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AmberFL

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  2. Posted

    @AngieNM I can seriously relate to this so much. I still have to really fight to get out of my own head some days. When people look at me now, I automatically assume the worst, because when I was bigger, people would either stare or act like I didn’t exist. It really does mess with your mind.

    My past plays a big part too. My ex-husband used to make awful comments about my body, and that stuff sticks with you. It’s something I’ve had to really work through in my current relationship, to make sure that I didn't bring the insecurities and the fear into the relationship. Family

    What I do, is text my bestie, who also had the VSG and send her a pic so she can hype me up! She will do the same to me. or if I am struggling with my food choices, lack of workouts ect, she is there for me as I am for her.

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    @SpartanMaker I have never personally experienced one but a male friend had one due to the amounts of the mountain dew he consumed and omgsh- A big burley man crying was tough. Now I drink Water like a fish! haha!

    There are days where I eat the 130-140g in Protein i.e the weekends when I indulge on not so great stuff lol Speaking of Atkins, I have friends that do strict carnivore and they tried to give me the benefits of it, but the kidney stones and not being able to have bowel movement did not sound appealing!

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    @WendyJane Thank you for your comment. I strength train quite a bit and I have been playing with the amount of Protein that is suitable for my body. I noticed that If I drop lower on protein my body cannot handle my workouts and I am not building muscle. I tinker between 170-177lbs so this is actually okay. I do follow a whole foods diet. Lots of veggies, fruit, eggs, avocado ect...heck I even eat a piece of sourdough bread that I make with some kerrygold butter as my pre-workout meal. I have spoken to my primary doc, nutritionist and my surgeon and they are not concerned with the amount of protein that I am eating.

    My typical day is: pre-workout is sourdough bread and butter, after workout I make my profee, Breakfast a few hours later is 1 egg, 1/2C egg whites, Turkey breakfast patty and cheese. lunch is always a lean meat and lots of veggies, dinner is some sort of meat, veggie and carb like air fried potatoes, something like that. Snacks typically range from Jerky, Greek yogurt with berries, string cheese, sometimes chips if I am feeling sassy lol

    My only thing I cannot eat is shellfish because I am allergic otherwise I am open to anything!

    @SpartanMaker I rarely eat red meat, my protein mostly comes from lean meats, eggs, Protein Powder in my iced coffee things like that. I will say I like eating this way, I feel good, my recovery is easier, and it helps with the cravings. When I don't eat enough of the good stuff (i.e weekends are a struggle for me) I get off course and not just a little but a lot.

    I was looking at overnight oats for my weekends! I haven't had them in a long time and I figured it would be good after my long runs. So I will definitely give those a go! I like the simplicity of that breakfast! Soups after a workout probably are great for you since you run long distances- what kind of soups do you eat? Love Greek Yogurt with berries and granola. I just found this granola from Magic Spoon and its delish!

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    @Mspretty86 my right side gave me ish too, My doc said because it had a thicker muscle, that they had to cut more into it. It took the longest to drop and get even with my left. its still not as soft as my left side. The hardest part mentally was not able to work out. It drove me bananas! It worried me that I would lose all that I worked hard for, but muscle memory is real and you will get right back to it when you get back to working out!

    You go through stages, but Im sure you look amazing!

  12. Posted

    @SleeveToBypass2023 welcome back!! was wondering where you were!! I had to dig DEEP but I am back on track! I lost my determination for a min, but I have talked to some friends who are on this fitness journey and it figured out what the root of all of it was. I was scared. After the weightloss, the breast augmentation and all the things- the negative and positive attention was freaking me out so I was sabotaging myself, trying to hide behind food. But I am better than that. Just keep repeating my "why" and I got my ish together and I feel much better!!!! How are you doing?!

