Maverick1971 22 Posted May 4, 2015 I would like to join you all on MFP. I am pre-op and am scheduled for MGB on June 17th. MFP ID ksu1971 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneDollarBill 371 Posted May 4, 2015 @@Maverick1971 Go for it. onedollarbill is my name on MFP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes 66 Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) My first meeting of my insurance-required 12-week program is on May 12th. While I'm still cutting back and cleaning up my eating, I'm going to use this as my "jump-off-point" to my new life. I'd love to add some friends to my account on that day if it's alright with you gentlemen? Edited May 4, 2015 by Rhodes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick1971 22 Posted May 4, 2015 @@Rhodes my MFP ID is ksu1971. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Papaclough 1 Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) Rhodes my MFP id is cloughs319 Invite me to be your friend Edited May 4, 2015 by Papaclough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoginona04 61 Posted May 5, 2015 Rhodes, my mfp id is hoginona04 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryBro63 410 Posted May 7, 2015 Go for it - BryBro63 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cube68 70 Posted May 8, 2015 I'm cube68, I'm friends with a lot of people from this post, feel free to add me if you haven't, I appreciate the little boosts of encouragement I get when someone likes an update of mine! Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes 66 Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) Thanks guys! My MFP account name is RADA9933 Tomorrow night is the first of 12 mandatory classes before my surgery. I had planned on having one last "forbidden meal" today but spent the weekend praying to the porcelain god with the stomach flu. I'm really hungry, but the thought of eating is a bit intimidating after being so sick for three days. Edited May 11, 2015 by Rhodes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cube68 70 Posted May 14, 2015 I had planned on having one last "forbidden meal" today but spent the weekend praying to the porcelain god with the stomach flu. My wife and I called them "Food Funerals". Had some between insurance approval and pre-surgical diet. Best was Cracker Barrel Breakfast with country fried streak, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and hash brown casserole... the thought of eating that much food in one sitting is disgusting now, but my old stomach sure did love it! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryBro63 410 Posted May 14, 2015 I think that's where I am now...I can have just about anything I want in limited quantity, but I now I don't even want half of the stuff I used to eat. Liking the new me way too much to go back to the old me, so that's what I keep telling myself whenever I do get the urge every now and then. The thing is when you're in maintenance mode, it's a bit hard at first, since you feel a bit lost...even now I can't seem to get away from the frequent weigh-ins, just to make sure I'm still good. The only thing I really deal with is the harder I work out, the hungrier I am...but I imagine that should make sense, right?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneDollarBill 371 Posted May 19, 2015 I think that's where I am now...I can have just about anything I want in limited quantity, but I now I don't even want half of the stuff I used to eat. Liking the new me way too much to go back to the old me, so that's what I keep telling myself whenever I do get the urge every now and then. The thing is when you're in maintenance mode, it's a bit hard at first, since you feel a bit lost...even now I can't seem to get away from the frequent weigh-ins, just to make sure I'm still good. The only thing I really deal with is the harder I work out, the hungrier I am...but I imagine that should make sense, right?? I look at your diary on MFP now and then. I applaud your commitment to track everything and all the exercise you log. I'm amazed at the amount of food you are able to intake. Granted I am only 10 weeks in and no where near goal. I'm sure at some point i will get beyond the small increments I eat at now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryBro63 410 Posted May 20, 2015 I think that's where I am now...I can have just about anything I want in limited quantity, but I now I don't even want half of the stuff I used to eat. Liking the new me way too much to go back to the old me, so that's what I keep telling myself whenever I do get the urge every now and then. The thing is when you're in maintenance mode, it's a bit hard at first, since you feel a bit lost...even now I can't seem to get away from the frequent weigh-ins, just to make sure I'm still good. The only thing I really deal with is the harder I work out, the hungrier I am...but I imagine that should make sense, right?? I look at your diary on MFP now and then. I applaud your commitment to track everything and all the exercise you log. I'm amazed at the amount of food you are able to intake. Granted I am only 10 weeks in and no where near goal. I'm sure at some point i will get beyond the small increments I eat at now. Believe me, you most certainly will!!! You're doing great so far, please just keep up the good work!! As for me, once I hit goal and was in maintenance mode, I tried to continue to log EVERYTHING, if for no other reason, to keep me honest!! One of the mistakes I made in the past is once I lost a bit of weight, I got complacent, started relaxing, and then started splurging a bit, and then the weight came back!! What you'll find is once you do hit maintenance mode and can eat more, you'll actually NEED to have more, to fuel the body since you have the energy and ability to do more...keeping a detailed log is just my way of assuring that I don't go nuts and go overboard!!! Wishing you much success my friend!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikasio 59 Posted May 20, 2015 Gents, I just bought my FITBIT today and am amused at all the tracking it does. Got the cheap FLEX on sale at the sadly to be defunct Radio Shack. Short of asking for a urine sample, it seems to do what I need. So from the sound of it, you guys are recommending MyFitnessPal. Since I've been buying my supplements from BodyBuilding.com I was tempted to try their fitness programs. Too advanced for a guy who hasn't benched 275 since high school. Will take your word for it and try it out. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cube68 70 Posted May 20, 2015 I know this is a MFP message, but I'm sure lots of us have fitbits, too. Anyone interested in being fitbit friends, too? Think we need emails to friend on fitbit, or Facebook, but I'm not on that anymore... Message me and I'll request you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites