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Vacation Time~ Losing Weight Right On!

Well this year for our 31st Anniversary (which is today!) I planned a trip to the mountains with lots of streneous activity~ and not what you are thinking! LOL We went to Sky Valley GA, the highest mountain in GA only to find 10-12 inches of white snow on the ground! I made a real snow man and crowned him with an FSU Cap! This Florida Girl had a ball, I went out to eat, cooked in the Cabin, and even ate cake! But~~~~~~I increased my level of daily activity, and that is what it all boils down to, eating less, doing more and watching the scales drop and the clothes sizes too! I just love the fact that I have lost over 20 inches in my hips! I have only lost 2 inches in my boobs!!!! So~~~~maybe no boob job will be necessary! Anyway if you have your choice???My husband is happy about that anyway! LOL "HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY EVERYONE" LOTS OF LUCK ON YOUR JOURNEY!:eek::biggrin:

janetsjourneytoslim

March 18, 2010

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LIFE HAPPENS:We Fall off the PLAN~How to get back on Track!

:thumbup:ok so it happens! How can we go for the longest time dropping weight, saying NO! to foods we know will sabatog our plan, feeling great, We DID it! And then, one day we DON'T write down the food we ate that day, or we didn't drink enough water, or we ate a SMALL peice of candy or cake or some forbidden fruit that will kill the ketosis! One day leads to the next and we fall into a sloppy habit~but we are busy and there is just no time? (Or we don't make the time~NOW do We?) BUT we are eating the rest of the time right, and we are going to the Gym two to three times a week, and in between LIFE HAPPENS! We don't measure portions, we guage our intake of foods, (they are usually way too much, because our brains are not banded) Can't blame this slip on the Band! Maybe we are in between fills and we are stretching that band too much by consuming too many calories, (even a trip to the Gym will only even the count; so maybe you just stay the same, not lose a lb!) I'm just sayin! Life Happens~that is usually the case, or I know it is with me. NO STRESS! Let's see, The Economy is in a horrible state, I am building a house, about half way to the finish line, decisions, decisions. I am in about two lawsuits; hopefully they will result in getting my major investments back so I don't lose all my retirement! They have been ongoing for about two years now. My youngest daughter just announced that she is getting married this year and I am very happy about that; UNTIL the first planning meeting with future in-laws last night. Looks like a VERY expensive wedding~~~hummmm lets see, now who gets to pay? My house may get put on hold (AGAIN) Extremely HAPPY that my oldest daughter is Pregnant, after trying for 8 years and lots of surgery, etc. We are in a state of Joy over it. Then I find out my Oldest Sons wife is Pregnant too, and both babies are to come in the same WEEK! Wow! Just like Twins and in my family grandbabies come in twos! Two and a half years ago, we got a little girl and a little boy 11 days apart by my two sons! (So how to I be with both at the same time and help out a little? S-T-R-E-T-C-H~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My Car is messing up, and it won't be cheap to fix it, AND I am NOT going to trade, cause I don't want the monthly payment! Haven't had it paid off that long~ISN'T THAT THE WAY IT ALWAYS IS? Today is my youngest Grandsons first Birthday and the party is tonight! (Of Course there will be lots of Food!) I ate three or four large bites of ITALIAN CREME CAKE last night! Now I am ridden with GUILT:eek: I did what I taught myself NOT TO DO! I said "Oh Well, I am celebrating my Daughters Wedding!" (And I am worried about money) So have the darn CAKE, it will make you feel better, COMFORT!) It was~FOR A MINUTE! NOW I feel miserable and I can not UNDO it~:frown: Oh if they only had the UNDO button on food like they do in PHOTO SHOP! LOL So today is Friday and TGIF, If it was MONDAY I could start over, RIGHT? WRONG! I am starting over today, I AM GOING to WRITE DOWN all my food today, I AM GOING To only eat Protein for three days, and control the portions! Monday I will check my Ketosis, hopefully I will be there~Then I am going to stay on Mushies for 7 Days, lots of protein, not over 50 grams of carbs or LESS:scared2: I should drop a few lbs with the Start OVER! In spite of it all I am on a good track to healthy~So I am each day on a roller coaster of Happy~Upset, Happy~Upset, Good News, Bad News, Good News, Bad News. Dealing with Husbands trials, childrens trials, Financial trials, Up~Down, Worried about everything from day to day. Spending a lot of time in Prayer, asking God to take this from me. :cool:I thank God that I have had the Lap Band Surgery, and I am going in the right direction, even tho I lose my way and get off the track, I can only look forward now, I WILL NOT GO BACK! If this happens to you, and I may be the only one, but I am just sayin! Get your mind screwed back on, start thinking positively and looking forward and get back with the plan, and you will prevail. 1. Keep the food log. 2. Drink the water.(to flush the fat and keep hydrated) 3. Exercise three times per week. 4. Get that much needed protein. I hope you have a great weekend and a positive week ahead. "Life Happens" We just have to resign to live the LapBand Life~For Life~" I love being thinner and the LapBand Life is the life for me and YOU!:thumbup:

