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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Morning gals Ok Kat - I'll keep that in mind all chicken and come up with a good one. I never thought about using those fried onions as a coating. that is a great idea as a filler. I eat chicken tenders all the time, only because I can and they are quick when I'm in a hurry. I usually put one in some lettuce. My step mom makes her own salad dressing and it is the best italian in the world - and i think helps with my other issues, along with the lettuce, so I make sure to have some salad every night I work, I need to bring some home in a bottle. Tracy & Kat- you are both in my prayers .... Tracy what time today for you? I hate dealing with family court, I will send you strong mental hugs today. You will be fine, you have violet support. Well, I am going to get ready, I have my fill and don't remember what time, I think 11 but I wrote it on the 9am spot in outlook so I'm up and going to leave at 8 just in case HUGS ALL Tracyk - how is your nephew? Terry - I am sorry about your sister, but you are right it is not fair to your niece. good for you. kind of reminds me of my friend who just stopped talking to me. morning everyone else.
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TheGh0st's Extended Tummy Tuck w/Lipo
omg that is just amazing. You look so fantastic! and such an inspiration. Can't wait to see how you look after the swelling is gone, eventhough I would take that swelling over what I have right now anyday, LOL CONGRATS
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Getting to know you, getting to know all about you...
I can't believe my post didn't take Name your 3 all-time favorite movies- Practical Magic - all time favorite If you could pick a new career right now, what would it be? Well, lets see, want to be a project manager for a residential construction company, but change is scary and not always as easy as we think How old were you when you fell in love for the 1st time? 14 If you could pick your “last meal” what would it be? I don't know, I don't really crave food anymore, but must have hot peppers in it. What’s the greatest thing about the town you live in? I honestly don't know right now, since i'm having such struggles here. Where were you born? Burbank, CA Have you ever read a book (or attended a lecture, took a class, etc.) that changed your life in some way? What was it? Construction Management Seminar Instructor, he was amazing and inspired me to be as king and compasionate to people who work for you. What is your favorite charity? Why? I don't have 1 specific, generally cancer treatment - in any form, have been part of various events. Name your 3 all-time favorite books: I have not read a real book in years. other than Starr. LOL What do you do when you are bored? Go to the gym Do you have any vices? My online sisters I can't live without Name one thing you’d like to do before you die. get married Is the glass half-empty or half-full? depends on the day What is your bedtime? tonight, 10 normal night 1:30 What is your idea of the perfect vacation? Being at the beach Ever have a dream that you were “with” a movie star? Who was it? Nope - I can't get my head out of my butt long enough to dream. If you knew your advice would be taken, what would you say to a high school graduate? Live life to the fullest, take responsibilty for your actions but enjoy every minute of it. Stay in school as long as you can and follow your dreams when you are young, it is much harder to do when you are 36, have 2 kids and own a house!
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
hi gals i was so tired earlier, did i mention that my dd does not need braces!!! I am so happy, the time I refused to go back because of money, her teeth straightened out so they are going to pull her 6 baby teeth that are left and they should come in just perfectly! And because not ortho they are paying 80% so I only have to pay 20%, not $3000!!!! Funny - i just had pot roast for dinner, why can I eat beef and not chicken? That is funny to me. Anyway - no more wine... that is for sure Congrats Jennifer Tracyks- you will be in my thoughts all day tomorrow
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Judy - how impressive is that??????? You go girl Terry - that was a great article there is a support group tonight, i think I'm going to go, I need it Kat. What kind of chicken it is? I have such issues with it that I will think about the one i miss the most. I am making a pot roast for dinner, but I went to friendly's for lunch and had a side salad and 1 chicken finger and 5 fries, I am still so full I want to bust.
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Tracyks- i wish you all the luck in the world with court. I am up to $3750 in back support so I know the feeling, it sucks. Anyway - just checking in, going to take a little nap
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Hi michelle I am glad you got everything done.Have a nice relaxing week.
