TexasFire

I haven't heard of those before. With ten grams of Protein, I wouldn't be willing to consume more than 50 or 55 calories on them. I looked them up, and they have 140 calories for only ten grams of protein. I would have to stick with Premier Protein.

I'm going to start C25K and stick with it if it kills me! So I will post where I'm at on C25K, lift at least three days per week, and I'm doing a 30 day plank challenge.

I don't necessarily disagree with that, but calories in/calories out IS a fair tool when it comes to broad judgements for the cause of weight loss or gain. It's at least as accurate as the BMI is for measuring overall health. That's not saying much, but it seems to be the barometer in WLS World. I agree 100% that high protein and low carbs is key for weight loss. I've seen it work too many times in both WLS clients as well as non-WLS clients. Barring certain extreme medical conditions, high protein certainly never hurts.

Ok Butterthebean we are was FAT ASSES wings were an example may had those once a month. Lol.... : [ATTACH]39406[/ATTACH] Let's back up a bit, if you don't mind? First of all, I don't understand what you typed here, could you explain, please? Second, could you explain how you became overweight if not by eating? Maybe there is a disconnect here that we can fix to get on the same page.

My apologies. I sincerely thought it must have been a typo and was teasing to be funny, not hurtful in any way. That being said, if a person is overweight it's a result of calories in versus calories out....overeating. You are right that there are other ways to become overweight, such as drastic hormone imbalances or certain drugs that cause weight gain. But those reasons don't land you on a WLS forum.

LOL....I think thats a fine goal. Also....there's a C25K thread. If you can read it from start to finish before the end of January you get a free santa running beard.....almost new. http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/239489-started-couch-to-5k-today-anyone-keen/ Deal! Only if I get the hat that goes with it! he wore that hat while running a half-marathon you know. probably can't even wash it afterwards. I don't know..... I know! Gross to actually repurpose, huh? LOL The beard would actually be worse, me thinks!!!! EEEK!

Isn't there a C25K app version for distance instead of time? If so, that's what I need.

LOL....I think thats a fine goal. Also....there's a C25K thread. If you can read it from start to finish before the end of January you get a free santa running beard.....almost new. http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/239489-started-couch-to-5k-today-anyone-keen/ Deal! Only if I get the hat that goes with it!

LOL I'm sure it was a typo. I know I didn't fat by accident! I know I'm MUCH better off by trying to eliminate all carbs. It's impossible, of course...but by dramatically restricting them, I find I feel soooooo much better. And I am no good for the "just one cookie" thing, either...it turns into "just one MORE cookie" and never ends.

Before we start January, I have a question, however. As you know, I aspire to be a runner. So would "STICK TO C25K LIKE GLUE" be in the right vein? It's measurable by the phone app, sooooooo.....maybe?

No, thank you! LOL You "da man" and folks look for you to do this it seems, sir!

I use biometric impedence. As far as this months' challenge goes...well...it went. LOL Too many challenges and illness to accomplish much, but I am all revved up for January, so I'm not going to beat myself up about it too much. Is it simply a new thread and we set our own goals like December?

There are LOTS of successful bandsters. Every surgery has it's merits and drawbacks and each has to be considered with respect to your individual circumstances. WLS is an individual decision, and we must respect and support each other. None of the options are easy.

I've seen unflavored Protein at Walmart at times and always at The Vitamin Shoppe. I haven't checke GNC for it, but that may be a good source, too.

Depending on what stage you are in, you could put unflavored Protein in pudding, Jello, chili, juice, crystal light Water...the ideas are limitless. It can go in anything.

Merry Christmas! How about a yymmy pumpkin pie Protein smoothie! http://www.djfoodie.com/aspx/m/Pumpkin-Pie-Smoothie

If you are detail oriented like me, you might try Sparkpeople, too...to see which one you prefer. I like the graphs and charts that SP spots out from what I enter. I'm a tech girl! The main thing is to track...however you like .

True. A pound of fat weighs the same as a pound of muscle. But if you have an equal VOLUME of fat and muscle, the muscle will WEIGH more. This matters because a 200 pound man at 15% body fat will wear a smaller pants size than another 200 pound man at 25% body fat. This is why I don't give a rip what the scale says. Body fat percentage is a true indicator of health and a lower percentage results in a smaller body.

I know EXACTLY what you are talking about! It only happens if I eat too much, though. It's always been that way for me. The key for me is to pay close attention when eating, go slow, and wait in between bites so I can be sure to NOT overdo it.

I just take the regular Centrum Performance tablets twice a day.

I'm with you! Yes, the body will make what it needs from any of the three macronutrients, but firstly/immediately from carbs. It will only convert fat and protein if you haven't eaten in a few days or if you just completed a marathon. LOL So bring on protein, protein and more protein, please!!!

I like some, but the grape and the punch to me are just putrid. My fave is the coconut!

These are the ones I use: http://viactiv.com/

Sounds like a plan! In answer to your question, it's possible. It really depends on the individual. The skins' elasticity is different for each person. That being said, it's easier to accomplish with resistance than cardio...and it takes time for the skin to shrink back, if it is going to. But it is possible, under the right circumstances.