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Love it...even your bedspread and curtains are navy!

What are you talking about??! You have a$$ for days...

Oh the endless mojitos and tequila...😵

Agreed. Walking around in a bikini does wonders for the confidence (and walking around in a bikini is soooo much easier when everyone else is in a bikini too)

Funny, I was thinking about this too. Wine: check. Bread: most likely check. I have had bread-like things before (ie., breading on chicken wings, crackers, CAKE), so I *may* likely be OK in this regard? But I haven't had soft/doughy bread yet... Pasta/Rice: ??? I really don't know how my tum will react to these... BUT: I think I'm just going to wait until I get there to try them, as I decided to go low-cal/low-carb until we leave (btw, am secretly relived no one pointed the anorexic finger at me), the decision has placated my (totally irrational) anxiety for the moment. Mr. told me this afternoon that I am reacting the way I normally do when things are sprung on me: I go into hyper-planning mode. He's probably right, which means this agitation I'm feeling will pass as soon as I get used to the idea *crosses fingers* CAN'T. WAIT. ^^ This even more.

ahhhhhh...a GREEN smoothie. Totally forgot about those, I had dessert on the brain. I have all these ingredients. Once my avocado ripens a little more am going to make this! ...am also going to make this now as well! My avocado is nice and ripe!!

...gonna add some of this in my dressing now

OMG **DRooooooooooling**

5'2", ♀️10m PO, maintaining 118.4 lbs this morning. Menu for Yesterday, Wednesday Sep 18: Totals --- 2086 cals --- 136g protein --- 113g NET carbs --- 124g fat 6:00am (8 cals) chicken broth 12:30pm (250 cals) salad greens + vinaigrette 70g grilled pork loin w/ miso glaze 1 poached egg 1 tbsp crispy onions 3:30pm (705 cals) Wheat thins + 100g peppercorn pate 2 fl oz pumpkin seeds ¾ cup protein ice cream (chocolate chip) 6:00pm (433 cals) salad greens + Parmesan + vinaigrette 44g bbq ribs + 2 tbsp bbq sauce 45g pork loin w/ miso glaze cottage cheese + raspberries + strawberries ½ fl oz pumpkin seeds 9:00pm (690 cals) 65g assorted cured meats 50g cheese 30g pate 25g cherries 35g walnuts Yesterday's Exercise: 10km run, baby. 15 mins strength training (arms)

Ok. Soooooo Mr. surprised me with news that we are going on a trip and we are leaving next week. Our destination is basically the Motherland Of Carbs. While I'm super excited and grateful to go, I find myself overthinking a couple things, and am interested in how you guys would deal/have dealt: 1) I haven't had pasta/rice/"actual bread" since before surgery and am feeling wary of introducing them back into my diet. Since NOT having carbs in the Motherland is NOT an option, I told myself that the carbs that happen on this trip, stays on this trip, but I've got this annoying voice in my head that says DON'T DO IT! NOT WORTH IT! I'm giving myself anxiety 🙄. Question #1: How much carbs do you eat in Maintenance? What kind of carbs? Did you even track carbs??? 2) I anticipate weight gain as I plan on eating and drinking lots. It's not like the last vacay where the food wasn't very good anyway (I always find Caribbean all-inclusive fare this way, but that's just me). The Motherland of Carbs is also a Motherland of Good Awesome Food. Question #2: Do you plan for indulgences? I am thinking of going back on my weight-loss diet for the next 5 days to offset the inevitable gains during our trip. Thoughts? P.S. I don't really know why I feel so agitated over this! I mean, I've been on several getaways since surgery and managed just fine...

Cant say I have...I prefer making my own vinaigrette (am not a big fan of creamy dressings with the exception of blue cheese) 1 tbsp serving = 7 calories (sometimes I add more olive oil after the fact to increase fats) Makes 51 servings:

I lost 11lbs in the two weeks before surgery, and then another 21lbs in the one month immediately following surgery. Nobody noticed! But of course, I noticed in terms of clothes getting looser. At my 7 month post op mark (I'm at 10m po now), losing 3 lbs would have others telling me how worried they were for my health. It's all relative. Like the others have said, take pictures. And keep track of your measurements, it's a great motivator down the road ❤️

HAPPPPPY HAPPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

5'2", ♀️10m PO, maintaining 118.9 lbs this morning Guess who did a 10k this morning? Moi. Was feeling very sorry for myself for not being able to do 10k for the past month or so and was whining about it to Mr. last night. So this morning he was waiting for me at the door with running shoes on and went with me for a run..❤️ him...and I totally did a 10K. BAM. Menu for Yesterday, Tuesday Sep 17: Totals --- 1812 cals --- 98g protein --- 44g NET carbs --- 129g fat 5:00am (0 cals) peppermint tea + ½ stevia packet 9:00am (139 cals) chicken broth 3oz assorted sashimi 10:00am (120 cals) protein shake with instant decaf coffee + Benefibre + Clearlax 12:00pm (441 cals) black coffee salad greens + carrots + vinaigrette Portobello mushroom cap pizza 3:30pm (687 cals) salad greens + carrots + vinaigrette 130g avocado 40g almonds 1.5 oz aged cheddar cheese 7:30pm (423 cals) Portobello mushroom cap pizza ¾ cup buffallo cauliflower Yesterday's Exercise: 1 hr Zumba class 15 mins strength training (arms) 15 mins strength training (core & butt)

