GreenEyes604

We talk a lot about dieting and burning off fat, but we actually have a lot of misconceptions about weight loss. Some people think fat is converted into energy or heat—a violation of the law of conservation of mass—while others think that the fat is somehow excreted or even converted to muscle. I was told early on that you can never lose your fat cells (adipose) once you gain them...they just shrink if you work it off. When you lose weight, you exhale your fat. There is surprising ignorance and confusion about the metabolic process of weight loss, The correct answer is that most of the mass is breathed out as carbon dioxide. It goes into thin air. Excess carbs and Proteins are converted into chemical compounds called triglycerides (which consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen) and then stored in the lipid droplets of fat cells. To lose weight, you’re attempting to metabolize those triglycerides, and that means unlocking the carbon that’s stored in your fat cells. Losing 10 kilograms of human fat requires the inhalation of 29 kilograms of oxygen, producing 28 kilograms of carbon dioxide and 11 kilograms of Water. That’s the metabolic fate of fat. Turns out, our lungs are the primary excretory organ for weight loss. What remains becomes water, which is excreted in urine, feces, sweat, breath, tears, and other bodily fluids.

Most of the people that choose to have their procedures done in Mexico are "self-pay" patience. If your insurance does not cover the procedure in the US, your only other choice would be to pre-pay, and you can get the same procedure done in Mexico for anywhere from 1/3 to 1/4 of the cost to do it here in the US. Not to mention there are very reputable facilities in Mexico.

@@LipstickLady It puts a smile on my face everytime I see a recent picture of you. It gives me real hope that I will one day actually see my goal weight. Although I am just shy of 4 months post op, I'm finally starting to see the difference in my weight loss. Pictures are a wonderful thing. Thanks for everything you do, and the wonderful person you are. You are and will continue to be my motivation. Love you to LIFE, J!

Congratulations and best wishes to you on this new journey that you are about to embark upon.

@@Cleo's Mom Sorry angry lady you know nothing about me, you can't read my mind, yet you continue to insist that you know exactly what I'm thinking and how I feel. I'm not angry at all. You sound like a small child that is pissed off because they couldn't get their way. Keep on entertaining the people who continue to follow this thread, but I'm done with you. I'm not going to stoop to your level. You and your desparate attempts to bait me into going back and forth with you have now become quite boring.

It sure sounds to me like Cleo's Mom just hasn't been getting nailed on a regular basis. There is an awful lot of anger and hostility in those posts. And yes, I'm still sitting here laughing at you. Your negative attacks on me are hilarious. You really don't have a clue as to how stupid you are making yourself look. You really missed your calling. You should have been a comedian. I know you are certainly keeping a lot of people on this thread entertained.

That is a good question. I think the OP of this thread should tell us the person(s) to whom she was referring when she started the post so that person of persons can at least defend themselves. I find it absolutely hypocritical that you of all people would actually want me to tell you who I was referring. After ASSuming that you knew who and what I was referring to. At least whoever I was referring to doesn't know that I was referring to them, so they can't be hurt any further by my so called "rude" and "nasty" comments. But no…. you want to know who it is so they can defend themselves…. SERIOUSLY? REALLY? Your comment is just another example of posts that I real that make me say EXACTLY what I said in my original post. What a hypocrite you are. And just for the record, I'm NOT going to tell you who I was referencing. What someone doesn't know won't hurt them, they don't know and you don't know either! Time for you to move on to something else!

Sounds to me like you've just hit the dreaded "first stall". Most people will experience this a few times during their journey. Your body just has to catch up and realize that you're not trying to starve yourself, so it won't try to hold on to every ounce of fat/energy that you have. My first stall lasted 5 weeks. Be patient. You will start losing again.

OMG!!!! This is absolutely HILARIOUS!!! @@Cleo's Mom quoted what she said was the thread that started my comments, and its so damn funny because that wasn't even the thread I was referring to. I knew there used to be a fortune teller on television, and her name was Miss Cleo. Hey everybody meet Miss Cleo's Mom.... LMAO!!! That's what you get for trying to read my mind!

@@Elode You got me laughing so hard over here that I'm about to pee my pants. And my extra full bladder is all because @@LipstickLady drinks out of a straw!!!

Absolutely thrilled that you are doing so much better. It's tough enough just to have surgery, but then to have to deal with everything you've been through.... Bless Your Heart!

Congratulations!

Wishing only the best for you with your upcoming procedure.