janetsjourneytoslim

January 29, 2010

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The scale is moving again, only slower this time!

:rolleyes:Still happy that when I get on the scales, I have not GAINED, two lbs this week since the last fill. Whoo hoo! I did find out when I went in for my Dr.s visit that the Dr. who performed my surgery is moving away, and now I am depressed. But I am so thankful for him and the relationship we have formed. He hugged my neck in the parking lot and boy did we get the stares from the nurses looking on. But he is truly very proud of his patients and how far we have come. He knows it has changed our lives forever! Thanks Dr. Tim! I will always remember you! It is not what you did or how you did it, but how it made me feel that I will remember! Best wishes to him, and I will keep up my promise to him to do the best I can to continue with the good work, for me and him.

janetsjourneytoslim

March 30, 2010

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Grilled Peanut Butter(Crunchy) and Jelly Sandwich??

Yes I was smitten at the Ag Expo in Moultrie GA last year by these tasy little sandwiches! Now If you just use one slice of bread, it cuts the carbs way back! Something about the heat and the butter that I use to toast the bread, what a great supper, my husband is eating vanilla ice cream right now for his dessert, so I get on here to avoid the temptation, and talk about my sweet PB&J Grilled Sandwich. He worked hard today and he has ALWAYS weighed the same since the day we married 32 yrs ago. Sooooo let him eat Ice Cream. Trying something different and Out of the Box helps us to avoid the boredom that will come with a diet. HAVING to do something just sets me up for failure, I WANT to do this so I am succeeding! I will get my beautiful Granddaughter Bayleigh for two days tomorrow and we are going to have a tea party (with Crystal Light Tea) and PB&J sandwiches! Then we are going to don our swimsuits and go to the BEACH. I have not been to the beach in several years, actually can not remember the last time??? That is sad considering I live only 30 min. from them. I may have some flab, but I am 91 lbs lighter than the last time I went. So here I go! Hope all of you are having a wonderful night! Check out Sparkpeople.com, you will like it!:mad:

janetsjourneytoslim

August 18, 2010

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First Cruise since the Band~~~~Got to get ready! Mentally!

Heading on a cruise to Mexico, Cozumel to be exact, going with 7 other couples for a Thanksgiving Cruise. I am very excited about the cruise, but very nervous too as I know I will be put to the test with ALL that food on the ship. I have determined to eat only lean, high protein and good carbs. If I do slip, I'll hit the Gym and the exercise class! Anyone else have this happen? I am only 15 weeks post band, down 51 lbs so far and want to hit Onderland by Christmas. So I really have to prepare to say NO to MYSELF!:cool2:

janetsjourneytoslim

November 24, 2009

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2010-Finding the Woman Within!

I have a beautiful woman within~crying to be released to the world in 2010! She wants to be happy, healthy and yes even sexy! Look out world~I am on my way! Bandsters unite! Work as hard as you can to be positive, productive and help others along the way in this journey of our lives! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!! GOD BLESS YOU!:biggrin::smile::biggrin::smile::wink::smile::biggrin:

janetsjourneytoslim

January 1, 2010

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Onderland by Christmas? What is your plan?

