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@rs agreed to me pestering them to go insies with me on a joint Arm Lift thread, LOL. Check it out here:

@Arabesque, I looooooove the first striped dress with the flared skirt! I WANT. But...what I really, really, really want is your bathroom. I love the styling in there!!!!

Dude, you are a seriously sharp dresser. Again, loving the shoes.

BTW, because of this fabulous picture of you, and went and ordered a pair of faux leather leggings for myself.

@AngieBear!!!! this is the silhouette for you!!! You look about 4 inches taller and 15 lbs smaller. P.S. Also, don't know if its the top you are wearing, or just your phenomenal weight loss, but your shoulder breath has noticeably SHRUNK.

Same, I too was classified as Endomorph at my higher weight. That quiz says I'm between and Ecto and Meso now. 🤷🏼‍♀️

It's funny because for the past 15 years, I've been claiming large frame/big bones as well. I just made some measurements and apparently I'm small framed: 5'2" female: 5.25 inch wrist circumference, 2 inch elbow breath

FYI the link to calculate frame on the article above results in a 404-Not Found This one had instructions and comparison values, thanks, @Superman84!

Today, Monday, Dec. 16 Maintenance : 5'2" / 1yr PO Sleeve / 115.3 lbs ---------------------------------------- Logging my food now as I am done eating for the day (am feeling a little bloated and am in need of a good poop 💩) ---------------------------------------- 10:30am - Coffee-Tea-Cayenne w/ stevia 12:00pm - salad w/ vinaigrette + cucumber + 1 oz honeydew + 1 oz canteloupe + 5 oz pan fried chicken + 3 tbsp tzatziki + 1/4 cup shelled pistachios + 1.5 oz candied ginger + 1 choco-coconut Keto Fat Bomb 3:40pm - Coffee-Tea-Cayenne w/ stevia 6:30pm - salad w/ vinaigrette + 3.5 oz pan fried chicken + 1.5 tbsp tzatziki + 1/4 cup sausage gravy 8:00pm - 1 Soft & Chewy Keto Ginger Cookie (with candied ginger in the batter) ---------------------------------------- Totals: 845 cals - 63g Protein - 64g NET carbs - 34g fat

Made two batches of Keto Ginger Cookies tonite, the second batch had chopped up candied ginger in the batter, the first batch did not. Macros, per serving: Batch 1 -- 38 cals, 2.1g NET carbs, 3.1g fat, 0.8g protein Batch 2 -- 52 cals, 5.5g NET carbs, 3.1g fat, 0.8g protein I had one from Batch#2, I found it a little too sweet for my taste, though Mr & the Kid ate em up. Next time I'm going to sub out some of the stevia/monk fruit with some molasses-type sweetener, and cut the total amount of sweetener overall. P.S. The house smells AWESOME right now.

LOL, Good point! I forgot about that!

Thinking of you...how you doin' @rs ?

It's challenging to cook off-plan foods for others without tasting it, I feel ya. Most times I used to ask whomever was around for a taste check, other times I'd put it in my mouth then spit it out (if I was checking for done-ness), and still other times I'd just serve it to them un-tasted 🤷🏼‍♀️. You gotta do what you gotta do. But ya, I wouldn't worry about the accidental "swallow". Since it is the exception so you should be fine ❤️

Still looks good with the jacket on, but with it off I can see the bunching material above and below the belt on the left side. ...that's what we are for! I love the jacket

Lookin' good, pretty lady!

^^ agreed

If you are not adverse to making your own, I've used this recipe and I like it (so does the fam, who are regular carb eaters, lol): https://www.ruled.me/low-carb-tortillas/ 132 cals per serving, 2.1 NET carbs. P.S. You can further lower the calorie and fat content by substituting the butter ingredient in all or in part

