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Ok PT done for today. But had to rush here and tell y'all...you might think I'm crazy cuz these products--people either love or hate.
But I have an issue with spending 140cals of my 700 cal day on 2tbsp of Salad Dressing. LOL. BUT I heart Ranch Dip with salad and veggies, especially carrots and cucumbers. And the bonafide Ranch Dressing Mix has a buttload of carbs/sugar in it and preservatives.
So what's a girl to do for veggie dip you ask? Well, funny, but I just figured this out today and it tastes great with the sesame ginger flavor and I know it will taste great with the Asian flavor too AND the Italian flavor (aka Ranch).
So here's the deal, you mix Walden Farms vinaigrette-style dressings and mix it with an ounce of Greek yogurt! You get about 1 1/2 to 2 oz of veggie dip for about 16cals. (I'm not a fan of the premade Walden Farms creamy dressings--but really like the vinaigrette style dressings!)
Here are my fave WF vinaigrettes (warning they DO take some getting used to and negotiating with yourself!):
Asian
Sesame Ginger
Italian
Balsamic
Raspberry Vinaigrette

Veggie Dip
Serves 1 (about 1 3/4oz volume)
1oz Greek Yogurt, FF (HEB)
3/4-1oz WF Vinaigrette-style Dressing (any flavor)
granulated garlic to taste
Jane's Crazy Mixed Up Pepper to taste (optional)
Mix it all together and enjoy with many different raw veggies or salad. I bet it would be great with coleslaw!
Nutrition: 16cals; 3g protein; 0g fat; 1g carbs; 0g fiber; 1g net carbs; 0g sugar

I've already signed up for just that reason, and since the surgery has already eaten up our maximum out-of-pocket, the insurance will cover the sessions with no co-pay for the remainder of the year!
I just know that I'll need help developing other coping mechanisms besides stuffing my face because stress, grief, frustration (my personal fave), boredom, etc. will all still exist.

Woot! 100#s is freaking amazing!!! I will be here cheering you all the way down to 125, @FluffyChix, I know you can do it!

Today I hit 100+lb loss on the scale from my most recent high of 287.4lbs. It took 1 year and 9 days to get here and although I would say my tool makes my progress the "easiest" it has been in that I am now losing the amounts like a slightly overweight "normie" loses rather than my very typical Fluffy Rate of Loss of 2-4lbs per month; this has been one of the hardest years of my life second only to losing my dad, mom, and brother, and the year of cancer treatments. Anyone who say WLS is easy doesn't know Jack (Binyon). hehe.
I still have quite a ways to go: 36lbs to my first goal of 150, then sub-goals after that of 140, 130, and 125. I don't know how far I will make it, but I'm going for the whole enchilada and I'm not planning on taking the scenic tour this time. All the other weight loss battles I've fought, I stopped short of my goal. And it's an excruciating defeat. Like Sisyphus, am I doomed to push the boulder up hill the rest of my life, over and over and over again--stopping short of my goal and establishing a livable maintenance at T-20lbs every time?
When I get into dangerous territory (aka about 20lbs from goal), something weird happens to my resolve and mindset. I grow complacent with the goal. I get to the point where I like what I see in the mirror, I feel good in my clothes, feel normal size in public, and I let the food-longings back into mah head.
So it always begins with the philosophy, "This one bite won't sink the Titanic," or "Ohhhh, this is a special night or special weekend, or celebration--I'll just let loose and take a vacation from dieting just this once." But see? Because of my Big Fat Brain, once is never enough and the treats won't stop until they become legendary and something I routinely do at each meal, every day. And in the blink of an eye--POOF! I'm a fluffy chix again and again and again and again...well, you get the picture.
It's frightening to say, "But, but, THIS time it will be different! I had RNY surgery! I have a new tool that's gonna keep that from happening." And that terrifies me. I can feel that thought trying so determinedly to sneak back into my conscious mind. The truth is that there COULD be other times. This time is not so unique. My surgeon warned us at the very first meeting that statistically, over 85% of surgical pts will regain at least 10-15% of their weight and only 5% will maintain their lowest weight at 5 years. She told us that this wasn't magic bean surgery. That the effects of RNY wear off around 5-12 years and that the micro villi in the gut actually grow more numerous and become smarter about absorption.
So the surgery came with a big caution--grow complacent and endulge at your peril.
Ok, so fast forward to today. I can only control what happens tomorrow by living well today and taking the next best bite. Each meal, my resolve is only for that meal and each day is to resolve that day to take the next best bite--always. The only way I will get to goal is to focus and not lose sight of the advantages of what that number represents in health advantages. The only way to maintain those advantages is to take the next best bite every day for the rest of my living days.
Here is my 3 month comp. It's hard to share this. (And yes, these are the last pants that will even stay up and they are so big now. LOL. I must manufacture some money and go try to find a new pair of pants that actually fit for a change. *snort*)

