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We used to have family christmas parties where there were 20 people over (first at my moms moms, then at my parents house) where the christmas presents actually covered half the tree in a giant pile. At the time I was more concerned with which ones had my name on them than anything else, but later on realized what excess it all was. The food was over flowing... and the women , mostly one or two of them, made that part all happen...as well as buying and wrapping all the gifts... the men mostly paid for it all I'm sure. We do an extremely scaled down version now... for the kids more than anyone, and its interesting to see who it is that is picking up the mantel... this year my nephew did most of the cooking with a few offerings from other family members. The kids had a blast, and did not feel like they had to have presents up to there heads. It was fun just making the day about family. We stuck around and talked with my nephew and that really was the best part of the day. Craig and I too the dog for a walk by the river afterwards, he just got a new camera, and we did a little nature walk photo shoot. ...here is as picture of him taking a pic of lil'Sukie are old yorky girl the night before.... Have a nice day all!

Now I want Chinese! Maybe Ill do a stir fry. Had carbs layered in carbs covered with carbs sprinkled with sugar for brunch... it was good, but mostly pie shaped! I need to get in some veggies and protein right away! Was a nice visit with family, 4 little kids who were lovely. Lunch out tomorrow with the same family and a few stragglers as well. Have a nice evening and tomorrow all, enjoy and take care!

Good for you Lynda! I have bounced around a li†tle this season, bu† today I am still in my bounce range. Only two more days of feasting, and I can ge† back down tø losing a few more for good measure. Staying within the bounce has been my goal this season... not losing, but staying where I am. Have a great day all.

Here is a pic of the place I went to yesterday, once inside you go up †he stars and †hey care for all †he birds up in the "globe" cool building... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wildlife-Care-Association/437260003007349

You have some serious †radi†ôn globe! Sounds really nice. Our traditions are changing too, mom and dad, who usually have taken on the duties of bringing everyone together are getting older, and can no longer make it happen. My nephew is taking things on, bless his heart, and everyone pitches in with food and whatever is needed.(money). Its good, and a little sad, the passing of an erra. You take care now, and enjoy what you have... you and your gun loving co-workers... Merry Christmas and EEE-Haw! I can only imagine the crew that is there with you. Adventurers?

Got up early †ø soak in a ba†h, Have the oven preheating. Im making an apple tar†, organic blueberry creamcheese †ar† and a pineapple upside down cake... trying †ø use all whole grain, low sugar and good quali†¥... still will have some serious calories bu† should be filling....we usually meet for late christmas eve dinner and presents, bu† someone in †he family is working, so we will meet for a brunch today and christmas out tomorrow. Don't know where all the funny font is coming from....? Now that I am a bird nut I was looking at the website of a local wildlife rescue place that I have taken injured birds to in the past... they posted they need paper towels and toilet paper... they use them to line the many many boxes they use to put the little birds in.... so I bought some and took them out there... got semi lost, took me an hour driving all around , but that place is so cool. Its located in an old airforce base... McClellan AFB, in the old raidar building... which is a funny rounded topped shape, so I could see it from afar, but a maize to get there... I got there wi†hin minu†es of closing †ime. Take care today ladies, enjoy †˙e bounty and remember those who aren't as fortunate.

I don't see any reason to make fun of this person. People have to come to this in their own time. You have ALL been there... I know I have been, so, show some compassion. If she needs us for our experienced support, she is welcome here now or in the future.

Almost 3pm. At 100 cals so alls well so far. Did some baking, will do more this evening. Wrapped presents... I have to go to the grocery store, not looking forward to that. Take it easy girls, enjoy your holiday.

...and the time waisted!...Can you imagine the things all us fat folks could have invented, funded, and got on with if we wern't running with stupid diets again and again and again...... without success?

The best way to be a toffee buzzkill is don't forget to weigh it, set aside portions, then log it into your MFP along with everything else. I break it into little pieces, because part of the appeal of the candy for me is the way it feels when you crunch it, (pick up another piece and repeat until you are in a diabetic coma) I had a toffee day at school last week... three pieces... and wanted more.... still do! Its such a lovely drug! SarSar, thanks for reminding me it is fast day! I think I could have easily blown it off with my funny vacation schedule... I'm fasting today too, the next two days will be foodie galore days.... I am still around a pound over my high bounce range... not 10 pounds over, but still.... I will have to hack off around 4 1/2 after the eating events are over to get back to my low...then a couple more to get my bounce all under 169 where I want it.

