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This is where I was stuck, I started one project and it snowballed into a new hobby. It really keeps me busy and moving during the day. What do you find fun or interesting? You should consider writing an anonymous blog about weight loss, fashion, exercise, and plastic surgery. Make it fun with a lot of pictures and graphics if you are into that kind of thing or want to learn how to do it. You are really good at baking. Could you bake for fun and give your finished product away? (Work, husband’s work, kid’s school, nursing home, fire station etc..). If you aren’t tempted to eat it! You can always join me in painting! Pick out a wood shelf, cabinet, jewelry box, mirror, etc that looks like it needs to be updated or needs a pop of color. Buy a jar of Fusion mineral paint, (Toronto company) a couple brushes and a sanding sponge and go to town. Or send me a message and I’ll give you a step by step lol. Finding something has REALLY helped me, keep trying stuff out, you never know what will grab you. Everyone is surprised that I like updating furniture, (including me) But I’m glad I found something I didn’t know I needed.

I forgot about Sunday!

I posted this on the Sophomore thread then realized I should have posted it here: I don’t know if I’m still a Sophomore, I kind of feel like a Junior now. I had my 18 month post op today! The Dr. & nutritionist are both thrilled with my results, although my Dr. would like me to gain 10 pounds because of my age (59). I was honest with him and said there was no way I could psychologically handle an intentional gain at this point which he understood. I’m not losing anymore and I’ve read that a 10 pound bounce is very common by year 2. There is a monthly support/informational meeting at the hospital for pre and post op patients, they asked me to give a presentation followed by a question and answer session next month. I’m kind of nervous and very flattered that they asked me to do it. I asked if she wanted me to send her a copy of what I plan to say and she replied, ‘No, we trust you”. I could use some advice. I’m going to discuss my experience of course, foods, menu planning, restaurants, exercise, journaling and most importantly attitude, emotions, expectations, reality and getting and keeping your mindset and motivation.  Please hit me up with ideas, I want to do a good job! Sorry about the “Call an audible “ confusion: call an audible (third-person singular simple present calls an audible, present participle calling an audible, simple past and past participle called an audible) (American football) To change the play at the line of scrimmage by yelling out a new one. (US, idiomatic) To change plans at the last minute based on newly revealed information.

I don’t know if I’m still a Sophomore, I kind of feel like a Junior now. I had my 18 month post op today! The Dr. & nutritionist are both thrilled with my results, although my Dr. would like me to gain 10 pounds because of my age (59). I was honest with him and said there was no way I could psychologically handle an intentional gain at this point which he understood. I’m not losing anymore and I’ve read that a 10 pound bounce is very common by year 2. There is a monthly support/informational meeting at the hospital for pre and post op patients, they asked me to give a presentation followed by a question and answer session next month. I’m kind of nervous and very flattered that they asked me to do it. I asked if she wanted me to send her a copy of what I plan to say and she replied, ‘No, we trust you”. I could use some advice. I’m going to discuss my experience of course, foods, menu planning, restaurants, exercise, journaling and most importantly attitude, emotions, expectations, reality and getting and keeping your mindset and motivation. Please hit me up with ideas, I want to do a good job!

At lunch yesterday I had to call an audible. Much to my dismay they were out of turkey. I really wanted a burger but had not planned a splurge so I went with the pulled chicken. It wasn’t great but I didn’t care 30 minutes later. Ok, I kind of care because I have leftovers, I’ll probably just toss it.

