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Always the same over the years.... ENTJ (Extraverted Intuitive Thinking Judging) As an ENTJ, your primary mode of living is focused externally, where you deal with things rationally and logically. Your secondary mode is internal, where you take things in primarily via your intuition. ENTJs are natural born leaders. They live in a world of possibilities where they see all sorts challenges to be surmounted, and they want to be the ones responsible for surmounting them. They have a drive for leadership, which is well-served by their quickness to grasp complexities, their ability to absorb a large amount of impersonal information, and their quick and decisive judgments. They are "take charge" people. ENTJs are very career-focused, and fit into the entrepreneurial world quite naturally. They are constantly scanning their environment for potential problems which they can turn into solutions. They generally see things from a long-range perspective, and are usually successful at identifying plans to turn problems around - especially problems of a corporate nature. ENTJs are usually successful in the business world, because they are so driven to leadership. They're tireless in their efforts on the job, and driven to visualize where an organization is headed. ENTJ Strengths Efficient – ENTJs see inefficiency not just as a problem in its own right, but as something that pulls time and energy away from all their future goals, an elaborate sabotage consisting of irrationality and laziness. People with the ENTJ personality type will root out such behavior wherever they go. Energetic – Rather than finding this process taxing ENTJs are energized by it, genuinely enjoying leading their teams forward as they implement their plans and goals. Self-Confident – ENTJs couldn't lead if they were plagued by self-doubt. Instead, they trust their abilities, make known their opinions, and believe in their capacities as leaders. Strong-Willed – ENTJs don't give up when the going gets tough – ENTJ personalities strive to achieve their goals, but really nothing is quite as satisfying to them as rising to the challenge of each obstacle in their run to the finish line. Strategic Thinkers – ENTJs exemplify the difference between moment-to-moment crisis management and navigating the challenges and steps of a bigger plan, and are known for examining every angle of a problem and not just resolving momentary issues, but moving the whole project forward with their solutions. Charismatic and Inspiring – These qualities combine to create individuals who are able to inspire and invigorate others, who people actually want to be their leaders, and this in turn helps ENTJs to accomplish their often ambitious goals that could never be finished alone. ENTJ Weaknesses Stubborn and Dominant – Sometimes the ENTJ's confidence and willpower can go too far. ENTJs are all too capable of digging in their heels, trying to win every single debate and pushing their vision, and theirs alone. Intolerant – "It's my way or the highway." People with the ENTJ personality type are notoriously unsupportive of any idea that distracts from their primary goals, and even more so of ideas based on emotional considerations. ENTJs won't hesitate a second to make that fact clear to those around them. Impatient – Some people need more time to think than others, and this is an intolerable delay to quick-thinking ENTJs. They may misinterpret contemplation as stupidity or disinterest in their haste which is a terrible mistake for a leader to make. Arrogant – ENTJ personalities respect quick thoughts and firm convictions (which mirror their own qualities), and look down on those who don't match up. This relationship is a challenge for most other personality types. Poor Handling of Emotions – All this bluster, alongside the assumed supremacy of rationalism, makes ENTJs distant from their own emotional expression and sometimes downright scornful of others'. People with this personality type often trample other's feelings, inadvertently hurting their partners and friends, especially in emotionally charged situations. Cold and Ruthless – Their obsession with efficiency and unwavering belief in the merits of rationalism, especially professionally, makes ENTJs incredibly insensitive in pursuing their goals, dismissing personal circumstances, sensitivities, and preferences as irrational and irrelevant. Famous ENTJ's Napoleon Bonaparte Julius Caesar Aristotle Adele Carl Sagan George Clooney Career Choices Business Executive Organization Builder Entrepreneur Computer Consultant Lawyer Judge Business Administrator Business Manager University Professor ENTJ In Summary ... Frank, decisive, assume leadership readily. Quickly see illogical and inefficient procedures and policies, develop and implement comprehensive systems to solve organizational problems. Enjoy long-term planning and goal setting. Usually well informed, well read, enjoy expanding their knowledge and passing it on to others. Forceful in presenting their ideas.

