ms.sss

You know, I think I just might! I'm likely going to finish today around 550-ish, and already plan to eat "normally" tomorrow. I could go 500 again on Monday since it's a travel day, and then its time to cut loose

Well...I had this bright idea to reduce calorie intake now to offset my anticipated calorie increase next week on a trip Mr. and I are going on. It's the land of great awesome food, so I'm planning to indulge...including introducing carbs (pasta, bread, rice) into my diet for the first time. The thought of this scared me a little, hence the self-imposition for the past 2 days. But I think I'm over it, as I don't think its worth it because it's messing with my running* (and pooping!). *Which I guess answers your second question? I run cuz I actually love it ❤️ Aside: it's crazy that I just wrote that I love running. This coming from the same person who less than 1 year ago couldn't go up one flight of stairs without getting winded, nor walk around the block without complaining that her feet hurt. #grateful

No plastics...yet. I have an arm lift scheduled for Dec (can't wait!). As far as exercise goes, I'd say yeah, I do regular exercise. I do some sort of cardio every day for at minimum one hour (running, zumba, yoga, occasional lane swimming), also I do almost daily strength training on my arms, and do butt and core 2-3 times a week.

Yep, me too. I've been forcing myself to do butt exercises, but I. HATE. THEM. (So far I see no difference )

Thanks, but trust me its there, its mostly above my belly button (but putting my arm up pulls it up and stretches it so its less noticeable) in upper arms, and my saggy butt. I will say though that the extra skin looks less like rolls now and more like wrinkled fabric...lol.

Yes, lol ...but @FluffyChix shared a tip a while back: rinse them out of the package for minute or so then fry them in a dry, hot pan until the moisture is reduced. It really removes most (if not all) of the smell.

5'2", ♀️10m PO, maintaining 116.9 lbs this morning. I'm noticing the effects of the drop in my calorie intake the past couple days. This morning's run tired me out much, much, more than usual (I only did 3.5k) and I feel an overall lethargy. Also am going on 4 days of poop-less-ness. ARG. I'm probably keto-flu-ing. Anyhoo, going to stick to this self-imposed "pre-vacay-food-intake-plan" one more day and scrapping it tomorrow. Menu for Yesterday, Friday Sep 20: Totals --- 505 cals --- 41g protein --- 23g NET carbs --- 27g fat 9:00am (13 cals) 1 black coffees + ½ packet Stevia chicken broth 5:00pm (493 cals) Rice-less Poke Bowl *ate about 1/4 of the quantities below* ½ package fettuccine shiratake noodles 51g avocado 12g carrots 14g edename 70g roasted brussel sprouts w/ bacon 100g seared sesame crusted yellowfin tuna 1½ tbsp honey ginger soy sauce ¼ Portobello mushroom cap pizza leftovers 1 pork meatball (it was a dumpling, but I removed the rice wrapper) 7:30pm *ate about 2/3 of the poke bowl leftovers from my 5pm meal* Yesterday's Exercise: 5km run 15 mins strength training (arms)

Ok, so today's OOTD was the leggings on the left (with a shirt, of course, lol) Pic in the middle are my "new" hand-me-down butt-lifter jeans from the Kid and pic on the very right are regular jeans (which actually are also hand-me-downs from the Kid). It may just be wishful thinking on my part, but I think the butt-lifter jeans give me a little bit of a rounder, higher booty, no? *sigh* My next step might just have to be butt-padded underwear...

Nice! And it looks like you are one of the lucky few who got to keep her booty!!! Congrats ❤️

Lookin' good! Your top is a little loose, but it's hanging well. Your pants however, are too big. Your skinniness is making you look taller!

Boo. Sam's Club closed down my side of the border years ago. And google tells me Sandwich Bros isn't up here either. You guys always have the good stuff.

