GreenTealael

Ok. Do y'all have the mental space to let me vent about a completely ridiculous WLS first world problem? Yeah? Great ! I *needed* a new coat. (Long-ish story but my wonderful Cole Haan coat that is dry clean only - I washed/dryed multiple times which is not usually a problem but ... I left it in the dryer too long and it shrunk. Oops 😔 So one of my daughters will get it unless I lose 15lbs) I went shopping and these are the coats/sizes/ranges I tried on: Smalls- which were just right or too big Mediums- which were too small or too big. Larges- which were slightly loose or too big No rhyme or reason to sizing these days Here are are some of the abysmal results: Side not: why the **** does this fitting room have a Michael Westmore FX lighting budget... I look like a Ferengi?!?! Whatevs 😒 So I went to a different store and did finally find something to make sense of all this sizing madness. This is a medium, which is my true size these days. I also bought high riding boot because FOMO 😂

Hmmm I can wear a 34-36 band , 38 is running big You are definitely wearing too big a band size

Got it! Perhaps then you could experiment by going to the bubble tea shop and requesting a sample of the pearls to see if you *like* it and if it sits well with you, maybe try making it yourself ( but a less calorically dense version) https://www.amazon.com/Tapioca-Bubble-Ingredients-Additonal-Variety/dp/B01IEG35TO/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=bubble+tea+kit&qid=1572137990&sprefix=bubble+tea+&sr=8-6

You can read about my revision journey here:

💙CONGRATULATIONS💙

Hi! Can you craft a sugarfree substitute? As a rare treat (quarterly 😂) it *may not* pose a problem but if it becomes a weekly habit, its a lot of cals to drink (A generic cal count - likely on the low side) And a few articles to review: https://www.hungry-girl.com/newsletters/raw/604-the-411-on-boba-and-counting-calories https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5217910/ But I would also like to add that we're all adults here capable of freewill and the choice is always yours Good Luck 💙

Could have been the combo together. Try them separately (hours or days apart) on a weekend to test your tolerance or avoid both until you feel up to it! Good Luck 💙

Amazing 👏

You can drink anything that is calorie free (or very low calorie) so Triple check to make sure its made with a sugar substitute and is truly sugarless/free... Even ask for them look up the ingredients whike you wait. Better safe than sorry Good Luck 💙

Hope life calms down soon 💙 Until it does ...

The info is still all in there whether or not you officially save it. It will not upload it for the community to view or create a digest with a projected weight in 5 weeks time... NBD I'm guessing they are trying to prevent/limit/protect exposure of eating disorders.

Sounds like you're doing great! Good Luck with everything 💙

Congratulations 💙

B-Side Question: How do we feel about a back to basics /no exercise component November challenge? (It would be diet centric, mostly cleaning up habits, carefully tracking, mindful practices & recentering lifestyle before the holiday season hits)

Beat the clock (WLS & IF edition)

I feel attacked. Dessert obviously.

Hi you can read my experiences here:

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I agree about sliders! They just go down sooooo easy. But proteins... No so fast. Avocado is relatively high calorie because its mostly fat -a healthy type of fat yes but a caloric deficit is still necessary immediately after surgery Good Luck 💚

Sandwich (finishing cajun turkey breast I bought and HATE 😳) Tons of afters but I forgot to get a pic, it will be dinner if it holds up

EVERYONE IS BEAUTIFUL AND LOOKS AMAZING

I like the way you think 😉

Thanks! It's 1+ yrs old now