Christmas is coming and a Red dress (Sexy) is calling my name! I want to get into a nice sexy Red Dress by Christmas. I know that I am looking better, all my friends are telling me so, and I could get complacent and just stop right here, but this is where I always Gave Up at before when I was on diets. I AM NOT SATISFIED YET! I AM HOPING FOR ONDERLAND BY CHRISTMAS! I AM 211.4 THIS MORNING AND I BELIEVE THAT I CAN DO IT! I HAVE A PLAN, STAYING IN KETOSIS TILL THE POUNDS DROP, INCREASING MY EXCERCISE EVERY DAY, GONNA GIVE MYSELF A CHRISTMAS PRESENT! WHAT IS YOUR PLAN?:thumbup::biggrin:

janetsjourneytoslim

November 16, 2009

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Six little Pounds

Well I have six little pounds to go to get to my goal weight for my daughters wedding! Tried to lose 10 lbs. but now I am down four. Working on the wedding stuff is keeping me very busy and all these babies (grandbabies) coming. I am on the go a lot. We got baby Michael Wesley last night! 8 lbs, l oz, 21 inches long, he is a little doll with a head full of hair! Now one more is on the way our little Ava Danielle, my oldest daughter is expecting and ready to go by next weekend. I have five weeks left before my youngest daughters wedding and two flower girl dresses left to make, NO PRESSURE! Everything to check and re-check. Meeting with the cake lady on Thursday again. That cake is going to be good! Blueberry flavored fondant on one layer, Orange flavored on the rest, will post photos later. Have a great day all, God Bless You.:tt2:

janetsjourneytoslim

August 31, 2010

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76 1/2 lbs down and the scales are dropping! This is FUN!

:tt1: Boy am I loving my band NOW! I am getting into size 12's and I CAN HARDLY believe it myself!! This is FUN! Losing weight has NEVER Been FUN before but now, I just love getting on the scales. I don't even care if it shows a tiny l lb gain, cause I KNOW that by sticking to my program, it will be gone by the end of the week and taking another lb with it! FUN! I love shopping for NEW CLOTHES too! And I am smaller now than I have been in a very long time. I wore a size 14 Wedding Gown from JC Penny's in 1979. I will be wearing a size 10 to my daughters wedding in OCT. if I stay on track with my weight loss! Now how FUN is that????????? If you are new to LB or just thinkin about it! Don't wait another minute! JUST DO IT~ OMG you will love it and have FUN toooooooooooo! Join us here on LBT and keep up with me on by blog too at www.thegoldendayz.blogspot.com:thumbup:

janetsjourneytoslim

March 5, 2010

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Less and Less CC's in my Band on Fill Days!

I could not understand why my CC's got less and less. I WANTED more and more, because I thought that is what gave me restriction. Well I found out the very interesting facts about the fills today when I went in for my Fourth Fill! You need more CC's when you are streaching out the stomach more! If you are staying on program, and eating like you should. (And thank god I haven't cheated that much) Then you require less CC's to get the same restriction as you had in the beginning. I have a 10CC band and I am at 5.7CC's I hope that I can get another 50 lbs off by July 2010! I will be setting some small goals, and breaking them down through time in order to get there! Going to change my eating plan a little, and start adding foods that are a little higher carbs, but in very small quantities! I want to be able to eat like REAL Normal people and still lose weight. Then when I get to goal weight I will just maintain, by increasing the caloric intake a little and watching it! I felt better after talking with my Dr. and his nurse today! I am getting slim~~~Thanks to Dr. Tim! (and the LapBand):thumbup:

janetsjourneytoslim

January 8, 2010

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Exercising The all Important Factor in weight loss and Life!!!

