happyteacher
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Sweaty mess NSV and 6 month surgevirsary post - Ok, first the sweaty mess nsv. I made a goal to go 7 days of burning more calories then I consume. For the record, it sucks that I happened to pick a string of 95 degree days he...
happyteacher wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
6 Month Surgiversary - It is official. The honeymoon is over! Funny, today feels just like any other day. I know I need to continue to work at losing weight, making proper nutrition choices, and exer...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 12 years, 12 months ago
It just doesn't have a hold on me anymore - My daughter wanted to go to Target today for some shopping. As i walked through the grocery portion I noticed all of the crap food was on the end caps. Before surgery, I would h...
happyteacher lost 1 lb since Jun 15 12 years, 12 months ago
happyteacher lost 4 lbs since Jun 12 12 years, 12 months ago
happyteacher lost 2 lbs since Jun 03 13 years ago
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Aria scale and how I don't obsess over the scale a - So about a month ago I bought a Fitbit and Aria scale. It was pricey for gadgets in my opinion, but I really like both of them. Initially, I was concerned that I would completel...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Just taking a moment to list off all that I have g - Here is my list of what i have gained during this journey. How about you?
1. I had given up last summer on weight and I was in a dark place. Now, I am confident that I will...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Ok, disgusting hot dog news. - This is about Oscar Meyer turkey franks...
"Oscar Mayer's Classic Turkey Franks are made from mechanically separated meat (MSM)—a paste-like substance made by forcing bon...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Thank you for the post on Hebrew 97% FF hotdogs... - I can't remember who posted about the hot dogs, but I finally got around to trying them and now I have another much needed addition to the diet regiment. Thank you!
happyteacher wrote a blog post 13 years ago
Size 16! - I have not been losing too many pounds so far this month, but I noticed it seemed I was losing inches. (I really should measure,eh?). Decided to order my slacks in 16 thinking t...
happyteacher lost 2 lbs since May 18 13 years ago
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
What size were you the most excited to be able to - Just curious-
For me reaching size 20 allowed me to buy some talls, and size 18 even more. I was more excited for the 20 though, just because it finally allowed me in the ta...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Such a weird place to be in. - So far I have lost a smidge over 100 pounds, including preop loss. I feel so much better in so many ways, particularly being more activie and doing things I would normally avoid....
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
New Fitbit and Aria scale - I just set up the new Fitbit and Aria scale. It was easy to set up overall, and the Fitbit seems to work well. The scale too was easy to set up and indeed wirelessly beams the we...
happyteacher wrote a blog post 13 years ago
5 Month Surgiversary Update - This is getting more difficult! This month was characterized by a constant battle to not consume far more than my 800 calories. Even when I upped my limit to 1000, it was still ...
happyteacher lost 3 lbs since May 06 13 years ago
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Do you have a plan to help you perk up the motivat - Just curious. I am a teacher and I have been preparing for the summer months, less structure, and more access to poor choices. Recently I decided to invest in a Fitbit for the D...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Struggles,successes, and other assorted rambles - I am about 4.5 months out. Parts of this journey has been easier than I expected, and others about what I expected.
Struggles:
- I still want to eat sugary food and carbs...
happyteacher lost 2 lbs since May 04 13 years, 1 month ago
happyteacher wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Now Overweight! - Major scale victory- for the first time in almost 20 yeas I am in the "overweight" category instead of the obese category. I have dropped about 13 points off of my BMI since I st...
happyteacher lost 4 lbs since May 02 13 years, 1 month ago
happyteacher lost 2 lbs since Apr 08 13 years, 1 month ago
happyteacher wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
4 Month Surgiversay Update - I cannot believe that it has been 4 months! My eating habits truly have changed significantly, although I am beginning to struggle more with snacking and overall an increase in c...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
So it is not just my imagination... - I never asked my surgeon what my bougie size was. Right out of the gate post op I felt like I could eat a little more than what is typically posted. Turns out, that is the case...
