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welcome to all I have a suggestion on the exercise. If you can't do things that require you to be on your feet go to you tube and look for seated workouts. There are plenty of full length videos. It is a choice to find the time and be willing to workout. I look at it from this stand point I am...

congratulations! Hopefully you will get the correct adjustments quickly

stinkerBelle it sounds like you are enjoying your fitbit. I hope it helps to keep you as motivated as my personal train has for me. It is great to see yourself change and become more fit. I know for me working out without it is no happening lol. It is great having a way to track everything. I...

I use Calorie Count and Polar ht60. I love that with the heart rate monitor I know exactly how many calories are burned. It also help me set and keep weekly workout goals. Best of luck to all

wow 50+ lbs in 6 weeks that is awesome. Take it from someone that lost 19 lbs the first 6 weeks you are doing fine. The thing is this isn't a magic fix all bullet. You have to get your liquids and protein. The second you can you start moving and keep moving. It has been 8 months since surgery...

congratulations Only 6 weeks to go and your journey begins.

Something I didn't do but wish I had Pack an empty spiral notebook that has 365+ pages. Start at the last page and write something positive and your goals add to it each day working toward the front. When you have a bad day read it to remind yourself of how far you have come. I started one last...

First of all CONGRATULATIONS on coming this far. I do have to ask if the Dr knows you are using slim fast. It doesn't have much protein and this is just my team but I was told to avoid things like slim fast and smart ones as they are diet foods. We are supposed to be doing things we can do for...

trust that you will know. Some have tightness that is almost pain and others feel bloated. You will start to recognize what your full alarm is in time. Just eat slow and listen to your body. I am guessing you have the full feeling just from drinking water to fast. That is how I learned my...

I did 80 minutes of spinning and loved it! Give it a try it is easy on the joints so you can push to see just how fit you are becoming. Good luck

Try this one laughing cow cream cheese wedge mixed with some vanilla unjury. stuff it into some strawberry and it makes a yummy high protein still on the plan sweet, yummy, hits the spot treat. Can you tell I like the recipe. Of course I haven't had sugar in almost one year. 2/9/13 make one...

congratulations it will be here before you know it!

congratulations and well wishes for a fast recovery

If you are 100% disabled and use the VA you should qualify for medicare which will pay for the surgery. Have you applied? Just a thought Good luck and welcome

ONE of my favorites can be found on you tube. Look up level 1 or level 2 extreme makeover weight loss edition. I have the videos and use them often. Good luck I will be doing a 45 minute spin class and the level two video today.

The surgeon I used wants his patents to be able to exercise to avoid blood clots. The thing is it can be one those videos you do from a chair. Make a list of all the questions you have and take them with you when you go to the information seminar. The excitement and fear of the process will make...

thanks for the encouragement. Are you still on the protein diet? It is always nice to hear from others that the scale stalled but didn't stop.

Congratulations less that two weeks to go! Get ready for the experience of a life time. Use your new tool to its greatest potential

I just wanted to say welcome to the board. I think that your question has been answered as best as possible by the others. One word of advice try not to compare your journey to others as that will only cause stress and slow you down. Look for positive things that you have down and always follow...

welcome to the board. I hope you can find the same kindness and guidance that I have found here. One of the hardest parts of life is feeling you are going it alone. Don't distress this board has warm and caring people who will help you along the way. Just listen to you medical team and things...