Orchids&Dragons

So, you're joining my team? Not your best plan!

Just WOW!

You look fantastic, congrats!

That could depend on your search parameters. Unless they flag to search the entire site, the default is to search just the forum that you're viewing.

Even though I have set my goal weight to 150#, the graph shows it to be 0. How can I get the goal line to show at 150? Thanks!

Welcome, Kimberly! You have found a huge site full of kindred spirits. Most of us have struggled with weight our entire lives. Look at the various forums and read any threads that interest you. Feel free to jump in with questions. Most people here are happy to help. Good luck on your journey, whatever way you choose to proceed!

All food progression is usually listed "as tolerated". The food lists are suggestions. Start with the softest food at each level and work toward the more solid foods. Chicken should be at the tail end of your progression. For most programs, chicken is not on the soft food stage at all unless it is ground. No need to freak out, just go much more slowly and you'll do fine. Your program isn' crazy. Even though your soft foods include bread and toast, you're 8 weeks out. My program was soft foods at 4 weeks. So some of the differences are more about the timing than the actual foods. Right now, from experience, you know that you're not ready for chicken, yet. Try again in a week or so. (And if chicken didn't work, beef and pork are unlikely to work at this stage, either. You may be able to handle ground meats or sausages, though.) Good luck!

Welcome to the site! This is a very supportive and friendly community!

I don't want it to pass! I'd much rather be cold and put on a sweater than too hot and have to dress professionally.

Thanks for the recipe. What size pan did you use? And approximately how long did you bake it?

I love good quotes, too! There are some gems on that thread.

Good luck with your continued journey! You'll like this thread:

Fluffy, This was in my email inbox today - no kidding! https://www.everydayhealth.com/pictures/foods-high-in-potassium/?slot=0&xid=nl_EHNLwomenshealth_2018-10-17&utm_source=Newsletters&utm_content=2018-10-17&utm_campaign=Women's Health&eh_uid=82463892

So after all that, you basically ate peas & carrots?

I need a "jealous" emoji!

You'll get there!

Good luck! Hope all goes well!

Thank you so much! It's working perfectly!

Good luck tomorrow!

OMgosh, you are so pretty and feminine that you can totally rock the buzz! And huge congrats on the 5K!

Do you live in an area where you have a choice of surgeons? If this one and his staff aren't working with your existing medical conditions, I'd change doctors if I had the option.

Talk about developing an unhealthy weight obsession . . .

No idea. I assumed it was clear that I was joking.

I just realized when re-reading the thread that one of my posts was removed. It was the one where I told you guys you needed to stop posting because I was laughing out loud at work. I have no idea what I may have said that was offensive. So, if anyone knows, I'd appreciate knowing where I stepped over a line.

Your post made me re-read the thread all the way through! Hilarious!