RE: Brand

Hey Dolls hope everyone is doing well today - I came across these videos on YouTube a while back but wanted to share them with you. When you think about Russell Brand what do you think of aside from Katy Perry? Potty Mouth, Hilarious, ex drug addict, among many others. Well watch this for some good perspective...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obsLjK4s4IA 

BodyBugg

Hey dolls - Have you ever heard of a neat little thing called the BODYBUGG? I was watch a youtube video of AmySDMOM and she got the bodybugg for christmas and it sounds pretty dang nifty.... Here is the scoop ....

Check out the bodybugg® system  

One the most recognized brands in Health and Fitness Tracking, the bodybugg calorie management system is a proven solution in weight loss management. The bodybugg system works by keeping an accurate daily record of calories consumed vs. burned making it easier to stay informed, make decisions and more effectively manage your weight. 

What does it do? 

The bodybugg system includes sleek wearable devices that are complemented by a user-friendly web based program. Plus, with the new bodybuggSP™ system, you can get retail-time access to your daily activity through your smartphone* (Android™ and iPhone).

Additional benefits & features  

• Uses specialized sensors to track calories burned
• Manages calories consumed via a web based program (FREE for 6 months with initial purchase)
• Tracks your steps with a built-in pedometer
• Phone coaching session to help get you started
• PC and Mac compatible
• Runs on a rechargeable battery 

The Cost $$

I have looked on several different site and it looks like the average price tag for one of these guys is $165 then you have to buy the membership to the site which is $9.95 for month to month, $49.95 for 6 month and $79.95 for 12 month.  

As reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2008 edition, the bodybugg armband achieved average accuracy rates of 90% in studies comparing calorie expenditure measurements from the bodybugg device to calorie expenditure measurements in a metabolic chamber (the "gold standard" of calorie expenditure measurement).

• it's easy - monitor how much you exercise, manage how many calories you eat, then track if you are burning more calories that you are consuming
• it's flexible - eat what you want, when you want, workout on your own terms
• it's customized - your program is based on your age, weight, height and personal goals
• it's personalized -
  • start with a phone coach session with your personal phone coach
  • view your progress with a 6 month subscription to the web based nutrition program, included with the initial purchase of the new bodybugg
• Featured on NBC's "THE BIGGEST LOSER", and the syndicated TV show "The Doctors".

Reviewed in the New York Times, The New York Post and The Houston Chronicle.

 

Skin & Scar Solution

Hey Dolls - so i am not sure how many people have the same issue a lot of mother but Ms. Kandee Johnson said that she uses the following products all the time to prevent and get rid of stretch marks. She uses Mama Mio and there are many reviews on their webpage http://www.mamamio.com but here some products i was considering... I have not used these products just would love to try them!

Goodbye Stretch Marks: Our radically effective ingredients are clinically proven to reduce the appearance of stretch marks by over 70%. We have made what we believe is the best stretch mark minimising product. So, whether your stretch marks are new or old; whether they came from pregnancy, teenage growth, weight gain, weight lifting (!) or cosmetic surgery, you will see a difference. And, very importantly, this is safe to use during pregnancy. The Cost is £45.00 which is about $72 US for 100ml 3.4 fl oz

Boob Tube: Aim North, not South! What women really love about Boob Tube is that the quality of their skin changes so quickly. Within a week, you will notice that the skin on your neck, your chest and your boobs looks firmer, fitter, glowing, more dewy and youthful. Daily use will maintain this beautiful skin and over the years you will be so pleased you took the time to befriend your bust. No crinkles or droop for you – no turtle necks or even turkey necks! You are so wise to daily dose with Boob Tube, feel free to thank us in 20 years. The Cost £29.50 which is about $47 US for 100ml 3.4 fl oz

See No Scar: Whether your scar is old or new, from a C-section, appendix or cosmetic surgery, our See-No-Scar Solution will help magic away the reminders of any serious or surgical scars Use it on yourself, your kids, everyone. This is the MUST HAVE addition to everyone's home first aid cabinet. The Cost: £25.00 which is about $40 US - for 30 ml