Unfortunately, it's not that simplistic of an issue. I think that's the OP's whole point. Basically. I didn't think so many people would instantly equate oreos as being equal to bananas, which is the most simplistic assumption. The idea that so many people would want to debate facts and numbers is baffling to me. This is a nutrition topic, about low carb fruit choices. Not a debate about if science is witch craft. Bananas are not the devil, but if you are post-op and trying to follow a low carb diet, they are not a low carb fruit. I am not even going to get into the physics and mass of mashing food because that seems to be beyond the scope of conversation here.

You are pre-op? A piece of grilled/baked meat, and unlimited salad greens/green veggies. A whole bag of salad at the store is like 20 or 40 calories

A scale and one that you can zero out amounts. I use my scale for almost everything and it saves on dishes with using measuring spoons. I do all of my measurements in weights, it is the most accurate and in the long term the easiest. Never used a blender since surgery for anything. It makes everything too thick for me.

@@andersonrivera You have to have Protein to heal. Even if you don't like protein, get some unflavored Protein powder to add to your G2 or whatever. Protein isn't optional. What does your Dr say about what you are eating?

@@higher It is pineapple, but pineapple is like eating candy, so that is off the table (for me anyway). Really just getting enough fluids, it doesn't even have to be Water, just fluids, coffee and tea work, but being well hydrated and flushing your system counts for more than what you eat. Still you can never go wrong with strawberries.

3 -5 bites could be anything. That is not a scientific measurement or something that is the same from person to person. Everyone has a different capacity and that even varies day by day and with the moisture content of the food. Just follow your plan and don't compare yourself to other people, you have no idea what they are actually doing, just what they are reporting.

I started sleeping on my stomach on the 3rd or 4th night by accident. It helped so much with the gas. If you are going to do it, I suggest doing it with some support, like shapewear or a binder on to hold your stomach in when you roll over.

At 3.5 months I was eating 900-1000 depending on the day. I eat around 1500 a day now.

@@higher Strawberries and Water work the best for that fresh scent, lol

Long term you can eat whatever for the most part. Not being able to eat things is pretty short term. That is kind of hard to conceptualize pre-op though. I ate a lot of stuff pre-op thinking I would never have it. It was untrue but it did help me get through about a month without food.

@@Munecagirl85 100 pounds in 10 months is really good. Your body might need to catch up. How long have you been at 265? You said you keto, what do you eat? How many calories a day? If you have really adopted a healthy WOE like keto, the weight will keeping coming off. Why did your nutritionist say it is impossible to lose more? Find a different nutritionist, or don't use one at all.

I know you said you don't like fish but... If you bake fish in the oven it can be very moist with no fat. Bake it in an aluminum foil packet. Try a mild fish like swai, very little fish flavor. You can also cook ground beef, season it and add a pure tomato sauce. You have to read the labels and find one with no added sugar.

And don't forget the antioxidant properties. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App If you are eating the peel... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10725161

Double the fiber, for a whopping 3 grams of fiber? I didn't post this to start a debate. Bananas are not low carb, that is factual. Most people are trying to follow a low carb diet. One banana, is a day or a half days worth of carbs, with 14 grams of sugar. If people want to eat bananas that is fine, but not everyone that posts here is aware of nutritional information or alternatives which is why I posted this is in nutritional information.

They basically have the same macros as 3 oreo Cookies. Almost no Fiber, lots of sugar and just pure carbs. Fruits that are low carb Less than 5 Net carbs (subtract the fiber) 1/2 cup of raw strawberries (3.3 net carbs) 1/2 cup of raw raspberries (4.2 net carbs) 1/2 of a medium peach (4.3 net carbs) 5 whole sweet cherries (5.1 net carbs) 1/2 of a kiwi fruit (4.3 net carbs) 1 medium apricot (3.2 net carbs) 1/2 medium Haas avocado (3.7 net carbs) Less than 10 net carbs 1 cup of raw strawberries (6.6 net carbs) 1 cup of raw raspberries (8.4 net carbs) 1/2 cup of raw blueberries (8.6 net carbs) 1/2 cup of raw boysenberries (8.0 net carbs) 1/2 cup of blackberries (5.9 net carbs) 1/2 cup raw grapes (7.1 net carbs) 1/2 cup raw pineapple (8.7 net carbs) 1 raw plum (8.6 net carbs) 1 medium tangerine (9.4 net carbs) 1 raw lime (7.1 net carbs) 1/2 medium apple (9.0 net carbs) 1/2 Valencia orange (5.2 net carbs) 1/2 cup raw honeydew melon (7.8 net carbs) 1/2 cup raw cantaloupe (5.7 net carbs) When it comes to low carb and healthy choices, berries are the most bang for your buck with fruit.