:ohmy:EXERCISE! OH HOW I HATED TO EXERCISE, AND EVEN NOW I HAVE TO PUSH MYSELF BEYOND MY COMFORT ZONES! BUT~~~~~EXERCISE IS THE ALL IMPORTANT FACTOR IN TAKING OFF THE ADDED WEIGHT OF THE YEARS! FOR WOMEN, HAVING BABIES PUTS ON WEIGHT FOR SOME AND THEY NEVER CAN PUSH ENOUGH TO GET IT OFF(FOR ME~AND FOR SOME THEY ARE A SIZE 2 RIGHT AFTER) YOU ARE BUSY WITH THE BABY AND JUST ABOUT FORGET YOURSELF. FOR OLDER WOMEN, THE AGE AND SLOWING DOWN DUE TO AGING HAPPENS, AND IT DOES NOT SEEM WORTH THE EFFORT JUST TO LOOK GOOD! :tongue_smilie:BUT IT IS NOT JUST ABOUT LOOKING GOOD! IT IS ABOUT FEELING GOOD. AND LIVING LONGER HEALTHIER LIVES. :w00t:TWO MONTHS AFTER BEING BANDED, I JOINED A GYM, WENT OUT ON A LIMB AND PAID FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR(GOT A NICE DISCOUNT TOO) I KNEW I WOULD GO IF I PAID AND NOT LOSE THE MONEY!!LOL :w00t:I WAS SO UNSURE OF MYSELF, DID NOT KNOW A THING ABOUT ANY OF THE MACHINES EXCEPT THE TREADMILL AND THE BICYCLES! BUT THE GYM OWNER WAS A PERSONAL TRAINER AND HE SET ME UP WITH A CARD AND A ROUTINE! SO FEELING LIKE AN IDIOT, I GOT INTO SOME GYM SWEATS AND GOT STARTED. THAT WAS 4 1/2 MOS AGO. :wub:TODAY I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER! I DO NOT BREAK OUT IN A SWEAT EACH TIME I GO TO THE GYM, I DO ABOUT 45 MIN TOTAL TIME ABOUT THREE TIMES A WEEK. I GET IN 10 OR 15 MIN ON THE TREADMILL TO WARM UP AND THEN HIT THE WEIGHT RESISTANCE MACHINES. I AM WORKING HARD ON THE ABDOMEN RIGHT NOW, THE UPPER ARMS(SO THEY WON'T BE TOO FLABBY FROM THE WEIGHT LOSS, AND THE INNER AND OUTER THIGHS TOO) I STARTED WITH 15 LBS OF WEIGHTS AND I AM UP TO 60 & 75 LBS ON MOST ALL THE MACHINES NOW. BUILDING MUSCLE, IT DOES WEIGH MORE THAN FAT AND LAST MONTH I GAINED INCHES FROM THE ADDED MUSCLE BUT LOST A FEW LBS TOO. THIS MONTH I AM DOING THE SAME THING. SO I AM NOT DROPPING THE WEIGHT AS FAST AS I DID TO START WITH! SO WHAT, THE INCHES I HAVE LOST ALREADY AND THE LBS ARE SUFFICIENT FOR NOW, AND AS I BUILD MUSCLE, IT WILL IN TURN SPEED UP MY METABOLISM TO HELP MY BODY ATTACK AND BURN FAT! :smile2:MAY I JUST SAY "I LOVE MY GYM" THE FOLKS THERE ARE SO HELPFUL, YET THEY LEAVE YOU ALONE TO YOUR WORK. I MET AN OLD HIGH SCHOOL FRIEND WHO HELPS ME NOW, HE WAS IN "MR. WORLD" CHAMPIONSHIPS AND PLAYED FOOTBALL IN SCHOOL, STILL LOOKS GREAT AT 57, STILL IN SHAPE AND STILL LIFTING WEIGHTS. AGING IS SLOWED DOWN BY THOSE WHO EXERCISE ON A REGULAR BASIS~IT IS PROVEN IT HELPS ARTHRITIS, ETC. GOOD AND HEART HEALTHY, START SOME TODAY. EVEN IF YOU CAN'T OR WON'T BE JOINING A GYM, START WALKING THREE TIMES A WEEK FOR 30 TO 45 MIN. AT THE TIME, DOING SOME FLOOR EXERCISES, (THE KIND WE USED TO DO IN THE SCHOOL GYM WHEN WE WERE YOUNG) JUMP ROPE, JOG, WHATEVER YOU CAN DO TO GET MOVING, YOU WILL WATCH A CHANGE TAKING PLACE IN HOW YOU FEEL AND LOOK AND HOW THE SCALES LOOK BACK AT YOU! I PROMISE! DON'T LEAVE THIS ALL IMPORTANT FACTOR IN WEIGHT LOSS OUT OF YOUR LIFE, GET THE MOST FROM YOUR LAP-BAND® SURGERY!:smile::thumbup::tt1::tt1:

