Orchids&Dragons

I Che! I had been wondering how you were doing. So sorry to hear that you're struggling. Please keep posting and let us help where we can.

But it also lets you see the opportunities that passed you by when you were overweight. And that's sad, because your qualifications haven't changed. Unless, of course, you have a job that is dependent on your weight.

Merry Christmas!

I am almost 2 years out. I miss enjoying my food. I keep trying things hoping to experience the old pleasure, but it's just not there. This is definitely a mixed blessing. It's like I want to really enjoy a small sandwich, or fruit, or whatever, but when I get it, I'm like "meh!" But, then I see the next thing and I'm tempted again, just to be disappointed again. Sadly, the only thing that seems to get close to the old culinary pleasure points is sweets, and even they are disappointing. 😟

Wishing you an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery!

Amazing! I'd never recognize you!

I had four airplane flights on our recent vacation. I had the middle seat on all of them and didn't impinge on anyone's space!

You look fantastic! Very sharp! No one would ever guess that you used to be overweight! 😁

Please post! We appreciate men's successes and hot looks, too!

What is the gelee looking triangle next to the crackers?

Airport lounge - at least protein is represented. 😁

Dinner: Shrimp with pasta and a big "HELL YEAH" for to-go cups for leftover wine! (Don't get your knickers in a knot - I walked back to the hotel). P.s. that's just water in the glass with a reflection from a yellow napkin. I can't do beer and wine at the same time 😫

I'm in the Caribbean! It's rum, not tequila!

SPF50, so neither and it worked great. I'm just as pasty now as when I started. The fabric is similar to swim suits, so not hot. The weather here is about 86 in the afternoon, feels like 97. So, not too hot but pretty warm if you walk long distances.