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Hair products

After any surgery a side effect is hair loss, hair breakage. Omg my hair is falling out. I found that it’s a ten product has worked great. I was told about it many years ago. Not sticky , just spray. Also found this vitamin E oil. Since I used it , it has been making my hair more shinny, less frizz , looks healthier , easier to style. I get them at ulta. I also use nyc Eva brand hair mask. 

Vitamins

Talking about vitamins in general and after stomach surgeries. I hate pills. I crush everything , take liquid or take chewable. Well I found about patch md. They make patches. Which helps a lot because not everyone can swallow or likes flavors of certain pills. My blood result came back everything was normal. Which means they do absorb and work. I wear the patches at night . When I was away I did flinstone chewables and caltrate chewable vitamins. Also if my order don’t come in time , I forget to order more I take them. Both flavor taste good . The only thing low was iron, that I’m anemic . Which I had brought a liquid from whole food, chewable from vitamin shop , and liquid of wellness . I haven’t tried any but the chewable. The taste of it is good. I take one a day with breakfast. It does not bother my stomach either . Also I take dissolvable biotin. As well as I use certain it’s a ten and vitamin E hair products. Another I take is b12 dissolvable. I know people ask flavor taste? The...

People judge you & ask do you eat?

Anytime anyone loses weight especially a ton of weight many questions are asked. I am faced with this so much.  Everyone no matter of size always will say I’m fat , I want to loose weight, even if their a stick.  Well because of social media and because I’m a big selfie queen. People see my pictures all the time . I get told omg you lost so much weight. Stop loosing weight, you need to eat , you look to skinny, do you eat, etc.  Some people will say you look great how do you do it. Always going to hear negative and positive. I do eat . I eat small amounts every few hours. Sometimes even my best friend will call I say I’m eating I’ll call you back. I get told your always eating . I’ll eat a quarter lbs of  chicken or sometimes just a protein bar every few hours. Protein shakes also. Many of these are meal replacements as well. I have gotten told go eat a bowl of pasta. My answer is no. It is all carbs , sugar , not good for you. When you have surgery or dieting once y...

Vitamin juice

I went to health nuts . I found these vitamin juice drinks . I’m like right away no way are they going to be healthy for you . I looked at it any way . I’m seeing 2 carbs 2 sugar . Really for a juice wow this is amazing . Has fiber too , potassium and vitamins . I read it is diabetic friendly , no caffeine , gluten free , vegan. How can you not try it. They have lemonade , promgrate , fruit punch, cranberry , & orange . My favorite flavor is fruit punch . I hated the orange . Def if you want a juice that is healthier try these . I got them at health nuts. 

Why there is so much Obesity

Well, well people ask themselves everyday why so many people are overweight. Doctors tell patients to loose weight. Ever think about this is why? Not everyone has jobs. Not everyone makes a lot of money. People struggle. As some people are just lazy. Some people want food that is quick.  I hear about it all. I see it all. So many people rather go to fast food because they are hungry. They say it's fast food. Many people are on the run. So many rather pay the cheapest method they can for food. While some people just love carbs. Some people don't even want to get out of their cars to get food. They say let's get drive through. It's all about money & laziness.  Think about it, for example McDonald's & Wendy's have a dollar menu. Do you ever see a salad on it? "No" , but you see French fries & frosty's. Which those are the most unhealthiest foods.  When you have a picture like this, it is sad. I think it is wrong to eat junk food is cheaper...

Protein ice cream

Halo vs Enlightened protein ice cream  So many people are buying Halo. It has become a very popular ice cream. Also that it is a protein ice cream. I tried Halo mint chip. I found it to be too creamy. I was able to handle is two spoons.  I tried Enlightened mint chip pop. I liked it a lot better. Also it is portion better.  Enlightened also comes in pints as well. I do think the pops are the way to go, so you don't over eat.  Any protein ice cream has to be portion controlled. The calories will add up. In the end it will not be as healthy as you thought.  Artic zone also has protein ice cream. I have not tried it.  For once in a blue moon it is not horrible. I wouldn't suggest ice cream on a daily basics. If you have gastric surgery, trying to loose weight, diabetic these ice creams do have the least sugars as well.  There are Hershey's no added sugar with Splenda. I wasn't a fan of that. 

Old clothes

I have lost so much weight. When I go through my closest I have so much clothes that's huge now. What do I do with my clothes? I actually been taking pictures of everything. I post clothes on eBay and posh.  I been doing eBay for a while. A lot I have sold. Sometime you have to list things a few times till it sells. I just joined posh. I feel like it is a slower process on their to sell. As I do feel a lot is also networking. Joining buy, swap , and exchange groups help also. 

Home from another surgery ( Hernia with Skin)

After I had surgery in Oct by March I felt pain. I found out I had a incisional hernia buldge . Took time to make appts, doing tests, and get a date. Of course I decided to ask to do my surgery in Aug. so I could enjoy part of the summer. Then I find out I'm having surgery 4 days before my birthday. Great way to celebrate!  Now yes there are many questions when you hear you need a hernia mesh. Everyone sees it all over tv. I got calls why are you doing the surgery etc. I actually talked to some people I knew that had it done. They all did not have issues. As they all felt better after the surgery. As I just had it done, I can't say nothing bad.  So yes my skin wasn't right either , so a plastic surgeon fixed my skin. My pain dr told me my incision looked like a starburst. Now I fell my stomach so bloated, swollen, and fat. I can't wait till it goes flat and heals. It is black and blue. My incisions look like a sail boat. They were glued not stapled. I'm happy about ...

