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not sure - but I know high Protein diets make your kidneys work extra hard

Yes, high Protein, low carb diets are strongly correlated with kidney stones.

New here. Been reading these boards for the last few weeks, my first time posting. I am scheduled for surgery at 8:30 am tomorrow morning, 12/27. Getting nervous! Excited for what this means for my life, mostly nervous about having actual surgery and complications. But it’s taken me two years to get to this point and there is no turning back now. Sit have to have faith that everything is going to be fine.

12/20. 162.4

12/14. 165

Good morning everyone! Spreadsheet is updated with Weight in for Wednesday 12/13!
There is so much progress this week!! I am seeing the best kind of success from so many posts...1-3 lbs loss steady for a week. Impressive!!!
I am hanging steady, but man is it hard for me during the holidays. How do you turn down that frosty snowman cookie staring at you? Lol!! Anyway, I'm running 3x a week and running around like a mad woman trying to prepare for a huge houseful of family coming soon. Stressing my poor husband out with housework and xmas shopping tasks! So many lists!
But my solace honestly is getting out with my dog and running/jogging. In the brisk air, and FEELING how my endurance has improved over the past 3 months. What a GIFT this surgery and weight loss has been to me.
Have a wonderful and successful week everyone. And if you have any tips for getting through the naughty food season, please share!!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zMNphV_evJl4pfjPPYpqPejO6-k1--EgMQjeWvDcr_I/edit?usp=sharing

i eat lightly salted rice cakes from quaker with a little cream cheese. it shouldnt be an issue

I have no problem reaching my protein goal. I’m 11 months post op down 92lbs. I’ll have to try the quest chips. Tks

My husband and I both went from fitbit to the Apple watch. I had a Charge HR, my husband had the Blaze. Totally agree with @fruitandveggies review of both fitbit and Apple. I did enjoy the challenges that you could do with friends on the fitbit and miss the social aspect of using it, but I love my watch for all of the other things I can use it for. One of my favorite things is that I can leave my phone in the car or gym locker and use wireless headphones to play my workout music from my watch. No more having to try to find a place for my phone while working out. I also like that my watch reminds me to get up and move hourly throughout the day - it helps me since I'm currently at a desk job.

It’s normal I did the same. Push thru

This is a hard one, but it depends on your preferences. I am a huge Apple nerd so I got the Apple Watch the year it came out. Before that, I had Fitbits for years and loved them.
I ultimately ended up sticking with the Apple Watch (after a time of wearing both) because it can do infinitely more than a Fitbit. I love having a tiny computer on my wrist and the new Series 3 with cell service allows me to leave my phone at home on walks, etc. I can listen to music on it, take calls, text, directions, etc. Basically most things a phone does.
The Fitbit (even the nicest ones) can't do all that. They can show you texts and that someone is calling, but you need the phone nearby. The screens aren't as nice, but they are cheaper to buy and have longer living batteries. They are more durable in my experience, though I've heard the higher end new ones aren't as much so.
For fitness...well...Apple Watch as come a really long way. But Fitbit is probably still better at this aspect. They have the social infrastructure that some people need/want and that is a big draw. Apple is trying to add this social feature but it's just not there yet. I have found that both of them read about the same as far as steps and calories, but no wrist device is extremely accurate (especially if you do non-walking/running activities). But you get a good idea. I don't know if Fitbit can do this, but the Apple Watch can pair with a chest strap heart rate monitor and the new Series 3 is basically waterproof (you can swim with it).
So...I LOVE my Apple Watch, but if you don't care about all the other tech features and want just fitness tracking, you might want to go with Fitbit. I had the Fitbit HR 2 (heart rate is key for me) and liked it.
Let us know what you end up getting!

It’s normal I did the same. Push thru

Ironic. Someone posting about others Grammer hasn't got their own Grammer right. Perhaps people should just focus on themselves so they don't end up looking silly. It's just a forum not an essay. There are people on here from all walks of life.. Who perhaps type fast as they are busy with other tasks. Or have a learning difficulty. I don't care how someone types. I'm here to support people.

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12-5-17
165.8

The first month is definitely the hardest hang in there you will feel amazing

The first month is definitely the hardest hang in there you will feel amazing

Thank you. Sorry i didn’t see The spread sheet its usually posted on the front page of the news feed with the instructions to make it easier to find than trying to scroll thru all the post. There would be a good place to post it

Has the spreadsheet been posted???!

11-30-17
166.8

Surgery went well. Initially felt like someone was sitting on my chest but feeling is improved. I wasted at 7 and 9:15 and seems to help with gas. Now in room and guess I will try to sleep. Pain isn’t terrible. How often should I be working. Kinda scared of drinking my Water. So just lots of smalll sips. No limitation on volume per hour?

I maintained from last week, 140. Best news is that I ran a 5k on Thanksgiving in 31:45! It was a huge milestone victory for me!
CW 140
GW 131
Here is the SPREADSHEET again https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zMNphV_evJl4pfjPPYpqPejO6-k1--EgMQjeWvDcr_I/edit?usp=sharing

Good morning! Wednesday Weigh-In! (Its OK if you weigh in this week, up through Saturday!) Happy Thanksgiving! Last year, I learned that you can have a truly happy AND healthy Thanksgiving. Just remember to eat Protein first, then a veggie IF there is room! Not gonna lie: it's easy to give in to temptation of the pies but for me, I try to limit it to one bite. And remember to stay hydrated. :-)
My weigh in is not what I would want today. 140, last week 135. Three things this past week that could be the reason/s. 1) I've been running a lot to prep for a T-Day 5k. Potential muscle gain? (One can hope!). 2) Pre-menstral and everything feels swollen. 3) I have been bad at food tracking since hitting goal.
Time to get back into accountability and learn the balance of maintenance.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

Goal 153
Start weight
11-15-17. 169
11-22-17. 167.4

Goal 153
Start weight
11-15-17. 169
11-22-17. 167.4

I know the challenge is over, but I broke the 200 mark and am down to 196.6. Woo hoo! If I knew how to make a spread sheet I'd start another challenge. This was so much fun!