Remember this game?
Right now I am down...
111 guinea pigs
or
2 bales of hay and a housecat
or
An elephant heart and penis and a guinea pig
or
A two month old horse and a houecat
I love this game.
1 pound = a Guinea Pig
1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts
2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs
3 pounds = an average human brain
4 pounds = an ostrich egg
5 pounds = a Chihuahua
6 pounds = a human’s skin
7.5 pounds = an average newborn
8 pounds = a human head
10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year
11 pounds = an average housecat
12 pounds = a Bald Eagle
15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs
16 pounds = a sperm whale’s brain
20 pounds = an automobile tire
23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year
24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream
25 pounds = an average 2 year old
30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year
33 pounds = a cinder block
36 pounds = a mid-size microwave
40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of water or an average human leg
44 pounds = an elephant’s heart
50 pounds = a small bale of hay
55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner
60 pounds = an elephant’s penis (yep, weights more than his heart!)
66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year
70 pounds = an Irish Setter77 pounds = a gold brick
80 pounds = the World’s Largest Ball of Tape
90 pounds = a newborn calf
100 pounds = a 2 month old horse
111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year
117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she’s 5’11”)
118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica
120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month
130 pounds = a newborn giraffe
138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year
140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year
144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she’s 5’4”)
150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary
187 pounds = an average adult man
200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds
235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger
300 pounds = an average football lineman
400 pounds = a Welsh pony
Monday, April 25, 2011
Moving in on a year....
Here it is almost the end of April. I cannot believe how quickly the last year has passed...and don't even get me started on how quickly the beginning of 2011 has zoomed by!
So, let's play catch-up.
My husband had his gastric bypass in January. He developed a bleeding ulcer and had to have a transfusion in March. (Lesson- if your surgeon prescribes antacid medication, take it) He is doing great now and is down 75 lbs. Since January. Seriously. Yes, I am a little jealous.
I also had a little complication of my own recently...gall stones. Although my surgeon had given me the chance to take my gall bladder out when I had my bypass, I declined. I was weirded out about arbitrarily taking out an organ- whether I needed it or not. I had never had issues with it so I willing to take the chance. A couple of weeks ago I had some TERRIBLE stomach pains and through blood work and ultrasounds I was diagnosed with gall stones. So, last Thursday, my surgeon when in and yanked that sucker out. I am still pretty tired and sore, but definitely on the mend.
We are both getting so excited for the Vegas Meet and Greet coming up next month. Okay truthfully, I am getting excited....the husband is just tolerating my excitement. I can live with that.
For those of you who don't know what the Meet and Greet is, here is a link to the Weigh Loss Surgery Foundation of America Website who hosts the event.
http://wlsfa.org/
I am most excited about meeting all my support chat friends. I have been on the BTV forum for a year and a half and cannot wait to meet everyone in person.
As for my weight loss, it has completely stalled out at 177ish. 111 lbs is a great loss, don't get me wrong, but I am still 42 away from my goal. I am a bit discouraged by that, but I know that I control whether I get there or not. With me starting my triathlon training next month, I know that I should see some movement on that scale.
Yes, I did say triathlon. On September 25th, my sister, my best friend, and I will be participating in the Charlotte Rambling rose triathlon. I am excited and scared as hell :)
http://www.ramblinroseevents.com/
I promise to post on my progress as we get closer.
So, let's play catch-up.
My husband had his gastric bypass in January. He developed a bleeding ulcer and had to have a transfusion in March. (Lesson- if your surgeon prescribes antacid medication, take it) He is doing great now and is down 75 lbs. Since January. Seriously. Yes, I am a little jealous.
I also had a little complication of my own recently...gall stones. Although my surgeon had given me the chance to take my gall bladder out when I had my bypass, I declined. I was weirded out about arbitrarily taking out an organ- whether I needed it or not. I had never had issues with it so I willing to take the chance. A couple of weeks ago I had some TERRIBLE stomach pains and through blood work and ultrasounds I was diagnosed with gall stones. So, last Thursday, my surgeon when in and yanked that sucker out. I am still pretty tired and sore, but definitely on the mend.
We are both getting so excited for the Vegas Meet and Greet coming up next month. Okay truthfully, I am getting excited....the husband is just tolerating my excitement. I can live with that.
