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Peps
on 8/27/24 12:05 pm, edited 8/27/24 5:37 am
Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 8/27/24 9:36 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Fingers crossed on the new place.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

VSGAnn2014
on 8/27/24 9:28 am
VSG on 08/14/14
Topic: RE: Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Peps, I'd like refs on reverse dieting, too.

Oddly, I'm having trouble right now keeping weight on. Am now fluctuating between 125 and 128. That's about 10 pounds less than my longtime post-VSG weight of 135ish. As I said before I don't hate this weight, but it feels odd. I'm guessing I've built a new set point for myself. (Maybe I accidentally did reverse dieting?)

We're submitting an offer today on a new domicile in KY. If and when it's accepted I'll describe it more, but it feels good, even if only temporarily, to have found something we really like in a great neighborhood.

Today's schedule includes termite spraying and hornets nest removal, town errands, and house cleaning.

Happy trails to everyone.

ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22

POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.

VSGAnn2014
on 8/27/24 9:05 am
VSG on 08/14/14
Topic: RE: Monday, August 26, 2024

What Liz said!

ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22

POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 8/27/24 2:44 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Weight 120 - after a pasta dinner last night. Definitely have to eat more calories/protein. Travel days seem to either be filled with too much junk food or not enough food. Speaking of eating, I do want to try Peps suggested "reverse dieting". If you could suggest a good source(s) to read about it I'd appreciate it. I couldn't seem to find anything from Mayo when googling the other day, though I did find some other articles.

So happy to be home! But I realized that the bed here is much less comfortable than Florida. It used to be the spare mattress which DS said was too firm for him. I let him swap the mattresses when he moved since we are getting rid of this one anyway. I guess he was correct that it was too firm.

My condo is filled with hanging towels and piles of sheets to be washed when we get back in mid-October but I did get my own sheets washed and bed made along with clean towels for two. And the refrigerator was emptied of all stuff that would go bad. Mission accomplished (though I hate throwing out so much).

After being back there for a weekend I am anxious to return when our friends are there in a month and one-half. Lots to do before then though.

Today we are going to the New Bedford whaling museum, then to dinner with friends in that area. No rest for the weary.

Have a terrific Tuesday!

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 8/27/24 2:31 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Monday, August 26, 2024

My hair was short for years - always short enough to not be able to get in my eyes. I can't stand it in between that length and ponytail length especially if I am trying to get something done with my head down.

Shrimp is such a great healthy source of protein.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 8/27/24 2:27 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Monday, August 26, 2024

So glad you are having a better start to your last year.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 8/27/24 2:26 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Monday, August 26, 2024

You know from after VSG that our bodies naturally tend to hold onto weight when they feel they have to save us from starvation. It will go down again. I weighed monthly after VSG so I wouldn't have to see the stalls and weekly during other weight loss periods. I only weigh daily during maintenance.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 8/27/24 2:18 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Monday, August 26, 2024

I loved that video of Kirby swimming. Hopefully that's a breakthrough for him.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 8/27/24 2:17 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Monday, August 26, 2024

Genes are such a big factor. You get to see it in puppies where you know the parents and I have learned it through the adoption of my children. Some adoptive parents prefer to feel that environment trumps genetics but it really just steers it. Genetics doesn't just influence how they physically look, but also their temperament, mannerisms, interests, and intelligence. It has been so interesting to be able to see my adopted children with their birth families.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

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