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For me, I learned that I was "full" when I felt a tightness in my chest (and still do...I never get that full stomach feeling anymore since surgery) It's very easy for me to cross the line from being ok to too full, so I have also learned to eat slowly so that I have time to recognize it before I go too far.

Lots and lots of running, I think. LOL

Here's a visual (the "after" picture was taken this past January, waist measurement that day was 26" (I'm a tiny bit smaller in the waist area now as my TT swelling has gone down since....)

You are right, everyone loses differently. Some people carry their weight in their mid-section, so their waist percentage reduction will not be the same as someone who carries their weight in their legs (like me). With that said, I went from a size 18-20 in women's pants to a 0-2. As we know though, sizing differs across clothing manufacturers, so to put it in a better perspective, I went from a 43.5" waist to 25.5". Then I had a Tummy Tuck a couple months ago, and now I'm just a smidge under 25". P.S. Percentage-wise the waist is the area where I lost the most. You may want to ask more people to get a better idea, especially with folks who carry their weight in their tummies.

Awwwww....I love Marvin ❤️

This was one of my FAVOURITE past times during weight loss phase! I organized ALL my "skinny" and "less fat" clothes by size in sections of my closet and I would go in every week or so and try on clothes in the next smaller sized section, then give myself a self-five when they fit, and maybe dance around a bit. Eventually they all moved to another room and formed into that giant pile of clothes that I'm too lazy to sort. I suspect like many of us, you will start to love shopping again! Come check us out/join us on the OOTD thread:

Me too. If I only eat greens (and nothing else) I can eat LOTS. (I'm 1 yr 4 mnths out)

No pic on that link! I wanna see!

Yep, these were my carb intake levels as well during weight loss phase. BUT I counted NET carbs for my totals (All carbs minus dietary fibre minus sugar alcohols). Are you numbers total or NET? I stayed away from added sugar, bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, beans, root vegetables and fruit (except the occasional berry). Of course there were a few days in there when I would have a drink or a bite of dessert but these were very, very rare occasions. I could probably count on one hand how many times I indulged in carbs during weight loss phase.

LOVE. IT.

...I'll see what I can dig up

Um, Mr. got tired of holding a plank...LOLOLLzzzzz

For your viewing pleasure, I give you SillyKitty-inspired BUTT PANTIES! Who needs butt implants??? NOT ME. LOLOLOLzzzzz....

BOTH Dr. Dana AND @Sophie7713 ROCK! So happy that you are happy ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

1st: O.M.G. I. WANT. A. CUSTOMIZED. SASH. (Totally unrelated bit of info: I have a birthday in the fall....) 2nd: I want to wear my customized sash while frolicking on that beach. 3rd: Holy crap @Sophie7713, you are looking FINE.

I still have ALL of my big clothes. Not because I think I'll need them later, but because I have been too lazy to get rid of them. If I ever get around to it, I plan on sorting them into piles for selling/giving to people/donating. There is just sooooo much of them that every time I look at them I'm like, "Nah, not today". 🙄

You sound/read that you still have it together despite this crappy news, which speaks volumes to the constructive way you will likely deal with anything that comes at you. I think the fact that you have a medical background is a benefit to you to stay level headed. Vent away, lady. ❤️ Whatever you need. P.S. Sending you good thoughts....

Yesterday Wednesday, March 4 Maintenance : 5'2" / 1yr4mths PO Sleeve / 115.9 lbs ---------------------------------------- Did I mention that cookies (and ice cream) are my kryotonite? Yesterday they came in the form of "Mini Sicilian Pistachio Amaretti Cookies". These are now my absolute favourite cookies in all the universes. P.S. Good news! I got 8+ hours of uninterrupted sleep last night! 😀 P.P.S. Bad news! A new section of incision split open last night! 😢 ---------------------------------------- 9:00am - black coffee with stevia 11:00am - salad greens w/ vinaigrette + carrots + pickled beets + 1 fl oz pumpkin seeds + 1 vienna cocktail sausage + 4 tbsp leftover beef Pasta Sauce + 1 oz curried beef brisket + 1/2 an avocado 2:00pm - 1/2 oz white cheddar cheese + 1/2 oz blueberries + 1/2 square dark chocolate + 2 of MY FAVE COOKIES IN THE UNIVERSE 5:30pm - salad greens w/ vinaigrette + carrots + 1/4 oz romano cheese + 2.5 oz smoked hardwood oysters + 2 tbsp tangy seafood sauce 8:30pm - 1/2 cup greek yogurt + 1.5 oz fresh figs + 1 oz blueberries + 1 of MY FAVE COOKIES IN THE UNIVERSE 10:30pm - 1 oz beef jerky + 1 oz feta cheese + FOUR of MY FAVE COOKIES IN THE UNIVERSE --------------------------------------- Totals: 1954 cals - 101g Protein - 98g NET carbs - 117g fat ---------------------------------------

at least 45 mins if left on the counter, or if in a pinch, 10 mins in a covered bowl of warm (not hot!) water. ...Mr. does it straight out of the fridge too, but he brings his pot to boil with the eggs already in them.... #soManyWaysToBoilAnEgg

You know what I would find useful? If food/recipes were categorized by cal or macro count... (but that might just be me, lol)

Ah, soft boiled eggs are a science in my house. Both me and Mr. swear by completely different methods. Here's mine: A room temp egg put in for 6 minutes in a pot of already boiling water, then immediately into a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes (add 15 seconds for each additional egg up to 4 eggs in total).

Ah right, i didn't think you were categorizing it for your website. In that case, I'm changing my answer: If I had to pick one, I'd say BREAKFAST (even though I basically never eat breakfast...)

Same 😁

Probably both. Slooooooow it down and see if that helps....