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Also they can vary greatly person to person. For me it's usually anything too calorically dense, too smooth of a texture (protein bars, yogurt, etc) that doesn't spark the satisfied sensation. But by far my biggest sliders are nuts. I try to usually pair them with foods that don't have high calories or generally slide like kale (in a salad)

Ok I totally understand I've been doing this for years because I don't use conventional deodorant I scrub my under arm area vigorously (but not painfully) with soap to get rid of any odors/bacteria build up from the day. It's the only way I could ever have transitioned to natural deodorant

Dry (or wet) brushing in shower. I *scrub* areas that produce the most odors. Works for me. Unless you mean odor from your diet...

I agree, suddenly people think I'm their type of because I look a certain way... men and women Sigh Guys yell from passing cars, are too forward, stare too long, Savages I think I legitimately was followed into the health food store a week ago by a woman trying to talk to me then she realized I wasn't interested in women It's different now, and not all sunshine and rainbows

I do believe LLysine mitigated the rate & severity of my hairloss, but *generally* RNY hairloss is worse than VSG; genetics determines everything

Well... I'm 10 months out and my youngest baby is 144 months old in December 😎😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😏

Glad you enjoyed it!!!!

*Ancho chili powder sorry

I used canned black beans (dried works but you'll have to soak them forever) any type will do that are unseasoned, I prefer organic, but can't remember the brand (maybe 365 from whole foods?) Toss in your favorite spices, mine are onion,garlic ,tumeric ancho chili, black pepper, basil, cayenne, parsley, etc Add a serving of oil continue to stir to coat all beans (I use either macadamias, hazelnut or Olive / whatever I have on hand) Add boiling water until covered, stir slightly. Then let it marinate. Fin.

It may be the surgery. The body is doing 2 tasks while in a deep caloric deficits: fat loss and muscle building/repair. You're going to be tired and sore and may need some low intensity work outs on rest days. I notice that 2-3 days post lifting I'm still sore too instead of the usual 1 day pre-op. Don't take me as an expert I'm just a novice trying to keep some muscle tone

LLysine

For all my daily weighers

The first few weeks post op I was in alot of pain and also not in the best mood. I had a drain placed so I had to nurse that for about 10 bdays before it was removed. I started to feel better and like normal around 1 month post op. I think pain can colour your experience greatly. I ate very little and only the items allowed, I wasn't that interested in the foods in the weird phases, when I got back to regular foods (final phase) I was more hopeful and cooked the things I liked but made them the healthiest versions possible. Game changer for me. Try to avoid breaking the protocol of your diet, instead ask your team if you can excelerate the stages. If not take it for what it's worth and soon enough you will be back to whole foods and feeling better. Safe Journey!

Hi! Are you tracking with an app like MyfitnessPal? Can you post a screenshot shot of a random day when you were still losing vs now? Also how long since your weight has moved up or down? By 4 months post op I only lost 37lbs! I am a slow loser also. But things add up I'm the long run because at 10 months post op I'm about 90lbs down .

Extreme condolences for your losses and current struggles. Prayers for your family. Stay strong and focused. Stretch, sleep, cry, vent, breath. Stress wrecks the body and mind. Don't let it win. Your husband sounds like he wants you as healthy and happy as possible. He sounds very wise. I don't want to come off as a spokes person for WLS but the sudden and drastic improvements (complication free journey) can be life altering. It will take work, patience and time but hands down I would do it again 100% no matter the external challenges I maybe facing, because this is one decision/path you can control (ofcourse to an extent) Let us know how you are doing as your surgery approaches.

Thanks! We go to Temple/Synagogue then the rest of days low key feasting at home it with others.

Sukkot is a traditional feasting week in Hebrew culture to commemorate the nomadic period between leaving Egypt and entering Canaan (promised land), when we lived in Shanti like structures in barren land. The reminder is that the Creator fufilled his promise so when my ancestors entered into fertile land we then had agriculture and harvesting so celebrate with feasting but never forget our humble beginnings. Present times we do the same here in the diaspora and the land. We spend as much time as possible in the booth like structures and we still celebrate with feasting and memorializing our history.

No true IF this week for me-feasting week of Sukkot so I'm not technically fasting because it is contradictory to my spiritual beliefs this week. However I will be heavily hydrating first thing in the morning and I will eat when I feel the need but stop eating earlier in the evenings when I can help it.

I recently learned that the light roasts actually have more caffeine than dark roasts. So the blonde and veranda contain some of the most caffeine It's the reason I drink blonde exclusively and I make it espresso style

Usually you have to look up weight loss tickers online Create one on a different site and transfer it over Try to find a site that allows you to embed your created ticker on this forum, it will give you source code for it. The place where you embed the code is somewhere in the account/profile menu where you create/update your statistics. I think it can only be done using a proper computer, not mobile or app. Hope that helps

Restaurant food (rare) Naked turkey burger with grilled onions Dijon mustard mayo lettuce bun & toppings on the side Only ate about 60% of the burger, 10% side toppings This is the before pic, I remembered too late

Frittata with marinated black beans, avocado and greenleaf lettuce Only ate 1/3 then put rest away for tomorrow But so good

Thank you!

No clue but I think it was the yogurt itself. I necer havr any issues with raisins , berries or nuts (wish i did) sometimes I give foods up and come back to them a few weeks later. Sigh. Thanks for the prayers!!!

@Matt Z... Can you please come pickup your dumping syndrome that you accidentally left with me? How dare I, nay deign I try to indulge in yogurt today? My regular stuff, nothing new! So now yogurt is a no go? Currently laying naked on the floor under a fan while both hot and cold, heart racing, head pounding... riding the dumping wave. I have such a strong gag reflex I can't even vomit if I wanted to... F this Cyber Sabbatical sign off soon (Culprit attached)