happyteacher posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago

For a little while I have noticed increasingly worse stomach aches and nauseau after eating at times and also associated with BM (sorry, tmi). Made an appointment 2 weeks ago and got in today. By this past weekend I can't eat without a pretty nasty sto


happyteacher posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago

Gratitude! It is worth taking a moment to acknowledge what is good in your life! Feel free to share the amazingingness that is yours!

- my kids are doing splendidly

- I am learning French through a free app called Duolingo and loving it


happyteacher posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago

Hi,

I am guilty of missing vitamins a couple of days per week- usually I remember 4 days out of 7 type pattern. I previously also took the typical multi with iron pill, and would never remember to take the second one. I switched over the the pa


happyteacher posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago

Hi,

I just saw a product that is a shiratake noodle with marinara entree that is shelf stable at only 80 calories. I was wondering if anyone has tried it? I know sharitoke is not for everying, but I have used them before in a Skinny Girl Alfred


happyteacher posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago

At some point on your journey life is going to kick in and potentially derail you. Personally, this is what I find the most challenging to deal with as I work to stay at or under my goal weight. It is different things for different people- job stress,


happyteacher posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago

I caught part of a show on lithium and decided to check it out a bit more. This is not the prescription stuff for mental health I am referring to, but rather a nutritional supplement such as this one.  Long story short, I decided to try it and found th


happyteacher posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago

I was at Eastern market this weekend and found a lady selling Lady Jane Galaxseed energy bar mix. You dump the bag of mix, add 1/2 cup sweetner of choice (agave, honey, maple syrup, etc.), press into a pan, cut into bars, refrigerate and done. What cau


happyteacher posted a discussion topic 10 years ago

Hello all!

I am coming up to yet another surgery (cancer patient stuff) and was wondering if anyone out there can recommend a diet that assists in reducing inflammation. I do get that lower carb, no sugar goes a long way... my juicing of fresh


happyteacher posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Fitbit Charge HR now available on the Fitbit site - Enough said. If you were looking to find the Charge HR, it is available now. This model does not go in the shower though so be warned!

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Pedometer- skip the Fitbit Flex, and go for the ne - Hello, I am a Fitbit pedometer fan. I used to have the Ultra (too easy to lose) and currently have the Flex. I hate it. The display is only a series of flashing lights, and I real...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Sale on shakes at Costco and Sams and question - Costco is $5 off a case of Premier Protein. Sams is $4 off a case of EAS Lowcarb advantage. Some of the powders were on sale as well, but I didn't notice brands. Costco and Sams bo...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Personal trainer food order arrived- initial thoug - Got it! I ordered the Rev package from personaltrainerfood.com using a Groupon at a cost of $200. My purpose was to manage blood sugar levels with easy to grab and microwave food t...

happyteacher wrote a blog post 10 years, 5 months ago
BARELY under goal and starting a food service - Well, it has been three years. I did manage to survive year two without regaining past my goal weight. But, even with that I am in need of working on my weight. I was down to 185 f...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Recommitment - New year, and taking a moment to recommit to the protein first and green leafy veggies lifestyle. Bring on 2015!

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Impulse purchase- Groupon for 28 day prepared food - Clearly I haven't been taking my adderol. I am not one that normally goes for a quick fix type diet plan. Hell, I am not even in the weight loss phase. I was perusing Groupon today...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Update to Learning to Say No (whiney rant) - If you did not read my original post I wrote about having to host the family xmas dinner when I am newly out from reconstruction surgery post double mastectomy and lamented about n...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Learning how to say no (whiney rant) - Ok, I know better. I realized abit after starting this process that one of my major issues is setting bounderies. Once again, I did not honor this and now I am sitting here kind o...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
3 Year Surgiversay - What a great 3 years! I have improved my health, my outlook, and in far too many ways to list everyt8ing! My most appreciated improvements are: 1. Significant reduction in future...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Trying really hard not to puke. - Ugh. I had surgery Friday to take out the tissue expanders that were put in due to a bilateral mastectomy, and had implants put in. I am not a newbie when it comes to surgery with ...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Take a moment to give thanks for all that has impr - I am just pondering how much my life has improved since surgery, and taking a moment to reflect and express gratitude. Add to the list if it feels right. 1. I move so much better....

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Galaxy s5 s health app- stress meter question - I just got a S5 and saw the S health app, and then the stress meter. Mine is red. I am not surprised. But I am curious if others out there find that it seems like it is a fairly de...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Don't stop reading OH- You never know when a post - I have been kicking around  OH for a few years now. My history began in a dark place where I had given up on losing weight, my finding OH as I started the process of determing whic...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
For the teachers out there... - Back to school is upon us. May your new found energy, improved health, and generally feeling great translate into your classroom! (If you are newly post op that part will come shor...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Carbs are completely messing with me! - So I have thrown up a few posts over the last few days about my checking blood sugar levels and the impact of food. Last night I had class (I was the student,not the teacher.)  I a...

happyteacher posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Benefits of monitoring blood sugar - When I first was sleeved I was dealing with low blood sugar, and occasinally tested.  I now seem to be working back into prediabetic mode and beginning two days ago decided to test...
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