kurstywursty
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Looked at your pictures again tonight Pippa. Think I need to start that running ;-)
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6 month surgiversary!
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purplepippa9
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I really think it helps! I've been this weight before but definitely wasn't this slender. I was doing regular Zumba even when I was at my fattest and that definitely has given me more muscle. I used to hate exercise but loved to dance and I think that's why Zumba worked for me. Plus I met a great bunch of girls and it's become a social thing too.
purplepippa9
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Thank you! You're not looking so bad yourself! Glad you're having a good time in Vegas. It's one of my favourite places in the world!
purplepippa9
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Well I just hopped on the scale for a cheeky weigh in to discover that I'm now in the 11s (just!) and only 900g from my original target of 75kg. Obviously now I want to go lower but we shall see what happens next! I really love my sleeve!
kurstywursty
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Hope the hols was fab. Looking forward to hearing all about it xxx
purplepippa9
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Hey Kirsty! We had a fab time and I was like a completely different person. Went on the rock 'n roller coaster and even more out of character, not only did I go in the swimming pool with the kids I went down the scary twisty turny water slide - twice! It's so nice to not feel awkward about my body. It's far from perfect but it's much more normal now!
I've been reading on your thread about your problems with your band. I hope they get to the bottom of it soon and come up with a suitable solution. There's never a dull moment is there?!
purplepippa9
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Well despite taking a reputable multivitamin fairly religiously I discover I am pretty zinc deficient and need to take a pretty hefty supplement according to my provider. They also recommend a 2mg copper to prevent a secondary deficiency. Bit disappointed to be honest as I thought my diet was pretty good. I certainly eat plenty of zinc rich foods (though not oysters - ugh!). But hopefully getting more zinc in will help with hair loss.
kurstywursty
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That's rotten Pippa. But now you know you can get it sorted. Getting excited about Manchester now xx
emmahc1975
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The quality of vitamins varies dramatically & the well known brands are often some of the worst products! I deal with this everyday in my job. If you need any help choosing or advice on a good brand, pm me
purplepippa9
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Me too! I still need to pick up my tickets from the station but I realised today it's only 2 weeks! I've found a really interesting tearoom with an Alice in Wonderland theme that was recommended in the Sunday times magazine a little while ago. Not sure a tearoom is the most appropriate place - probably not much protein! - but I thought it might be a possibility xx
purplepippa9
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Thanks Emma. I've just invested in a whole load of Holland and Barrett and have a horrible feeling you're going to say they're a bit rubbish but would still be interested in your knowledge. They seemed better than what was on offer from the NHS!!
emmahc1975
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If you send me a picture of the ingredients list & the nutritional info giving the RDA's I'll happily have a look for you.
kurstywursty
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Hey there are not that many of us. I'm sure we can all do a bit of what we fancy and this sound good xxx
kurstywursty
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Emma this is so kind of you
I use centrum chewable and ad cal prescribed by doctor
I use centrum chewable and ad cal prescribed by doctor
purplepippa9
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Thanks Emma. Hope this works! Have pasted in the URL for the Holland and Barrett website.
This is the multi vit - http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/sh...t-high-strength-mega-vitamin-caplets-60002780
And the zinc -
http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/holland-barrett-zinc-tablets-25mg-60002003?c=Zinc
And the copper - http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/sh...chelated-copper-tablets-2mg-60001330?c=Copper
Have just taken the zinc and copper and have to say I feel quite queasy! The multivit is gigantic so am working up to taking that!
purplepippa9
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Oh dear! Took the multivit and promptly threw the whole lot up! First time I've been sick since the op!
Hi, puppleppipa9, congratulations in your weight lose you look great in your pics well done when was the bottom pic taken.
Keep up the good work. Xx
Just noticed your posted after you took your multi vit.
I'm new to all this but I take everything chewable as I can not even get a small pill down I've found the centrum are good for me, hope you soon feel better.xx
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