Best of luck to you and I would have to agree with Jane.^ Also, through the years I have seen threads on this site, "Would you do it again?" or something like that.. and time after time I have read "In a heartbeat" and "my only regret is I didn't do it sooner" I just knew that one more diet was going to get me the same results as all the other diets did in the past. A little weight loss, and a lot of weight regain. I never really thought about getting surgery until the last minute before I actually did the research and had it done. I had reached the place where I KNEW I was going to suffer and die younger if I didn't get the weight off now. You call going to Mexico "a last resort" Many of the people were at that point before making the surgery happen, and most of them say "I would do it again in a heartbeat" and "I wish I had done it earlier" Thats how I feel too.

I agree, don't make any decisions on an early date where you drink and jet set.... I doubt you could characterize your future by this alone....

Hail sleeve! Sometimes the evil drink seems like such a good idea! Awww! I know I have cousins that might feel that way a bit.... I am there to support them in whatever they want to do... I hope she came away with the idea that you represent hope! Its not really "easy" but does make weight loss possible rather than impossible! Don't feel guilty. Love the pic. My sis in laws all live in another country... If I'm off my face, I can't blame them!

Thanks Fluff, I always forget you need to log in... I got myself on their mailing list and get all kinds of cool research papers mostly on weight loss info. Worth getting on if you like such things.

No... I usually try and spend about $1 a serving for Protein things... this is closer to $2.30 plus shipping... but looks handy! http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/high-protein/mac-n-cheese/proteind-cheese-sauce

This is so interesting to me. 'Gut Microbiome' Key to Obesity, Metabolism http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/808046?src=wnl_edit_specol&uac=204266DY

I don't know who pinned it originally, but I hope it stays pinned. I think it's an important topic. The forums here are filled with instances of members struggling in all sorts of ways & trying to cope with anxiety, fear, doubt, and low self-esteem. Anything that might help to clarify why we sometimes sabotage ourselves and how we could stop SHOULD be kept front & center, in my opinion. Although this topic is useful and interesting, this website is packed deep with interesting and useful posts. Really, the answer is to get the most out of this site is to spend time, and use the search, and dig deep. When I started on this site I started looking at the oldest posts first. This post is not the kind of post that should take up pinning space in my opinion.

That seems to be the case.... I used to work a lot of short contract art jobs... after school programs, prison programs, guest artist programs... and most of them dried up(the money dried up) One of those jobs is the one I do now, it pays crap (11 an hour with bennies) but ended up staying there because its such a frickin awesome job with great staff... like family.. and its almost all artists and the conversation that goes along with it.. Oh well money! Hey, one of our two programs is not recruiting for two full time teachers...... that hotel looks darling! I know my scale is up and down... its not too far off, but will take some work to get it back in range. The huge onslot offood will be over soon.... for a while!

I had this happen once before too... loss of an important relationship... bam 35 pounds down. Then later on, I would gain when sad...

I am at goal now... well the holidays have kicked me up a bit, but not bad at all. Any more of my Jan 2011 buddies out there? Hows it going?

I am a "quest" type. I have traveled, and the most success I have had losing weight (outside of WLS.... which is the only time I have gotten to goal) have been my travels to India. I have lost weight all 4 times I went there (for months on end), without trying, and put it back on in a heartbeat when I got back. I didn't feel like I was on a diet, and when I got back I didn't feel like I was eating more. I think it must have been the "quest" of travel. I even gave goals and purpose workshops while I was in India one of the times, and read the "Hero with a Thousand Faces" (Joseph Campbell's book on the Heros quest) as a prelude/blueprint to my first trip to India. I just have to figure out how to create this quest/adventure feeling everyday.... and pay for it at the same time! I met my husband while in India, he was on an adventure as well... he wants to live this way too and is planning a trip around the world on a motorcycle... which is not for me.

Sarah! Way to go on the last 2 pounds!

I had heard about the Target thing, thanks for the heads up though... it made it real for me... I just checked my account and its so low a thief might leave me money instead of taking any! I have had money taken through my debt card number before and luckily my bank was really fast to see what was going on and returning the funds.

I agree, just keep track of what you eat and methodically add more good fats. Nuts, avocado, and some whole grain carbs. How much do you exercise? If you are doing a lot of calorie burning, make sure to eat back the calories you are burning off. Myfitnesspal combiined with a fitbit can do that for you.

Between 60-160 but my success depends more on what kind of carbs, low glycemic index, whole grains, brans, low sugars, lots of veggies, I make big pots of veggie soups for instance, a little bit of mostly low glycemic index fruits. When I eat 160 gms of sugar, white flour, and such, forget about it... the weight goes up. I do not eat low carb, just lower carb.