Everything posted by adargie
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Has Anyone Tried Eggface's Protein?
No I haven't but I do drink the chike coffee protein drink she likes and love it
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Dumb Question Regarding Chike Protein Drink
OK so I just received my container of Chike protein coffee powder, and it didn't come with a scoop. I have used this mix before but it came in packets, all the directions say is mix one packet with milk or water, well how the heck do I measure that out?!?! I believe the packets are 36grams but no idea how that translates to tablespoons. Any help would be appreciated.
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August sleevers progress
Sounds like everyone is doing great, I had my 3 month apt a couple weeks ago, my Dr is happy with my loss I am down 41#s, I wish it could be more, I think I am a bit of a slow loser. SW 265 CW 224, I was hoping to be to 200 by now but I will just keep fighting the good fight!!! I am staying at 900 cal and am wondering if I need to up them, its hard for me to get that many in so I am trying figure out how to do that. I am beggingin to hear compliments from people which is nice.
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What's Your Plan For Thanksgiving Dinner?
Going to eat my turkey first, maybe a little mashed potatoes and if theres room, green bean cass. I can see me stopping after the turkey and sitting there pushing food around on my plate so grandma doesn't think something's wrong. First holiday since surg and I have made it through other family functions OK
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Coffee Question.,,
I have found myself drinking iced coffee now, hated it before now I love it. I make my own and usually add some protein powder unjury. I am going to get some of the sugar free torani syryp to flavor one of these days!
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For Those Of Us Who Weigh Everyday, Do You Notice A Trend?
OK I admit I am a daily weigher. I work for a cardiology office and the professional scale is located directly in front of my office. So I make a point to weigh once everyday. Usually right after I have gotten to work and removed my coat(less people around to peek!) I make sure not to get in a tizzy if the scale moves a pound or two. But, what I have found is my days that the weight does come off are usually wed/thurs. I am 14 weeks out. Lost almost 20 the first 2 weeks then slow and steady since. Just under 2 pounds a week. But it never fails I get to work Monday and I haven't moved since Friday, tues I go up half a pound maybe more then BOOM wed hits and the gain plus some have gone, thurs is also a loss. Then a maintain. Those who do not weigh everyday or are against the scale please just move on. I know there are those like me who do weigh in religiously, as before you have to take it with a grain of salt. I no longer get emotional when I step on the scale its like brushing my teeth! Just another chore. It will help me as time moves on to stay in check as maintenance looms(not even close yet). I used to be a scale avoider, that is how I got to my highest weight, I buried my head in the sand. Didn't listen when thigns got tight just went and got a bigger size. Well that attitude is gone! I just thought it weird how my body is behaving. I am not complaining a bit, the loss is there and I am happy for that.
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The Sleeve A Cure For Emotional Eating?
Yeah I am now a little over 3 months out, the "evening snacking" demon has found its way back to me. I always crave a crunchy salty snack late in the evening. So no my head hunger and some emotional eating are still there. My physical hunger has disappeared. SO I am learning to hone in on that. Which has been great during the day, at work we have landmines of bad food, I have not even thought twice about them. I also make sure I bring my healthy stuff with me. But like a switch once 8pm rolls around the gears start moving in my head. I have started a later workout class a couple nights a week. By the time I get home I am working on just fluids and whooped so I am able to avoid the food ideas. I think its going to be a lifelong struggle for me
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What's Your Food Philosophy: Abstain Forever Or Eat In Moderation?
My trigger is chips/crackers those types of crunchy salty(mouth is now watering) I have not had them in the house since surg. I'm a little over 3 months out. But I always make goodies for my husband to take to deer camp so last week I made a double batch of spicy chex mix and whoopee pie cookies. They sat for 24hrs before he took them. I resisted the cookies with no issues. But the chex mix, ugh not good. I had a small handful. Then saw myself walking back after 15 mintutes and grabbed the containers and put them in his truck! Out of sight out of mind!! Now I know what my triggers are. I am early out so I have not indulged much at all. That scared me. I will not bring them in the house, and my hubby doesn;'t need them on a regular basis either!!!