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Morning gals You have all been busy this weekend Kat - I am so glad you are no longer a threat to society, LOL Well, what a weekend, I got out of work at 9 on sat night but worked with my 2 step sisters and the 3 of us have not been together in such a long time.... BAD... we got a bottle of wine, and 1 had to go home so the 2 of us drank the entire thing. I coudn't even drive home, then.... I went to my neighbor's party and had another glass there which completely put me over the edge. Not only did I drink way too much, it was wine which never agrees with me - but I had 2 shakes and a burito and that was it, I couldn't eat because even though I was so drunk I couldn't function, I knew I couldn't eat because I didn't want to gain an ounce. I AM MENTAL. LOL Needless to say, I was a mess yesterday and I had dd's cheerleading competition - which she was advanced to the next round, if they win that then we go to NJ and should we win that (i doubt/hope not) we go to Disney for the national competition. Like I have money for that. I am so tired, ds got our cold yesterday and he gets croup, which of course started last night so I was up all night checking on him and he is cranky this am. He is going to the sitter - I have some things I have to do and dd has a dental appt, she needs braces (again, something I just can't afford) but they were going to have to pull a couple teeth, the fell out on their own but one broke, so on a happy note, they are going to have to pull it because it broke and not for braces so the cost of braces should be a few hundred less. My step sister is opening a cafe - hopefully in the next few weeks, so I think i'll be working 3 days a week and 2 nights. that would be so nice. I'm so very tired. Well off on my adventure, I have to get my referral for my appt for my fill tomorrow. I was down to 208 yesterday am but going to check today, I didn't want to change my ticker until I was there for a day or 2, but hopefully with my fill i'll be in onderland with you gals ASAP. Laura, you are so funny with the dog's costume, they are very cute. HI Terry & Tracyks TracyK - dd is very cute... I have to work on Halloween, I'm kind of sad about that.... but I asked someone to work until 6 for me so I can go on 1 run with my kids and then go in. DS is going to be spiderman and dd is going to be a pirate. Amanda... hi... glad you are back with us.
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
CONGRATS PAM! you have worked so hard to get there . Well, I worked on my feet all night and was at 212 this am, I was 210 yesterday am. I had 2 shakes and a burito dinner (350 total cals for the burito with cheese and salas) and drank all my water, I don't get why work does that to me. for me that this the most important reason I need a normal job, so I can get to onderland. tonight is my oven night. I am going to wear shorts and a t shirt but bring a sweatshirt, it is only going to be in the 50's today. have I mentioned I need a fill. LOL
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Morning gals well, my aunt and uncle left this am, i told them to wake me up so I could visit but she came up and gave me a kiss and told me to stay in bed, so........I did. LOL It was tight quarters here so I'm glad they are gone but was nice to see them. It is nice to have a quiet house. Remember my bathroom issues, I have not really gone in a week because of the anxiety of having people here - so I hope I'm fixed because I had horrible pains last night. And yes, have been putting miralax in my shakes and drank some tea and still nothing. Kat - you should be sainted. I love cracker barrel for Breakfast, I love the potatoes, and they have turkey sausage and they make great scrambled eggs - the only kind I eat. We go there as a family once a month, Enjoy the quiet while they are all away. Well - thanks for the fill info gals, right now I am at 1 fill and 1.25 and probably am like Kat, I have some restriction but need 100% will power and discipline, which I don't always have. I am thinking about having him put me up to 1.75- just enough to give me a reality check and slow down and a l ittle restriction. at the 1.25 I was on liquids and tuna for 10 days and couldn't do more than that, so I think asking for 2 would be too much. When he filled me all the way, I felt so very tight, I don't think I will ever be at that point. It felt like someone was squeezing me to the point i could not breathe. he told me that is what I should not feel like when I'm full, it was so strange. Pam - love the earings. You are so funny with the pics TracyK - I am so glad my kids sleep in, and when my ds gets up he will climb into bed with me or dd and watch toons until he sees movement.
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
you are all very quiet. I see you all I'm just getting in from work and going to pass out. it was a long hard night. Terry - thanks... I really can't eat much but can do whatever, i can't wait til tuesday!
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Laura - SOAK IN A CUP OF SEA SALT WATER!!!!! Swear it works, will actually pull all the puss out, ointment won't do much. But I do have to say that is amazing they were not closed up and that you braved putting them back in, I thought i was going to die when i put mine back in 2 days after surgery.
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
that is a good idea Judy i heard that was good off to pick up ds and post office then to work, ttyl all
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
laura did I miss something with the cookbooks? I have been rushing in and out this week so I am sure I missed alot.