For those of you who don't know what the Meet and Greet is, here is a link to the Weigh Loss Surgery Foundation of America Website who hosts the event.
http://wlsfa.org/
I am most excited about meeting all my support chat friends. I have been on the BTV forum for a year and a half and cannot wait to meet everyone in person.
As for my weight loss, it has completely stalled out at 177ish. 111 lbs is a great loss, don't get me wrong, but I am still 42 away from my goal. I am a bit discouraged by that, but I know that I control whether I get there or not. With me starting my triathlon training next month, I know that I should see some movement on that scale.
Yes, I did say triathlon. On September 25th, my sister, my best friend, and I will be participating in the Charlotte Rambling rose triathlon. I am excited and scared as hell :)
http://www.ramblinroseevents.com/
I promise to post on my progress as we get closer.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
8 months out...
I am 8 months out and 99.8 lbs down. The thing that has shocked me the most is that I have lost over 60 inches!! Seriously.
The only thing I can't figure out is why I make such weird faces when I am having these pictures taken.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Fiery Chicken Chili
Okay, this was AWESOME...but not so fiery. We served it with crushed up tortilla chips, avocado, sour cream and cheese. By the date, you can tell how behind I am on trying recipes I have flagged in magazines. ahem.
Regardless, I loved it and will make it again.
Fiery Chicken Chili
November 2007- Rachel Ray Magazine
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 teaspoons dried oregano
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 large chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped, sauce reserved
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
Two 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes with their juice
Three 15.5-ounce cans pinto beans, rinsed
Chopped avocados, cilantro leaves, grated cheddar cheese, chopped scallions and sour cream, for serving
Directions:
In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and paprika and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and the spices are fragrant, about 7 minutes. Stir in the chipotle and 1 tablespoon adobo sauce. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until the meat begins to turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and beans and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat and simmer the chili briskly, stirring often, until thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.
Regardless, I loved it and will make it again.
Fiery Chicken Chili
November 2007- Rachel Ray Magazine
Directions:
In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and paprika and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and the spices are fragrant, about 7 minutes. Stir in the chipotle and 1 tablespoon adobo sauce. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until the meat begins to turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and beans and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat and simmer the chili briskly, stirring often, until thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Your to-do list for weight loss success...
According to Dr. Connie Stapleton:
- Make consistently healthy food choices (protein, veg, then fruit/if it is white don't bite)
- Maintain portion control
- Exercise
- Water all day (except during meals 30/30 rule)
- Plan your meals
- Food diary
- Exercise Diary
- Sleep
- Support system
- Personal counseling
- Good Choices-Adequate
- I have a bit or two of bread occasionally but I am not getting in enough protein.
- ACTION: up my protein
- Portions-Good
- I am very aware of when I need to stop eating. However, I am not measuring my portions.
- ACTION: measure my food for a couple of days to make sure I am still seeing my food portions properly.
- Exercise-Poor
- I have been using activity as exercise. They are not the same thing
- ACTION: Create an exercise routine for the week
- Water-Unknown
- Honestly, I have no idea. I haven't been keeping track of my water
- ACTION: track my water for a few days to see where I am
- Planning-Good
- I usually know what I have in the house that will be a good choice for me. However, I have not been planning dinners
- ACTION: start planning dinners for the family
- Food Diary- Poor
- I haven't been keeping track for months
- ACTION- I have already started tracking again.
- Exercise Diary- Poor
- I can't track what I am not doing
- ACTION: DO IT!
- Sleep-Okay
- I haven't been using my CPAP since I sleep worse with it on. Is this okay? I am not sure.
- ACTION- start going to bed earlier and try the CPAP for a couple of days.
- Support- Good
- Word to my bariatrictv peeps and my family
- ACTION- stay honest with my support system
- Counseling- Good
- I have been seeing my counselor for about a month now
- ACTION- keep it up!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
From WLS LIfestyles Magazine....
Ten Secrets of Highly Successful Weight Losers
By: Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu, DPT
....What I have learned is that ALL successful losers actually re-invent themselves. No matter where they start. No matter how bad off they are. When they become successful losers, they all seem to have these 10 common traits.
They Have a Compelling Vision & Solid Purpose
They Maintain An Honest Awareness of Their Thoughts, Actions and Surroundings
They Don’t Take it Too Lightly or Themselves Too Seriously
They Eat Well and Often
They Move Well and Often
They Are Accountable
They Construct Support Positive Systems and Accept Help
They Explore Life Outside Their Comfort Zone and Embrace the Change
They Under Promise and Over Deliver
They Believe in Who They Are & What They Can Do
By: Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu, DPT
....What I have learned is that ALL successful losers actually re-invent themselves. No matter where they start. No matter how bad off they are. When they become successful losers, they all seem to have these 10 common traits.