WOW.... It's amazing how I've been called all kinds of names by some of the posters here, as well as been accused of some pretty nasty things. To those people I say, "I'm so glad that you know me so well that you know what I'm thinking...YOU'RE WRONG! Next, who died and made you all Gods that you know how everything is supposed to work?....WRONG AGAIN! As has been mentioned previously, it seems that more of the "haters" of my OP have been the ones seeking attention. I said what I said and left it at that. And lastly... with every name I've been called, and everything wrong that I supposedly have done, I think I'll go sit in the corner, cry, and wallow in my own pity party..... DEFINITELY WRONG!!! Now when you can remind me again which one of my bills you'll be paying this month, maybe I'll care what you think or feel. But until that time comes.... FRANKLY SCARLET, I DON'T GIVE A DAMN!!!

Were you sleeved in December 2014? Come join us on our 1st year surgiversary cruise to the Bahamas! Our December 2014 Sleevers Facebook group is having a 1-year surgiversary get together! We are going to do a 3-day cruise to the Bahamas. Below is the information: Departing: December 4, 2015 Returning: December 7, 2015 Departure location: Miami, FL The cost is based on double occupancy, however you may chose to have a room of your own, but you will still be charged the double occupancy rate. Itinerary: Miami --> Coco Keys (cruise line's private island) --> Nassau (8 hours) --> Miami Ship: Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas Cabin Costs: (total cost for cruise per person) Interior - $358/pp Porthole Ocean-view - $341/pp Portrait Window - $348.50/pp Jr. Suite - $641/pp Grand Suite - $941/pp Payments - A $50 deposit is due, per cabin, within 21 days. Another $150 is due within 120 days of cruise departure, and the final balance is due within 75 days of cruise departure. We have been assigned our own personal group agent that will send everyone a copy of the agreement with all payment due dates, etc. If you are not able to make the entire cruise payment at one time, you will have the options of making payments payments toward your final bill as you like as long as they are made by the appropriate dates. All payments are made to the travel agency organizing this cruise. No payments are made to me. Required Documents - For this particular cruise, the documents required are Passport OR Certified copy of your birth certificate and your state ID. We are also inviting a spouse or significant other should they have a desire to go, and it makes your participation easier. There are quite a few people in our lives that have been through quite a bit since we started our journey, and I feel strongly that their love and support should also be celebrated. If you want to join us on this cruise, please send me a message with your name, contact information, and how many people you are bringing so that I can confirm your participation and make sure you get all the necessary information from the travel agent. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.

Were you sleeved in December 2014? Come join us on our 1st year surgiversary cruise to the Bahamas! Our December 2014 Sleevers Facebook group is having a 1-year surgiversary get together! We are going to do a 3-day cruise to the Bahamas. Below is the information: Departing: December 4, 2015 Returning: December 7, 2015 Departure location: Miami, FL The cost is based on double occupancy, however you may chose to have a room of your own, but you will still be charged the double occupancy rate. Itinerary: Miami --> Coco Keys (cruise line's private island) --> Nassau (8 hours) --> Miami Ship: Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas Cabin Costs: (total cost for cruise per person) Interior - $358/pp Porthole Ocean-view - $341/pp Portrait Window - $348.50/pp Jr. Suite - $641/pp Grand Suite - $941/pp Payments - A $50 deposit is due, per cabin, within 21 days. Another $150 is due within 120 days of cruise departure, and the final balance is due within 75 days of cruise departure. We have been assigned our own personal group agent that will send everyone a copy of the agreement with all payment due dates, etc. If you are not able to make the entire cruise payment at one time, you will have the options of making payments payments toward your final bill as you like as long as they are made by the appropriate dates. All payments are made to the travel agency organizing this cruise. No payments are made to me. Required Documents - For this particular cruise, the documents required are Passport OR Certified copy of your birth certificate and your state ID. We are also inviting a spouse or significant other should they have a desire to go, and it makes your participation easier. There are quite a few people in our lives that have been through quite a bit since we started our journey, and I feel strongly that their love and support should also be celebrated. If you want to join us on this cruise, please send me a message with your name, contact information, and how many people you are bringing so that I can confirm your participation and make sure you get all the necessary information from the travel agent. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.

