Amanda M.
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
vegans - do you find it hard to get protein and m - I have been considering trying a vegan diet. However, I worry that I wont be able to get in my protein daily. And since many veggies are high in carbs, and fruit in sugars, and bot...
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Documentary "Hungry for change" - I am watching this documentary on netflix right now. It is really interesting. It is about why our bodies and brains crave food, why we over eat, why soda is bad, why we put on wei...
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
one month post op visit - They said they consider a patient to be succeeding if they have lost 30% of their excess weight by 3 months. I have lost 31% and am one month out! Yay!!!!! Of course the scale is s...
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
4 weeks post op pics -
I FINALLY started losing weight again after being stuck at 222 for a week and a half. Yay! I am now the same weight I was before I got pregnant with my first child over 4 years ...
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Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
4 weeks out and STILL struggling with fluids... - I am 4 weeks out and I still cannot get in more than 48 ounces of fluids a day. I have to take teeny tiny sips still or else drinking is very painful. When I say tiny, I mean TINY....
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
I want chocolate!!!! - My MIL came over with bags of chocolate for my kids for valentines day. Holy balls on a cupcake, I WANT them....this is almost torture.
I want chocolate. And not the kind that ...
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Swimsuit pic -
Don't mind the ugly painting job and flecks of paint on the mirror...we still haven't finished this room...or laundry...
This is my swimsuit I settled on from my crapfe...
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Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
what are your thoughts on cheese? - It is great for protein, but really bad for fat. So, do you eat cheese? How often? Do you find it affects your weight loss?
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
just tried a creamy bite calcium chew... - I had samples from celebrate sent to me. I tried the pineapple strawberry multivitamin which was super yummy, although a bit on the too sweet side.
But the creamy bite was deli...
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Gah! Dumping from a stupid mistake.... - My hubby went to the gas station today and I asked him to grab me some G2...I am an idiot and for some reason thought it was G2 I can have....no. it is powerade zero. I dont know w...
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
frustration is turning into anger! - I am three weeks out. I lost about 15 pounds on my pre op diet. First week post op I lost about 11. Second week only 3. Last week only 1. This week is not looking good. I weighed m...
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Had a GREAT day today!!!! - My husband is finally taking interest in being healthier. I helped him set up a myfitnesspal account and he was really shocked to see how much he was eating. He lost 2 pounds in 2 ...
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Swimsuit shopping is not working well for me.... - My hubby and I want to get a gym membership so we can go swimming and participate in water exercise classes. It is a great full body workout that is great for the joints, so I real...
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
kind of frustrated.... - Okay. I know these posts are irritating as hell. I know I need to be patient, follow my plan and the weight will come off. I know I am a lightweight so the weight will come off slo...
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
calcium citrate - chews, chewable tabs, liquid or - I am looking into different methods for my calcium citrate. Not gonna lie - cost is a concern for me. I am seeing the chews are about $10-15 a week!
I found some chewable table...
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
how long for protein shakes to empty from pouch? - I thought it was pretty much immediately since it is liquid. But I drank 10 ounces of a protein shake over a period of about an hour. I waited about 15 minutes and went to drink my...
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
calorie breakdown - MFP - My fitness pal has a calorie breakdown that shows what percentage of your calories come from carbs, fats and proteins. Anyone know what our goals should be for that? This last week...
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
2 weeks out and feel hungry.... - I feel hungry all the time! I eat and within a couple hours I am hungry again. I am getting really queasy from my protein shakes, so I am only having one a day. My plan doesnt allo...
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
An hour after eating I get a sour/achy tummy - While eating and for an hour after, everything is fine. Then an hour or so after, I start to feel achy and kind of crampy/sour in my tummy. Its not my pouch, its about halway betwe...
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
holy smokes - vegetarian chili was SO satisfying! - I made some vegetarian chili tonight and it was the first time I felt satisfied from food. I am excited to eat again! Lol
The best part is, it is so different from anything I ha...
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Super silly display of crazy hormones.... - Last night I had a crazy crying fit....about socks. My three year old wanted to wear my husbands socks, so my hubby took them off and put them on my son. I instantly got all freake...
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
How long were you on each of your food stages? - I was on clear liquids for one week post op.
Following 3 days was full liquids.
For three weeks I am on pureed.
I will get put up to soft goods at 1 month.
At 2 mont...
Amanda M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
had a food meltdown... - My husband brought home stuff to make a homemade pizza. Deep dish, extra cheese, pepperoni....ugh. Then he got mad at me because I didnt want to help make it. Then got mad again wh...