Rice-less Poke Bowl (black and white sesame crusted seared tuna steak, shiratke noodles, avocado, carrots, edemame & roasted brussel sprouts w/ bacon bits) Didn't make much of a dent in it despite being reeeeaaaaaly excited to eat it. What I did manage to eat was delicious, though *gives self pat on the back for being a cook extraordinaire*. Will take another stab at eating it later tonite... If I ate the whole thing, would have been 375 cals, 36g protein, 16g net carbs, 16g fat. Probably ate about 1/4 of it, so macros would be: 94 cals, 9g protein, 4g net carbs, 4g fat

OMG. I have to get one of these, sooo cute! Just did a quick google and Bed, Bath & Beyond has one here locally for $11 CAD regular price. Will pick one up in white later today if I have time... Boo. They didn't have it in stock at BB&B. Will try another place next week...or order online... I have one of these, but I don't think it can make a chaffle very well cuz it doesn't squish close enough in the middle...

I had to google "sacrum". But yeah, me too 😢 The Kid gave me a pair of jeans that she doesn't wear anymore and it is now my favourite pair of jeans. It is marketed as having some stretch in the back that "lifts" the butt, and it sorta works (at least I like to believe it does)! I can't find it on their website anymore, but I've seen other brands with the same concept. I'll try to post a pic of me wearing it later...

5'2", ♀️10m PO, maintaining 118.3 lbs this morning. So yesterday I decided to go on a pre-vacay-food-intake-plan (i.e., my old WLS diet, lol) in anticipation of all the mangiare bene that will be going on next week. It's weird that I find eating "bariatric-ly" easier than eating "maintenance-ly". It just feels like there is so much less effort, stress and thinking involved, you know? (or is that just me?) Menu for Yesterday, Thursday Sep 19: Totals --- 546 cals --- 62g protein --- 11g NET carbs --- 25g fat 9:00am (0 cals) black coffee + ½ packet Stevia 1:30pm (120 cals) protein shake: 1 scoop powder + 2 tsp Benefibre + 17g Clearlax + 2 tsp instant decaf coffee 6:00pm (421 cals) salad greens + vinaigrette >>> @MarvelGirl25 ..tried the cumin, not sure it went very well with my mix, lol, will have to try it with yours. 1 fl oz pumpkin seeds 100g grilled shrimp 1 poached egg avocado smoothie: 50g avocado + 38g spinach + 25g cucumber + lemon juice + garlic powder + cilantro + mint + black pepper + Greek yogurt + ice >>> @FluffyChix ...my first crack at this was too watery so I added some Greek yogurt. Then I added some mint and black pepper. Pretty yum ❤️ Yesterday's Exercise: 1hr hot yoga 30 mins on treadmill 15 mins strength training (arms)

Wha? I didn't know that LBL's reduce the size of butts. Now I have to rethink my PS wish list....

This has been a pattern I've seen quite often on here...people decide to stop losing weight, but keep losing weight beyond goal anyway. Congrats, you must be feeling all that today!

OMG. I have to get one of these, sooo cute! Just did a quick google and Bed, Bath & Beyond has one here locally for $11 CAD regular price. Will pick one up in white later today if I have time...

@Freiabr, my goodness you look fabulous. My vote goes to the green romper. You look so tall in it and the nude shoes makes your legs look like they go on and on and on...

Love it...even your bedspread and curtains are navy!

What are you talking about??! You have a$$ for days...

Oh the endless mojitos and tequila...😵

Agreed. Walking around in a bikini does wonders for the confidence (and walking around in a bikini is soooo much easier when everyone else is in a bikini too)

Funny, I was thinking about this too. Wine: check. Bread: most likely check. I have had bread-like things before (ie., breading on chicken wings, crackers, CAKE), so I *may* likely be OK in this regard? But I haven't had soft/doughy bread yet... Pasta/Rice: ??? I really don't know how my tum will react to these... BUT: I think I'm just going to wait until I get there to try them, as I decided to go low-cal/low-carb until we leave (btw, am secretly relived no one pointed the anorexic finger at me), the decision has placated my (totally irrational) anxiety for the moment. Mr. told me this afternoon that I am reacting the way I normally do when things are sprung on me: I go into hyper-planning mode. He's probably right, which means this agitation I'm feeling will pass as soon as I get used to the idea *crosses fingers* CAN'T. WAIT. ^^ This even more.

ahhhhhh...a GREEN smoothie. Totally forgot about those, I had dessert on the brain. I have all these ingredients. Once my avocado ripens a little more am going to make this! ...am also going to make this now as well! My avocado is nice and ripe!!