dobermanmom

Mine sticks out, and also rubs against my ribs when i bend over and move in certain ways. I have to stick a pillow under my side when I sleep so it doesn't push against my ribs as much.

It only started to bother me when I dropped my body fat under 21%.

That's more annoying than having it show. It's very visible, but you can get the port relocated deeper, under the muscle ... But I'm not interested in undergoing surgery for that

You can't spot reduce.

Cardio will help decrease your body fat, which is what you're seeing

CARDIO CARDIO CARDIO!

Unless your calculating body fat using the Water displacement method you probably don't have a very accurate number to go by.

Underwater weighing is considered the "gold standard" in body fat measurement. The accuracy of other methods is determined by comparing them to underwater weighing.

But BIA and skinfold measurements have a standard error of about 3%.

Just wondering if anyone it monitoring your BF%, rather than focusing on the scale?

I'm scheduled this month to get banded and I'm using care credit. It was easy to fill out and get approved.

But, the price does seem high...19K. It must be an awesome package. I'm in Houston and my package is 13.4K and that will include 10 fills over the next 2 years.

Calculate the INTEREST you'll be paying, and see if 19k seems high - i can almost GUARANTEE you'll be paying that amount, when you've finished paying it off.

Why anyone would want to be in debt for something like this - start exercising, and journaling what you eat.

I have my consult booked for this Wednesday.

I've finally come across the full amount of money, as I didn't want to go into debt for something like this ..

I'm so excited, my time has finally come. :cursing:

Calories in, vs calories out.

If you take in more calories than you burn, you will gain weight.

It's very simple.

I would be interested in seeing someone's eating habits/diet ratios if they didnt' lose weight while working out, and eating properly.

wow.

this forum is ridiculous.

one bad habit for another.

ha.

people are LAZY.

and want QUICK solutions to long term issues.

What is your current diet like?

Let's have a peek ...

And how long and what have you been doing for exercise?

Just keep in mind that EAS Myoplex is abnormally high in sugar and sodium for the amount of Protein you get.

It's also a milk based Protein, which is often hard to absorb, and not recommend for fat loss.

It's also loaded with canola oil. This is not a good fat.

I would stay away from the 'pre-made' drinks for obvious reasons.

Stick with whey isolates, hydrolislates, micellular caseins, egg white Proteins (not as blends but as individuals)

Quick Recipe:

250Ml Whole Milk

2 Table Spoons Natural Peanut Butter

2 Scoops ON whey (Flavor of your choice)

Total Calories: ~620

Total Protein: ~55

again, anything can work if you're CONSISTENT.

I'm SHOCKED at the number of posts in this community, looking for quick fixes.

any program can be successful with CONSTANCY.

Optimum Nutrition.

But I think you need to change your mindset - you'll soon be eating for ENERGY, NOT for pleasure .. it's not about the taste, it's about the quality of nutrients you'll be taking in.