Embarrassing moment and an NSV:
Four years ago I had a few cocktails pre surgery with my husband. I slipped and fell back on the toilet and cracked the base. He is replacing the toilet today.........Buh bye evil reminder of my high weight.

You look amazing!!! Congrats!!!

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Happy Mother's day to all my bariatric pals!!!!

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Happy Mother's day to all my bariatric pals!!!!

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not to disagree and thank you for the well wishes, as a mother I appreciate it, but I want to also is issue a challenge for us, Another group that doesn't have a day,and I think they should- Step Parents, maybe next Sunday I'll also salute them as well.
They enter a family dynamic n with a parent and child relationship already in place. Often the child's other parent is still in the picture, how does the step- parent fit in? They don't want to offend but they may also have love for the child.
So until someone establishes them a day of their own I wish them a day of their own.
I have a story to tell, it is the story of my younger friend. Scott.
Scott fell in love with a lovely,young lady named Lauren who brought into the relationship her daughter Emily. Scott grew to,love her as well.
I happened to attend the wedding so I'll state this is a true story.
The wedding was similar to many I've been until the end.
Right before the part where their clergyman was ready to state I declare you man and wife, he said
Scott has something to say.
Scott called Emily forward, got down on his knees so he and Emily were on eye level, He said " You saw I gave Mommy a ring and she gave me one too? " Emily nodded yes. He said " Remember when I asked Mommy to marry me?" Emily nodded again because he had asked Lauren in front,of her. He said I have a big grownup sized question ,to ask you. Usually this is the point where they say the husband and wife got married." Emily nodded again "Emily like I asked Mommy if she would be my wife forever, Emily, from this day forward will you grant me the chance to be your Daddy forever?" Emily nodded and he said "I have a present for you" He fastened around her a necklace with 3 hands in an infinity circle, no beginning, no end, hanging from a golden chain. Then he picked her up in his arms and kissed the top of her head. Pastor Andersen said "Ladies and Gentlemen , I present to you, Scott, Lauren and Emily, a brand new, by the Grace of God, Family."
And the three of them walked back down the aisle and into a brand new beautiful life. Amen👨👧👩

I want to wish all of the Mothers on here, a very happy and healthy Mother’s Day! You deserve this day as well as many many more! Thank you for all that you do Day in and day out! Enjoy!
Justin

I would try milk of magnesia. Wishing you luck!

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Missing: my boobs are disappearing. I put on one of my bras today and it’s HUGE on me. LOL If found please return as I’d like them to remain and the fat to come off in another area!

I'll be so happy when my boobs go away. Of course I am male so.....

I confess....My gym crush actually talked to me...Can't wipe the smile off my face.

@lorax(inTexas,no less! Many good buds from there) ❤your pen-name and ❤ your posting. So many jitters around here you would think we all are sitting on Jello cushions! Seems to be part,of the immediately,pre surgical waiting room we all are in. Smooths out fairly quickly after surgery, usual progression is from
OMG what Did I Just Do? to Whoee I can do This After,All! I am looking forward to both stages, all a part of my Bariatric Growth😝👍😝

you look fabulous!!! Congratulations on your success!!!

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You look amazing!!! Congrats!!!

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Amazing!!!!

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Welcome!!! I can already see the difference! You look fantastic!

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Hi guys!!!! So glad everyone is doing so well!!!!
HW 225
SW 216
CW 172
GW 125
Down 2 more pounds!!! Wahoo!!! This so exciting watching everybody's progress!!! Keep up the great work!!!

You look so wonderful!!!

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You look absolutely amazing!!!

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I am so glad to hear you are doing better!!!

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Congratulations!!!

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