AnnMarie49930

I have been a single mom for many years. Yes, I have a boyfriend but have done the child rearing on my own for about 13 years. My daughter will be 16 in August. My son just turned 15 on the 5th. As I stated in an earlier post I have always been on the heavy side. This is the longest I have actually cared about what I eat, how many grams of protein, how many calories. Tonight while cleaning up from dinner I was talking to myself about how instead of eating the left over cookie dough I put the bowl in the sink. My daughter looked at me and said " Mom, you've actually been doing good on what you eat and it shows. You haven't smoked in a while too. I'm really proud of you." While I really wanted to cry because no one tells me they are proud, i just smiled and said "Thank you Becca" P.S. I did eat one small cookie. I figured I would eat one and that would be it instead of looking, fighting it for a hour or two and give in and eat half the plate! Self control!!!!

Isn't a teaspoon considered a sip?

I'm surprised a man hasn't hopped in on this discussion... men and oral??? Maybe ladies are just as horny as the men we just do't show it ...lmao

Thank you. I'll look int that site!

Need to hit up the produce aisle!

I love to dance! Usually do it when i'm home alone . I blare the music as loud as can be and just let loose! Does anyone know about how many calories are burned during one of these episodes?

The taste alone! ICK! Like licking a box of baking soda!

Good luck!

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Upper Michigan.

Maybe it isn't that he's unsupportive . It could be fear. This is surgery and with surgery there are risks. It's a life style change for the entire family and it's unfamiliar. To fear the unfamiliar is normal.

Thank you Ester! I don't have my date yet. I have to go for blood work, the upper GI and a few other tests. I joked with the receptionist at the doctors that with all the blood they want they must be vampires! The stack of sheets she handed me was so thick!

Okay.. I'm the cry baby of the bunch! Looking at your pics and seeing what I could look like with determination and support had me in tears! Thank you!

Welcome! I understand being nervous. I to am new here and the decision we are making is a huge one! I know that in the end it will be worth it to be healthy. The people here are very supportive!

I have to go for an Upper GI as part of the pre-surgery work up. I've never had one. What is actually done?