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Terry, you always make me smile... I was cracking up with your patience and trust. the funny (ironic) thing is that hearing that so much over the last few months has really convinced me that is what you need and it will go away (that and a fill) I was thinking.... How many fills has everyone had???? OMG my computer is freaking out today... I'm with you Laura on Time Warner... oh. did they ever figure out your problem? You know they come here for free and fix wiring, they were at my house for 5 hrs trying to resolve my problem a couple months ago, changed out all the wires from where it comes into my house to the boxes and modem... all for "free" ok $180 a month - but it is crazy money!
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Very true Tracy - my band also makes it easier for me to get back on track after a bad day.
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Morning gals I am doing a quick check in. getting up and going this am. getting a few things done today. Terry - I was cracking up when I saw the eggplant parm. Did you try it after everyone asking how it tasted. I love that stuff. It is a pia to make but you can bake it instead of frying it - use low fat cheese. blah blah blah. or you can cook in a pan in olive oil. Eggplant in a whole only has 25-50 cals, but you have to coat it in eggs and the cheese and it has good protein too! Ok ladies, I'm back down to where I was last week, and that is after some wine. If i can just get down to 209-210 at noon with jeans by tuesday for my appt I would be so happy. That would be a 4lb loss in a month and would show my dr i'm working but need a fill. I don't want him to have any reason to not give me one. He is not they type you can walk in and say i need a fill and actually get one.
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Laura - yup that's me... chugging along. I did liquids today and probably blew it, we went to Red Robin for dinner, i got a salad with chicken and ate it all, in 2 serving but i ate it.. and 2 glasses of wine. I did drink all my water and had my 2 shakes today. I just drank a cup of "poopin tea" LOL My last bag. Laura - glad that couch is gone, and you got to see people from the past... OH , and yes i'll take some of your extra. dbf and I had a very long chat today and we ended up laughing about me when he asked if i was going to have mine done... he loves them but knows that has always been one of my complaints. well off to bed. going to get up and out early
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Panda - congrats on onederland I am so jealous of all you guys, you are all so close and I feel ohhhhhhhhhhhh so far away. wait mabye that is the glass of wine with lack of food talking. what a cheap date i am
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Terry - that is very interesting.
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Morning gals Tracy- did I write that??? I am cracking up. First, gargle with sea salt water, it helps. I get ulcers in my mouth if I eat too many tomatoes and drink lemon water. Sea Salt works - that is what I was told to soak my piercings in. And for the tiny boobs... LOL I am in the same boat. I keep telling my friends if they could just move my lower belly up to my boobs, I would be all over it for a minute. My step sister has fake ones... (gift from the Ex) and she has had 3 leaks, which means... 3 replacement surgeries. NO THANK YOU. Well I am down 2.5 of the 5 I gained last weekend. I did shakes yesterday for breakfast & lunch and had a bean & cheese burito for dinner with some fresh salsa and 2% cheese. 330 cals for that with everything I added and then a cup of lettuce and hot peppers 50cals . 980 cals total for the day. Dad comes to work on Wed night and I make them dinner, but last night he brought down steaks and mashed potatoes and brought some for me. I told him I could not have a single bite and that was when I had my lettuce. Man that is going to be so much easier when I get my fill on Tuesday. Well - I'm off to shower and get ready to go, I have a list of things I need to accomplish today
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Laura - obviously you guys know my drama with dbf.... i don't always think he is one either.... but that was cold. off to work... have a great night.
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Michelle that is so horrible, and on her birthday! what a dick... (as all of them are) I'm glad you were there to have coffee and visit with her. HUGS
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
well, have not done much of anything today. Everyone is gone except for me and ds so ... I did 1 load of laundry, made some turkey meatballs (they are still in the oven) and a crock pot of black bean/sausage soup. I, of course, am doing the shake diet for the rest of the week to drop the 4lbs I gained over the weekend with tom and my deep depression. I was not good. But , since my eating habits have changed I realize my skinny dd is a junk food junkie! So, the meatballs are for her for something she can have high protein, even if she puts them on a roll with some low fat cheese, better than what she normally does. As for the soup, mom loves it so I'll be lucky if there is any left, but it is very healthy and high protein. I usually eat a small salad with tuna when I do this so my soup would be good, entered it on the calorie site and it was 350 ish cals and 24g protein so that is a good dinner. today i made my shake with some miralax in it, i hope it works but not too good. LOL Usually when I do shakes I have issues so I don't want to have one this time. tmi... sorry well i'm off to shower, it is so cold here, hopefully the oven will help warm the house up.
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
oh look, we will be at page 500 today...