They Have a Compelling Vision & Solid Purpose
They Maintain An Honest Awareness of Their Thoughts, Actions and Surroundings
They Don’t Take it Too Lightly or Themselves Too Seriously
They Eat Well and Often
They Move Well and Often
They Are Accountable
They Construct Support Positive Systems and Accept Help
They Explore Life Outside Their Comfort Zone and Embrace the Change
They Under Promise and Over Deliver
They Believe in Who They Are & What They Can Do
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Status Update
Here is the latest progress pic...I was all duded up for a PEO initiation/meeting. I am down 68 lbs in this picture...
Sites I *heart* right now...
Top of my list is always BariatricTV....
http://bariatrictv.com/
I found the video podcasts earlier this year and the wealth of knowledge of this group is unrivaled...and they are damn funny. Monday night is when we have our online support meeting- it is great.
Sites for recipes:
http://www.chefdave.org/
http://bariatricfoodie.blogspot.com/
http://healthyindulgences.blogspot.com/
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/recipes.html
http://eatingwelllivingthin.wordpress.com/
http://www.snack-girl.com/
http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/
Other sites:
http://www.nawls.com/
http://wlsfa.org/
http://www.bariatricbadgirlsclub.com/
http://pamtremble.blogspot.com/
http://theincredibleshrinkingfattie.wordpress.com/
http://formerfatdudes.com/
http://bariatrictv.com/
I found the video podcasts earlier this year and the wealth of knowledge of this group is unrivaled...and they are damn funny. Monday night is when we have our online support meeting- it is great.
Sites for recipes:
http://www.chefdave.org/
http://bariatricfoodie.blogspot.com/
http://healthyindulgences.blogspot.com/
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/recipes.html
http://eatingwelllivingthin.wordpress.com/
http://www.snack-girl.com/
http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/
Other sites:
http://www.nawls.com/
http://wlsfa.org/
http://www.bariatricbadgirlsclub.com/
http://pamtremble.blogspot.com/
http://theincredibleshrinkingfattie.wordpress.com/
http://formerfatdudes.com/
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
What are you?
Currently, I have lost a guinea pig, a small bale of hay, and a Chihuahua.
1 pound = a Guinea Pig
1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts
2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs
3 pounds = an average human brain
4 pounds = an ostrich egg
5 pounds = a Chihuahua
6 pounds = a human’s skin
7.5 pounds = an average newborn
8 pounds = a human head
10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year
11 pounds = an average housecat
12 pounds = a Bald Eagle
15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs
16 pounds = a sperm whale’s brain
20 pounds = an automobile tire
23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year
24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream
25 pounds = an average 2 year old
30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year
33 pounds = a cinder block
36 pounds = a mid-size microwave
40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of water or an average human leg
44 pounds = an elephant’s heart
50 pounds = a small bale of hay
55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner
60 pounds = an elephant’s penis (yep, weights more than his heart!)
66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year
70 pounds = an Irish Setter77 pounds = a gold brick
80 pounds = the World’s Largest Ball of Tape
90 pounds = a newborn calf
100 pounds = a 2 month old horse
111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year
117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she’s 5’11”)
118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica
120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month
130 pounds = a newborn giraffe
138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year
140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year
144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she’s 5’4”)
150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary
187 pounds = an average adult man
200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds
235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger
300 pounds = an average football lineman
400 pounds = a Welsh pony
1 pound = a Guinea Pig
1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts
2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs
3 pounds = an average human brain
4 pounds = an ostrich egg
5 pounds = a Chihuahua
6 pounds = a human’s skin
7.5 pounds = an average newborn
8 pounds = a human head
10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year
11 pounds = an average housecat
12 pounds = a Bald Eagle
15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs
16 pounds = a sperm whale’s brain
20 pounds = an automobile tire
23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year
24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream
25 pounds = an average 2 year old
30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year
33 pounds = a cinder block
36 pounds = a mid-size microwave
40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of water or an average human leg
44 pounds = an elephant’s heart
50 pounds = a small bale of hay
55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner
60 pounds = an elephant’s penis (yep, weights more than his heart!)