Were you sleeved in December 2014? Come join us on our 1st year surgiversary cruise to the Bahamas! Our December 2014 Sleevers Facebook group is having a 1-year surgiversary get together! We are going to do a 3-day cruise to the Bahamas. Below is the information: Departing: December 4, 2015 Returning: December 7, 2015 Departure location: Miami, FL The cost is based on double occupancy, however you may chose to have a room of your own, but you will still be charged the double occupancy rate. Itinerary: Miami --> Coco Keys (cruise line's private island) --> Nassau (8 hours) --> Miami Ship: Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas Cabin Costs: (total cost for cruise per person) Interior - $358/pp Porthole Ocean-view - $341/pp Portrait Window - $348.50/pp Jr. Suite - $641/pp Grand Suite - $941/pp Payments - A $50 deposit is due, per cabin, within 21 days. Another $150 is due within 120 days of cruise departure, and the final balance is due within 75 days of cruise departure. We have been assigned our own personal group agent that will send everyone a copy of the agreement with all payment due dates, etc. If you are not able to make the entire cruise payment at one time, you will have the options of making payments payments toward your final bill as you like as long as they are made by the appropriate dates. All payments are made to the travel agency organizing this cruise. No payments are made to me. Required Documents - For this particular cruise, the documents required are Passport OR Certified copy of your birth certificate and your state ID. We are also inviting a spouse or significant other should they have a desire to go, and it makes your participation easier. There are quite a few people in our lives that have been through quite a bit since we started our journey, and I feel strongly that their love and support should also be celebrated. If you want to join us on this cruise, please send me a message with your name, contact information, and how many people you are bringing so that I can confirm your participation and make sure you get all the necessary information from the travel agent. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.

Were you sleeved in December 2014? Come join us on our 1st year surgiversary cruise to the Bahamas! Our December 2014 Sleevers Facebook group is having a 1-year surgiversary get together! We are going to do a 3-day cruise to the Bahamas. Below is the information: Departing: December 4, 2015 Returning: December 7, 2015 Departure location: Miami, FL The cost is based on double occupancy, however you may chose to have a room of your own, but you will still be charged the double occupancy rate. Itinerary: Miami --> Coco Keys (cruise line's private island) --> Nassau (8 hours) --> Miami Ship: Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas Cabin Costs: (total cost for cruise per person) Interior - $358/pp Porthole Ocean-view - $341/pp Portrait Window - $348.50/pp Jr. Suite - $641/pp Grand Suite - $941/pp Payments - A $50 deposit is due, per cabin, within 21 days. Another $150 is due within 120 days of cruise departure, and the final balance is due within 75 days of cruise departure. We have been assigned our own personal group agent that will send everyone a copy of the agreement with all payment due dates, etc. If you are not able to make the entire cruise payment at one time, you will have the options of making payments payments toward your final bill as you like as long as they are made by the appropriate dates. All payments are made to the travel agency organizing this cruise. No payments are made to me. Required Documents - For this particular cruise, the documents required are Passport OR Certified copy of your birth certificate and your state ID. We are also inviting a spouse or significant other should they have a desire to go, and it makes your participation easier. There are quite a few people in our lives that have been through quite a bit since we started our journey, and I feel strongly that their love and support should also be celebrated. If you want to join us on this cruise, please send me a message with your name, contact information, and how many people you are bringing so that I can confirm your participation and make sure you get all the necessary information from the travel agent. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.

Were you sleeved in December 2014? Come join us on our 1st year surgiversary cruise to the Bahamas! Our December 2014 Sleevers Facebook group is having a 1-year surgiversary get together! We are going to do a 3-day cruise to the Bahamas. Below is the information: Departing: December 4, 2015 Returning: December 7, 2015 Departure location: Miami, FL The cost is based on double occupancy, however you may chose to have a room of your own, but you will still be charged the double occupancy rate. Itinerary: Miami --> Coco Keys (cruise line's private island) --> Nassau (8 hours) --> Miami Ship: Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas Cabin Costs: (total cost for cruise per person) Interior - $358/pp Porthole Ocean-view - $341/pp Portrait Window - $348.50/pp Jr. Suite - $641/pp Grand Suite - $941/pp Payments - A $50 deposit is due, per cabin, within 21 days. Another $150 is due within 120 days of cruise departure, and the final balance is due within 75 days of cruise departure. We have been assigned our own personal group agent that will send everyone a copy of the agreement with all payment due dates, etc. If you are not able to make the entire cruise payment at one time, you will have the options of making payments payments toward your final bill as you like as long as they are made by the appropriate dates. All payments are made to the travel agency organizing this cruise. No payments are made to me. Required Documents - For this particular cruise, the documents required are Passport OR Certified copy of your birth certificate and your state ID. We are also inviting a spouse or significant other should they have a desire to go, and it makes your participation easier. There are quite a few people in our lives that have been through quite a bit since we started our journey, and I feel strongly that their love and support should also be celebrated. If you want to join us on this cruise, please send me a message with your name, contact information, and how many people you are bringing so that I can confirm your participation and make sure you get all the necessary information from the travel agent. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.

