cheryl2586

Honey I hardly think I have failed losing over 120lbs. No I have never carb cycled. Long term its not doable. You might have lost 5lbs this week but eventually unless you are exercised crazed hi carbs will only make you gain. Dont assume I am a failure because I have got to my goal.

You can not overly exercise and expect to lose weight. Your body is burning all the fuel you are putting in to it with all the exercise and therefore your fat is holding on because it is not going to let go when you are exercising like a fiend. You only need to exercise about 3 days a week and consume 1,000 calories. Those people who want to exercise and be a gym rat your only gaining muscle and not buring the fat. You dont need to exercise like a fiend to lose weight. Just my two cents.

If you look at fat free its loaded with sugar to make it taste better. I dont do fat free anything. Sucralose is one of the better sweeteners then aspartame. My doctor said no pink or blue sweeteners so I use splenda or stevia. Sweeteners will make you crave sugar.

You only had a slice of pizza. It's not the end of the world. Who said on occassion we cant eat pizza. I do. For those still going about this carb cycling on a daily basis and long term you are setting yourself up for failure especially if you have only lost 37 pounds. You are supposed to be eating a high protein diet. All those carbs are going to do nothing but make you gain weight and not lose. Stick to your doctors plan and hang up the carb cycling. I can see those who have been doing it long term their tickers are not moving shoud be a kick in the arse right there to tell you aint right just so you can consume a ton of carbs. If you all would just stick to your doctors plan you will have no issues. There is no reason to try all these other fad diets out there. We already did this and failed. Carb cycling is nothing more then giving yourself an excuse to have a field day with carbs. Knock it off.

I dont see how when water runs straight through.

I make eggs fritata with cheese, onions, green peppers and bake them in mini cupcake cups. Great for a snack too

Look up black bean casserole line I have the recipe if I can find it but I know there are lots of vegan recipes out there plus morning star makes great vegan meats, I also eat tofu, cottage cheese, yogurt and there are other things packed with protein but this is a warning: I became severely b-12 deficient from not eating meat and have to take shots every week. We need animal proteins for b-12 and when you decide to become vegan you run that risk. Get your levels checked.

You could be bloated I dont know that sounds crazy.

My husband and I rescue mistreated reptiles. These babies were in the worst conditions when we got them. BJ is just a baby that we got yesterday. A handsome little guy. Anastasia we have had for two years. She had severe Calcium deficiency and was paralyzed. With proper vet care and our love she is now completely healed and is moving about freely. Only damage left is one leg that does not fuction all the way. Our love for these babies is ever lasting. If you want an iguana just know they are not simple creatures to keep. They require a lot of work, expensive to feed, and very large enclosures as the get to be six feet long. Love my babies. Our new Baby BJ Anastasia meets BJ but she was not happy. He happily went back to his own habitat. We have had Anastasia for Two years. Soaking up some Rays of Sunshine

I use spark people. They have lost of good recipes on there too.

He is doing great. Still has some wounds healing but he is doing just fine, eating, growing, shedding normally. Taming him will be the hardest because they are so frightened when they are so little.

Getting protein in does not mean you have to have lots of fat. Eating so much fat just for the protein will not help you lose weight. Just sayin.

I have no issues eating any of those things. Each person is different. I dont think this should be a list for everyone but only you. The only thing I have an issue with is chicken and steak other then that I can eat everything.

3 to 4 days 30 minutes that is all you need. You dont need to be a gym rat and you need rest periods to recover from exercise.

These questions come up very frequently and they are all normal things that occur after weight loss surgery. Hair loss: Normal! There is really not many products that really work. It will end eventually. If you are having excessive hair loss then consult your doctor. Constipation: Constipation is normal when you are on a high protein diet. Again if you are having extreme issues and a little stool softener is not helping consult your doctor. Weight loss stalling: Normal! No diet in the world will not come with weight loss stalls. You just have to bear with it. Pain after surgery: Now I am not being rude but who has ever had surgery and not had any pain? I haven't. The severity depends on your ability to deal with pain. Some can and some can't. Gas: Normal. Any abdominal surgery you will have gas because your belly is filled with gas during surgery so they can see what they are doing. How long it stays is also indvidual. No one can tell you how long it is going to last. Diarrhea: Normal! Liquids in liquids out. No restriction: Normal! People get restriction confused as anything. Its not about keeping you from eating food its about keeping you satisfied for 3 to 4 hours or longer on small amounts of food. Until you reach your green zone you have to do some or not all of the work. Yeah it sucks but its the truth. Did I hurt my band: Probably not but if you continue to eat large amounts of food, drink and puke, get food constantly stuck because you are eating the wrong things then yes eventually you will hurt your band by causing erosion. Then your band will come out. Port Pain: Normal. The port area can hurt up to three months. Not normal things: Chest pain: this should never be posted in the forum unless you really are seeking attention. Go to the emergency room then tell us how you are doing. The time you spent posting in the forum you could have been on your way to the hospital. Leg Pain: Not normal. Could be a blood clot. Again do not post this in the forum go to the emergency room you could have a stroke in the time you posted this. Constant Vomiting: Not normal. Something is wrong and again call your doctor and or go to the emergency room. Throwing up with the band can cause slippage. Any kind of pain that you did not have post surgery is not normal. Constant heart burn: Not normal Not being able to keep any food or fluids down: Not normal. Seek medical attention. If you are having medical issues then call your doctor. Care enough about yourself to do that. We are not medical professionals to give you medical advice. Your surgeons are on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week if you are having medical issues. They are getting paid to take your call. Call them, they don't mind after all that is why they chose to be a surgeon and knew what came with the job when they took it. Why fear calling them and distubing them. To this day I still have my surgeons cell phone number and can call him day or night and he will always answer any questions I have if I am having an issue.

I hate to see any mistreated animals ever. They can not help themselves. We are the ones who have domesticated cats, dogs, reptiles. So we should take care of them not abuse them. Any one that can just let their animals go likea piece of garbage deserves to be treated the same way. When you take on the role as a parent for animals you know it is for the life time of that animal. No excuse is a good one to drop them off at a shelter just because you have to move, can't take them with you, cant feed them or take them to the vet. You know that when you get them that all these things can happen so if you can't commit for the life of the pet then don't get any.

14.5 miles

I never had a fill for a year. Lost 70lbs with no fill

Hair loss is an eminent part of WLS. There really is no one product that will help this. Biotin is recommended but I have not seen a difference with that either. You just have to wait it out.

Yes its normal but you can take something. Some peri colace or something until you get regular again or prune juice works too.

I do not use fat free anything but if you want fat free that is okay too.

I would measure a cup and that is it.

Couscous is the only pasta that is packed with protein. Makes a great addition to any salad.

Life isnt about food and drinking anymore. Its about spending quality time with your friends and family inspite of eating. There is so much to life besides eating and for once you will be able to enjoy it. You still can have your friends but don't associate your friends with food anymore.

liquids do not keep you full. Eat food. There is no reason you can not eat other things and especially vegetables. They are hardly any calories and yes you can eat them. You do not have to be stuck just eating meat, cheese and eggs.