66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year
70 pounds = an Irish Setter77 pounds = a gold brick
80 pounds = the World’s Largest Ball of Tape
90 pounds = a newborn calf
100 pounds = a 2 month old horse
111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year
117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she’s 5’11”)
118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica
120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month
130 pounds = a newborn giraffe
138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year
140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year
144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she’s 5’4”)
150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary
187 pounds = an average adult man
200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds
235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger
300 pounds = an average football lineman
400 pounds = a Welsh pony
Monday, August 16, 2010
Progress and a new hair color
Here are the last few weeks progress pics. The one from this last Sunday also shows my new darker do (I really like it!)
Before: (yikes!)
Last Week: (week 9)
This week: (week ten)
Before: (yikes!)
Last Week: (week 9)
This week: (week ten)
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Another easy dinner...
Orange Cilantro Shrimp
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup shrimp and 2 tablespoons sauce)
Ingredients
2/3 cup half-and-half
1 large chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
Cooking spray
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation
1. Place first 3 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray; add shrimp. Coat shrimp with cooking spray; sprinkle with cumin and salt. Sauté 4 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring frequently. Transfer shrimp to a serving platter. Reduce heat to medium, add half-and-half mixture to pan, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour sauce over shrimp; sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutritional Information
Calories:
186 (30% from fat)
Fat:
6g (sat 3.3g,mono 0.3g,poly 0.6g)
Protein:
28.3g
Carbohydrate:
2.6g
Fiber:
0.5g
Cholesterol:
267mg
Iron:
4.3mg
Sodium:
494mg
Calcium:
97mg
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
An Elephant Heart and a Chihuahua
I have officially hit a 49 lb loss...which is the equivalent of an elephant heart and a chihuahua. I am also below my pre-pregnancy weight! My next goal it to hit the same weight I was when I got married 6 years ago...this is getting exciting!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Baka the Brilliant...
Reposted from the BTV forums. Baka is a great resource for all things protein...here are his thoughts on stalls:
Stalls:
Pull back from your ‘daily’ charting, and look at a weekly or even monthly. There are up and down spikes each day, But if you ‘graph’ the highest to the lowest, I’d bet there is still A downward slope over the course of the month.
There’s an 8 to 10lb. volume of "wiggle room" due to water alone. And it comes into play a lot. This has to do with our bodies using glycogen for short term energy storage. Glycogen is not very soluble, But it is stored in our muscles for quick energy – One pound of glycogen requires 4 lbs of water to keep it soluble, And the average glycogen storage capacity is about 2 lbs.So, when you are not getting in enough food, (Like when you drop down to your calorie intake) Your body turns first to stored glycogen, Which is easy to break down for energy. And when you use up 2 lbs of glycogen, You also lose 8 lbs of water that was used to store it Voila -- the "easy" 10 lbs that most people lose in the first week of any diet.
As you stay in caloric deficit, however, Your body starts to ‘realize’ that this is not a short term problem.You start mobilizing fat from your adipose tissue And burning fat for energy. But your body also ‘realizes’---- (by way of your liver releasing hormones signaling low Cal intake) ---That fat can't be used for short bursts of energy – Like, to outrun a saber-tooth tiger. So, it starts converting some of the fat into glycogen, And rebuilding the glycogen stores.And as it puts back the 2 lbs of glycogen into the muscle, 8 lbs of water has to be stored with it to keep it soluble. So, even though you might still be LOSING energy content to your body, (Thus showing negative Calorie load overall) Your weight will not go down or you might even GAIN for a while.
As you retain water to dissolve the glycogen that is being reformed and stored. Yes? The whole ‘weight-loss’ process is not a straight "Slide" down the scale. More like "Stair-Steps," (Down then forward, then down, then forward, etc... As your body cycles fat out of "deep storage" and through the Liver Into the muscles as Glycogen.The muscles and Liver can hold about a 3 weeks supply. This is why many people find that their "Stall" or "Plateau" Breaks when adding a bit of exercise And upping their water intake, or in the case of an "extreme exerciser," The total Calorie or Protein Intake, To signal the liver to let go of more Glycogen.Protein 101 for RNY FreaksCliff notes version:Your body is going to TAKE the proteins it needs for survival and it’s not too particular where it gets them from….. Your job is to feed the beast and try to limit the body from chowing down on your muscle.