janetsjourneytoslim

February 11, 2010

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What should I do?

:confused:Does anyone watch the show "What would you do?" It is a news show, they had a segment last night whereby a "FAT LADY" actress who was really big, and several teenage actress's were blasting her for her Fatness as she was sitting on the beach. They did this to her "ALL DAY LONG"! The teenagers had NO SCRIPT~and came up with the ugliest things to say to the FAT LADY actress, that they actually had her in REAL tears. NO ONE except a young girl who is studying obesity for a health care related field tried to intervene on the FAT LADY's behalf! There was a phycologist who analyzed the film at the end of the day! So many people walked past this lady and never said a word to try to help her??? What is this world coming to? Obesity even in childhood is rampant and the health care industry is not looking at what happens to the individuals like us who were trapped in those obese bodies crying to get out. Lapband surgery is certainly safer than the alternative and was an answer to a prayer for me. Although I was turned down by Blue Cross and Blue Shield for the Surgery and became a self-pay. I think the Insurance companies need to open their eyes and if they won't then this Government needs to open them for them, as they are some of the richest companies in the world! They are not helping by denying this surgery when those in need suffer.:glare: Sorry but it makes me so mad when I see an overweight person, they have to eat too, and others are walling their eyes at them and accusing them of eating themselves into obesity. There are those who are Trapped and want out. Condemming them won't ever be the answer.

janetsjourneytoslim

August 11, 2010

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Two Deaths in the Family in One Week! Stress!!! It is really affecting my attitude!

STRESS AFFECTS MY ATTITUDE AND MY APPETITE! I GET SO OUT OF CONTROL WHEN I SUFFER OR SEE OTHERS SUFFER. I THINK THAT FOOD HAS BEEN MY COMFORT FOR SO LONG, THAT WHEN I AM SAD, I WANT TO EAT AND NOT JUST FOOD, SWEETS! I KNOW THEY ARE GOING TO SABATOGE MY DIET PLAN, BUT THEY CALL TO ME WITH COMFORT. IT IS REALLY HARD, IS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCING THESE FEELINGS? I AM SO FULL TONIGHT, I HURT! IT SURE FELT GOOD GOING DOWN THO!:frown:UNHAPPY WITH MYSELF NOW AND FEELING GUILTY.

janetsjourneytoslim

November 6, 2009

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The Power of Protein~Down 4 lbs this week!

:smile2:I just knew it would work and it did! There is Power in Protein! Got to love it! Lost 4 lbs this week and got one more day to go. Gonna hit a good state of Ketosis in a day or so. Stick to Protein for three to four days, it will KILL your cravings for Sweets! It works!:wink2:

janetsjourneytoslim

April 23, 2010

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Warmer Weather, and My spirits are lifting too!

:frown:Great!! The warmer weather is here, 68 degrees today! And the sun felt so good! I saw a lot of folks I have not seen in a long time today, and I just got compliments all day. It was truly wonderful. I have never been the center of attention like I was today, and honestly it was sorta embarrassing but in a good way, I could feel myself blushing! It has been 15 years since I was this small. I have a great restriction now so I just can't eat the food I use to consume, down another lb this morning, Yea! I have to drink a lot of fluids now, and stay hydrated, so the lbs will drop, especially with warmer weather coming we all will, it helps your body flush the fat you burn during the day too. Good Luck Guys, Enjoy the coming springs!:redface:

janetsjourneytoslim

February 21, 2010

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Keeping yourself Motivated! All Important!