Were you sleeved in December 2014? Come join us on our 1st year surgiversary cruise to the Bahamas! Our December 2014 Sleevers Facebook group is having a 1-year surgiversary get together! We are going to do a 3-day cruise to the Bahamas. Below is the information: Departing: December 4, 2015 Returning: December 7, 2015 Departure location: Miami, FL The cost is based on double occupancy, however you may chose to have a room of your own, but you will still be charged the double occupancy rate. Itinerary: Miami --> Coco Keys (cruise line's private island) --> Nassau (8 hours) --> Miami Ship: Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas Cabin Costs: (total cost for cruise per person) Interior - $358/pp Porthole Ocean-view - $341/pp Portrait Window - $348.50/pp Jr. Suite - $641/pp Grand Suite - $941/pp Payments - A $50 deposit is due, per cabin, within 21 days. Another $150 is due within 120 days of cruise departure, and the final balance is due within 75 days of cruise departure. We have been assigned our own personal group agent that will send everyone a copy of the agreement with all payment due dates, etc. If you are not able to make the entire cruise payment at one time, you will have the options of making payments payments toward your final bill as you like as long as they are made by the appropriate dates. All payments are made to the travel agency organizing this cruise. No payments are made to me. Required Documents - For this particular cruise, the documents required are Passport OR Certified copy of your birth certificate and your state ID. We are also inviting a spouse or significant other should they have a desire to go, and it makes your participation easier. There are quite a few people in our lives that have been through quite a bit since we started our journey, and I feel strongly that their love and support should also be celebrated. If you want to join us on this cruise, please send me a message with your name, contact information, and how many people you are bringing so that I can confirm your participation and make sure you get all the necessary information from the travel agent. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.

Were you sleeved in December 2014? Come join us on our 1st year surgiversary cruise to the Bahamas! Our December 2014 Sleevers Facebook group is having a 1-year surgiversary get together! We are going to do a 3-day cruise to the Bahamas. Below is the information: Departing: December 4, 2015 Returning: December 7, 2015 Departure location: Miami, FL The cost is based on double occupancy, however you may chose to have a room of your own, but you will still be charged the double occupancy rate. Itinerary: Miami --> Coco Keys (cruise line's private island) --> Nassau (8 hours) --> Miami Ship: Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas Cabin Costs: (total cost for cruise per person) Interior - $358/pp Porthole Ocean-view - $341/pp Portrait Window - $348.50/pp Jr. Suite - $641/pp Grand Suite - $941/pp Payments - A $50 deposit is due, per cabin, within 21 days. Another $150 is due within 120 days of cruise departure, and the final balance is due within 75 days of cruise departure. We have been assigned our own personal group agent that will send everyone a copy of the agreement with all payment due dates, etc. If you are not able to make the entire cruise payment at one time, you will have the options of making payments payments toward your final bill as you like as long as they are made by the appropriate dates. All payments are made to the travel agency organizing this cruise. No payments are made to me. Required Documents - For this particular cruise, the documents required are Passport OR Certified copy of your birth certificate and your state ID. We are also inviting a spouse or significant other should they have a desire to go, and it makes your participation easier. There are quite a few people in our lives that have been through quite a bit since we started our journey, and I feel strongly that their love and support should also be celebrated. If you want to join us on this cruise, please send me a message with your name, contact information, and how many people you are bringing so that I can confirm your participation and make sure you get all the necessary information from the travel agent. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.

