TerriDoodle

(((Pamela))) I'm so sorry, honey. I wish I could make it all better for you. My dad died when I was 8 years old in a private plane crash. Went to see my mom this evening and the nurse reported that she weighs 125 now... that's down from 146 just a month ago. I've been running around a lot this weekend but can't even tell you what I did....just don't feel like I accomplished much of anything! I did start on your silver bracelet, Pammy. I'm about halfway through that one. Piehole report for today isn't pretty: B: cottage cheese/blueberries/granola L: fried chicken thigh and wing, couple of spoonfuls of RB& rice, a few bites of corn, 2 peanut butter cookies D: a vanilla shake from JIB and a handful of cashews. bleh. Totals: 1,777 calories 59g protein Wonder what Laura's doing right now? I seriously don't feel like working tomorrow...but it'll be a short week (friday's my day off) so maybe that'll keep me going. TracyK - Tropical storm?? I really should watch the news more often than 2x a year, eh?

Tracy, I'm gonna come kick your ass. Seriously. YOU HAVE QUIT SMOKING!!!!!! Gee, don't you give yourself credit for that??!?!? Whenever you beat yourself up about the weight, can you try to remember that?? You knew going in that you would most likely gain quite a bit of weight by not smoking. You knew that. It's upsetting but it is what it is. Big deal. At least you're not a 275# smoker anymore!!! So, stop that self-flagellation and take a deep breath. It's time to make a few adjustments, that's all. Remember, you don't have ciggies to depend on when you're stressed out, bored, hungry, etc. and you will make the mental adjustments sooner or later. Be patient with yourself....LOVE yourself....for what you have done for you AND your family. Remember, that your body responds to those tape loops you play in your head all the time. Practice self-love, appreciation and kindness. Be as kind to yourself as you would to a violet in the same position. That is not to say you will reward yourself with a trip to DQ!!....but you will give yourself a hug, forgive yourself, and try to do better tomorrow. It's all good. You're learning how to cope with life in whole new way. It's a lot to ask....to undo 40+ years of 'training' in one short year. You can do it, it may just take longer than you would like. But you are STRONG and you WILL do it eventually. One day at a time and when you falter, know that tomorrow you will try again. But the most important part is to love yourself enough to succeed. No matter what, you are FAR FAR healthier today than you were 1-1/2 years ago, right? Is that not incredible progress?? Hmmmm??? Where is the love and appreciation for Tracy for accomplishing all that?? Take a deep breath and give yourself a big ol' hug right now. You're doing FANTASTIC!!!:teeth_smile::thumbup:

Laura, how in the heck did you do a 5-page paper in an hour??? Yeah, here I am Tracy! I finally finished hell week at work and haven't had much time to log on. Went to visit mom, too. I had a seriously crappy food day...I don't even know if I can list everything I ate. B: same ol' cottage cheese L: 1/2 of JIB Asian chicken salad S: snack bar size Kit Kat, Hershey's and Reeses S#2: tortilla chips salsa D: French onion soup & sourdough bread S#3: bowl of cereal A bazillion calories and 2 bazillion carbs and 4g protein. :cursing:

Uh, I would log exercise if I HAD ANY TO LOG!!!!!!!!! Where is that gym nazi when you need her?? I looked at my weight chart this morning and, as if I needed the chart to tell me, my weight plateaued the day I stopped exercising. Haven't lost anything meaningful since then. Is that enough to get me back there? Apparently not.

How frustrating Laura!! She probably totally forgot...so then what?!? Piehole report: B: cottage cheese/strawberries/coffee L: Beef fajita tostada (x2) D: Salad bar at Jason's, frozen yogurt 1450 calories

Gosh, Laura -- why won't they call her back?!? That's SO unprofessional!! ...not to mention downright rude! Hmmmph! Haydee - I'm glad you and Juan are working things out....as long as it's what you want! Sounds like you both learned a lot. You deserve the very best, just don't forget it! I've been meaning to ask you...how's your sister doing with her weight loss? How's she liking her band?

