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Yesterday, Wed, Oct. 30 Maintenance : 5'2" / F / 1yr PO / 113.2 lbs ...minor fail on the cut-out-the-junk attempt (caramel popcorn == #yum). Not even going to try to stay away today though. I totally plan on sampling some of the fun-size Snickers' sitting in the Halloween Candy bowl.... 9:00am - coffee w/ stevia 12:45pm - salad greens + olive oil + 3oz grilled chicken + almonds + turkey jerky 3:30pm - salad greens + olive oil + 3oz grilled chicken + 2oz chicharron 6:00pm - spicy peanuts + pumpkin seeds + sweet bell peppers + turkey jerky + 1/4 cup caramel popcorn 10:30pm - salad greens + olive oil + 1oz montreal smoked meat + almonds + 1/4 cup caramel popcorn + 2 squares dark chocolate Totals: 1936 cals - 138g Protein - 90g NET carbs - 120g fat

Adorbs!

I agree 110%. With that said, I got to 25 by plugging away at the same thing I was doing since Day 1: low cal, very low carb. This was coupled with slowly increasing exercise length and intensity as my health/strength/stamina improved over the months. I consciously stopped weight loss mode when I was at 23.5. I increased calories and let go of the carb reigns to a certain extent. Now, a year out and almost 5 months into maintenance, I am at around 20-21. I still keep an eye on my carb intake: I don't eat bread nor rice; pasta I've only had during one vacation this year. However, I have been known to go to town on dessert once in a while. I exercise almost daily. This is sustainable...for me. Edited to add: When all is said and done, BMI is just a number based on a very broad generalization of infinite body types. Your final weight should be the one you are most comfortable at and can maintain long term.

I think this is my fave outfit of yours to date. It is verrrry flattering and slimming on you (also I love black and neutral colours so I'm a little biased, lol)

Yesterday, Mon, Oct. 28 Maintenance : 5'2" / F / 1yr PO / 113.0 lbs ...did a deep dive on my food intake logs for the past couple weeks and realized that on the days that I reach close to 2000 cals, its because I had some sort junk or another. Thinking I need to nip that in the bud and increase calories with "healthier food". Will attempt to see what I can do about that today. But here is yesterday's menu: 9:00am - coffee w/ stevia 11:00am - salad greens + olive oil + 1.5oz costco garlic chicken leg w/ tzatziki + 2oz montreal smoked meat + Parmesan cheese + peanuts + pumpkin seeds 2:30pm - 2 oz chicharron + turkey jerky + chicken broth 5:00pm - salad greens + olive oil + roasted beets + 2oz montreal smoked meat + Parmesan cheese + avocado + cottage cheese + blueberries 7:45pm - starbucks americano misto with soy Totals: 1910 cals - 142g Protein - 54g NET carbs - 124g fat

I want that belt.

First, congratulations on all your success at this milestone! 134 lbs lost is CA-RAY-ZY. I think you are right, your body is likely acclimating to the new influx of calories, it's probably all "oooohh, calories, haven't had these in a while, lets hang on to them, cuz I don't know how long this is gonna last..." The last 10-15 lbs they say takes the longest to come off, staying on weight loss calories for your height will get you there eventually. Good luck with your appt with your doc/NUT

Hi @Knglover, Welcome to the site! You may want to also check out the thread below, it's for October 2019 sleevers...you'll find more folks at a similar stage as yourself. This one has a bunch of people further along in the process as we were all sleeved in 2018...still a good source of info though

@AngieBear looking good, lady. A cropped tan jacket is on my shopping list now.

I had my first dumping episode at about 3 months post op. It was from a couple bites of some dessert. In about 5-10 mins after eating it, I got the shakes, my heart started racing and I stared to sweat. Then 5 or so mins after that I got the runs. Then I barfed. Then more runs. I felt like total crap for about an hour then fell asleep. So yeah, it sucks.

Unless you are experiencing pain or something out of the ordinary (barfing/pooping lots/not pooping at all, etc), you should be fine. Just learn your lesson, dust yourself off and start fresh. You will be successful if you stick to your plan. You may not if you don’t. Good luck! P.S. if you are really, really, worried, check in with your team ❤️

Tonight’s dinner: Grande Blonde Americano Misto with Soy.