:thumbup:It is imperative to keep YOURSELF motivated! Ever talk to yourself? We do it all the time~we just don't admit it! Well for me it is the only way to avoid temptation and when I don't listen to myself, I listen to others OR TO THE FOOD ADDICTION I have lived with all my life! The food we want talks to our brains, our friends (that never gain weight no matter what they eat) tell us a little of this or that won't hurt. "If we want to change our bodies, we must first change our minds!" :tt1: Hummm! There is NO other Way! So go ahead TALK TO YOURSELF~TELL YOURSELF NO NO NO! to the cravings you have for the OLD foods that made you FAT and UNHAPPY! Tell yourself YES YES YES to happiness, energy, new life, new clothes, new agility! The reward is amazing so go ahead, tell everyone that I told you it was OK to talk to yourself! Listen to those inner voices, and talk back to them! Have a Happy and Blessed Easter everyone! He is Risen and He is in control!:smile:

janetsjourneytoslim

April 4, 2010

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Back from Alaska and ready to get down to business! Losing weight is an everyday JOB!

I do love to travel and ALASKA was the best yet! We cruised on the Norwegian Pearl to Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, then to Victoria BC and then to Seattle, WA for a couple of days. Discovered I have one good day to eat and then it is followed by a bad day. The motion of the ship did not help either even tho it was ever so gentle, I think it affected my digestion with this band. I ate good, just not like the rest of my group I was with. I HAVE to have the time to eat slowly and we were always going to Bingo or to something NEXT! I did get a couple of nice peices of art at the Art Auctions and drank the free Champagne! I was always full and satisfied, I had carried onboard my protein shakes and made sure to have one evey day. I had LOTS of energy and it is a good thing, because the Pearl is a very Big ship and we must have walked two to three miles every day! My legs were sore! It was TOO COLD on this cruise to even think about the pool or the Hot tubs even tho people were in them! I could never have let go of the towel or robe to get in! The wind had a chill in it! The scenery and the rich history of Alaska was so interesting and the views of the Mountains, glaciers and the different way of life was so facinating. I wish the trip was longer. Now it is back to work for me! Both on the job, the gym and the diet. I did not gain any weight but then I did not lose either, it seems to be this way when I cruise. Not sure of how they prepare the foods, but tried to eat lots of fish and seafoods this time and salads! The fruit was good but no strawberries except once. I bought some really good blueberries in Pikes Market Place in Seattle, WA I love that place, the prettiest flowers. Drank lots of coffee and I know I shouldn't (black tho no additives) and there is a Starbucks on every corner. LOL Had a donut at Top Pot Yummy and found the Five Points Cafe in Seattle to be the best little restaurant and bar open 24/7 since 1929! Check it out if you ever go to Seattle. Went up in the Space Needle! Walked a LOT in Seattle! Took the Double Decker a couple of times and the Monorail once. Had a wonderful break. Missed you all and my Facebook friends too. Glad to be home.

janetsjourneytoslim

May 27, 2010

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Food and Memorial Day Blahs?

:frown:Just thinking I wish I could eat a Hot Dog! Blah, Blah is my body adjusting faster than My Brain? I use to think that my brain moved faster than I could talk, and that I could think of things and ways to amuse my mind to keep the hands away from food. Is it Just Memorial Day Blahs? I use to love to fix a big potato salad and ribs and hot dogs and hamburgers, I just kinda feel like I am missing out and just feeling a little low and left out right about now. Not with the way I look and how I like getting into clothes sizes I could not wear for the past 10 or so years, I just sit around (when I am not working and think too much, it is hard to stop thinking about foods that I want to eat and can't) and want to eat, so I have to modify this behavior I KNOW! Anyway I think it has to do with lots of depressing things going on in my life right now, recent deaths, financial concerns, etc. I will get over it, and I will move on, and life will get better I KNOW: just needed to vent to those of you who KNOW where I am at at this stage, rolling 4 or 5 lbs around is so depressing, up and then down and then back up again, very challenging for the last 20 lbs on any diet program and even with the band too.:sad:

janetsjourneytoslim

May 31, 2010

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Labor Day~A year long labor of love with the Band! That is what I am talking about!!