Pam, if you can get to a ruler you're still OK! Just get a ribbon or strip of paper, wrap it around your wrist, mark it, then measure it! Haydee -- Has Juan moved back in????

Suzie...you want us to draw names for our Christmas exchange??? Piehole report: B: cottage cheese (the usual) L: tilapia, slaw, plantain chips, pineapple salsa S: a few M&M's, then tortilla chips & more salsa (man that stuff is good!) D: very little chicken salad (2 oz), 1 oz havarti cheese 1200 calories for the day and only 36g protein! Ack!:thumbdown: Haydee -- have you ever eaten at Cafe Red Onion? We'll have to go there next time we meet...it's so yummy.

Pam -- You might check with your local women's shelters see if they can use those things.

I just read a post by a newbie (banded early-July)...49 yrs old, 215# (same as me when I got banded)...and said she wanted to be 120# in a year. Oh, but she just can't seem to get to the gym.... blah blah blah. I wanted to pop in so bad and say "Oh yeah!! I want to be 120# too!! When you find the magic wand, pass it my way!" I didn't, but I wanted to!!

Finished putting in my stuff on daily plate for yesterday.... Had 1300 calories for the day and 57g protein. Not great, but surely an improvement.

Kat, if you go clean that house I"m going to personally come kick your ass. You do stuff for them ALL YEAR LONG!!!! She has got to be kidding!!! I think I would find some LAME excuse to beg off. But then she'll probably just rope Rick into it instead! Jane, for the record, Haydee and I ordered different books. She sounds like textbook schizophrenic to me. Heavy coke use induces paranoia too. Saw it happen to my friends' husband (now ex)! Man, she has some strange stories!! Kat, I've had blood sugar issues (hypoglycemia) since I was 16. I don't know how long you've been dealing with yours, and different things work for different people, but mine is best controlled by eating low-carb and sugar-free everything! If I do eat sugar, it HAS TO BE along with a meal. Not eating at all is really, really bad for hypoglycemics. I have to eat something just about every 3 hours or so....even if it's just 1 oz. of cheese. Protein+fat are the best Snacks for me (cheese, Peanut Butter, nuts, SF Protein bars, etc). The fat keeps the protein from being digested too quickly which can screw up blood sugars just as easily as carbs under the right conditions. WHY ARE YOU NOT EATING?

Me, Me!! But I ordered that book called [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Shrink-Yourself-Emotional-Eating-Forever/dp/0470275375/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217366784&sr=1-1]"Shrink Yourself"[/ame] -- if anyone wants to join me reading it, I'd be pleased as punch! It hasn't arrived yet, probably won't for a week or more (Used copy, cheap shipping). It looks like everyone is doing better by reporting what goes into your piehole, eh? It's helping me! B: cottage cheese, berries, coffee+cream L: Salad w/ bits of sliced beef and bleu cheese + balsamic vinaigrette + flatbread :wink2: 761 calories so far

Woo hoo!! I sold some bracelets!! Pam, that square silver link needs to be a good fit....not tight, but a good fit. I can make another one, that's no problem....just need your wrist measurement. The tornado bracelet is awesome in person....you'll LOVE it!

1 oz is 28g

Laura , see if this website might be more straightforward: salmon nutrition facts and information

I *think* salmon is higher in fat than other fish, so maybe that accounts for higher calories....but then again, they could be adding calories for being cooked in butter or having buttery sauces, etc. What's the fat count? 58 g of protein is probably right. FYI, protein is 4 calories/gram

I had tortilla soup and a glass o' wine for dinner and 1/2 biscotti for dessert I actually COUNTED MY CALORIES (ahem) on daily plate...1479 total, 54g protein. ************* Congrats, Laura!!!!!! Making that cross to the other side of the store is simply the best feeling ever, isn't it??!!! I'm excited FOR you!!! Michelle - I wish we could get together but my money is getting pretty tight now. Just bought that big TV, a car for my son's graduation, plastic surgery....and now ....college tuition is due!! <hack hack> Unless ya'll all want to come to Texas again!!?! :-D The Blue House awaits!

