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Hi! My name is Pam and I'm a portrait, boudoir, and fine art photographer based out of Las Vegas. I loved going to concerts and hanging out with my family. I have an amazing husband, and daughter in college, and a high school son that I homeschool. If you want to take a peek at my work, my website is www.pamfieldsphotography.com

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I'm a 26-year-old, weird, and awkward paginator who would rather stay home and play video games than go out. I'm quiet and shy, but get to know me and you'll find someone who loves to laugh and make people smile. I love to be creative too by writing, drawing, and crocheting, even though I feel like I'm not any good at them. :)

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EVERYONE sounds amazing , I feel like I just made a ton of new best friends. I have sooooo much in common with all of you!

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52 Minnesotan married mother of 3, but currently empty nester. Registered nurse. Former social worker. Love outdoor activities, reading, board games. Happy to have my life back! Oh! Gotta update my ticker! I hit 90 pounds down over the weekend! Whoopee!

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46 year old dad of three, husband, and High School football coach in the great state of Texas. Love everything outdoors except camping, nothing but 5 star hotels or resorts will do. Champion of home improvement projects via DIY on YouTube.

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34 year old who works in higher ed as a professional nerd (front end/full stack web developer). Married, no kids, but we have a cat that we think is the bees knees. I’m pretty into music, books, and terrible reality TV, outdoorsy with an indoorsy streak.

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I am a 25 year old, 6th grade teacher. I love hanging with my boyfriend and watching tv. I used to love to eat; now I cannot eat. Hope to embrace and instill this healthy lifestyle! I truly want it, but I truly miss my old ways of eating.

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I am a 43 year old mother of 3, ages 11, 13 and 14. I am an RN working in the behavioral health field. I am also on my second career. The first was working at a Real Estate Title Company for many years before I met my husband and had kids. After staying home with the kids when they were little, I decided to pursue a career in nursing and I love it. I have a bachelor's degree in Cultural Studies and now a bachelor's in Nursing. I am definitely an introvert, quiet until you get to know me; then I am sarcastic and funny.

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29, financial specialist, from New Orleans now in Denver. No kids, tend to stay to myself, love doing makeup and reading books

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63yr old retired IT Network Technician. - first client to put the enterprise software on a virtual server (I loved server work). Mom of 4, grandmother of 9, square dancer, hiker, traveler, fabric accumulator, sewing n quilt maniac, direct, sarcastic, great cook, read and research incessantly, love BBC movies, Irish movies, love 1940's hairstyles and clothing, have a maine coon cat.

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On 09/11/2018 at 14:39, GreenTealael said:



Let's all friend and follow each other !


How do we friend?

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I'm going to go to everyone's profile and add them as a friend... It may take some time, add me as well when you see !

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Proud Dog mom, Aussie, single. I’m boring but I want to be more adventurous!

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      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
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      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

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      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
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      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

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      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
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    • BeanitoDiego

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      For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.
      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
      Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.
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