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Ah, I have read some posts on here of people feeling tired months out...I guess you won't know if you will be Team-Tired until you get to that point? Though if you are worried, and want to hedge your bets, you could always let your daughter know your position so that an alternate host can be secured? Or maybe you could co-host? P.S. I was/am part of Team NOT-Tired, despite the rapid weight loss. I had quite a bit of energy after the first couple weeks, more than I ever had in years (and still do actually)

Barring any (statistically unlikely) complications, you should be perfectly fine to host a baby shower at 3 months out (and party all night long, lol)

At 5'2" and 129 lbs, I would think you would be positively SWIMMING in a size 8 (let alone size 12!). We are the same height and I think when I was 130 lbs, size 8's would have been falling off...buy smaller sizes, girl!

Dinner tonite: Instant Pot Butter Chicken w/ potatoes + Indian Cucumber salad w/ peanuts The fam's serving on a dinner plate (??? cals) vs. mine on a saucer (194 cals): Aside: the oddly fluorescent-look of the cucumbers I think was due to the turmeric...lol

Well, well, well, someone is a talented food photographer! ...AND that same someone has activated my salivating glands with something vegan! Am going to try out a modified version that tart recipe now! (will likely add butter and eggs). P.S. you guys are all making my list of foods to try/make super long!

Never had jello, but I was cottage-cheesing at 2 weeks post op.

Oopsies, it's 3pm and I just realized I haven't eaten yet. Whipped up this NON-dessert-based (lol) salad: Spring Mix w/ vinaigrette, cucumbers, carrots, red bell peppers, 1/4 cup cole slaw, 1/2 fl oz pumpkin seeds & 100g of leftovers of almond flour-and-pork-rind crusted basa fillet (and some fresh cilantro for garnish) 350 calories.

Noooo...she invited ME!!! Lol

Every single time I go, I pick up 2 packages of the 6-pack romaine lettuce and a container of baby spinach. Not only generally cheaper than regular grocery stores, but I find they last longer in the fridge....

If I ever get off my do-it-don’t-do-it carousel of indecision, I just may take u up on that! 😂

@FluffyChix hasn't been around in a few months (Come back, Fluffy! I miss you!). ....but to answer your question in her absence, it looks like its from MyFitnessPal (I say *looks* because it doesn't exactly look like what I see on my iPhone nor my Mac/Safari...but it may be because these screenshots were taken from an Android, or other...)

I wanna see a better lit pic! But I like what I DO see, lol. Next time you sport these babies, maybe pop by some photo studio.....

Ok, I will confess that I often do not get excited when I see vegan meals. Sorry vegans everywhere! I'm sure my pics of meat and stuff would make you similarly un-excited, sorry for that too!! ...but I think if there is anyone who could activate my salivating glands over a vegan dish it would be YOU. Bring it ON! 😂 YES, CHEF!

I guess that is one big plus for having it locally. My surgeons's main office is 30 minute drive from my house, and 3 of the 5 hospitals he has privileges at are also within a 30-min drive radius. One of these hospitals was/is like less than 10 mins away. This is the one I went to for my first followup and to get my dressings changed and get my drains out. I also had some wound healing issues through the first 3 months (totally self imposed, btw) and it was easy to go in a couple times for him to take a look and do his thing. Typing this now I'm rethinking travelling for PS...only because of my experience the first time. Le Sigh.

Sexy Lady!

HOLY SHITE!! You one brave man (with some serious guns, lol). Congrats on continuing to cross off stuff from the bucket list!!!

The baking extravaganza continues... I had defrosted that discovered box of phyllo, so of course I had to use it, so....today we have Spiced Peach-ginger Turnovers! I had a bite of one. Pretty good, but I’d rather fill my tum with Pavlova. Fam gave the thumbs up though did wonder aloud if I am on a secret mission to make them fat. As if! Anyway, apologies for clogging this thread with desserts...next thing I post will be healthier, pinky swear.

Hi @MsSophisticated1...are you talking to @MarvelGirl25 or me? (I'm asking cuz you quoted me, but it was a response to post about MG's delicious noodle casserole...?)

Ahhhh....i miss Korean BBQ! (we aren't opened up for dine in restaurants here yet....)

Good luck! I’ll def be thinking of u all day.

+1

Ah clothes shopping...how i miss thee. You are looking fabulous! Have you lost more weight?

I count/limit carbs. I also watch my calories. I’m 20 months out, and been out of weight loss mode for over a year. i dont think I track because of fear or mistrust or fanaticism. I just do. Its habit, i guess. Plus it sort of speaks to my spreadsheet-loving, anal personality, lol. Like @Recidivist, my body seems to be very easily influenced by carb limitation. I can quickly drop weight if I cut them out. I don’t know if it makes me gain weight in the same manner though, as haven’t tested it out the other way (i.e., loading up on carbs for an extended period of time). I average maybe 100g NET cabs these days...which includes my occasional dessert-indulgences. However, while I was in weight loss mode, I was under 20-30g NET carbs...and I really believe this is what fuelled the speed of my weight loss (well, that and my self-imposed calorie restriction). I did this for 6-7 months, and was pretty strict about it. With that said, I don't think I could have sustained a 20-30g carb level intake indefinitely (nor would I want to...like i said, i love me some dessert)...but I know I can always employ that strategy when needed. In fact, I did it twice already: once after a vacation last year (lost a 5lb gain in less than 2 weeks), and then again just recently (lost a 6lb gain in less than 4 weeks) Like with everything, do what works best for YOU. If counting/limiting carbs gives you stress/anxiety/decreases your quality of life, then don’t do it. But if you can handle it, then give it a try, from my own personal experience, it seems to work. But yeah, its not for everyone. P.S. I love food. We have a great relationship ❤️ I just don’t eat as much of it anymore.

So the meringue ended up being part of a Pavlova! (Thx @sillykitty for the suggestion!) I give you: Lemon Curd Pavlova topped with Roasted Almonds! I admit I skipped dinner so I could just have dessert. Don’t judge me.

Googled. Recipe bookmarked. Making this next week!