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Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 05-30-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 899
Posted By GwenSue
Gastric Dumping (never had surgery)

I was just diagnosed with gastric dumping and I've never had weight loss surgery. I've had the symptoms for over 25 years and finally a doctor listened to me when I complained about the symptoms and...
Forum: Mini-Goals 06-24-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 491
Posted By GwenSue
Way to go! :) Facing the stress eating and...

Way to go! :)

Facing the stress eating and keeping track of it (instead of pretending those calories never happened) was the wake up call that helps keep me accountable.
Forum: Mini-Goals 06-24-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 692
Posted By GwenSue
Congrats! I have PCOS, was diagnosed when I...

Congrats!

I have PCOS, was diagnosed when I was 30. The 6 month long period before being put on bcp was not fun! x.x
Forum: Goal! 06-24-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,853
Posted By GwenSue
Amazing!! :) (and voted!)

Amazing!! :)

(and voted!)
Forum: Veggie Challenged 06-09-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,814
Posted By GwenSue
Roasting them and then adding lemon before eating...

Roasting them and then adding lemon before eating them is my favorite way. It's hard to find good ones though, usually they are wormy. *yuck*
Forum: Veggie Challenged 06-09-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,838
Posted By GwenSue
I make Bob Harper's egg white omelet most...

I make Bob Harper's egg white omelet most mornings and add diced zucchini, bell pepper, onion and chopped baby spinach that I've cooked with a few sprays of Pam. I add pepper to the veggies and then...
Forum: Veggie Challenged 06-09-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,786
Posted By GwenSue
Bob Harper's recipe is similar, but he has us...

Bob Harper's recipe is similar, but he has us blanching the cauliflower for a couple minutes before roasting.

Backing up what another person says...lemon helps too!

For 40 years I've despised...
Forum: 40-Somethings 06-08-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,642
Posted By GwenSue
Last summer's picture of me outside, watching my...

Last summer's picture of me outside, watching my son and his cousins play was horrible. I'm almost 20 pounds lighter now, but am still obese and people stare.

My husband always wants to take...
Forum: Exercise! 06-08-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,233
Posted By GwenSue
I was 280 pounds in November 2011. I'm at 263...

I was 280 pounds in November 2011. I'm at 263 now. I use my elliptical 30 min every other day, do 30 min to an hour of yoga/pilates/strength every other day.

Then I chase a toddler around and...
Forum: Goal! 06-08-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 55,526
Posted By GwenSue
Wow, you did an amazing job! Congratulations! ...

Wow, you did an amazing job! Congratulations!

Did you have any problems with gallstones with the rapid weight loss?
Forum: General chatter 06-08-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,673
Posted By GwenSue
Most of the rules aren't new, but it's nice to...

Most of the rules aren't new, but it's nice to have everything together in one place so they are easy to memorize and follow.

I read the book last week and followed his meal plan since last...
Forum: The Biggest Loser - Winning by Losing 05-29-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,656
Posted By GwenSue
She's awesome. Her horse is also a rescue :)

She's awesome. Her horse is also a rescue :)
Forum: PCOS/Insulin Resistance Support 05-29-2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,740
Posted By GwenSue
The place I went outside of Boston, Ma cost $250...

The place I went outside of Boston, Ma cost $250 a session. I'm pale and the hair was dark. I didn't pluck for over a month and just didn't shave it for a couple of days before the session and it did...
Forum: Mini-Goal Photo Album 01-25-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,451
Posted By GwenSue
You look great and your face is even more...

You look great and your face is even more youthful in the last picture. I think you are doing a wonderful job!
Forum: Vegetarian Chicks 01-10-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,887
Posted By GwenSue
What's in your raw green smoothies? I...

What's in your raw green smoothies?

I recently got my husband and toddler addicted to green smoothies. I use a sunbutter in mine because my son is allergic to nuts. The smoothies really give me a...
Forum: Vegetarian Chicks 01-10-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,103
Posted By GwenSue
We've been made to believe that we need huge...

We've been made to believe that we need huge portions of meat at every meal to be healthy.

Protein can come from many non-animal sources and it keeps you just as full and gives you the health...
Forum: Vegetarian Chicks 01-10-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,697
Posted By GwenSue
I'm gluten-free and eat mostly vegetarian/vegan...

I'm gluten-free and eat mostly vegetarian/vegan meals and am overweight too. Even healthy foods can put on weight if you eat too much of them. I also have to avoid nuts, dairy and eggs, I'm nursing...
Forum: Goal! 11-16-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 24,142
Posted By GwenSue
Congratulations!!!! I hope your symptoms continue...

Congratulations!!!! I hope your symptoms continue to decrease and you continue to be healthy!
Forum: Goal! 11-16-2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,830
Posted By GwenSue
An amazing accomplishment! Baby weight really is...

An amazing accomplishment! Baby weight really is difficult to lose.

You look beautiful in both pictures :)
Forum: Pregnant - Nursing 10-24-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 12,883
Posted By GwenSue
I've been breast feeding for 23 months and am...

I've been breast feeding for 23 months and am currently doing the 'don't offer, don't refuse' method of weaning.

After giving birth I was losing sometimes 8 pounds a day. The weight just flew off...
Forum: Food Talk And Fabulous Finds 10-24-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,134
Posted By GwenSue
Asparagus, quinoa, chia seeds, raw veggies I...

Asparagus, quinoa, chia seeds, raw veggies

I would never eat veggies unless they were overcooked. Now I won't eat them unless they are raw or cooked slightly.

I put chia seeds in my green...
Forum: Food Talk And Fabulous Finds 10-24-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,831
Posted By GwenSue
I've been adding Chia seeds to my Greek yogurt. I...

I've been adding Chia seeds to my Greek yogurt. I stir them in and let them sit for a few minutes before eating, they get a neat texture.
Forum: Food Talk And Fabulous Finds 10-24-2011, 09:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,553
Posted By GwenSue
My son is allergic to soy and dairy, so I always...

My son is allergic to soy and dairy, so I always have almond milk on hand. It really makes the oatmeal better, just make sure to use Unsweetened Vanilla version.

I always add cinnamon. I also add...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 10-23-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,362
Posted By GwenSue
I hate the stares and the name calling. I hate...

I hate the stares and the name calling.
I hate how family is not supportive (Calling me fat and unattractive and then 2 hours later 'surprising' me with a pint of Ben and Jerry's, which I did not...
Forum: Looking Good, Feeling Great 10-23-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,947
Posted By GwenSue
I'm 5'6" but have to wear petite because I don't...

I'm 5'6" but have to wear petite because I don't wear heels and all pants are way too long for me and I hate the look of rolling them up at the bottom. I just bought some regular and boot cut jeans...
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