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Real California April

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  1. I didn't have the chance really. My daughter went to the ER and then was admitted to the hospital. I did eat a lot of ice cream prior to which was nice because I don't enjoy it like I used to. SW: 366 CW: 315 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  2. You and me both SW: 366 CW: 315 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  3. Couch to 5k! But I'm using various books too. SW: 366 CW: 315 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  4. And here I am in geography class studying the ocean and wind patterns watching the systems change due to global warming. A lot of it is how pollution absorbs energy. Scientists literally know how and why. That's why there is no debate. SW: 366 CW: 315 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  5. Gas x along with walking a lot SW: 366 CW: 315 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  6. Hi there! I had my 2 month follow up and my NUT told me that she knew someone that went vegan and it made their eczema flair ups to nothing! I'm considering it but... I'm allergic to nuts (tree and peanuts.) In fact, my current flair up is because I was eating protein bars not knowing they were full of nuts. I'm going vegetarian anyway because Meat doesn't sit right at the moment. I know beans are like protein magic but you can only have so much. Also what about probiotics? Is there a vegan version? SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  7. Understand she will be moody after. Help her with chores around the house. I was still painful when I came home. Try dieting with her. It's fun and cuts temptation SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  8. I vape frequently with no ill effects but everyone is different. Also I found sucker type "edibles" that are like a cough drop. SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  9. This If you're into games, there's fitocracy and nerd fitness If you want direction there's all sorts of things. I use Darebee SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  10. Nice! SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  11. I'm in Sac too! Had mine done by Dr Ali at UCD SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  12. I was doing around 5 miles on pavement but this was years ago. SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  13. Supposedly better form and such. It forces you to not strike with your heel, for example. While a shoe can soften the blow. My favorite reason is easy cleaning lol. SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  14. Hey everyone. Before I had my kiddo and gained a bunch, I started running barefoot (with Vibrams.) I have gotten back into running buuut can't afford new vibrams. When I typed barefoot into Amazon, they came back with water shoes. Has anyone run in these? Is it similar to a barefoot shoe? I know they won't last as long but I'm ok seeing as they're cheap. SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  15. I miss Pizza! But in all seriousness... Having to take vitamins which can be expensive. I was a blood donor before surgery so I take bariatric specific vitamins with iron in hopes to start up again. I used to only spend $15 a month on vitamins. Now it's double that. I'm tired. I used to be up early and to bed late. Although this could be because I'm not getting any younger now that I think about it lol. Gas sucks. I'm thinking the extra room in our natural stomach is for gas. I took two pills plus a vitamin daily before surgery. Now I take 5 pills and 4 vitamins a day. That takes a toll mentally. It's not forever, but hard now. SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  16. Depends on the surgery. Lap band and the new balloon are restrictive. Rny, sleeve, and DS are restrictive and malabsorbing. Technically, none restrict calories. They restrict how much you can physically eat which reduces calories. Then some prevent absorption of some of those calories. So I could consume 1200 but I'm probably not getting all 1200. IF you cut calories that low and manage to not binge after and took vitamins, I guess technically you could have the same results. The problem is that it isn't practical. I've tried doing that and ended up binging every single time. From my understanding, set points can move with sustained weight loss or gain. This is why some body builders have trouble gaining. SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  17. You are all too much [emoji23]? I was a large C in high school at 220lbs but was happy with that size. I can't wait to be back there! Or a B maybe. D+ bras are never on sale SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  18. Trade me please! Lol SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  19. Why can't I lose weight there! I'm still a stupid triple D! With that said, I want to start running. Anyone have ideas for cheap bras or something to keep them from flying off into space while I jog? SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  20. Idk if it matters what surgery you had but I had an rny and noticed pouch fullness feels different than stomach fullness. Not sure how to describe it though. SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  21. So far nothing I can't tolerate. But I've lost interest in a lot of foods SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  22. Literally why I haven't posted a photo but I don't think I ever look good in pics. Even when I'm smokin in the mirror. SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  23. Aww man. Yeah I picked up some Mio but it's ok at best to me. I miss my flavored water [emoji17] SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  24. Have. Not ice. My autocorrect is on a roll today. SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!
  25. You guys! Pamprin and a few other off brands ice acetaminophen (aka tylenol) as their main pain medication! I've been using generic pamprin and it's awesome SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!

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