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Apple1

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  1. Apple1
    Yes! Sometimes I wish I could do something or have faith in a solution without looking at the data...lol
  2. Apple1
    It has become a joke now.. he asks me if I want a massage tonight and gives me a sly smile...lol...
  3. Apple1
    For some reason my brain needed to see the numbers on the screen so I could relax a little. lol..
  4. Apple1
    I actually tracked my sitting for a day so I could be more accurate. So yea if you lower your sitting the number of calories will go up. We will never be able to eat enough calories to exceed our TDEE right now so no worry of gaining any fat.
  5. Apple1
    I am right there with you girl. My dh has been offering to give me a massage like 2-3 times a week. He says my muscles need it since I am running and he doesn't want me to hurt myself. Well I am on to him, these massages always turn into something else.. lol.. and I am not complaining 😊
  6. Apple1
    It is really good and you could sub in regular milk or whatever you like. It isn't sweet though. I think it has 8-9 carbs total. I am getting used to drinking unsweetened everything now.
  7. Apple1
    It is right on the middle of the page. It looks like it is just a photo, but if you click on the little dials you can actually turn them to change your age and weight, ect
  8. Apple1
    I think as long as your choices are healthy and the proper portions that is what's most important. Everyone has to figure out what works for them. I am still in this learning phase myself. I don't think blizair09 was saying you must follow his plan to be successful, he was just sharing what has worked for him. I do think reevaluating our relationships with food and figuring out how we need to change it is a good idea.
  9. Apple1
    I don't think I will ever go as far as eating the exact same things everyday, but I appreciate the way you have figured out what works for you. I do have several meals that I rotate throughout the month and then rinse and Repeat. I like the mindset of food is fuel. I still enjoy the flavors and textures of the fuel, but I don't think about the foods I shouldn't eat much anymore. I spend more time concentrating on other things. I am working on getting fit and My time running is becoming more important to me. I can sit and enjoy my husbands company at dinner now and not even be thinking about the food. It is a very good feeling to be in control.
  10. Apple1

    So I decided last night I was going to go to the gym this morning and do an upper body workout with the weight machines. My husband looks at me like I am crazy..lol.. he knows how much I hate the gym. He said, you do realize even though you are going before work it will still be packed in there. I said I know, I am trying to get over my dislike of working out in a crowed gym.

    Well I tried. I did not like it. I don't know why I thought it would be different. I felt so awkward using the machines and I was never able to really focus or get in a good grove. I am just going to stick to doing my own workouts at home on days I am not running. I can do push ups, squats, sit ups, ect.. Maybe it would feel better if I had a friend to go with me, but I don't, so I am not going back.

    1. Newme17

      Newme17

      Faith, WLS, and Air Force bratty-ness is what brings us together. LOL

    2. Meryline

      Meryline

      I really hope you are able to find someone to work out with. I used to hate gyms, but I love them now. I did like them before surgery as well, but only after I had a couple of weeks with a personal trainer. It was awesome. And it made me fall in love with the gym. Either way, good luck.

    3. Apple1

      Apple1

      Thank you @Meryline.

      I just ordered some resistance bands so I can work my upper body a little more at home in addition to the push ups, sit ups ect.

      I love running and never thought I would, so there is always hope for the gym. I think for right now I am just going to focus on my running and workout at home. Once I get to the point where I can run a 5k and start really being able to get a good amount of miles in on a weekly basis, I will re-evaluate the gym.

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  11. Apple1
    This is a good question. Once I am done with a meal I am done, and I usually don't eat again for at least 3 hours. However, if you are not meeting your protein goals I think it is appropriate to eat every 2-3 hours if you needed to get it all in. There are many vets who eat 5-6 times a day smaller amounts. Hopefully you will get some more responses from those further out.
  12. Apple1
    I think this post is something worth thinking about. I believe many (myself included) don't do enough work on changing the way we look at food. I have been working on this for myself. Instead of thinking about what am I in the mood for, I look in the freezer find an appropriate protein and a vegetable to go with it, thinking more about what does my body need. I am spending more time making sure I meet my macro goals and less time worrying about cooking certain recipes. I still cook things my husband wants, but I make sure what I am eating fits my plan.
  13. Apple1