I agree with @Sheribear68 that the “high” from losing weight has to be replaced. I did not have plastic surgery. I was advised a few months ago to get foot surgery. I was told I would have to be pretty inactive for a few months so I decided to wait at least another year. I know my personality and I have to keep moving and active. I stumbled upon refinishing furniture and painting everything in my path to keep me busy. I stay around 1300 calories a day with an occasional 1500-1600 day, so far that seems to be working for me. I have slacked off on water thanks for the reminder! The mind game that has worked for me over the past year: When I’m out to eat (more choices mess with me) I talk myself into something healthy and repeat, “you will not care what you didn’t order or eat 30 minutes from now “ I also look online and decide what I’m having before I leave and never waiver. Sometimes I do plan around a higher calorie unhealthy meal. Snacks are another area I’ve struggled with, I crave very carby foods when I’m bored. What works for me one month may not work this month. 4/months ago I would grab a coffee with premier protein, 2 months ago I’d grab grapes or a 110 calorie meat stick. This month I’ve felt hungrier and I bought a big bag of these cute pink lady apples and that does the trick for now. Are those my first choice for a snack? Hell no, but I ask/tell myself, will I care 30 minutes after I eat it. My husband and I are going to a fabulous bbq/smokehouse place for lunch today. This is the kind of place that can have a long line out the door on any given day. I already decided I’m having smoked turkey even though I would prefer burnt ends or a burger. (We went a few weeks ago and I planned and had a burger for that outing) I’m sure it will be delicious and I’m also sure will have a few seconds/minutes of self pity for missing out, but I’m ready for that. It works for me and I can honestly tell you I’ve never cared or regretted what I didn’t order or didn’t eat later that day. Bonus: I’m stopping at a really cute store that sells my favorite fancy paint (from a Toronto company) on the way to lunch. That is my new “high”. Getting out of a funk is hard, it would be so much easier if Cher could come over and slap us.

Maybe next year, they are super cute.

Honestly though these are unrealistic standards and I’m happy where I’m at.

I want to use the excuse,”but I’m 59 years old” Then again:

This is my ideal, not going to happen but..

Everyone looks fantastic, and I’m like you @Sillykitty but I’m more timid than you. I tried on the houndstooth Old Navy pants and went...nope! At my age maybe it’s best if I just lay low. Lol dammit, I scrolled up, now I want your coat.

I don’t care for the foam ones, just the beanbag kind.

Very easy and healthy. Bake your own tortilla chips and serve them with homemade or store bought pico de Gallo. You do have to use a little oil with the chips, but not much. Baked chips recipe Pico de Gallo recipe

I don’t consider my medical history a secret, it’s personal and private. It’s up to me who I share that with.

Get a beanbag stand, they are awesome. Make sure you get a soft one!

@sillykitty LOVE the outfit, you look great.

I’m good almost everyday as boring as that sounds. I rarely weigh myself on a day I feel “heavy”. I stick to 1300 calories and track everything so I don’t get anxiety about food or the scale. I don’t have any off limit foods except, alcohol, popcorn and fries. I actually should probably gain a few pounds, my 18 month check up is soon and my Dr. didn’t want me to lose more weight. I’m hovering around 121 .

Update: it was pretty (very) good. Not something I will have often but definitely decent fried chicken. I scratched that itch.

This is the maintenance thread? Yes, I’m maintaining.

I did my homework, I’ve been debating about trying it for awhile now. I’ve already put those items in MFP for today’s lunch. My 21 year old son likes Gilmore Girls too although he pretends he just watches it to hangout with me.

Has anyone here had the fast food restaurant, “Raising Caines”? One was just built 6 blocks from my house so of course my curiosity is peaked. My son tried it and said it is really good. I checked their menu and it is crazy unhealthy, seriously not one healthy choice. I think I’m about to plan my entire day around 2 chicken fingers and Cole slaw.

During chemo 9 years ago, I of course started losing my hair, so I just shaved It then waxed it to get it over with. I have to say it is SUCH a weird feeling at first and kind of freeing. if you want to give it a go I agree Summer would be best. I lost my hair in winter and I was not prepared for how cold my head was at night! I bought those under-armor stretchy caps to keep warm. Also be prepared to find out you might have a funky skull.

It was really nice seeing actual humans behind the names!

Double post

It seems so weird to actually “meet” peeps from here!