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happyteacher lost 2 lbs since Feb 20 13 years, 3 months ago

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Gentle and Humble Request- Use a larger font size - Hi,
I do not mean to step on anybody's creative vibe, but I reeaaaallly struggle reading the smaller font posts I would sure appreciate a larger font size if peeps out there d...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
A recipe for seasoning fish or chicken- yummy and - I am beginning to tire of fish lightly seasoned and chicken baked with adobo. Just started using this curry paste/sauce/marinade. It only takes a minute to mix it up and it is b...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
NUT advised another change- - So originally I was told not to mind the calories, just focus on protein and liquids. By the 10 day post op mark, protein was increased to the full amount and the NUTs were hesit...

happyteacher wrote a blog post 13 years, 3 months ago
2 Month Surgiversary Results and Thoughts - I decided to post an entry on each sugiversary to record my progress and thoughts for the month. This is the month 2 entry!
Month 1- 21 pounds
Month 2- 16 pounds weighing in...

happyteacher lost 1 lb since Feb 18 13 years, 3 months ago

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Money saved on fast food and paying for rewards - I have thought a lot lately about how much money I have been saving on going out to eat. Not just fast food, just going out to eat in general. The DH and I would go out 5-6 time...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Accountability thread exercise 2-18 - Had a good solid day with the sleeve today.
30 minutes elliptical
10 minutes strength training for the upper body- hoping to minimize the future bat wings!
35 minutes walking...

happyteacher lost 1 lb since Feb 16 13 years, 3 months ago

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Accountability thread exercise 2/16/12 - Hope everybody had a great day today! Please feel free to join in the post to help one another to exercise regularly!
26 minutes elliptical
10 minutes weight lifting
Forgo...

happyteacher lost 1 lb since Feb 12 13 years, 3 months ago

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Accountability thread exercise 2/14/12 - Great workout today. It is so much easier to exercise 60 pounds lighter :)
50 minutes elliptical
15 minutes weight lifting
Morning vitamins done, forgot last nights dose, ...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Accountability thread exercise 2/13/12 - Yahoo!! Stitches are out, the melanoma is gone, and I am back in the exercise business!
30 minutes elliptical
20 minutes upper body weights. First time since WLS and I am pre...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
I honestly don't think I can do it - At the last NUT appointment she dropped my calories down to 600 and bumped my protein up to 90. I can do 600 calories, but usually end up between 75-80 protein grams. When I do ...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
The hills and valleys of motivation - So I just came off of a 7 day "pause" of weight loss. This happens every month, so it doesn't surprise me. The week before my TOM I struggle like a maniac simply not to gain, an...

happyteacher lost 2 lbs since Feb 03 13 years, 4 months ago

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Pork rinds are not a significant source of protein - Just throwing the topic out there. I have eaten pork rinds 3 or 4 times now- loved that there were no carbs and 7 grams of protein in a serving. But alas, the protein doesn't co...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Can food stamps be used to buy protein shakes? - I know, I am gainfully employed. I am inquiring because I have a sister on disability asking a lot of questions about the WLS. She is proportionately a little heavier then where...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
100-120 calorie protein options that you can chew- - Hi,
Do you have a suggestion for a protein choice that is under 120 calories, that you can chew, and is not meat or cheese? Protein grams at 9 or higher ideally. Thanks :)

happyteacher wrote a blog post 13 years, 4 months ago
Last Day of Medical Leave- Thank Goodness! - The surgery to remove the cancer went very well, and the margins came back clear. Forgot to ask the surgeon what it staged out at, but I will hopefully remember when I go in next...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Low Carb Bread - Today I tried making low carb high protein bread. It is edible, but not terribly pleasing. Next I am going to try the low carb bread by Bobs Red Mill Low Carb mix. I should hav...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Foodie advice needed- adjust meatball recipe how.. - Tonight I finally busted out my shiny new meatball pan and put together my first homemade batch. I used a recipe (sort of) from Cooking Light, but substituted ground beef and Ita...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Losing at a little faster rate now - So it could be coincidence, but I thought i would post anyway. I had a couple changes over the last week, and my weight loss has since accelerated a bit.
Change 1: Added ba...

happyteacher lost 3 lbs since Jan 31 13 years, 4 months ago

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Can food get "stuck" with a sleeve? - I get we are supposed to follow the phases, chew and then chew some more. My brother in law talked about food getting stuck and how it is no fun. He had the RNY though- is this ...