Portobello Mushroom Cap Pizza with a side of Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower #yum #ateItALL As is, this is a relatively high cal, very-high fat version...alternatively, you could cut 200+ total calories off this meal by subbing out the olive oil for avocado oil spray, the pesto for low-sugar pasta sauce, lose the cheddar and go all-mozzarella, also switch out the honey in the Buffallo sauce with a low cal sweetener. As-is: 423 cals, 14g protein, 12g net carbs, 35g fat Lite version: 185 cals, 10g protein, 7g net carbs, 12g fat

5'2", ♀️10m PO, maintaining 120.6 lbs this morning So yeah, apparently I gained 3+ lbs overnight. A few months ago this would have had me planning a real low calorie day (or days) to bring the number down immediately. I now know this is likely just a fluctuation and I have no need to be too concerned unless it keeps going up over several days. I've come a long way, baby. With that said, my food intake at a bar last night are not for the faint of heart. Menu for Yesterday, Monday Sep 16: Totals --- 3390 cals --- 169g protein --- 182g NET carbs --- 214g fat 9:00am (0 cals) peppermint tea + ½ stevia packet 12:00pm (280 cals) salad greens + cucumber + capers + vinaigrette 1 oz cheddar cheeese 1 oz smoked turkey breast ½ oz almonds 7:30pm (917 cals) ¼ cup scalloped potatoes 125g quiche Lorraine ¼ tbsp pickled ginger 30g seaweed salad 7oz various sashimi ⅓ moon cake 10:00pm - 2:00am (2100 cals) 1 mini chocolate chip cookie ¾ cup trail mix (almonds, cashews, cranberries, dark chocolate) ½ order of nachos (tortilla chips + salsa + sour cream + cheddar cheese + jalepenos 3 shots of rose gin Exercise: 5km run (I've given up trying to do the 10K again for now. Too much pressure!!!) 15 mins strength training (arms)

I hated it too when I started (and still do, to be honest), but it makes such a difference (the condition of my arms just after 3-ish months of strength training makes me super happy). Once you start seeing the results, it will suddenly become easier . Don't forget to take before pics!!

While I don't notice any "enlargement" in my lower abdomen since increasing carbs (ie., food and drink shenanigans), I have noticed "hardening" (most likely bloating) there...which I actually don't mind cuz it makes it look nicer/firmer, lol. My measurements are still slowly getting smaller everywhere except my thighs, which seem to be staying the same or possibly getting a tiny bit bigger...?

LOLZ @Healthy_life2, @FluffyChix, if I have somehow managed to gaslight you into thinking I have a body like THAT, then my work here is done. *drops mic* 😂

^^ Yeah, what @Healthy_life2 said. Best way to find out is to play around with your calories, track that and your exercise levels and see what happens. It took me about 3 months to figure out I maintain probably around 1900 with my exercise routine, and I'm 5'2", 117lbs.

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They do look comfy. I'd wear those to lounge around in for sure, but I prefer tight, tight, stuff when working out, keeps everything in place...lol

I want these.

For me its not so much the fit but they way the fabric was sewn together...the stripes don't line up at the pleats, nor do does the mitering at the waistband...its a little distracting...though I'm sure your fabulousness would be the rightful focal point if they were in a solid colour or different print (or if the stripes lined up better)

Love games! 5'2" female, 10 months post-op, in maintenance: Water: A+ Water is easy for me, I loved drinking water before surgery, and still do. My water bottle is an appendage to my arm. Protein: A I used to have to supplement with a protein shake regularly, then occasionally, now only rarely. But I basically always meet/exceed my requirement. Food Choices: B+ I'm mostly on track to eat nutritiously, but am known to indulge once in a while (but only once I got into maintenance) Portion Control: C+ I am not as vigilant in pre-portioning my food as I used to, so there are times here and there that I eat too much, and get rewarded with foamies/barfies. Mindful Eating: C+ (See Portion Control above). I find that this is an issue especially when socializing. Exercise: A I've been really good about getting some sort of exercise in every day. The majority of the time it is planned/dedicated run/workout/class, but even if I don't do any of those, I'll be doing something that gets me off my ass and moving. Vitamins: A+ Never miss them. Self Image: A I am so full of myself its disgusting.