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    @SpartanMaker I have never done crossfit so I am not sure if it is like that, I just did research online to find what works. But it is fair to mention that these workouts were based on the beginning of my journey. It has been a good starter to get into form, getting used to those exercises, and finding what works. Its rare I do superset now or only if I am on a time crunch. Now I will spend 30-45min lifting heavy. I have seen better results doing cardio afterwards than doing before. When I was at the beginning of my journey I would start with cardio and end with strength, It wasn't until I switched it up I noticed a difference in my body composition. Maybe that is not the same for everyone? However, now that I am a year plus out I am curious if I switched it again if I notice a different. I am going to do this experiment and get back to you!

    I also eat anywhere from 150-175g of Protein a day, so maybe that has something to do with it?

    @Bypass2Freedom I can also add what I do now in order to gain more muscle if you want. I'm not ripped but my arms gets lots of compliments HAHAH!

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  16. Posted

    This is something I’ve grown so passionate about — becoming the fittest, strongest version of myself!

    One of my goals has been about feeling fit, looking strong, and proving to myself that I can do hard things.

    One of my favorite compliments is when someone hears my weight loss journey and tells me:
    “You don’t even look like you’ve ever weighed over 300 lbs.” That one hits me so deep. That just tells me that every drop of sweat, every literal tear, every moment of self-doubt that I had to push through. reminds me that this journey is all WORTH IT.

    Here’s my current weekly routine:
    Mon/Wed/Fri – Lower body days focused on growing the glutes (my booty is a major work in progress but hey, we’re getting a little hump 😂)
    Tues/Thurs – Upper body strength training
    Saturday – Long walk/run with my pup (around 5.5 miles)
    Sunday – Active rest (still aiming for 10k+ steps some way somehow) Although I will say there are days where we do not do anything but hang out at home and watch movies. Very rare but sometimes needed!

    Each strength day has minimum of 30min of cardio

    Also, I wanted to share the Google Doc of workouts I made when I first started this journey! It really helped keep me consistent and definitely played a big part in toning up. I still add to it too!

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H5JdcB6dXU3gAx0mf2QrzG2ZvscRlnVF3xjBfx8M74A/edit?usp=sharing

    The journey is not easy but damn its worth it!!

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  17. Posted

    Okay maybe I am the minority? But I drink zero cal sodas- I didn't until I was over a year out and it started with me being super tired on a hot day- and a crisp Cherry coke zero sounded good. So I drank it, survived and it was delicious! I drink them very very sparingly but I do drink soda Water almost everyday. I like flavored Hop waters too. Especially those times where I am snacky and I don't need to eat I will sip on a soda water and its delicious!

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  20. Posted

    4 hours ago, Mspretty86 said:

    I don't know if this is a win, but there is a podcast called "isnt the stall the point" ... to me at some point weight stalls should be the point. I've noticed in the bariatric community that some are never satisfied and steady strive for more. I certainly won't be living my life like that. So my win is I stalled for six months, which I was fine with but at my breast augmentation appointment my weight had finally broke the STALL. I am finally 7 pounds from my goal weight in which the STALL and living my Life in Maintenance will be the point. 💪🏽

    I love this!! something that I am coming to terms with that the number on the scale is just a number, I have been battling with oh I'm too thin I need to gain weight well once I gained the weight after my BA I am not happy. But I still wear the same size, I can exercise the same, I look better with bewbies, that I need to be okay that my body is happy and healthy at this point. I just need to keep doing what I'm doing and stop sabotaging myself or giving myself negative thoughts. I am so proud of you!!

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  23. Posted

    You are hot! rock on with your bad self! My style has changed for sure, I would wear only bootcut jeans, loose tops, never tank tops, never shorts, wore a ton of makeup. I am 36 and a mom of 3 younger children, so my everyday I am more simple, mom jeans and a crop top with my vans/converse, or I will wear skinny jeans and a tank top. I will wear shorts and crop top/ tank/fited top, summer dresses. Minimal makeup, just my lash extensions and eyebrows (unless I'm going out or having a date night then I will glam up!) I am back to brown hair which I feel suits me more. Also with my new enhancement I feel sexier when I wear tops. Going swimming I will wear a bikini (GASP!)

    I feel like dressing up everyday for work and to actually try!

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