Tummy Rub: The yummiest, purest, creamiest, melt-in-your-skin butter we could possibly make. Mama Mio pregnancy skincare products work because of their very high levels of Omega 3, 6 and 9 to ensure your skin has the best fighting chance against pregnancy stretch marks. One scoop and you'll know our Tummy Rub Butter deserves every award and accolade it has won. It smells gorgeous, makes you feel gorgeous and is a pleasure to use. The Cost is £23.00 which is about $36 US - for 125g 4oz

Then the old school Maderma is an option too. Mederma^® Stretch Marks Therapy is an advanced cream formula that combines a unique blend of ingredients: Cepalin^®, Hyaluronic Acid and Centella Asiatica. In a recent clinical study, 80% of participants reported visible improvement in the overall appearance of their stretch marks after using Mederma^® Stretch Marks Therapy for 12 weeks. That’s 8 out of 10 women. And that’s reason to try yet another stretch marks therapy.Which runs between $15.00 to $40.00 depending on where you get it... http://www.mederma.com/products/stretch_marks.

Here are just a few I am currently looking into.. Have you ever hear of the site or products? Have you tried them? Better yet, is there anything you have tried? What was it and how do you rate it?

Weightloss Journey part 2.5

Hey Dolls - just wanted to give you a quick update on the Support Group i went to last night. I wanted to start by sharing a quote with you...

There is a "lie" in believe, "over" in lover, "end" in friend, "us" in trust, and "if" in life.

Okay so the group meeting was at 6:30 @ Integris Baptist Hospital in conference rooms F/G. They started by having you sign in. Then Dr. Jayesh Panchel, plastic surgeon, came in to talk to us right away addressing the fact that with bariatric surgery there is always the risk and likely-hood of having extra skin and saggy skin. He shared some stories and some pictures. Most of the focus was on Lipo and tummy tuck procedures but also went into breast augmentation, Butt and Thigh lift, and skin removal...They also provide body contouring. They shape your tummy, sides, and booty. He said a good starting price to have in mind is about $5,000 - $10,000. Not saying this is what i am planning on but they are giving the option.

Then when we actually split into groups, there were a couple people who have had the Gastric Bypass and one gentleman who had gotten the sleeve. Everyone looked so awesome. I can’t find her under the username she gave and the name is escaping me but she had the gastric bypass done less than a year ago after having twins and she has lost 120+ lbs. I was like Damn i cannot wait! One thing they all agreed on it that the IVC filter? Is not that bad - you can't feel it and it’s easily removed.

So the days are fast approaching and the month is flying by - I see the surgeon and nutritionist on Tuesday... More on my journey then ;)

One thing they did say was that this guy has yummy recipes and he had a surgery as well so he knows what nutritional needs have to be met... http://www.chefdave.org/. Also there is going to be a walk for obesity in May http://www.walkfromobesity.com/ sounds kind of fun!

Weightloss Journey part 2.0

Hey there - okay so i had to go have my blood work done. My veins would not cooperate so she had to take the blood from my forearm... Ouch- They are doing every test i have ever heard of on it. They are testing my B1, B12, and Thiamine levels for example. 

I am posting this because i thought the thiamine test is interesting- it has to be light protected so the phlebotomist had to wrap tin foil around the tube. Then she has to do a bunch of random things to it like spin it and freeze it... why? I have no idea.

Also, I spoke to my surgeon's office because they said in our first meeting that the DEPO-PRIVERA birth control shot is bad and they wanted me to change it and they ended up calling me back and saying not to be on a birth control until after my surgery because the estrogen will or can cause blood clots. If i were to continue a form of birth control like the pill or something then i would have to have an IVC filter... which is an octopus like thing the put in through my neck to catch any blood clots before the go into my brain or heart, i really don’t want that little dealy because i think it will leave a scare on my neck and you are awake when it's removed.

I have my mandatory support group meeting tonight; if anything exciting happens i will let you know!?!