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@@mark1733 We are always encouraged to lift weights/strength train. Look at the weight we carried around for years. Can we count that as strength training?

@@chloe3.5 It looks like you have answered some of your own questions. Changing behaviors is a big part of the process to be successful. Its fantastic that you are seeing a counselor to address your weight loss issues. You have support on this site. Also with your counselor. You are moving in the right direction, Jenn

@@dhrguru This may or may not be the case in your relationship.Just a few things you might want to consider This might be Insecurity of the changes that are happening to you so quickly. After 85 pounds you are looking good and feeling good. He may be feeling a bit left behind or a bit threatened that the opposite sex is taking notice of you. A few things I did to help my hubby as insecurity issues started creeping in: Reassure him. Invite him on a walk even if he says no at least you tried to include him Date night: dinner is a great place to talk and reconnect. Weight loss couples rewards.. A reward of new item from Victoria secret he might enjoy.

@@SuperDave You have done amazing! you are my bariatric hero.

@@Inner Surfer Girl You made me choke on my Quest bar with your backstreet boys comment. I needed a laugh today. Thanks.

Holy crap!!!! I knew my weight loss is the equivalent of losing an adult size person...... I looked at my own weight loss ticker. I just realized I have lost exactly myself.

@@chuck415 I do Listerine breath strips. They melt on your tongue. Easy to put in the front pocket of my jeans. I have washed my jeans with them in my pocket and now my laundry is minty fresh. Not recommending washing them

I love living life. I'm able to do so many more things that I could not do Pre-op. I'm up for trying anything. I have to laugh at myself for making up for lost time.

@@sbg224 Fantastic. Congratulations...You are only 18 pounds to onederland!

@@Kspot42 Good to hear. i hope you get a surgery date soon.

@@MrsRoboto Its a fantastic feeling to conquer the things that were difficult pre op. Your son has a bad ass mom. Go you!

@@Kspot42 Hi there. I'm also in Idaho. The St Luke's team have been amazing. You will get many after care programs. I'm not sure you have time to participate. A 3 hour drive would wipe me out. Hang in there. You have the pr-op class coming up. I understand it feels like things are moving slow. Get ready to hang on for the ride...after a year you will look back at how quickly time has passed.

@@MichelleTN All good ones above. A affordable option is Asics. I started out with a pair. No blisters or pain. Always a good Idea to invest in good shoes as you go.. Christmas is on its way. Great time to drop a hint that workout gear would be nice.

@@nikkimapr Another girly girl. shopping can become addicting...... I love it. Keep posting the new clothing photos. Great NSV. No more women's section.

@@OKCPirate A well played sexual harassment card.

@ That was a new use for duct tape for me.

@RJ'S/beginning You are justified to feel the way you do. I'm sorry about all you have had to go through. Honestly you are beautiful. I'm not minimizing your experience. I have not walked in your shoes. Plastics will not be in my future. At my age nothing has bounced back. Not much is in its correct place. Under the clothing I look like a Shar-Pei puppy.

@@Alex Brecher Looking pretty GQ. Here's a thought. We need a calendar for 2016 with the men of bariatricpal.

@@craigcu giranimals! My generation my friend!

@@jane13 @RJ'S/beginning I agree. It is ridiculous the lengths she went to cover her loose skin. I'm not suggesting anyone do the above binding. Her story was on the TV series botched. They completed her plastics after she shared her story. If you can afford plastics and your health gives you the option to get plastics. that's fantastic. I hope people see that loose skin is ok. We worked hard to get our health back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zUPfc87wRI

@RJ'S/beginning First..you are beautiful and valued as you are. You have earned your battle scars. You have worked hard. Wear them proudly. Here is one woman's daily routine to tuck her skin in. (1) control top panty hose (2) wrapping ace bandages around her mid section (3) Duct tape mid section (4) another pair of control top pany hose (5) Long spanx to cinch in her thighs (6) another pair of spanx to lift boobs and cover all the layers previous.

@@OKCPirate You can never go wrong with bacon.

@@kimmyco You sound like you are coming from a place of compassion. You have the experience of being in the shoes of a bariatric patient. I see it as you will have a greater impact on other patients. Absolutely not bragging by helping others wherever they might be in the process.

marinated prosciutto wrapped shrimp Grill mates baja citrus marinade Large cocktail shrimp Wrap with prosciutto Place on bamboo skewers Grill or bake Lasagna. This is depending on how many calories and carbs your intake is for your plan Ground turkey Whole wheat Pasta ( 1 oz = 21 carbs) or egg plant Parmesan in layers to limit carbs. (eggplant, egg wash dipped in Parmesan cheese and bake before layering) four cheese spaghetti sauce Mozzarella cheese Optional layer of ricotta or cottage cheese

@@sarahbethemails Rice was not on my plan. Carbs were limited until I lost 75% of my weight.. I'm in maintenance. Rice seems to bloat me up. (TMI) I love California rolls. In a food processor i mixed crab meat,carrot cucumber and cilantro.To a chunky consistency, I mixed olive oil mayo to create a salad. I stuff it in a small avocado. its not shashimi. but I love sushi.