Low carb food links

Low carb breads, rolls, desserts, mixes, pasta , bars, pizza, snacks , muffins.  Here are some sites given to me or that I found . I would like to share with all of you!  http://www.shop.greatlowcarb.com http://thinslimfoods.com http://locarbu.com https://dixiediner.com

Mosquitos

I love the summer . One thing I don't like though is mosquito bits. So Monday I was sitting in my uncles yard for a BBQ. I got all bitten up. Now a week later they are still itchy. I tried creams , aloe, tooth paste, baking soda , you name it. I go to places with Zika virus I come home with no bits. So why do these bugs love me so much in Ny? Ugh !! 

Chia pudding

I went to a group event. I had tried chia pudding. This was my favorite dessert food there. When I made it at home I didn't put the cream on top. Figured to share this with you all. 

Birthday celebrating

I always celebrate my birthday every year. This year I'm having surgery the week prior. Cake is high in sugar and fat. I thought to myself why not have chicken and put a candle on it. Everyone should celebrate. I want to have a healthy birthday. I think this can do! 

Flourless chocolate cake

I tried and made flourless chocolate cake . I forgot to buy the chocolate chips . Though that would of added more carbs and sugar . This tasted pretty good. It had protein and no flour. Better snack dessert . 

Weight loss and stress

Weight loss and stress is very common. People think ok a person lost weight they are happy. Yes people want to loose weight and be happy. Though there is a lot of stress when it comes to weight loss.  At first when you are dieting people can get moody. People get a lot of headaches at first too till their body is used eating less.  Since you are loosing weight and eating smaller portions, you have to eat more often. If you wait to long, you get dizzy. If you don't eat you can get cranky. Not all the time are you around food. I always bring protein snacks out with me.  Also you get the people that tell you, you just ate 2-3 hrs ago. How are you hungry? Did you not realize I only ate 150 calorie protein bar. Or they tell you , you are always eating. Exactly once again I ate 150 calorie bar now it's a few hours later.  Then you get people that say ok you want pasta? Or try this, yet it is a very unhealthy food. As you are being good to stick to your diet. They aren't su...

Everyone has an input

So every time I need surgery or find out anything. Yes someone in your family knows or a friends. Well my family is a bunch of yenta's. Yes you heard me right. They play the telephone game. They call another family member or their friends. Soon your later when I answer a phone call that's one of them I have to have it all. I heard you need another surgery. I heard your doing 2 surgeries. Do you think you need it? Why do 2 at once? Aren't you going to be in more pain? Like mind your own business! If I'm doing a surgery I need it. If I'm doing more then 1 at once it's because it is covered. Or you do more then 1 at once because why go through pain and recovery twice. People don't understand. It can be stressful. Why do people have to talk and gossip? People have nothing better to do. They will say they love you and care. Hum wonderful when your over 18 you can make your own decisions. Yes some surgeries I've had complations. Though in the end I was better ...

Liquid diet before and after surgery

Before and after gastric surgery we are on liquid diets . Protein shakes , jello , soup broth, water , flavor water , ice pops, ect  How do you deal with liquids ? I've done liquids in the past. It wasn't that hard for me. I did drink at least 60 grams of protein a day. There are power proteins you can mix in with liquids as well. I did not like genepro. I like premade protein drinks more.  Though after surgery a lot of protein shakes bothered my stomach for a while . Whey isolate is better on the stomach then whey.  Ice pops that are sugar free I wasn't a fan of because they have aspertame.  Sugar free jello also has aspertame . Though before surgery I found a yellow island tropical hello that was good. Ralph's ices makes sugar free also.  I had chicken broth soup and sweet potato soup. Though to much sweet potato soup at first can bother your stomach. As well as soup gives gas pains more.  Sip slowly you will not be able to drink a lot. After surgery I wa...

Drinks and flavors

So many people drink juices and soda's. Everyone goes out and buys a big cup in a fast food joint and refills it too. If you go into a deli most people get a 16 oz drink. All these drinks are horrible for you.  Diet soda and drinks are not always good either as many have an aspertame in them. Aspertame has many horrible side effects.    The best thing to drink is water. I know not everyone likes water. I love core organic fruit infused beverage. It is flavored water. It taste so good. I love the peach mango flavor. Throughout the day I will drink these.      Another option is drink mixes. I found a brand true lemon that makes different flavors. As you put the drink Mix power into the water bottle. True lemon is made with stevia extract. There are many brands such as crystal light. Though theirs has aspertame in them. 

Cauliflower pizza

For 6/7 years I did not eat pizza. I couldn't swallow it . It is all carbs. Now your thinking who can not eat pizza or crave it? Yup me.  How to cut pizza out of your diet. Now everyone after school would always go and buy pizza. Every kids birthday you went to always had a pizza pie. Easiest food to take out for the family and friends pizza. How can you avoid it? The best bet if you go to a pizza place order something healthy such as a grilled chicken ceaser salad.  If your really tempted to eat pizza and around it , it will be hard. For example I was away the only thing open to get was pizza. Yes on a cruise. I was hungry. I ordered a slice and just took off the cheese. I ate just the cheese part. Plus the cheese part has protein.    If you really can't avoid pizza here is a healthier way to eat pizza . Trader Joe's I found cauliflower pizza crust. I brought low fat mozerella cheese and low sodium sauce. When cooking it I liked it better crispy. Here you get less c...

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