Nermada

1 hour ago, GreenTealael said:

Almost 3 yrs post VSG, 1+ yr post RNY conversion, goal reached ~ June 2018

Inspiring❣

1 hour ago, JAKE H said:

Just checking in with my girls!! Had my first competition this weekend. It was extremely fun. You all look amazing!! Thought you guys might like to see these.

So proud of you, Jake!! Good for you❣

1 hour ago, GreenTealael said:

Update:

From 10/1 until today 10/12, I have only eatten half of a single loaf of the bread. I thought I would have had more by now, but I really didn't want to eat it as often. I think it is because it's no longer off limits to me.

I think the behavioral idea of partial reinforcement or psychological idea of unpredictable rewards maybe behind my waning desire

(https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201211/the-lure-the-unpredictable-lover) ; (https://www.jneurosci.org/content/21/8/2793)

I just wanted to mention it because I used to really LOVE bread (honestly I preferred it over anything other food) and in the beginning of my WLS journey I swore off bread, rice & Pasta believing there was no room for them in my life anymore. It was what I commonly saw when hearing about the diets of other WLS patients, permanently giving up foods.

Granted I don't like rice and Pasta so I'll likely never willingly choose to eat those and certain textures of bread no longer work for me because of conversion to RNY -

BUT I am happy that there is some flexibility still possible in a Bariatric diet, especially when I find really solid substitutes.

I also understand that some foods are triggers for binge eating and our people prone to that maybe should not try to be flexible without proper guidance from their teams.

Well that was a ton of heavy introspection for a Monday 😆

I'd like to think that you just have not found the right filling for that bread, Dr. Tea!😉🤣

Kidding aside, I agree with you. I did not fully swear off refined carbs and grains at the beginning of my journey, but knew I would most likely have to avoid them to speed up the process of losing weight, especially since I'm a revision.(tend to lose a lot slower than virgin procedures)

The truth is, the fact that I allow myself the freedom of eating them occasionally, has made me realize that I don't really need/crave them anymore. Instead, I look for an alternative and even then, once in a while will do just fine. It feels foreign and weird to me, but I like it!🤫

How far out are you, Tea? And when did you reach your goal?

3 hours ago, Numbheart said:

food for today - Cauliflower Tacos with Yum Yum sauce

Mmk, these look amazing! If I use @Pandemonium's 1 carb tortillas, this would be right in my powerhouse! I loooove cauliflower! I receiced the tortillas, but have not tried them yet. #feelinginspired 😊

18 hours ago, ms.sss said:

I’ll be 2 years post-op at the end of this month. 😎 (time flies!)

I got to goal at 7 months, but i lost a few more lbs over the next few months after that trying to figure out the whole maintenance thing. But I’ve basically been my current weight (give or take 5 lbs) for well over a year.

As for the whole calorie counting/tracking, its not for everyone, but I’m anal like that so keeping records and data and taking measurements and making graphs and all that sort of stuff speaks to me...I probably even enjoy it a little (ok, maybe alot!). I’ve been called obsessive/fanatical/crazy, but whatevs...its actually fun for me, AND I look great in jeans, lol

That's amazing! Great job!! You and I could be polar opposites in that whole data/measuring thing!😊 But , this I think is the point of our journeys, isn't it? Finding what works for you now and forever, so that you can stick to it.

Each and every one of you guys are awesome!!!❤

5 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

Afternoon snack: strawberry yogurt cup with 1/2 fl oz of pumpkin seeds: 142 calories

Plus, (not shown) 1/2 an almond biscotti: 55 calories

This reminds me, I need pumpkin seeds!😉

@ms.sss how far out are you? Also, if you don't mind sharing, how long did it take you to reach current size? I'm in awe that you are still counting every single calorie!!🏆

16 hours ago, ms.sss said:

@Nermada, oh, I also meant to say something to you way back when I read you post and my thoughtlessness got the better of me...

I do hope that things are on the mend at Casa Nermada, and am sending you good vibes all the days long ❤️

Thank you. Pretty sure there was no thoughtlessness involved! We all have a million things on our minds, and some are bound to slip every now and then. ❤

16 hours ago, ms.sss said:

hmmm....methinks you got some nice, fine looking legs hiding under those jeans...i can tell!

My fine Sharpei legs thank you!😘

Trip to therapist today.

P.S. Had an NSV this week at doctor's. The nurse used the regular blood pressure cuff on me without giving it a second thought AND it worked!!😊

On 10/7/2020 at 1:35 PM, GreenTealael said:

I missed replying to this also

Wishing a safe recovery for Mr. Nermada 💓

Thank you❣

On 10/7/2020 at 1:16 PM, Lily66 said:

Just now seeing this Nermada and prayers that your husband (and you!) are doing well.🙏💗

Thank you, Lily. Your prayers are certainly much appreciated❣He is getting better, slowly but surely. Hopefully, I can go back to work soon, before I lose whatever is left of my mind.😂🤪

On 10/1/2020 at 9:30 AM, Pandemonium said:

I know that body dysphoria is not something that everyone experiences after losing a substantial amount of weight, but it is something that I experience what I would consider minor bouts of on a somewhat frequent basis. I know that it's exacerbated by the fact that my weight loss was pretty rapid so that I had less time to grown accustomed to the changes as they happened. I also know that there is a very good chance that once I reach whatever my maintenance weight ends up being, that these bouts of dysphoria will diminish as time goes by.

If you suffer (or suffered) from bouts of body dysphoria, how did you handle it? What were your triggers that brought on those episodes?

