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Too funny!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: More encore encore!!!! OK sad but true I have to leave this fun bunch to get my bags packed. SIGH!! Raises a glass to all in salute of womenhood and (oh yeah menhood) the ever present struggle of weight loss and obesity. Where is my man? Gotta hug him. Later gater's. Hey Funny if you check in here it is a darn shame you live in Tampa and not closer to Orlando area. I will be there the 4th through the 6th. Maybe next time. TOODLES!!

Raises bottle of wine oops glass no bottle whatever and grabs a bag of cheetos and gallon of chocolate ice cream (no fancy ice cream just chocolate) and sings tone deaf songs. I LOVE JOSS STONE. This song of hers is especially poignant for me. Title: Right to be Wrong Some of the lyrics I've got a right to be wrong My mistakes will make me strong I'm stepping out into the great unknown I'm feeling wings thou I've never flown I've got a mind of my own I'm flesh and blood to the bone I'm not made of stone Got a right to be wrong So just leave me alone. Don't you just love those lyrics? Hitting the road tomorrow and won't be back till the 11th. Will check in when I can and read all the posts. I am sure it will be interesting.

I remember those Clackers. I used to have some and I can't tell you how many bruises I had from trying to do them over my hands. OUCH!! I have pendulum boobies. Take my bra off and they hang to my knees. LOL!!!!

clakclakclakclakclak I just love that!!

My Mom and I have this weird connection. I have this same connection with my middle daughter. When one of us is feeling low or trodden upon and our self esteem is in the toilet, we either call the other or send inspirational emails like the one I just got from my sweet MOM. And believe me after a day like today I think we all could use some uplifting. I know I could. So read and enjoy. Now where did I put that Tequila and Salt? Subject: Tequila and salt This should probably be taped to our bathroom mirrors where we could read it every day. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true. 1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for. 2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way. 3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you. 4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you. 5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep. 6. You mean the world to someone. 7. You are special and unique. 8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you. 9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it. 10. When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look. 11 . Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks. And always remember...when life hands you lemons, ask for tequila and salt and call me over! Good friends are like stars...You don't always see them, but you know they are always there!

Alas I wish I still had mine. Congrats on all losses.

Who says a Pool table can't be a golf course? And I love cheese. Cheese on ANYTHING will do for me please. HEHEHEEHE!!!! Had to get my two cents in there. Or was that 10 cents. Either way pass the warm brie, Beringer Zinfindel (whole bottle please) Fuji apples or d'anjou pears. Where is the party?

Oh both of you can go fly a kite. I haven't counted calories or gram of Protein in ages. I hate doing that stuff. But you know when I was doing it on a regular basis I was losing. Shoot I hate it when I make sense. Guess it is back to counting for me. Well today is shot.

GOOD POINT!! :clap2:

I am awaiting Alex' decision of whether or not I am still a moderator. I haven't heard from him as yet. I sent him an email on or about the 23rd regarding my involvement in BigChix fiasco. I have publicly apologized for my participation in that event. I don't know what else I can do at this point. I have suspended doing any Moderator duties until I hear from him. I won't lock a thread, delete a thread, respond to any requests for such or perform any Moderator duties till he lets me know one way or the other. Being on LBT has been fun and exciting and sometimes disappointing and frustrating. I have made mistakes in the past and have atoned for them. I have owned up to my lack of judgement this time as well. If I am wrong I admit it and apologize for it. Only time will tell what the final outcome will be. In the future I will think before I act. I will use my better judgement and think or walk away from the situation and get a second opinion if need be before I act. I am just outraged by the comments Lisa made about me and my character. SIGH!! I should have learned the first time.

I am awaiting Alex' decision of whether or not I am still a moderator. I haven't heard from him as yet. I sent him an email on or about the 23rd regarding my involvement in BigChix fiasco. I have publicly apologized for my participation in that event. I don't know what else I can do at this point. I have suspended doing any Moderator duties until I hear from him. I won't lock a thread, delete a thread, respond to any requests for such or perform any Moderator duties till he lets me know one way or the other. Being on LBT has been fun and exciting and sometimes disappointing and frustrating. I have made mistakes in the past and have atoned for them. I have owned up to my lack of judgement this time as well. If I am wrong I admit it and apologize for it. Only time will tell what the final outcome will be. In the future I will think before I act. I will use my better judgement and think or walk away from the situation and get a second opinion if need be before I act. I am just outraged by the comments Lisa made about me and my character. SIGH!! I should have learned the first time.

I have heard that eating 6 meals a day will increase your metabolism. I have to tell you though if I told myself I was gonna eat every two hours I would fail miserably. LOL!! I would think it was OK to eat JUNK. LOL!! I gotta do something though. Might just give it a go.

Hey Amy go bite a big one. That is all healthy stuff. That isn't fair you aren't playing right. :biggrin1:

Hey Paul I have heard that you should exercise and eat within the first hour of getting outta bed. Our bodies have been fasting all night long and need to be refueled quickly. Makes sense to me. 8 Hours of fasting or more I would be hungry for sure. Also drink water at least 8 oz upon rising as we are mildly dehydrated as well. At least that is what I have heard. I do keep a bottle of water at bedside and if I get up to use the bathroom I take several swigs.

