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Oh, O&D, I am sympathy cringing with that description! 😖

Ahhh 😍 😍 😍 ... thanks you guys! And yes, for the record, my head definitely swells when I'm feeling hot af in an outfit. My naked self helps to regulate my head size!

Next time I’m having a pity party about my naked self, someone just tell me to put some damn clothes on! High waisted skinny jeans and a padded bra are my salvation 😂

Congrats Fluffy! That’s awesome! 😊

Compressed is definitely the key word here! 😂

I've got nothing going this weekend! Do you wear compression garments? I've posted these before. I LOVE these! https://www.walmart.com/ip/515HPIAYATJX 😍 I also find high waisted pants help to suck my tummy in!

They'll come after me with pitchforks

More you say ... ok! I'll take you to Egypt! Koshary, a carb lovers dream meal (pasta, rice, lentils, chickpeas, tomato sauce, fried onions (with chili oil and garlic vinegar to add as condiments) Tamiya - like falafel, but made with fava beans vs. chickpeas

Well, who am I to deny you your carb pics? Today's Brunch ... Ramen

And that is why I don't like posting about it I am incredibly grateful I didn't have to fight to make it to goal. But on the other hand, these last 10-15 lbs I have lost did a number on my body. I am pretty deeply unhappy with my naked self. I have months to wait before plastics. I feel like I pulled a bait and switched on my poor bf. I weighed 165 and had D cups (vs. the A's I have now) when I met him. Except for my tummy, every part of me looked better back then. (He isn't an idiot and of course hasn't said anything) Ugh, apparently I'm throwing myself a little pity party this morning

Absolutely! I have no idea why I have been so fortunate. I know that most people seriously struggle to get to goal weight. So that makes me feel awkward and a little guilty posting about my stuff.

That would require me behaving myself. Instead I've just gone off the rails, eating whatever my carb loving self desires. I sometimes try to focus on protein, like having my burgers protein style, or snacking on meat and cheese (those meat and cheese roll ups you can buy everywhere are great) It's all very strange. I came back from vacay with a new low weight. Not too unexpected due to all the walking I did. It went up slowly, which I was fine with. Was away for a full week with lots of poor choices + alcohol. I was pretty afraid to jump on the scale this morning, but found I lost two lbs (but still above my low weight) So for now, I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth. I'll just log everything and weigh myself, and see how long this lasts.

I agree with this. I had food funerals for the three weeks between my approval and surgery date. It didn't hinder my success post WLS, but there are other who did not have food funerals, who have been equally successful.

Hi ... I follow along! Work is just all consuming right now. I'm also not really doing IF, except when I do it inadvertently, just eating late in the day due to being busy. I am also in a weird place because I'm trying not to lose more weight. But on the topic of protein, here are a couple of interesting articles http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20180522-we-dont-need-nearly-as-much-protein-as-we-consume http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20190116-a-high-carb-diet-may-explain-why-okinawans-live-so-long I am also not a natural protein eater, so I hope that I am not making myself frail and weak in my old age by skimping on my protein requirements

Shoyu Poke

Look at me, making good choices! 😮 Seared Ahi

That's stomach acid. Are you on a PPI?

Trader Joe's 0% Greek High protein, low cal

I went through a whole Laughing Cow cheese phase!

Forgot to post a pic!

I just wanted to share how absolutely ecstatic I am to have had this surgery. I was never deeply unhappy with my weight pre-surgery. I mean, I wanted to be thinner, but lived a happy, successful, fulfilling life. For the most part it was the little things that annoyed me about being overweight, not being able to wear cute clothes, feeling self conscience when I order a non-salad at a restaurant, etc.. The only time my weight truly bothered me was while vacationing. I hated not getting the most out of my travel, and holding my friends back with the physical limitations my weight entailed. I just returned from a fantastic vacation, and it occurred to me how dramatically happier my weight loss has made me. I didn't have any thoughts at the back of my head about being the "fat American". I walked for miles and miles everyday and it didn't phase me a bit, no foot pain, no exhaustion, nothing. I was the one suggesting to walk vs. take an Uber. Thinking about it also made me realize how having all those negative thoughts about my weight being gone from inside my head has improved my daily life as well. I don't feel guilty when I sit next to someone in an airplane. I don't have to switch to flats as soon as possible after a meeting. I can wear pencil skirts and sheath dresses. When I see a stranger looking at me, I now assume it's for a good reason, not because my size makes me stand out. I no longer snore, and don't feel self conscience sleeping with my bf. Sooo many little things that really add up!

I'm am honestly grateful for it everyday!

This!!

Congrats Fluffy! I'm happy to have shared this journey with you!

Tacos, did you say tacos?? Ensenada style, fried fish with cabbage and crema! This was comfortably full, for me