:smile:It has been a real ride. I have been pretty happy every minute of it. There are of course disappointments along the way, but they seem to go away soon and we move on again. I am really laboring over cleaning the silver for my daughters upcoming wedding and getting all the crystal out and unpacked and finding the "special" pieces from those who have passed away, that we will incorporate into Jennifers special day. I have the great grandmothers punchbowl the was used at the 65th Wedding Anniversary of Jennifers great grandparents in Iowa, we will use that, it has been used at all of my childrens weddings except the oldest son. Jennifer will carry a silver locket with a picture of her dad's mom, (Grandmother Hurst) wrapped around the stems of her bouquet. She is the grandmother who spent a lot of time with Jenny, one of her mentors. Mrs. Hurst NEVER missed a day of school. Even in the hard winters in Iowa! She was well educated for her time. Jennifer finished RN school and is now working for a surgeon, and off every weekend! (Unless there is an emergency) She is borrowing my diamond tennis bracelet to wear,(I may never see it again~I will have to borrow it back, LOL) She will wear a blue garter, and a white one to keep. Her colors scheme is black and white. I told her I would not wear BLACK to the wedding. I have worn Black to disquise my weight all my adult life, and even tho I am fond of the color, I need to shine, not fade away! My dress is on the way, should be here next week, can't wait to see if it will fit right! Will post pics. I have uncovered Aunt Velma's silver salt cellars, Our 5th Wedding Anniversary Champane Flutes, and a lot of other goodies, so much that I can't see my kitchen table. So I have to go and clean that off before the hubs comes home. I am going to try to get to a wine tasting this afternoon and order a couple of cases of private label (With Jennifer and Franz' photos on the label) wine for the wedding. Have a wonderful day everyone.:smile:

janetsjourneytoslim

September 6, 2010

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Second fill Coming up! Excited??? Don't Know What to expect!

I have to admit, I am a little worried about the next fill and excited too! I want to get more weight off and keep it off and I know this is what I wanted! But in three days I will get the next fill #2 and I am so nervous. It doesn't hurt, I am not anxious about that, but I just worry that I will not be able to consume any food much that I like, although I don't get hungry now. I also worry that I will choke or get food hung and panic! Scared to death of that! I have not thrown up at all and I don't like to or want to. Anyone else feel this way?:thumbup::eek:

janetsjourneytoslim

September 28, 2009

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It is raining! NO BEACH TODAY~ TEA Party instead?

:frown:Well so much for the beach day, it has been pouring for two days now, so my granddaughter and I have played dolls, dressup and today it will be the "Tea Party" time. God has given us this time together and I will not grumble about the rain, we must need it. Trying to stay on plan with a three year old in the house is harder than I thought! She wants Chicken Nuggets for lunch! Here we go, Fast Food places are places I try to stay away from now, they tempt me too much! I can't have fries now, they come right back out and no bread, so what will I get a thin piece of hamburger meat? No thanks, I'll save my money. May get a happy meal with Chicken Nuggets??? Have a great day all, and my God bless your lives today.:thumbup:

janetsjourneytoslim

August 19, 2010

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Happy Days!

:smile:Good Morning! And it is good. I am staying the same, and that is a GOOD thing. I look at life this way, at least I am not gaining weight. All my life I gained weight. Now I am able to stay within a lb or so and right back down to the weight I have reached. I am fairly content with this weight, but sure I would like to get one size smaller! I believe it will come to me one day soon. I am not going to push too hard, to allow my skin to adjust to all the weight loss. I have two grandchildren arriving in September, new babies. One is a Girl~Ava and the Other a boy~ Wesley, So life is all good. My youngest daughter is getting married to a wonderful young man she has been seeing for 8 years now on and off. They are the perfect couple. Planning is now in the "Get it done stages, so we are a little stressed, but not much, it is fun!" So many Happy Days! I have nothing to complain about today! May God Bless your day and Give you What you Desire!

janetsjourneytoslim

July 21, 2010

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A decision to Trust!