Were you sleeved in December 2014? Come join us on our 1st year surgiversary cruise to the Bahamas! Our December 2014 Sleevers Facebook group is having a 1-year surgiversary get together! We are going to do a 3-day cruise to the Bahamas. Below is the information: Departing: December 4, 2015 Returning: December 7, 2015 Departure location: Miami, FL The cost is based on double occupancy, however you may chose to have a room of your own, but you will still be charged the double occupancy rate. Itinerary: Miami --> Coco Keys (cruise line's private island) --> Nassau (8 hours) --> Miami Ship: Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas Cabin Costs: (total cost for cruise per person) Interior - $358/pp Porthole Ocean-view - $341/pp Portrait Window - $348.50/pp Jr. Suite - $641/pp Grand Suite - $941/pp Payments - A $50 deposit is due, per cabin, within 21 days. Another $150 is due within 120 days of cruise departure, and the final balance is due within 75 days of cruise departure. We have been assigned our own personal group agent that will send everyone a copy of the agreement with all payment due dates, etc. If you are not able to make the entire cruise payment at one time, you will have the options of making payments payments toward your final bill as you like as long as they are made by the appropriate dates. All payments are made to the travel agency organizing this cruise. No payments are made to me. Required Documents - For this particular cruise, the documents required are Passport OR Certified copy of your birth certificate and your state ID. We are also inviting a spouse or significant other should they have a desire to go, and it makes your participation easier. There are quite a few people in our lives that have been through quite a bit since we started our journey, and I feel strongly that their love and support should also be celebrated. If you want to join us on this cruise, please send me a message with your name, contact information, and how many people you are bringing so that I can confirm your participation and make sure you get all the necessary information from the travel agent. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.

Were you sleeved in December 2014? Come join us on our 1st year surgiversary cruise to the Bahamas! Our December 2014 Sleevers Facebook group is having a 1-year surgiversary get together! We are going to do a 3-day cruise to the Bahamas. Below is the information: Departing: December 4, 2015 Returning: December 7, 2015 Departure location: Miami, FL The cost is based on double occupancy, however you may chose to have a room of your own, but you will still be charged the double occupancy rate. Itinerary: Miami --> Coco Keys (cruise line's private island) --> Nassau (8 hours) --> Miami Ship: Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas Cabin Costs: (total cost for cruise per person) Interior - $358/pp Porthole Ocean-view - $341/pp Portrait Window - $348.50/pp Jr. Suite - $641/pp Grand Suite - $941/pp Payments - A $50 deposit is due, per cabin, within 21 days. Another $150 is due within 120 days of cruise departure, and the final balance is due within 75 days of cruise departure. We have been assigned our own personal group agent that will send everyone a copy of the agreement with all payment due dates, etc. If you are not able to make the entire cruise payment at one time, you will have the options of making payments payments toward your final bill as you like as long as they are made by the appropriate dates. All payments are made to the travel agency organizing this cruise. No payments are made to me. Required Documents - For this particular cruise, the documents required are Passport OR Certified copy of your birth certificate and your state ID. We are also inviting a spouse or significant other should they have a desire to go, and it makes your participation easier. There are quite a few people in our lives that have been through quite a bit since we started our journey, and I feel strongly that their love and support should also be celebrated. If you want to join us on this cruise, please send me a message with your name, contact information, and how many people you are bringing so that I can confirm your participation and make sure you get all the necessary information from the travel agent. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.

Were you sleeved in December 2014? Come join us on our 1st year surgiversary cruise to the Bahamas! Our December 2014 Sleevers Facebook group is having a 1-year surgiversary get together! We are going to do a 3-day cruise to the Bahamas. Below is the information: Departing: December 4, 2015 Returning: December 7, 2015 Departure location: Miami, FL The cost is based on double occupancy, however you may chose to have a room of your own, but you will still be charged the double occupancy rate. Itinerary: Miami --> Coco Keys (cruise line's private island) --> Nassau (8 hours) --> Miami Ship: Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas Cabin Costs: (total cost for cruise per person) Interior - $358/pp Porthole Ocean-view - $341/pp Portrait Window - $348.50/pp Jr. Suite - $641/pp Grand Suite - $941/pp Payments - A $50 deposit is due, per cabin, within 21 days. Another $150 is due within 120 days of cruise departure, and the final balance is due within 75 days of cruise departure. We have been assigned our own personal group agent that will send everyone a copy of the agreement with all payment due dates, etc. If you are not able to make the entire cruise payment at one time, you will have the options of making payments payments toward your final bill as you like as long as they are made by the appropriate dates. All payments are made to the travel agency organizing this cruise. No payments are made to me. Required Documents - For this particular cruise, the documents required are Passport OR Certified copy of your birth certificate and your state ID. We are also inviting a spouse or significant other should they have a desire to go, and it makes your participation easier. There are quite a few people in our lives that have been through quite a bit since we started our journey, and I feel strongly that their love and support should also be celebrated. If you want to join us on this cruise, please send me a message with your name, contact information, and how many people you are bringing so that I can confirm your participation and make sure you get all the necessary information from the travel agent. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.

@@Elode Girl you know better than to stray too far away from me. People just love to jump on me because I speak the truth and they don't like it. Still have these flouncers running around trying to save the world...