    6 month stall 2 lbs up 2lbs down

    Apple1 replied to Cleo in Mckinney's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    That's the spirt!!! Keep this up and make sure you realize this must be your lifestyle don't think of eating healthy as a diet. Make sure you buy the gatorade zero without the sugar.
  14. Apple1
    I am not sure why you would need to even fill anything out since you are traveling on your own leave time and not as a representative of the government. I am a government employee and I have both a personal passport and a government passport. I only use the gov passport for official gov travel. I had my surgery in Mexico and did not even tell my job about it. I was on annual leave so it wasn't any of their business what I was doing.
  15. Apple1
    I think your idea of a taco with lettuce sounds pretty good. I had an easy transition and tolerated many meats as long as I chewed very well and ate slowly. You are going to fill up very quickly so remember protein first, then veggies. You shouldn't even try to eat any bread, tortilla, or other carb at this point. They wont offer you anything nutrition wise and will just fill you up.
  16. Apple1

    Back to it today

    Apple1 replied to mi75's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    For sure you can do this!! I am a firm believer in a positive attitude, it really helps. Good luck to you and your husband!
  17. Apple1
    I agree sometimes when we are away from home we have to think quick and improvise. I have found that there are healthier choices almost anywhere. I never eat fast food if I have a choice, but last weekend my dh and I were in D.C. and I had to make do. We were with his family at the Air and Space museum and everyone wanted to eat lunch at the McDonald's in the museum. I didn't want to object so I ordered a grilled chicken pico guac sandwich and didn't eat the bun.
  18. Apple1
    I have been listening to Dr. Matthew Weiner on YouTube. He has some very good videos. In one of his videos he talks about long term successful WLS patients and he makes some very good points. He said that if we rely on portion control without changing the types of foods we eat or our relationship with food, we will start to regain weight after 1 year. He said WLS patients should not be eating fast food. I think he even said people who think they can eat the same way they used to, but just less, are mistaken. I just thought I would share this because I think it may be helpful if you watch some of his videos. I know they have helped me.
  19. Apple1
    I think you are eating too many carbs and that will fuel cravings and hunger. If you eat protein first and then non-starchy veggies you won't have room for carbs. If you are a carb addict you may need to avoid them all together.
  20. Apple1

    Did anybody else's skin clear up?

    Apple1 replied to sylvia2017's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    My skin started to clear up when I started eating low carb back in January. It is a great side effect😊
  21. Apple1

    When did you start working out after VSG

    Apple1 replied to shericrazylady's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    I was walking 2 miles at 4 days post op. Walking is fine just listen to your body and don't over do it. Ask your doctor if you are unsure. I started a couch to 5 k running program at 5 weeks post-op. i think most people are released for more strenuous exercise by 6-8 weeks.
  22. Apple1
    I am just a couple of weeks ahead of you with a similar starting weight. We are considered light weights and will lose slower. I have lost 23 lbs in 8 weeks and I am thrilled. Tou are doing great. Stalls are common so don't stress. Stick to your plan and just keep going.
  23. Apple1

    I pushed myself a little this morning on my run. I ran longer and walked less. I can feel the difference. It took me longer to recover at the end, but I added a half mile to my 30 minutes of run time. I feel like running is becoming an addiction for me and I need to tread carefully. I find myself thinking about my next run throughout the day and I am already researching my next pair of shoes. I guess there are many more worse activities that I could be doing, but there is still this little uneasiness as I feel myself changing on the inside as well as the outside. 

    I had several church members remark and compliment me on my weight loss yesterday at church. Nobody asked me how I was losing, probably because most of them know I have been following a  carb diet  since January. I still haven't gotten to a place where I feel comfortable talking about my surgery. Maybe someday in the future I will.

    Tomorrow will be the 8th Monday since surgery. I am inching closer to a normal weight. I am simple overweight now and not obese. I can't remember how long it has been since I have been this weight (184.5), but it has been at least 9-10 years. I will be 49 in August and I am starting to believe I will reach my goal before I turn 50.

    Have a great Sunday everyone!

    1. Sweet as peaches

      Sweet as peaches

      I am proud you also. You are so dynamic getting the time in before work. @Newme17 said it best you will reach your by the time your 50. I am proud you both so much.

    2. Newme17

      Newme17

      Awwww...and we are of you too Sweets!!!

    3. Apple1

      Apple1

      Yes definitely. Thank you sweets!

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  24. Apple1

    Coffee?

    Apple1 replied to missysmission's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I love this brand and flavor. I order from Amazon. I use unsweetened chocolate almond milk and a little ice and blend in my Ninja. This is really great.
  25. Apple1

    Here I Go (My Journey Thus Far)

    Apple1 replied to Litecaramel's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

    You are getting super close to your surgery date. I just want to wish you good luck and blessings for a safe and fast recovery. I understand your desire to keep the surgery private. I have done the same so far and only my husband and adult children know. I am not too sure about going back to work so soon, but having a desk job might make it ok. I took 2 weeks off and even though I felt really good I was glad to have the extra time to work on hydration and getting my protein in.

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