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Thanks for these LINKS I will definitely give them a read and go down the rabbit hole! Hmmmm the guy said "So What"! Lol I would like to act surprised by his response but I have been there before too!

@AmberFL damn sounds good! Good idea!

Welp I work from home and have not set foot in my local office in forever! We'll today it rains and the power decides to shut off! It always rains here not sure what is new. I was like oooh no I have no cloths, I have not shopped for work cloths yet. Then I thought look again. Wow I am able to fit back in my work shirts from like 5 plus years ago. They still look like new I grew rather large rather quickly and never got to put them to good use. Major WIN 🏆

I keep wanting to shop in the plus size or curve sizes online and i believe im just in a regular Large or Xl now. Crazy! I put on some previous 4x I. My closet crazy how it swallows me.

@Bypass2Freedom lol I understand! it took me forever to kind of cross over!! @NeonRaven8919 oh my pineapple 😩...interesting combo! @FifiLux Chocolate pudding yum your on to something with that! My sweet tooth has not left might try it!

As we all know loosing the weight after bariatric surgery can be quick and easy, but I have noticed throughout various bariatric groups, That maintenance seems to be the hardest. What were some of your Keys to success that helped you maintain your goal weight over the years? What was steadfast and True?

😂😂😂 I totally understand I'm still timid

This is the recipe for the chocolate that goes in your peanut butter cup molds. I do not use honey..I use a sugar substitute personal preference. The filling I do homemade unsalted cashew butter in my ninja or homemade unsalted peanut butter in my ninja for the filling. You can play around with it. https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/homemade-chocolate/

@ms.sss 😂😂😂 yasss the clearance section I miss it 😩😩😩! That is definitely a win! Thanks 4 tha compliments! Crazy how sometimes the face changes drastically after weight loss. Before my poor cheeks looked like a puffer fish 😂. Meh life

That is hard and awesome! What I wouldent give for a Kit Kat, Twix, peanut butter cups, butterfingers, snickers 😂😂😂. I bought peanut butter cup molds from Temu and I make a from scratch healthier version of the peanut butter cup. I will not give up sweets I eat them In healthier versions. My sweet tooth from hell never left all that much!

Grief is one of my favorite topics next to food post and weekly wins. I grieve often, maybe daily. Today i am in mourning as I sat down to eat after a couple of bites I was full! I could scream. The pouch is like an unruly child. Some days cooperate some days not 😡

I think it's always Good to talk about GRIEF and anger. Yesterday I was driving around Houston Texas running errands and the overwhelming grief took hold. If anyone has visited Texas you know our food is TOP tier so much seasoning so much flavor. I grieve not pulling in the drive thru after shopping. (Taco Bell, What-A-Burger, Shipleys Donuts)! I GRIEVE OUR ever so plentiful TACO TRUCKS at 2am where I would order 10 street tacos and a burrito with the red/green sauce I grieve boba TEA I grieve the comforts I grieve just being able to drink alot at one time. Who knew that a few sips of water could make you so full In noticing the griefs you become aware of how addicted you were to the food and the feeling. Sighs*

That is awesome! I need to look into switching it up a bit myself! I am glad you are enjoying your Movement Regimen! #Winning

Everyday Win: I am the crazy lady who gets up @ 4am to work out. I credit a lot of the rapid weight loss to MOVEMENT. I have always enjoyed movement even when larger. My most enjoyed Movement consist of being outside on the walking trails. I have yet to step foot in a gym, but will next month as I have a personal trainer for strength training 😩🙄. Do you enjoy movement? I know it's hard! IMG_6212.mov

Dynamic Win!! That is awesome! Proud of you! Keep up all the hard work. The work is HARD but it's REAL! I feel you on your favorite leggings such a sad break up! I laughed out loud because I get it! I have a few of my dresses from when I was larger that I still wear around the house 😂😂😂. I can't let them go, that was a part of my life for the longest! One side may be hanging off my shoulder but we gone ride it out 😂😂😂.

Looking Good! Major Win!

Thanks @BlondePatriotInCDA chic! It's the hardest Shi* ever! Being obese and having a food addiction, everyday is a constant battle for me! Thanks I will keep it up as best I can 😩. I kept all my big cloths and I have to take before and afters often because psychologically, I think I have not came that far but when I put on those old cloths and they fall off....I'm like ahhh okay. My stomach is growling right now as I type 😂😂. Lets Win!

My Weekly Win: Community...being active In various bariatric communities is very helpful for me and always a Win 🏆! The knowledge, the experiences, the ups and downs, just everything that comes with community! I have also learned a lot from the scholars (physicians, therapist, dietitians, etc. Let's continue to WIN!

I am such a foodie ...this looks so good! I'm from Texas and can't wait for crawfish season. I do a lot of seafood boils with crab legs, sausage, eggs etc! I make all my seafood Bari friendly. I miss drenching all my seafood in butter 😩😩

I agree Sugar is the devil for me plus I'm diabetic. Due to WLS I'm no longer on any meds (whooo hoooo 🎉 ) and I have avoided processed/ white sugars like the plague if I even start to indulge my food addiction will lead me down a slippery slope to hell 😂. In other news obesity as a disease is life long and I assume we will be working a lifetime to stay in maintenance..tweeking this and that.

Looking good! 💜

Wow what a coincidence In my early post op bariatric group sessions, A good dietitian who helps bariatric patients Told us to start eating "Full fat items" she went on to state how you will stay fuller longer. She stated how "low fat" and "reduced fat" will have more complex ingredients which is a true statement low fat ingredients list are always funky. Full fat items are straight forward like sour cream may just say Whole Milk, Heavy cream. we were all complaining about still being hungry. She helped us thankfully. Switching to Full fats was everything for me. Keeps me fuller and more energy! Awesome glad you are maintaining 🏆.

Love it! Great points, successes and Data.

I just watched a video on the procare website that you might enjoy. I get my Bariatric vitamins from procare and they always have very informative doctors etc come on. A few key points made 1. everybody loses weight after bariatric surgery. 2. not everybody maintains weight loss. 3. after gastric sleeve 7 to 50% will gain weight after the seventh year Mark . he goes on to state that success is not about fault, but about physiology he goes onto state that surgery does not change your genetics. he goes on to state that those of us who gain weight have a calorie balance issue our body is not balancing it like it should. versus a person who does not gain weight. he goes on to state that movement at least five times a week is very important and that determining physical hunger versus emotional hunger is very important. Etc give it a look

Welp @AmberFL I have my titty consult January 2nd! I am ecstatic. Finally have some breast to bounce about. Now I'm flat chested as a young school boy 😂😂😂