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Congrats Tina:)

I am so Happy for you. That is truly awesome:)

Cannot help sorry I'm as Guilty as sin. I have a bowl (big bowl) everynight I try and resist but cannot seems I just crave it.

Feeling Stressed Out? Picture yourself near a stream. The water is so clear that you can see the bottom. The sweet aroma of beautiful flowers is surrounding you. Birds are softly chirping in the warm spring air. Just close your eyes and think of the solitude. Nothing can bother you here. No one else knows this secret place. You are in total seclusion from that place called "the world." Now Take A Look! You can easily make out the face of the one whose head you're holding under the water. It's the person who caused you all this stress in the first place. What a pleasant surprise. You let him up ... just for a quick breath, Then plop! Back under he goes! ... You allow him as many deep breaths as you want. There now ... feeling better?

As I kept gaining weight my husband always would say that I looked healthy and he loved the way I looked. When he sees pictures of when I use to be thin he says I looked sickly so yes In certain cultures to be curvacious is greatly appriciated.. I just thought all my brother inlaws on my Husbands side are married to very curvy women. Now I am the smallest of them:) go figure

Kuddos to you:) mumm egg salad sounds good. Good job on your loss

WoW that is tough but I would have to say I agree with CarmelDiva as long as you approach it in a non negative way hopefully they will see what they are doing to him.. My neice is pretty chunky and in 1st grade the other kids are already teasing her and it just breaks my heart to see her cry but her parents are no help even though they see it.. So Sad

Congrats Romona Wishing you a speedy recovery:)

I use to get the pain in the back around my bra line. Seems if I eat to much it will hurt there for a bit untill the food goes down. Does this happen after you have eaten??? But again like Alex says ask your doc and see what he thinks

You sound a lot better Dallas keep on going you are right on track.

We learn as we go. I speak from experince that same thing happened to me. Sorry that happend hope you feel better.

Yep I do want to keep my Curves I think a women with Curves is more attractive. I think around a size 14 to 12 is good..

My Condolances to the whole family thiers and Yours Penni.

Here is another one I am around the same age as the above and one night a group of us are out partying ane pass by a public pool. Well this night I have on a new pair of 29 waist levi's anyway we jumped the fence and I thought I was brave mind you so I climbed up the high diving board and jumped off. Let me tell you 2 things never every do that if you do not know how to swim but can only dog paddle. Second Levi's get tight in water had to take them off when I at last could get to the surface and just float around after swallowing half the pool. That night I had on my multi colored underwear the guys never forgot tell you that much.

Dont' stress from what someone else chose to do. If the RNY was for you I'm sure you would have chose it. You made the decision to get the Lap and don't second guess yourself for making that choice instead Pat yourself on the back. You only just started on your Journey with your band so think positve about it. Some chat rooms I stay away from when welcoming a new person they berate them on the choice they made. We are all in the same boat as wanting to lose weight and get healthy they should not push their choice on someone else.

Ok hear goes I went with some cousins when I was 17 up to swim at the lake. I climbed up on this Boulder and thinking no one could see me proceeded to take off my top. Well the boulder slanted and the side I decided to lay on was facing the lake needless to say they all got a perfect view of me laying topless. I was so embarressed when my cousin came up and told me but so proud of not having a tan line.

I hear you my so called target weight is 115 to 120 not in this life time. I would be to boney. Anyway my goal is 160 not to far from it but I like the way I am now just have to tone up a bit.

How are you doing so far??

How did I miss this.. Humm Hope you had a very good day.. May you having many a blessings come your way this year and always.

Glad to hear you are doing so good Deb. Sounds like you are on your way to a great start..

Whoppie For You:)

I would have to pass too. PB is what would happen to me although it sounds delicous..

My Condolances Grammi -

How are you doing today Kathy???

checked out Carol's site those look good. Pricey but if they last well worth every penny. Still checking around see what is out there.. Thanks you all