@GreenTealael: your tummy must be miniscule. Do you find that your portions are smaller now since your revision, or did you always have the same amount of restriction?

@AJ Tylo: omg. Do u need some help polishing off all that deliciousness???? Im free tonite...

Lol u dont need to have found equilibrium to post...you can just share if you want to

I’ve come to learn that our bodies are constantly changing, whether we want them to or not. I’ve lost about 8 lbs in the last 2-3 weeks. I wanted to lose 3-4 lbs of vacation weight, which i did by going back to weight loss calories for a few days...but my body hasnt got the message yet that i’ve since been eating maintenance calories. I think @sillykitty has it right that it takes a several days for changes to show up on the scale. I think if you continue on weight loss cals it will show up eventually.

Lol, the octopus and spare ribs are some of the "less challenging" examples of typical Dim Sum fare. I am actually one of the least "adventurous" eaters in my circle of family and friends. There are other classic Dim Sum choices like chicken feet, curried tripe, etc. that my meal companions would order for the table, and I'm all like, no thanks.

Had to google what this was, lol. Next time I go to the movies, gonna get myself a bag of this stuff. Movie popcorn feels so heavy in my stomach.

Today, Sun, Oct. 27 Maintenance : 5'2" / F / 1yr PO / 112.5 lbs ...Am done eating for the day so I figure I'd post this now as I will be out and about tomorrow morning. Food choices today were not the greatest, I'll admit. Went to the movies with BFF and our Kids in the afternoon, and basically just ate concession stand stuff (read: junk) for "lunch". Made me feel pretty icky until dinnertime. 12:00pm - Coffee w/ stevia 2:00pm - 1/3 bag of popcorn w/ butter + AN ENTIRE BAG of peanut M&M's (I'm sorry, stomach ) 7:00pm - Salad greens + olive oil + roasted beets + 2.5 oz grilled salmon + 2.5 oz costco garlic chicken leg Totals: 1468 cals - 53g Protein - 118g NET carbs - 82g fat

Good choice Though I thought the third one (the belted grey one) looked nice on you too... (and love the boots!)

Dumping sucks. It's the one bane of my existence post-op. Everything else I can get used to, but Dumping? Nope. As for "healthy" carbs, you can try sweet potatoes, carrots, beans, lentils, quinoa...

You may be right, 1000 cals may be on the high side this early in the game (1 month po, right?). Can you reach out to your team for guidance?

Yesterday, Sat, Oct. 26 Maintenance : 5'2" / F / 1yr PO / 112.5 lbs ...Dim Sum with the fam for lunch and then dinner/drinks with Mr. & friends in the evening. Now, I said was going to cut back on wine (I haven't had a drop since I said I wouldn't!), BUT I convinced myself that other liquor was fine last night. It was a Halloween party and a good time was being had, so I was pretty convincing to myself. P.S. I dressed up as a slutty cat - no photographic evidence though, LOLOLOLOL 12:30pm - (DIM SUM!) fried turnips + black bean spare ribs w/ sweet potato + grilled octopus + hazelnut cake dessert 5:30pm - 3/4 of Costco Garlic Chicken Leg + 1 tbsp Tzatziki 7:00pm - (DIM SUM LEFTOVERS!) black bean spare ribs w/ sweet potato + fried turnips + tofu pudding w/ simple syrup + 45g chicharron + 5 Avocado chips 9:30pm - 2:00am - 1/4 of a roasted beet & poached pear salad w/ salmon + 1/4 warm apple tart w/ vanilla ice cream + Lychee Martini + 1 Tequila shot + 3 gin and tonics. Totals: 2216 cals - 100g Protein - 230g NET carbs - 82g fat

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It's so good that you have found the weight/level you are happy with. I think for most, trying to figure out what this weight/level is is a source of anxiety. I'm not sure I was born with great metabolism (I mean, I did balloon up to 235 lbs!). I do however run 5km almost every morning and I do some sort of strength training on one body area/part or another for 15 mins every day (i should probably do more than 15 mins - so I can try to firm up my saggy butt - but I hate strength training and 15 minutes every day is what's sustainable for me for now, any more and I would probably start making excuses not to do it). You know, when I do arm exercises I do a majority of it sitting on the couch. Maybe your neck and back issues may allow this? I did notice that when I started doing the strength training regularly my calorie needs increased...