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Me neither. I'd rather have a steak.

Hahahahahhaa...another one I have to try!

Today though, I caught a squirrel (my favourite animal - I love them and have a whole hoard that I feed) rocking itself in a porch chair, as bold as brass.
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I didn't really do the To-Do list or journaling challenge. I'm constantly learning new things at work though.

Today was my weekly weigh in. Down 3 more pounds. Hoping to lose 4 more to get to my goal at the end of the month but we'll see.

I have a small tattoo on my hip/upper butt, and it looks the same as it did pre-op, probably because the area of skin where its located didn't get saggy from the weight loss, and its so small (about the size of my thumb).
I don't have any before pictures unfortunately, so an after pic would be pretty useless, lol.
P,S. I am mulling over the idea of getting tattoos to camouflage any plastic surgery scars I may get in the future....which actually is something you may also want to keep in mind if you are considering plastics: your tattoos will likely be more affected by that than by weight loss...

wow spring has sprung in full force where you are! It's a gloomy, rainy day over here so no walk today

After bouncing around between 200 and 201 for a few days, I finally hit onderland today!! 199.2!!!! It feels fantastic [emoji4]
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I have just got back from a months holiday overseas and am really pleased that in spite of not eating very healthily I still lost weight. Down approx. 1.8kg and almost at goal.
The main reason for the not eating as healthily as I should have should have is that for most of the holiday we were staying with other people so restaurants were selected that suited the larger group.
We started off in California where we ate mainly Mexican or burger/ribs. I have to say that I like the fact that your restaurants allow and encourage meal sharing as it meant I could have some of hubby's food instead of having to order a huge plate of my own. I know the US has a reputation for huge meals but some of them are so oversized its not surprising so many people struggle with their weight, 4 sliders is not a starter and a sandwich is supposed to be 2 slices of bread not 4 plus chips! It was great to be able to eat ribs without spending the rest of the night in the toilet throwing up which is something that happened to me on countless occasions when I had my band.
Then it was onto the UK home of the pub and pub meals. They are fine the first or second time but pubs are like Mexican restaurants - all the same once you get to no 3! We also ate a lot of lunches at store and stately home canteen style cafes. So I was sharing sandwiches with hubby and also sharing cake! One place I loved in both the UK and Hong Kong was Pret a Manger - they had lovely quick easy healthy options like Bircher muesli, yogurt with fruit, sandwiches etc.
Our final destination was Hong Kong. This was the only part of the holiday where hubby and I were on our own. We should have had lots of lovely Asian food but we were so busy we mainly ate on the run. The "pasteis de nata" in Macau probably weren't the healthiest Breakfast choice but they were fabulous.
So essentially I ate a small portion of whatever I wanted without worrying about weight gain. Poor hubby did have lots of leftovers to eat and his relatives in the UK kept commenting on how little I ate although I thought I was eating heaps! I drank alcohol but not in huge quantities. The serves of wine and cider in the UK are huge, they would never allow that much to be served in 1 glass in Aus. I ate cake and I ate chocolate and even had an icecream. I ate that very cautiously as I was terrified I would dump but luckily I didn't. I did have 1 or 2 minor episodes of dumping ( nausea, shakes and palpitations) but that was when I deserved it for doing something stupid like eating chocolate first thing in the morning!
Prior to my op I was very concerned as I kept reading about people that had accidents post op.I had visions of having to always carry spare undies or wear adult diapers. Luckily that hasn't been an issue although when I need to go I need to go - sometimes I had to find a loo in a hurry and the hardest place to do that was Hong Kong.
Travelling with the bypass has been so much easier than travelling with a band and the variety of food I eat is so much greater and healthier.

"I had to eat my salad naked, and it wasn't nearly as yum."

Bahahahaha!

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May Day #23
Learn Something New: Today I learned that my love for salad greens may actually really be a love for Salad Dressing. I forgot to pack the vinaigrette I made specifically for lunch today so I had to eat my salad naked, and it wasn't nearly as yum. 18 Push-ups: Done. +18 sit-ups (skipped the squats today - my poor flat butt will pay the price) B-Side: I'm partial to Dogs who Impatiently wait to watch Star Wars.