Long boring version:
Proteins form the body’s main structural elements and are found in every cell and tissue. Take away the water, and about 75 percent of your weight is protein.Our bodies use proteins for growth and to build and repair:
1. Bone
2. Muscles
3. Hair
4. Connective tissue
5. Skin
6. Internal organs
7. Blood
8. Virtually every other body part or tissue
Besides building cells and repairing tissue, proteins form antibodies to combat invading bacteria & viruses; they build nucleoproteins (RNA & DNA). They make up the enzymes that power many chemical reactions. They also carry oxygen throughout the body and participate in muscle activity.Hormones, antibodies and enzymes that regulate the body’s chemical reactions are all made of protein. Without the right proteins, blood won’t clot properly and cuts won’t heal.Each protein is a large complex molecule made up of a string of building blocks called amino acids. The 20 amino acids the body needs can be linked in thousands of different ways to form thousands of different proteins, each with a unique function in the body.Your body can’t use food protein directly. So after protein is ingested, digestive enzymes break the protein into shorter amino acid chains, and then into individual amino acids.
In FREAKS, this normal digestive process is bypassed. These digestive enzymes are not available until they meet with the food protein in the common channel of the small intestine, and then have only about 5(distal) – 7 ½(proximal) ft (compared to 20 ft in a “normal” digestive tract) to do their job. The amino acids then enter the blood stream and travel to the cells where they are incorporated into proteins the body needs.How much protein do I really need?RNY FREAKS absorb about 50 percent of the nutrients they take in due to malabsorption - whether it’s regular grub or supplements.The average non-freak needs 50-75 grams of protein each day.RNY FREAKS on average will need 100-150 grams of protein per day when you factor in the 50% malabsorption/exercise. This is why it drives me crazy when I hear NUTS telling baby freaks not to use protein shakes.... cos to consume 150g of protein a day from regular grub is not possible with the small pouch.
“How to determine grams of protein you need daily when not yet at ideal weight: Subtract 120 from your current weight. Multiply that answer by .25 and add it to 120.So for me that works out to be:223lbs - 120 = 103 x .25 = 25.75 + 120 = 145.75g of protein per dayBut why....can't you get that much protein just from eating?It all depends on the BIOAVAILABILITY of the protein in question. Which means how well your body absorbs it.The Biological Value, or BV, of a protein is an indicator of the quality of the protein. It is a measure of a protein's ability to be used by the body (or its bioavailability). It is a percentage (though the scale is skewed resulting in some BV's of greater than 100) of the absorbed protein that your body actually uses. Biological Values are indicators of which proteins are best at aiding nitrogen retention in muscles to help them maintain or grow.
Many of the whey protein powder manufacturers claim that their products have BV values well above regular whey protein by various techniques such as ion-exchange processing, hydrolization, and adding other ingredients such as specific amounts of limiting essential amino acids.Hydrolyzation is a process breaking large peptides into smaller ones. It is sometimes referred to as "pre-digested".Regular undigested whey will be broken down into di- and tri-peptides via enzymes in the gut (which freaks no longer have). This process takes a while, even in the non-freak. Hydrolyzation is useful when protein delivery is needed very quickly so the body doesn't have to require the time and enzymes doing it. The benefit is of having a quickly absorbed protein to ensure muscle tissue is flooded with nutrients in a timely manner.
BIOAVAILABILITY OF PROTEIN TYPES
The higher on the list, the better.The numbers are the BV. (Biologic value).This is only how easily the (normal) body can absorb them, not the protein grams in each one. The last few need to be blended to make a complete protein.And remember….freaky patients don’t absorb nutrients from food protein very well.
Protein Source---------------------------BV
Whey Protein Isolate Blends -----------100-159
Whey Concentrate (Lactalbumin) ------104
Whole Egg ----------------------------------100
Cow's Milk -----------------------------------91
Egg White (Albumin) ----------------------88
Fish -------------------------------------------83
Beef ------------------------------------------80
Chicken --------------------------------------79
Casein (a protein from milk) -------------77
Rice -------------------------------------------74
Soy --------------------------------------------59
Wheat ----------------------------------------54
Beans -----------------------------------------49
Peanuts --------------------------------------43
So, because we freaks don't have a stomach and the stomach acids, etc, anymore, we don't process the undigested proteins properly and malabsorb most of them. The same is for the normal food we eat. We don't absorb most of it. We, therefore, need the more highly absorbed, pre-digested protein supplements.....whey which is pre-digested (aka hydrolized)...in order to get the proper nutrients our bodies need and are no longer able to get from food.So, whereas whole egg, cow's milk, egg white are near the top of the list of bioavailability for "normal" people, they are not pre-digested (hydrolized), so for us, they are not as high on the list as pre-digested whey protein. Our bioavailability list would be quite different from the "normal" person's list.