A side comment about being sick-looking...I found that immediately after my intentional weight loss (I was at a BMI of 23.2), I looked pretty Skeletor-ish and got my fair share of comments from others. My eyes sockets were dark and sunken, my neck looked sinewy and turkey-ish, the skin in various places looked melted-candle-ish, and I generally had a frail look about me (both as a self-assessment and of the opinion of others whom I trust). Now, I am almost 7 months into maintenance, AND weigh 12 lbs LESS than my Skeletor phase (I'm at a BMI of 21 now), and personally I think (as do others I trust) look soooooo much better. My face has filled out (no more sunken eyes, my cheekbones don't look cadaver-y anymore), my neck lost its turkey look and I am looking surprisingly firmer and stronger all over (except my butt...still working on that, lol). Now, the fact I am eating more carbs, and keep up a regular exercise routine is likely a factor in these changes. So I guess I'm saying that I think we need to let our bodies settle in a while before we decide that a certain weight results in a too sickly look. ...just a thought. P.S. full disclosure though, I am getting an arm lift and side boob fix this week. Though in all honesty, if I hadn't already had this booked and paid for, I *could* consider not having the procedures because I don't hate them with the fire of a thousand suns like I used to...just maybe the one sun now. 😎

Aaaahhh...that helps to explain your fab butt. P.S. I've been sneaking in sprinting intervals in my runs in hopes of getting just a fraction of the lift of yours...LOLOLOLzzz

@rs : Sending you good vibes today ❤️❤️. Hope to hear from you all successfully lifted and comfortably on the mend soon!!! ...and yes, I'm right behind you...mine is in two days

@NYJenn... yeah, we haven't seen you in a while! Happy to see you back and busting those poses again ❤️ (love the boots)

Arms are too short.... ...but what about the slouchy grey overcoat in the foreground??

@Deedee12, you look really good! Now tell me is that proportionally flat tummy of yours a result of the hours at the gym or just good genes?!? I have a feeling you are one of those people whose stomach we will all be jealous of when this is over.... P.S. Your butt is pretty awesome too Edited to add: P.P.S A re-read of what I just posted made me realize that I am totally objectifying your body (and have been with others as well this entire thread!). I hope no one is offended!!! (pls tell me if you are) You all just look soooooooo good ❤️

Yesterday, Sunday, Dec. 15 Maintenance : 5'2" / 1yr PO Sleeve / 115.3 lbs ---------------------------------------- I ate lots of candy and cookies and pistachios yesterday, and generally was eating every couple hours! I consciously chose to eat every single bite. And I enjoyed it. Don't judge me! Reflection Time: I find it interesting that when I eat foods that are not "on plan" (or just larger than normal amounts of food), I feel the need to point it out and let you know that I know it's off-plan, or that it's alot of food. Like I have to justify my food choices to the masses or something. I don't want to feel that I have do that anymore...am now working on it. ---------------------------------------- 10:30am - Coffee-Tea-Cayenne w/ stevia 12:30pm - Steak Bene (2 oz sirloin steak + 1.5 poached eggs w/ hollandaise + 1/4 cup cubed melons + 1/8 cup spring mix w/ mango dressing + 1/2 slice bacon + 1/4 of a breakfast sausage + 3 assorted deluxe Christmas gift box cookies 3:00pm - salad w/ vinaigrette + 1 slice bacon + 1/2 tbsp parm cheese + 1 fried egg in avocado oil + 1/2 slice pecan pie + 1 tbsp whipped cream + 1/2 tbsp caramel sauce 5:00pm - 1/4 cup cottage cheese + 1/2 fl oz pumpkin seeds + 1 tbsp dried cranberries + 1 tbsp sliced almonds + 2 oz blueberries 8:00pm - salad w/ vinaigrette + 1/2 an avocado + 1/4 cup tuna salad (tuna + mayo + celery + spices) + 1/2 cup oven roasted cauliflower + 1/8 cup crispy fried onions + 1/2 cup shelled pistachios + 4 assorted deluxe Christmas gift box cookies + 3 oz candied ginger 10:00pm - 1:30am - 4 oz candied ginger + 1.5 cups shelled pistachios + 1 Kinder Advent Calendar mini egg. ---------------------------------------- Totals: 2975 cals - 82g Protein - 351g NET carbs - 140g fat

Wow, 2 hours? I have to force myself to do a measly 15 minutes! LOL. What kind of weight training do you do?