Tricia K.

Rather than losing weight this past week/weekend, I gained. I'm back up to 200 (or 201 depending upon the time of day) and a little disappointed. I've noticed that my restriction is all but gone because I'm eating more and more often. I'm not changing my ticker to reflect a gain though....ugh. I've made a Tuesday afternoon appt. for a fill. I want to be under 200 again and on the losing side. Hopefully this will kickstart things again. Please wish me luck?!?! Great job to those who lost weight!! :clap2:

Gallergirl - thanks for the kind words. As far as the chicken salad is concerned, it's just canned white meat chicken mixed with mayonaise. I use fitday.com to track my caloric intake, etc., did a search for chicken salad and then used their indicated calories per my specific serving. Good luck with your upcoming diet changes. Tricia

I think that you should meet with your surgeon to discuss which tests he/she may require so that you can get a better idea. However, I will answer your questions. I was a self-pay patient, and my surgeon chose which tests for me to take depending upon my medical history and a series of questions. I had regular blood work, a psych evaluation and then an EKG a few days prior to surgery. Nothing more, nothing less. My surgeon also requested that I lose at least 1-2 pounds prior to surgery to reduce any fat I may have had around my liver. Some surgeons require more weight loss, some surgeons require none. My surgeon said that even 1-2 pounds would make the world of difference to him while I was on the operating table.

Breakfast: 16 oz. Protein shake made w/ skim milk Snack: 20 oz. iced latte made w/ whole milk & 3 Splenda Lunch: 1 c. chicken salad Snack: 1/8 c. premium blend nuts, 1 pop-tart pastry Dinner: 1/2 c. chicken salad Total Calories: 1236 Total Fat: 68 grams - 50% Total Carbs: 71 grams - 22% Total Protein: 84 grams - 28%

Ok, I did not work out today. I know, I know....50 lashes with a wet noodle.

Thanks, Mrs Sabre but I don't live in NC. I just saw this thread and noticed that it referenced my birthday so I "sort of" hijacked it.:nanahump: LOL!! Have a great time though.

I know the perfect person for that! :first:

Congratulations!

Congrats, Dody!

Breakfast: 16 oz. Protein shake made w/ skim milk Snack: 20 oz. iced latte made w/ whole milk & 3 Splenda Lunch: 1/2 c. chicken salad & 1/2 c. watermelon (for maryb's benefit) Snack: 2 c. popcorn & 1 sugar cookie Dinner: 1/2 c. chicken salad & 1/3 chicken egg roll Total Calories: 1235 Total Fat: 65 grams - 47% Total Carbs: 90 grams - 28% Total Protein: 76 grams - 25%

When we return from an LSU baseball game, I'm going to do the following: EDIT: I ended up doing this instead - 250 crunches 400 leg lifts (200 each leg - combo of side, inner, back, front) 100 toe raises 50 bicep curls w/ 4lb. weight 50 tricep curls w/ 4lb. weight 50 lateral raises w/ 2lb. weight 50 squats 20 lunges (10 each leg)

I also take the FiberChoice orange "candy" supplements.

Mary, I eat both but don't count them into my daily caloric intake because I consider them free foods.

The only advice I can give you for implementation is just to have extreme willpower. I know that it's hard, but it's mind over matter. Good luck, :first:!

Hi :first: 1) Open garbage can 2) Throw away the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups 3) Don't buy anymore How's that? :confused:

Thanks, dahhhhling! 35 here I come!!:whoo:

LOL - - there will be a full moon tomorrow!! I know how some of you feel about gaining weight and/or a wacked out scale. I stepped on the scale last night and it read - - 204!! I was like WTF??? I couldn't have gained 6 pounds by recently stepping up my exercise, could I have?? I saw 200 this morning, which still doesn't make me happy. Who knows, maybe I too need a good colon cleansing. :confused: Anyway, good luck this weekend, everyone. :confused:

Congratulations, Laura! I'm so proud of you. :confused: Just think, in another few days (or a week) you'll be celebrating again when you hit ONEderland!!

You're welcome, Paula.

LOL @ Josette. Susan - great job on your weight loss this week!

Have fun on my Birthday! :Banane13:

Breakfast: 16 oz. protein shake made w/ skim milk Lunch: 20 oz. latte made w/ whole milk & 3 Splenda Snack: 3 c. movie theatre popcorn Dinner: 1 oz. baked cod w/ lemon pepper seasoning & 1/2 pat of butter Total Calories: 729 Total Fat: 22 grams - 27% Total Carbs: 63 grams - 32% Total Protein: 74 grams - 41%

I just had a late dinner because I was at the movies at my regular dinner time. Anyway, once my food digests, I'm going to do the following: 2.5 miles on recumbant bike, 10 mph, pulse rate 130 500 leg lifts (250 each leg - combo of side, inner, back, front) 75 toe raises 75 bicep curls w/ 4lb. weight 75 tricep curls w/ 4lb. weight 100 lateral raises w/ 2lb. weight (ouch!)

Jessiebear, I would recommend that the first 2-3 times that you go, you tan for a maximum of 5-6 minutes. The next few times, increase it to 8-9 minutes. By doing this, you decrease the risk of burning but build up a good base tan. Once you've achieved your base tan, you can increase the minutes to 12 or 15 and then tan 2-3 times per week. Oh yeah, try not to tan every day. You should skip at least 1 day to let the prior session "set" in.

Congratulations and welcome to bandland!