@sarahlareina you should listen to this podcast:

http://www.weightlosssurgerypodcast.com/082-understanding-post-bariatric-surgery-reactive-hypoglycemia/

It goes extensively into different factors of reactive hypoglycemia. It’s almost always triggered by intake of carbs. The thing is, though, that depending on the person, it doesn’t take that…[Read more]

Thank you for taking the question in the spirit that it was asked! (That was one of those “I really hope she doesn’t think there’s more to the question…” type of situation.)

For some reason the protein in milk is not enough to hold me against a second source of carbs. This is why I can’t do oatmeal w/ milk or cereal with milk, etc. It always…[Read more]

My non-negotiables  :

my walking. I need to not only for exercise but to reduce stress

My vitamins and supplements

my liquids

at the moment, grains and starchy carbs (other than dried beans)

The last item is due to the fact that I have learned the hard way that not only do those cause me to have a rapid weight gain with a very small…[Read more]

I’m finishing up ounces 61-80 at the moment. I’m quite sure I will be having more throughout the rest of the day as it’s just 3:20 here.

I’ve been unplugged for several hours already today.

My eating was all out of whack yesterday with the birthday party. Dinner was early and I didn’t eat much. Actually, I didn’t eat much at all yesterday. Which…[Read more]

I know right? I did the math four times!

That last is PERFECTLY understood!

That’s the reason – no matter what anyone suggests to me – I refuse to eat pasta!

Asking purely out of curiosity…

The lunch. Did it make you feel funny at all?

Let the record show that Nikki got ALL her water in before 2:30 p.m.! (And I’m not done drinking today obviously)

I am using a super cool gadget that’s been motivating me. I think I’ll do a quick video to show it to you guys later today. Stay tuned!

Admittedly, the way I worded it may have been confusing…lol.

But yeah I’m more concerned with you originating your food at home (so buy it, bring it home, figure out how it all goes together in your day). And pulling back from foods you purchase “on the go.”

So I should probably reword that one. Working on it!

<p style=”text-align: left;”>I’m in recovery mode. It was close to 100 degrees here yesterday and part of my grandson’s birthday party was held outside. Today I’m running errands and catching up with the laundry that I usually do on the weekend.</p>
Breakfast is a Celebrate chocolate mint shake (I think that I have become seriously addicted to to…[Read more]

@kathy-p pre-made salads are fine! Remember I said you don’t have to make stuff from scratch.

The point is to get you into planning mode. Quest bars are ok if you’ve ordered them and planned for them. Pre-made salads are ok, as long as you’ve accounted for them.

I don’t eat all food that I personally cook from scratch. But I do plan out what I…[Read more]

It’s 8:20 in the evening here and I have literally been going nonstop since 5:45 this morning. Today was my grandson’s birthday party. Some came early, some came late (the party was scheduled for 2-5 PM). Everyone left late. Like over two hours late. I’ve finally finished picking up and cleaning up and now am enjoying a little bit of peace and…[Read more]

Woot! You are so inspiring!