For me, it's my face. I can look at my arms, my legs, and my stomach and see the changes from my weight loss and it doesn't impact me. Yet almost every time I look in the mirror, that's when it hits. I carried a lot of fat in my face and neck and so looking into the mirror often messes me up because it sometimes doesn't feel like it's actually me looking back. I've gotten to the point that I've given into the COVID Beard trend because at least the facial hair "bulks" up my face to an extent so that the differences aren't so severe. Except I really have no interest in having an unruly full beard all the time because I don't find it comfortable (plus it messes with my mask seal for my CPAP). For the past week I have told myself every day to just shave it down to my usual goatee...and every day I have avoided doing so. It's that lingering anxiety of seeing the stranger looking back at me in the mirror.

Just a quick correction, if you guys don't mind. What we suffer from is in general body dysmorphia not dysphoria.

Dysphoria is usually associated with people who have a hard time with body parts they were born with, i.e. transgender and nonbinary people.

Sorry for the wikipedia fact, I always figure, that as human beings, we're always learning !😊

As for the topic on hand, body dysmorphia, boy oh boy, do I have issues in that department! But, honestly @Pandemonium it gets better with time. The brain just takes a long time to catch up.❤

dinner tonight, family had veggie Lo Mein with grilled shrimp, I skipped the lo mein and made a salad. Plus rutabaga and swiss chard soup😋😋😋

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4 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

That was the first one I tried, honestly I prefer the wheat.

Good to know. I think that's what I'm going to get after I go through my stash.

Have you tried toasting it, cover with lowfat cream cheese and sprinkle with "everything " seasoning? Mmmmmmm so good!😋😋😋

20 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

Score!

Have you tried the one with the seeds? I'm wondering if they taste the same, cause I never tried the wheat^^.

1 hour ago, ms.sss said:

Another one from yesterday:

Like I said, milking dress-wearing weather: changed into this for dinner with Mr. and friends. I got pretty cold though 🥶

Ms.sss you always manage to look like a model no matter what you're wearing, but I do love how you look in dresses!

I agree with you about the fitted pants, but I've been stuck at home for the most part for the last 5 weeks! My 48 year old husband had to have emergency open heart bypass, after surgeon cut his aorta while putting in a stent!!! Had to take off work while he is recuperating. I'm battling depression and boredom by crazy online shopping therapy.😉

So, I thought I'd model my sparklers while in my size large joggers, that are now not even fit for lounge wear! 😂

Promise, I'll post pics when I actually wear them out. For now, I think I'll stick to modeling my new shoes as they arrive.

41 minutes ago, Starwarsandcupcakes said:

The first is imitation crab meat salad made with light mayo, gochujang, fish sauce, and soy sauce and tossed with orange peppers and kimchi. I ended up eating it over 2 meals and my kids pilfered my leftover nori from the first meal.

The second is a weird tart I made from fat free vegetarian refried black Beans, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and an extreme wellness spinach tortilla. Ended up eating 3 slices and the rest might go in the garbage because the bottom didn’t crisp and I’m not about to eat soggy tart. 😬

Can you just maybe heat it up in toaster oven/airfryer to crisp up bottom? I always do that for "soggy bottoms"!😉

1 hour ago, ChubRub said:

Since we are talking shoes, can’t resist showing off my new kicks! #clickboom

Love them and challenge accepted!😉

5 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Noooooooo! I haven't been shopping, because I'm never anywhere that requires new clothes, so I missed out on these

I know! But they always bring back that brand, it's called Gobi and they are a beautifully made Turkish brand, I believe. I have so many of their mules, which are now all too big! Sigh! I'm more into heels now anyway, so no regrets. 😉

@GreenTealael Happy belated Yom Kipur! How was the fasting? Did you feast afterwards?

Last night's dinner, forgot to take after pic, I was only able to eat half of it.

Soybean spaghetti with my favorite homemade beef sauce! 😋 I'm still not sure about the noodle texture though, but it did the trick for now.

14 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

These are just my style 😍

You have exquisite taste as usual, Tea!

They're all gone unfortunately .😪

I will not be going back on zulily anytime soon, my shoe addiction has reached a new high!!! Don't even ask how many pairs of shoes I've ordered in the last 2 months!! My only excuse is, all boots were under $15, and all the rest under $10.

Still, don't ask, cause I'll never tell! (15 shhhhhh)😏

They do not have my size in the boots I wanted 😭😭😭

Ok, so I'm not keen on flats, but aren't these guys cute??? They are on zulily, if anyone is interested.

12 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

Potato salad here I come lol 😂

🤣🤣🤣 totally!!!

21 minutes ago, BriarRose said:

I have decided this past year to abandon a “size” or poundage goal. I have lived as a morbidly obese person for so many years. I lost over 140 pounds then had regain over 8 years. I lost the regain in the past year. I am 5’2”. Now. I shrunk - being 64 now. I now weigh about 175. I went from over 320 pounds to 175. I am comfortable here. I feel good. I am maintaining the weight loss with healthy and mindful eating. I am never going to reach my surgeon’s goal for me 10 years ago. (145 ) I am happy to be where I am. Once Covid calms down I will get labs done - I am back to having lost 145 pounds. No plastics - but yes to excess skin and trapped fat. I don’t want any elective surgeries. I am happy wearing a petite size 16. Live happily within yourself. And congratulations on a healthy you !

Congratulations ❣That's an amazing journey! Those are awesome words of wisdom there! I wholeheartedly agree! 🥂Here's to continued health and happiness!