Zoey716

Same here! Not sure if it was because I was so fired up and motivated by the surgery or maybe I'm just a slacker now.

congrats on being 115 lbs down!!!! - at least the 5 day pouch testis over - and you are still alive to talk about it LOL keep up the good work kathy

Hi. I am pre op... what is the pouch test ? How is it going for you?

Hi @fortheloveofme ! Best of luck with your pre-op experience! Here is a link to the 5 day pouch test info. http://5daypouchtest.com/ . I am almost 10 months out and was in the middle of a very long stall. Even though I have already met and surpassed my surgeons goals to date, I needed a little push on the scale. So I wanted to try this. And I do think it is helping. Focusing on protein, fluids, etc. It's hard - just like the pre-op diet before surgery! Hoping it will boost my loss.

that is fantastic. congrats on an amazing nsv.

excellent

Did a great trap and upper back workout earlier. Now....just exercising my fingers.

I have a pedal elipitical under my desk......great for when it is bad outdoors. I sat at my desk and pedal away. Pedaling now....LOL

@Stevehud & @ProjectMe - I have been doing crossfit for quite some time now. My box focuses on skill and strength before we go into a WOD (workout of the day). My box teaches proper technique, posture and accountability. Everything is modified to one's ability. They want us to be challenged but successful, and that has lead to my success there so far. I have zero reservations about stepping into my box, as I know I am getting the best coaching and instruction out there. I would encourage anyone who is slightly interested in giving CF a shot. I have built muscle, endurance and confidence in myself, that I have never had. #thisshitworks

@Zoey716. I was a collegiate athlete & can appreciate the challenge. Proper technique and instruction is definitely key to enjoying yourself and not getting hurt. There's a gym run by ex/retired military near my house and I can't wait to give it a try! Just waiting until I feel I am stronger as I'm only 4 weeks out from surgery.

im not putting it down, if it works, awesome! that's great, just saying. Im sure it varies with the instructors etc. as with any intense program a bad instructor can cause problems.

i know what you mean!!!!

-7 today in good ol" syracuse, ny brrrr

Zumba!

@amponder & @Babbs - great job you 2!!! Zumba is super fun! and Babbs - having a trainer give you a program is a great idea! Soreness does get a bit better. A tip - after your workout, take a nice warm bath with 2 cups Epsom salt. It will help with the sore muscles!

where do you live - not much snow here in syracuse, ny - but brrrr - baby its cold outside -btw -car and i went into ditch couple of days ago doe to ice and "snow storm" of sorts - couldn't see !!! take care - stay warm kathy

@proudgrammy - oh no! hope you weren't hurt when your car went into the ditch! so scary! we had about 10 inches or so. not too bad, but the plow in our parking lot buried us in. lol. sunny out right now. pretty! but COLD still. a lot of schools and businesses closed today because the road conditions were quite poor. stay warm & inside if you can!! think the snow may be heading your way.

Great job!

back to basics is good to do - it will give you that "push" crossfit too - you are aces - keep up the good work - what a good way to work in the new year - you are aces!!- good luck - kathy

Thanks @StarvingOver2015 & @proudgrammy !

Silver lining!

@alxmak1021 -Thanks! Feeling better for the most part. The loss has DEF slowed down. I met Dr. C's 1 year goal at my 6 month appointment. So they warned me that my weight loss was likely to plateau - in which it had. I am still losing - but it is a much slower pace. Need to get strict with my diet, protein and water intake after New Years. Want to kick it into gear - hoping to reach my goal by my 1 year. Hope you are doing well & that you had a great holiday season!

@Zoey716 Glad to hear you are feeling better! When I went for my 6 month apt they didn't really say to much. Just that I have been doing really well. Cavaretta didn't set a goal for me either. I hate the fact that one day the scale says one weight then the next day it is 2lbs up. I don't get it!!! very frustrating! I am almost thinking to up the calories, some days I get to almost 1000 calories. I know he said he wanted me at 1200 when I go back next month. Just seems so high! 2015 is a new year!!!

So. Much. Food. You can do it!

I get them all the time and I'm still pre op. I can't imagine post. I hope it's not even worse.

I get them after I eat. I get them after I drink. I get them when I haven't had anything to eat OR drink. I get them mid morning, mid afternoon, etc etc. It's really ridic. They don't last long - but I get them several times a day. :/

My daughter is like that... since she was a baby she gets them ALL the TIME! I do the little 1 hiccup at a time thing. My office mate just giggles at me!

FOURTEEENNNNN!!!! Woot! You are rocking it!

WOW!!!!!

Way to go! Congrats!!

Wow girl! That's fantastic!

Congratulations. Very encouraging.

That is wonderful!

OMG Zoey... be safe! I was seeing on the news last night how crazy it is there! If you need to escape and can get out, I live in Jersey... I'll have hot chocolate protein shakes waiting!

I may miss Chicago...but NOT in the winter...hopefully it will blow over by Christmas...it can be white...just not a blizzard!!!

brrrrr-so many people here live in buffalo!!! can't imagine all that snow!!! state of emergency???? hope no one can or will leave their house - stay safe