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No More Protein Shakes/smoothies?
I incorporate my morning shake with coffee, make it a sort of iced coffee with Protein drink, I always try to keep it below 200 calories. I am not someone that allows enough time for Breakfast and I would need like over an hour just for that. Eating real food in the morning is tough for me. 2 bites and I am uncomfortably full. Also I hate eggs, always have. I have cut down to just one Protein Drink a day with the occasional one before a workout when I am feeling in the need, I rarely finish a whole one. Like others have posted I track everything that goes in my mouth on myfitnesspal so those calories are accounted for. I love unjury, and chike mixes, hit it with some coffee, ice and a quick blend and I am off and running for the day!!! Calories are around 130. My Dr is ok with this he did warn me not to have a food breakfast as well. I get it though, liquid calories are sneaky.
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Im at the jiggly belly stage. You?
I am at the stage that theres little flaps under my arms like wings, so not cool, I am going to up my weights and try for a remedy that way, otherwise I could have liftoff!!!!
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Thanksgiving Challenge
OK my weigh in today is 229, it was my birthday this weekend so I was bad, but back on track!!
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Thanksgiving Challenge
OK my weigh in today is 229.0, really hoping to hit 215 (or under) !!!
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August sleevers progress
I am jealous of all you fast losers(great job!!), I started at 265 and currently am at 229, I was hoping to be close to 200 by now but I guess I am one of the slow losers, its been consistent with a 1.5 loss every week no stalls since the first 3 weeks. I am working out, could do better with it but I am going to keep at it. Hoping by thanksgiving to be in the 210s
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Halloween Weight loss Challenge
Well didn't reach my goal but still happy with progress, today 229.0 nine pounds off. Happy Halloween!
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How much did you loose in 3 months?
3 months out and I am down 36. Very slow but I know I will get there, I refuse to give up
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Halloween Weight loss Challenge
OK so today I am at 229.6! I broke the 220s haven't seen that in years! I prob won't make my goal 100% but I am happy with it so far
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Two 1/2 months post op Before and After
I was sleeved 8/5 HW 265 CW 231 so I think we are losing at the same rate, you can totally tell a difference. Keep up the good work, I have the same feelings about myself when I look in the morror
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Thanksgiving Challenge
I will join! HW 265, CW 231.6 Goal by thanksgiving 215(I'm a slow loser)
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Halloween Weight loss Challenge
I am 232.6 this morning, maybe a pound? I will take it
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Alcohol what do you drink?
I have had flavored vodka and a small amount of diet soda, I find the soda becomes flat once you add ice. I usually can have a couple and it takes me awhile to finish a cocktail which is good because the alcohol does affect me quicker. Its in a social setting anyway, not like I'm doing shots!!! I like vanilla vodka and diet a&w root beer. I find I can no longer stomach beer, the bubbles make my tummy feel weird and I used to love specialty beer. Oh well, I am going to a winery this weekend for a girls getaway and plan on tasting some wines.
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questions for August ppl
8/5 and down 33 pounds so I would be happy with your loss for sure!
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August sleevers progress
My average is about 1.8 a week so far with one stall at 3 weeks out. surg was 8/5 I am down to 233 as of this morning. Starting weight 265, I am just excited to be wearing things I haven't in years!! Shopping in my own closet! I am losing in weird places but I am not complaining, seems that my spare tire is holding on for dear life!!! and my legs have become skinny!
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August sleevers progress
I haven't been taking a ppi anymore, my hunger isn't an actual stomach pain its more boredom, but I have been considering going back on the ppi
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Halloween Weight loss Challenge
My weigh in today is 234.0 exactly think that might be 1 pound?
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What's for lunch?
baked chicken thigh(like half of one) and some steamed broccoli.