Pie hole report so far today: bkft: cottage cheese, strawberries & 1/8 c granola snack: 1 oz honey roasted pecans lunch: scoop (1/2 c) tuna salad from the deli and 6 saltines; Almond Joy snack size bar 857 calories so far; 43 g protein

I went to the website yesterday and poked around trying to figure out exactly what the wiifit offers. Looks like they have yoga, aerobics, balance and strength training. What I saw didn't exactly look "fun"....but maybe they don't describe it very well. Looked like you just follow along with the 'trainer' on the screen ... ??

Aunt Pammie - You're the best!!!!!! Haydee!! Dang you're busy!!! I was out your way yesterday afternoon and almost called you thinking you might be lounging around doing nuttin'. HA!

OK, everyone!! Today we will be posting here, for all to see, EVERYTHING you put in your pie hole!! Who's in??! Tracy - You're doing the right thing. Besides, you couldn't go on living (heathily) with what you were eating. I think you'll be happier a bit looser....I am....just gotta reign it in a little more. Ok, a lot more.

:shades_smile::teeth_smile::wink_smile: Monday's suck. Especially when your work partner is on vacation all week. :cursing::thumbup:

Wow, Laura -- that's amazing. So how long has she been in now...a week or so? And she's got a good attitude and seems to 'be with the program'? Bless you for helping with her house! How does she get a 3BR 2Ba house with no income? Well, you just need to thank your lucky stars that, for whatever reason, you turned out so healthy! I just feel sorry for addicts. It takes a lot of courage and stamina to get well. I wish her the best. It would be so awesome if we could sit on the porch together. <sigh> Sounds like a few of us could use the therapy. Where the hell is Michelle? Pamela - Kudos to you, girlie, for getting thru all that stuff! Are you gonna have to add on another closet? Jenn - You know how to tell a man is lying, right? His lips are moving! He's just not the same guy you fell in love with so many years ago, Jenn. This guy is simply not capable (big word, loaded with meaning) of feeling what you think he should be feeling. Not even capable of feeling what he SAYS he is feeling! It's just not there. Period. Do you want to fight this battle forever or get on with the business of acceptance? C'mon, Jenn. You're a very smart girl. You know you deserve better and will HAVE better if you only give yourself a chance! He is not the only guy out there for cryin' out loud. You are denying yourself any chance at happiness by dedicating your life to someone who simply is NOT going to return your devotion. It's just a fact. Just thank God for the opportunity to grow and move into the next phase of your life and embrace your freedom! Life is like a river, y'know? You just move with the flow because struggling against the current will wear you out and you'll miss the beautiful scenery along the way! Just like the beautiful Guadalupe. (((Hugs))) Call me anytime. I'm just chuck full o' wisdom! LOL I went to a metal clay class and made a ring. It's cool stuff. Kinda like playdough....you shape it how you want it, texture it, then fire it.....the clay burns away and leaves the silver. It's a little more complicated than that, of course, but still ...lots of fun. My ring's kinda ugly but I'm wearin' it, dammit! We got a big new LCD HD TV yesterday as our anniversary gift to each other. It's pretty nice! Can't wait to watch the olympics in HD. Dang! Richard just said our electric bill for last month was $500!!! It was 102 here today...not factoring in the heat index! Bleh. TracyK - missing work at all yet?

Jenn -- I'm proud of you, vodka or no vodka. I know it's hard to make that big decision but you may just find on August 1st that you feel like a totally new woman, like a huge weight has been lifted. Been there. The first few weeks are hard, but it's important to keep moving forward. My fear is that he'd move in....then move back out in 3 weeks....and you'd be even MORE heartbroken! C'mon, Jenn.... you can do this. Life is waiting for you!