen. I will make it happen. Maybe I'll find me an old Jack Lelane DVD and start there

I just posted (in fitness & exercise) how I get winded after walking and trying to figure out why. Kudos on stopping smoking...you did that, you can do this. I stopped on Aug. 21, 1998 and never looked back. I sometimes need to push myself into exercising because I was nevery into it like that. With WLS I was able to walk a mile in 2 days (1/2 mile ea day) but kept getting winded. This is something we all need (bypass/sleeve/band), exercise. I walk at work on my break, I walk when I get home. Walking is one form and I would like to able to do more...in the gym. At some point that will happen too. As for Sleeve vs. Bypass - I joined this site so that should tell you , I am not a fan of bypass surgery. Have 2 friends having too many complications with it. Got 2 friends/acquaintances who were sleeved and loving it. I chose being sleeved and have no regrets. Which ever one you choose I wish you the best and much success. Let us know how things turn out for you. We will be here to lend support.