So, make sure your protein powder or drink states that it is pre-digested or hydrolized. And the best kind of protein would be a whey blend protein. Second best would be a 100% whey protein. Isolates, though good for a quick acting pick-me-up, are not sufficient alone for freaky patients on-going maintenance requirements.Suffice to say..... Protein supplements will be part of your life forever if you want to do things right.
Stalls:
Pull back from your ‘daily’ charting, and look at a weekly or even monthly. There are up and down spikes each day, But if you ‘graph’ the highest to the lowest, I’d bet there is still A downward slope over the course of the month.
There’s an 8 to 10lb. volume of "wiggle room" due to water alone. And it comes into play a lot. This has to do with our bodies using glycogen for short term energy storage. Glycogen is not very soluble, But it is stored in our muscles for quick energy – One pound of glycogen requires 4 lbs of water to keep it soluble, And the average glycogen storage capacity is about 2 lbs.So, when you are not getting in enough food, (Like when you drop down to your calorie intake) Your body turns first to stored glycogen, Which is easy to break down for energy. And when you use up 2 lbs of glycogen, You also lose 8 lbs of water that was used to store it Voila -- the "easy" 10 lbs that most people lose in the first week of any diet.
As you stay in caloric deficit, however, Your body starts to ‘realize’ that this is not a short term problem.You start mobilizing fat from your adipose tissue And burning fat for energy. But your body also ‘realizes’---- (by way of your liver releasing hormones signaling low Cal intake) ---That fat can't be used for short bursts of energy – Like, to outrun a saber-tooth tiger. So, it starts converting some of the fat into glycogen, And rebuilding the glycogen stores.And as it puts back the 2 lbs of glycogen into the muscle, 8 lbs of water has to be stored with it to keep it soluble. So, even though you might still be LOSING energy content to your body, (Thus showing negative Calorie load overall) Your weight will not go down or you might even GAIN for a while.
As you retain water to dissolve the glycogen that is being reformed and stored. Yes? The whole ‘weight-loss’ process is not a straight "Slide" down the scale. More like "Stair-Steps," (Down then forward, then down, then forward, etc... As your body cycles fat out of "deep storage" and through the Liver Into the muscles as Glycogen.The muscles and Liver can hold about a 3 weeks supply. This is why many people find that their "Stall" or "Plateau" Breaks when adding a bit of exercise And upping their water intake, or in the case of an "extreme exerciser," The total Calorie or Protein Intake, To signal the liver to let go of more Glycogen.Protein 101 for RNY FreaksCliff notes version:Your body is going to TAKE the proteins it needs for survival and it’s not too particular where it gets them from….. Your job is to feed the beast and try to limit the body from chowing down on your muscle.
Long boring version:
Proteins form the body’s main structural elements and are found in every cell and tissue. Take away the water, and about 75 percent of your weight is protein.Our bodies use proteins for growth and to build and repair:
1. Bone
2. Muscles
3. Hair
4. Connective tissue
5. Skin
6. Internal organs
7. Blood
8. Virtually every other body part or tissue
Besides building cells and repairing tissue, proteins form antibodies to combat invading bacteria & viruses; they build nucleoproteins (RNA & DNA). They make up the enzymes that power many chemical reactions. They also carry oxygen throughout the body and participate in muscle activity.Hormones, antibodies and enzymes that regulate the body’s chemical reactions are all made of protein. Without the right proteins, blood won’t clot properly and cuts won’t heal.Each protein is a large complex molecule made up of a string of building blocks called amino acids. The 20 amino acids the body needs can be linked in thousands of different ways to form thousands of different proteins, each with a unique function in the body.Your body can’t use food protein directly. So after protein is ingested, digestive enzymes break the protein into shorter amino acid chains, and then into individual amino acids.