The first few months can be difficult as you cycle through the different phases while your body heals. Expect it. That way you won't be disappointed. I had the sleeve, no accidents. A few times early on dry meat (chicken) didn't agree with me but I can honestly eat anything now. I limit my carbs and sugar because they are a slippery slope for me. Surgery or not, I think everyone should limit carbs and sugar.
I loved to cook for my family and friends before surgery and still do. I think the surgery has made me an even better cook, insisting on only the best ingredients! I'm not wasting my small capacity on something that tastes like crap, it is going to be spectacular. Last week my husband actually said, "You've become an even better cook the last couple years." I swear he said it, and he didn't even want anything

When you need to renew your Driver's License....
And you are smaller than the weight you lied about weighing last time.
Last time I subtracted 40 lbs LOL

This one struck me as hilarious because it's me exactly when I feel Thanksgiving-full from a 1/4 cup of greek yoghurt.

I decided to Photoshop us a "Get Real Edition" of Women's Health Magazine. The one you are never going to see on the new stand... To be taken as humor only, of course!
Just sarcasm from a girl on day three of liquids only.

May Day #23
Learn Something New: Today I learned that my love for salad greens may actually really be a love for Salad Dressing. I forgot to pack the vinaigrette I made specifically for lunch today so I had to eat my salad naked, and it wasn't nearly as yum. 18 Push-ups: Done. +18 sit-ups (skipped the squats today - my poor flat butt will pay the price) B-Side: I'm partial to Dogs who Impatiently wait to watch Star Wars.

May Day #23
Learn Something New: Today I learned that my love for salad greens may actually really be a love for Salad Dressing. I forgot to pack the vinaigrette I made specifically for lunch today so I had to eat my salad naked, and it wasn't nearly as yum. 18 Push-ups: Done. +18 sit-ups (skipped the squats today - my poor flat butt will pay the price) B-Side: I'm partial to Dogs who Impatiently wait to watch Star Wars.

I hear ya. I have 2 weddings to go to in the next month and don't want to buy anything for the exact reason you stated. Im hoping i’ll be able to borrow something from someone or find a super deal sale item...

Hello all! I weighted myself this morning and I was happy to see that I am -65kilos from when I started, that is 143lbs less !
Still have about 40 kilos more to lose (88-90lbs) but I am already so happy, reaching the weight I had in my university years (and that was like 20 years ago)
Congrats to all of us for taking the decision and doing the best we can for ourselves !!

I hear ya. I have 2 weddings to go to in the next month and don't want to buy anything for the exact reason you stated. Im hoping i’ll be able to borrow something from someone or find a super deal sale item...

It was really cool. We are planning to go again, but sans husbands, gonna make it a girls night the next time

May Day # 22
Get dressed up: I've actually been getting "dressed up" every workday for about a month now. I normally work from home and live in jeans and yoga pants, so going to client site forces me clean up a little weekday mornings, LOL. It's all good though, cuz now I have an excuse to wear heels. 17 pushups: Done. + 17 squats + 17 situps

I hear ya. I have 2 weddings to go to in the next month and don't want to buy anything for the exact reason you stated. Im hoping i’ll be able to borrow something from someone or find a super deal sale item...

May Day # 22
Get dressed up: I've actually been getting "dressed up" every workday for about a month now. I normally work from home and live in jeans and yoga pants, so going to client site forces me clean up a little weekday mornings, LOL. It's all good though, cuz now I have an excuse to wear heels. 17 pushups: Done. + 17 squats + 17 situps

Currently 6 weeks out.
Everyone is different in my surgical group two people woke up hungry.

I had bypass. I would say food aversion was the name of the game for me for about four weeks. I occasionally had head hunger but no real hunger.
Breakfast: no hunger
Lunch: yes hunger ( I walk at least 4 miles in the am so maybe that is why.
Dinner: no hunger.
Even when I am hungry, it isn't the same at all as before. It isn't a gnawing feeling that won't go away-. It is more like....hmmm I could eat but if I can't that is okay, too.
Also, like one bite removes that feeling completely.
I still have to consciously remind myself to eat, even with my new hungry feeling once a day.