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Ok, continuing with the TMI stuff. But the earth moved, the trains are back on schedule. And I'm down an impressive 1.2lbs PP. So I'm actually back to 130.8lbs on Monday morning. Which is pretty incredible. Most Mondays I'm at 132 or more.

That's ok. I'll give you my share. I'm pretty happy where I am with mah chaffles.

I know! ((hugs)) I was just looking at it through my LC Love Goggles when I read "+ protein" . I live vicariously through you guys you know!

We were out this weekend and didn't have time for lunch so we stopped at a Circle K to get fresh brewed decaf. Instead of half n half (to me = empty cals), I found the Fairlife CorePower chocolate milk in their fridge and so I used that for creamer instead. 170cals; 26g protein; 7g carbs; 5g sugar (lactose=milk sugars). Here's Premier's nutrition panel: It's not so world-breaking diff! And the taste was Just. Like. Chocolate. Milk. Seriously. Hold me.

Awesome! This is the rule that my RD gave me in classes, is that the goal is go get no more than 10cals/gram protein. Sounds like your program is similar to mine!!

Ok, who's IFing today? Come on champs!!! Tell us! I'm going into today 131.4lbs. I'm doing IF. Don't know how long I'll last. I am doing protein lattes (up to 4oz through the morning and will do broth.) I'm not looking for autophagy fasting, just to lower total cals for the day to 500 for an ADF with caloric restriction. Am planning foil fish tonight with a big salad--especially after last nights feast meal.

((hugs)) Actually, I think they are. They are revving up the Space Program.

I do weekly calorie averaging that looks something like 5:2 where I have 5 days that range from 1200-1500 cals and 2 days of about 500-750cals. I try for low carb most days but have some fluctuations as high as 50g of net carbs. My average over the week is between 1000-1100 cals to maintain. I still aim to get 60-80g protein, 30g net carbs and the rest healthy fats. I am 22mo out RNY and maintain between 130-135lbs. Today I'm 131.4lbs. I still weigh measure log and plan everything. I try to eat only a 1cup portion for meals and will have 1 1/2 cups portion if leafy greens and raw veggies are involved.

TY! I was confused. I thought it was low carb bread and I'm like dayum, that's forking amazing rise and crumb!!! But even knowing it's full on carbaliciousnous, it's still GORGEOUS rise and crumb!!! Yum!!

You can do this!!! I may be starting a private accountability club and weekly online support meetings if you need extra accountability and a helping hand?!

Love the pink turtleneck. Is it Walmart too?

We're supposed to be 82! North Houston Tomball here. LOL.

I understand it's human. But it can also be dangerous. Ask some of the vets here about the people who eat pizza 1 week out or fried chicken the day after surgery. The docs make these rules not to be sadists, but through experience...

Good Monday morning! ((hugs)) on the bloated tummy. My #2 train has been playing fast and loose with the train schedules. It keeps sending partial trains down the track thinking I will be fooled. But yeah...this isn't my first time conducting. LOL. So I feel ya on the hard tum! I was really good except for too much booze this weekend - until last night. We had fam over and I made our dad's meatballs and sauce, had a skinny Manhattan with orange bitters and had 2 glass of cab over the course of the evening. I have been up and down between 130.8-132. This morning I'm back at 131.4lbs. And yet...I know full well I have at least 1 more pound up north, stuck somewhere on the tracks. Let's just say with all the greens I've been eating, input is NOT anywhere equal to output. LOL. Yesterday, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 Maintenance: 57y / F / 5'4" / 22mo PO RNY / 131.4lbs B1-Flubber Protein Frappaccino #3 (thank god it's gone!) L- BH turkey and lacy swiss roll AS-1/4 air fryer lc tortilla pizza with turkey pepperoni, skim mozz, mushies, rbp, ro, basil, parm D - chopped salad, daddy's meatballs and sauce with zoodles, skinny manhattan, 2 glass cabernet BS-Longhorn cheddar with peanut butter Daily Totals: 1526 cals; 75g protein; 64g fat; 62g carbs; 12g fiber; 50g net carbs

Dang! Ok recipe please? Is that psyllium bread? It looks ahhh-mazing as does your sammich!

I love this, Danny. I actually agree with EVERYTHING she said! If you're just gonna go back to the old relationships that got you to the Obesity Ball in the first place, then why have the surgery which is designed to give us a brief window of opportunity to reshape our relationship with food while limiting stomach volume, and resetting some hormones that CAN be forked over YET AGAIN if we're not careful. Why do that to yourself? If it wasn't for a brand new second chance at life? At living a HEALTHY life? I'm no angel. I aim for 100% compliance and know that at best, I will only realize 80-90% compliance success. But even then, because of the reprogramming, I was able to reach my goal. I have successfully maintained for the past few months (early days yet). And I ask myself, is X Food/Drink worth the price I will pay tomorrow? Every bite we take is shaping our life tomorrow and next week, even next month. Or next year. We're either killing ourselves with each bite, or healing ourselves.

boiled okra. Ok, and sugar, high glycemic carbs, and heavy fat, full fat cheeses, too many nuts or nut butters, fatty meat, fatty rich foods/casseroles.

Look. I don't get why we all think we must test the envelope. But seriously...cheese will stop you up on the top and the bottom and is much too heavy for now. Avoid it till you're poopin like a champ and your tummy has healed a little more. The rules are there for a REASON!

Oh my gosh, I miss ONE day and look what happens? Our kitty is having her big day and I totes missed it! Have a great surgery with zerah pain!!!! ((hugs)) So glad you are very well planned and organized! It should make everything go smoothly!!! Is Boo with Mama? Or did you end up leaving him home to protect him? Can NOT wait to hear. Love and kisses and major prayers girlie!!!

lots of probiotics and yogurt and fermented foods!!!! ((hugs)) and prayers!

((hugs)) Hope it all goes well and your fasting and lifestyle changes have allowed the esphagus and Barrett's to heal!!!!

Maybe? Monday is a usual day for me to IF or at least do an 18:6 or OMAD. No 36 hours for me.

This for sure!!! I am almost 22 months. I weigh measure and track everything that goes in my mouth!!! Here's something I wrote yesterday that gives food volumes and explains the diff between weighing and measuring! (I do both. I weight protein on a scale into a 1 cup measuring cup. My forever diet is 1c volume per meal and 60-80g of protein per day. They are two different things: Part A = 1 cup per meal and Part B = 60-80g protein per day. I need a measuring cup to make sure I satisfy Part A = no more than 1 cup per meal. I need a scale to know that I am actually taking in 60-80g of protein per day. OUNCES EXPLAINED BY VOLUME AND WEIGHT.pdf

That's a LOT of food for your stage. At 5 weeks you should be at 1/4 to 1/3 cup of food. That is 2-3ounces by VOLUME, not weight. At the most that is 1-2oz of protein by WEIGHT and if you have room, a BITE or 2 of veg well cooked.

Wow! Prayers for healing!!! ((hugs))