In FREAKS, this normal digestive process is bypassed. These digestive enzymes are not available until they meet with the food protein in the common channel of the small intestine, and then have only about 5(distal) – 7 ½(proximal) ft (compared to 20 ft in a “normal” digestive tract) to do their job. The amino acids then enter the blood stream and travel to the cells where they are incorporated into proteins the body needs.How much protein do I really need?RNY FREAKS absorb about 50 percent of the nutrients they take in due to malabsorption - whether it’s regular grub or supplements.The average non-freak needs 50-75 grams of protein each day.RNY FREAKS on average will need 100-150 grams of protein per day when you factor in the 50% malabsorption/exercise. This is why it drives me crazy when I hear NUTS telling baby freaks not to use protein shakes.... cos to consume 150g of protein a day from regular grub is not possible with the small pouch.
“How to determine grams of protein you need daily when not yet at ideal weight: Subtract 120 from your current weight. Multiply that answer by .25 and add it to 120.So for me that works out to be:223lbs - 120 = 103 x .25 = 25.75 + 120 = 145.75g of protein per dayBut why....can't you get that much protein just from eating?It all depends on the BIOAVAILABILITY of the protein in question. Which means how well your body absorbs it.The Biological Value, or BV, of a protein is an indicator of the quality of the protein. It is a measure of a protein's ability to be used by the body (or its bioavailability). It is a percentage (though the scale is skewed resulting in some BV's of greater than 100) of the absorbed protein that your body actually uses. Biological Values are indicators of which proteins are best at aiding nitrogen retention in muscles to help them maintain or grow.
Many of the whey protein powder manufacturers claim that their products have BV values well above regular whey protein by various techniques such as ion-exchange processing, hydrolization, and adding other ingredients such as specific amounts of limiting essential amino acids.Hydrolyzation is a process breaking large peptides into smaller ones. It is sometimes referred to as "pre-digested".Regular undigested whey will be broken down into di- and tri-peptides via enzymes in the gut (which freaks no longer have). This process takes a while, even in the non-freak. Hydrolyzation is useful when protein delivery is needed very quickly so the body doesn't have to require the time and enzymes doing it. The benefit is of having a quickly absorbed protein to ensure muscle tissue is flooded with nutrients in a timely manner.
BIOAVAILABILITY OF PROTEIN TYPES
The higher on the list, the better.The numbers are the BV. (Biologic value).This is only how easily the (normal) body can absorb them, not the protein grams in each one. The last few need to be blended to make a complete protein.And remember….freaky patients don’t absorb nutrients from food protein very well.
Protein Source---------------------------BV
Whey Protein Isolate Blends -----------100-159
Whey Concentrate (Lactalbumin) ------104
Whole Egg ----------------------------------100
Cow's Milk -----------------------------------91
Egg White (Albumin) ----------------------88
Fish -------------------------------------------83
Beef ------------------------------------------80
Chicken --------------------------------------79
Casein (a protein from milk) -------------77
Rice -------------------------------------------74
Soy --------------------------------------------59
Wheat ----------------------------------------54
Beans -----------------------------------------49
Peanuts --------------------------------------43
So, because we freaks don't have a stomach and the stomach acids, etc, anymore, we don't process the undigested proteins properly and malabsorb most of them. The same is for the normal food we eat. We don't absorb most of it. We, therefore, need the more highly absorbed, pre-digested protein supplements.....whey which is pre-digested (aka hydrolized)...in order to get the proper nutrients our bodies need and are no longer able to get from food.So, whereas whole egg, cow's milk, egg white are near the top of the list of bioavailability for "normal" people, they are not pre-digested (hydrolized), so for us, they are not as high on the list as pre-digested whey protein. Our bioavailability list would be quite different from the "normal" person's list.
So, make sure your protein powder or drink states that it is pre-digested or hydrolized. And the best kind of protein would be a whey blend protein. Second best would be a 100% whey protein. Isolates, though good for a quick acting pick-me-up, are not sufficient alone for freaky patients on-going maintenance requirements.Suffice to say..... Protein supplements will be part of your life forever if you want to do things right.
Monday, July 5, 2010
More pics...
Sorry for the light posting....we adopted a puppy last week and it is like having another kid. Yikes!
Here is the most recent progress photo...
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Progress...
Okay, here are the first of my progress pictures.
I know disclaimers are lame, but keep in mind, I take these Sunday nights...which means I have been out working in the yard or doing laundry all day....not getting dressed up with makeup :).
Two weeks preop (the night before the liquid diet)
The night before surgery 
Two weeks postop
Three weeks post op
Four weeks postop (down 38 lbs)
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