:smile:Learning to swim in daunting. You'll probably never forget how it felt to squint across the pool before filling your lungs with that last deep breath. Three strokes later, your hesitant paddling ended in frantic sputtering when water started closing over your head. At the same moment, strong arms caught you from beneath and lifted you back up to the surface. ( I had this happen to me at age 12 in our large round town lake) A heart of trust is one of life's sweet but hard-won gifts. The discovery that God is always there, ready to lift you up when you start to sink, replaces fear with courage and timidity with boldness. Along with that courage and boldness comes the strength to face whatever life throws at you~even when it requires a long scary swim to the other side. We can equate this long scary swim to the other side, to our decision to have the LAP-BAND®®® as well. We are uncertain, hopeful, scared and wanting. We have to get decisive, use the courage that we can drum up from within and be bold and go forward with our decision, trusting that we are doing the RIGHT thing for us! I know that I could not do a thing or make a decision without first trusting God to guide me. When I decided to do this LAP-BAND®®® thing, I was scared, unsure of how it would affect my life, how it would change me and my family, could I do it? It became a decision I had to Trust! Some days, I am still scared. I will try to eat something and I question myself, can I eat this? Will it get stuck? And I can get on edge about the band. Other days there is no question. I am starting to feel Normal with the band, not apprehensive at all, about getting together with friends attending functions such as weddings, showers, and parties without thinking everyone is watching me eat. I feel like one of the bunch again! I thank God everyday for my decision.:tt2: In you O Lord, I put my trust; Let me never be ashamed; Deliver me in Your righteousness. Psalm 31:1 NKIV Dear God, I am a child in your arms. Thank you for holding me in your loving embrace. I depend on your provision and protection. Amen

janetsjourneytoslim

August 5, 2010

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Had a Case of the Lazies today!

Depressed or what? Don't know but I could not move off the couch today, just did not want to do anything. I had so much energy the first six months of the journey and now I feel tired, well I did just get back from a 12 day Vacation, (No Rest then) Guess I need a vacation to get over my vacation. Nothing really on TV either, can't believe that I watched Top Model!!?? I wanted to eat more today too, just sitting around, should have gotten my butt up and gone to the Gym, well there is always tomorrow! My next appt is Friday and I dread it, because of the cruise, I have not lost any weight this month, and dread the visit! I need my Mojo Back! And the Dr. and Staff always do that for me, cause they are my friends now and really care about me, I know this to be true~sooo I will suck it up and get to the Dr. I think I get too hung up on Goal Setting and feeling like a failure when I don't meet the goals! Got to get past this! I also have a few friends who are a little upset and maybe even a bit jealous I am getting smaller than them, they can say things that really hurt! I want to take off 30 lbs this next year and I believe I will too, got to work at it and I will. Thanks for hearing me vent! Later!:smile2:

janetsjourneytoslim

June 3, 2010

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Questions and Doubts?

:confused:When I question and doubt myself, I have to think about in the utter stillness of a cavern deep underground, a single drop of water falls onto the surface of a small pond and then another and then another and another. With time, the pond swells until the entire chamber is underwater. Doubt enters our lives in the same way~one drop at a time. When we experience disappointment, it is natural to have questions and doubts. If I have a rough week with challenges and don't do exactly as I planned and stay to the foods on my list, I get disappointed in myself and let myself down, then comes the blame, the questions about why did I even do this? and why don't I just quit? And I doubt myself on this journey. And if we are all honest I believe we all feel this way at some point or other. But I WILL NOT give in to doubts and fears because I bring my fears, questions and doubts to God. He helps me to resolve them all. It may take longer than I expect to get the answer for my questions, but they always come, in his time. I am so thankful for his abiding love. Psalm 94:19NLT When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. God I bring my questions and doubts to you, and I trust that you will sustain me, for my hope is in you. Amen Have a very good day!:)

janetsjourneytoslim

August 11, 2010

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