@@Ebony Rose I never thought I was as big as I was so it was easy to visualize myself small, but there were still some bumps along the road. I think if you take pictures all the time as you are losing it is easier to visualize. I have a hard time accepting mentally that I wear normal sizes, so I take my measurements and compare them to tons of size charts online, and yep, I am definitely in normal sizes. I also wear fitted clothing, that makes it easier to see changes. I'm glad I didn't buy goal clothing, I am a couple sizes below what I thought I would be at this weight, and I have adjusted my personal goal to drop to a size 10. I would have never imagined myself that small before but I have a 32ish inch waist and I can easily see getting that down to a 30. The smaller you get the easier it is to imagine yourself smaller once you start losing. Just wear clothes that fit. So many people post that they can't see their weight loss and they are still wearing the same clothes that look like potato sacks.

@@elvis3734 I only had 800 calories or so for the first 6 weeks. That was because I just couldn't intake more. I have a normal functional metabolism. I upped my calories every few weeks. I eat 1300-1900 calories a day now depending on my mood and activity level, and I am still losing. People that keep their calories low for long periods train their bodies to function on those low calories and they are stuck eat that amount of calories for life. Then when they regain they have nothing to cut because they have ruined their metabolism. Once a body adjusts to a low amount of calories, eventually it will stop losing and start hanging onto every calorie/pound. You should eat about 200 calories below your resting metabolic rate to lose weight. There are lots of studies and scientific information that support this, so do your own research.

If you don't like the gym, don't go. Ride a bike Walk. Walking is the best starter exercise. Walk and try to get up to 5 miles a day in walking, you will lose weight. Play basketball Racketball Tennis There are all kinds of things you can do that doesn't involve being in a gym. If you don't like going to the gym or don't want to and it is stressing you out, it is counter productive. I think I went to the gym about 8 times in my first 6 months.

Those scales are useless. If you want to know your body fat, get a DEXA scan.

They need access to you at all times. I don't know why someone would want to wear their own clothes and have them ruined. They have large gowns for bari patients and they gave me 2 at the hospital, one to wear as a gown and another to wear as a robe. If something goes wrong and they need to take you back into surgery they are going to cut your personal gown off of you.

@@greeneyedgrrl24 Give up the onions, the carbs aren't worth it. Use onion powder, spend money and get a good quality onion powder. BTW, I lost 30 ish pounds in my first 6-8 weeks, but total in a year I have lost in excess of 144. This is a long distance run not a sprint. Keep your Protein high, with your start weight you need it. I have at least 110 grams of protein a day, most of days it is 130. I would suggest that you start eating more real food. Baked fish, I have a recipe for bake swai in the recipe area. Eating simple clean real protein is better than shakes. However, if shakes are the only way you can get maintain your protein levels, keep drinking them. Just try to move to real food you lose weight faster with real food according to my Dr, and I agree.

@@katie09/21/2016 Basically nothing. A pillow for the ride home, but I would leave that in the car and not take it in the hospital to get hospital germs. Lip Balm Cell Phone and charger Kindle (if you have one or a book) If you have a skin care regime you use, bring your facial cleanser/toner/moisturizer. That is it. They give you everything. They charge enough use the stuff they supply I was in my clothes all of an hour before I had to take them off as soon as getting to the hospital, and I wore them home. I had to take a shower with antiseptic soap, and not wear any lotion or deodorant before surgery. I was about the hospital about 28 hours total.

That doesn't seem like enough calories to lose weight. Also like @@Rebecca66 said, you aren't really low carbing. The yogurt and the chili alone are blowing all your carbs for the day. Also, make sure you are weighing all your food and getting all the proper portions, if you don't weigh your food and get the portions right it is very easy to over or under eat.

tight clothes or underwear work best.