Look at my post a couple clicks down. You see where I made three committments (IN GREEN). Then in Black you see my daily committments. You chose your own and check in as often as you can with updates.

Hey there Heather, I wish it was so we could just meet for a short bit, hug then say adios. It would be so cool to finally meet you. I am gonna be in Florida from the 4th till the 7th. Any chances?

Yeah I hear ya. Exercise has been my HUGE downfall with regards to jump starting my loss. It is just so darn hard to get up and get motivated in the AM. I won't exercise unless I do it early in the AM. I am talking like 7a. If I get up later than that I won't exercise. Maybe I need a mindset change and just do the exercise when I feel the need to. Not put a time frame on it. SIGH!! Why oh WHY does it have to be so hard to LOSE weight?

My lunch today consisted of the following: Two 20 oz glasses of Ice Tea (unsweetened) 1/2 Hot Pastrami, 1/2 slice of American Cheese, 1 slice of bread 1/2 cup of Cole Slaw 1 cup of Split Pea soup YUM YUM!!

Did someone mention CHEESY PUFFS? I have an addiction to Cheetos, Cheesy Puffs any variety. LOVE THEM!! Hence my reason for not losing weight.

I was wondering when someone was gonna ask me to do that. LOL!!!

I am afraid to say I love cheese!

I don't know how often I will check in while on this trip but I will try. I am so frustrated with my weight. I have let my emotions run away and eat things I know I shouldn't. This only perpetuates the struggle more. Going on this trip will hopefully make me more centered and relaxed more so when I return I can focus on the job at hand. Losing weight and launching my buisness. Keep your fingers crossed. Today's plan accomplishment: I will follow my meal plans (1200 to 1500 Calories per day). (I am recommitting to this plan of action. I am committing to eating healthier and making better food choices. Will attempt to journal every morsel that goes into my empty cavern.) So far so good. Breakfast: Cup of Coffee Lunch: Dinner: I will exercise for a minimum of 20 min a day 4 days a week. (Working on this today is not gonna happen. Does working my fingers while typing count? Tomorrow is anutha day.) I will lose at least 1 lb a week. (Not even gonna stress over this one for a long long time. Just gonna walk the walk for now and whatever I get is gravy.) I will drink at least 64 ounces of water a day. (Getting in the water is easy.) Positive reinforcement mantras: I will continue to eat healthy and hope to lose weight. I will continue to exercise and hope to lose weight. I will continue to be proud of myself with all the accomplishments to date.

OK I will make an effort to address some of the comments made about me and my past behavior. I am not at all shocked by the berating, hounding, spiteful, and deceitful behavior of Lisa aka Fitter, Delarla, Lisa Bones, BigChix, etc. <O:p To set the record straight I was involved in the BigChix scandal over a year ago. I had my desktop signed on to my screen name. I had my laptop signed on to Lisa’s then Delarla screen name. All the posting was done by Lisa as BigChix. I only posted as myself. I NEVER posted as Delarla or BigChix or as anyone other than myself EVER. The idea for BigChix was Lisa’s. Her reasons to me for starting that name was to give one particular member grief. For the life of me I can’t even remember who that was now. <O:p></O:p> <O:p As a Moderator I should not have been involved in that but I was, even if it was something just having an extra computer (laptop) to perpetuate this scam. I apologize to everyone new and old members for not allowing my better judgment to overtake Lisa’s influence. <O:pI have tried as a Moderator to be fair to all. When Lisa’s behavior required a moderator step in I would double check with the other Mod’s to make sure I was seeing things clearly. I also told them on several occasions that I would back away from anything Lisa did or said just to be fair. <O:p <O:p What a lot of you don’t know is that Lisa and I had a fun relationship early on. Then it soured by some comments Lisa made to me after a weekend visit when she had her port removed. I won’t dredge all that ugliness up but suffice it to say that Lisa really hurt my feelings and I was devastated for months afterward and that was the reason I did not go to the Second Vegas Bash. <O:p<O:pWe got past that bump in the road or so I thought. Then she kept asking me to get into doing the Slumber Parties with her. I tried to get people interested in Slumber but realized that it isn’t and wasn’t for me. I applaud Lisa for being so successful in her career. I had no doubt she would be and will most likely become the HIGHEST seller they have ever had. CONGRATULATIONS in advance Lisa. You will have more than earned that title. All I can say about being a Moderator is DO NOT have friends who are as explosive as Lisa while trying to do your job. I have called her on several occasions to talk about her posts. I have asked her on several occasions to NOT post something and she said “TOO LATE”. I have asked her to let things just go and she has said to me that she will post what she wants when she wants and isn’t backing down from a good fight no matter what. <O:p She never asked me to NOT moderate her posts. Who has the control over the board then if ONE member dictates who can moderate whom?<O:p <O:p I will abide by whatever the other Moderators and Alex (whom I told a few days before all this mess started about my involvement) decide to do. Again I apologize.<O:p

WOW!! Thanks Carol. I swear guys I didn't pay her to say all that. LOL!!!

I was asked to be a Moderator by Alex the owner. I accepted because at the time I wanted to offer whatever insight into this process that I could. As a former RN I have this need to help and nurture. I have not posted as much lately since I lost my band due to Erosion back in Dec of 05. I have done my best to offer support to those that face losing their band since I can relate. I also offer support to those that have questions related to Erosion and such. I glean support from friends I think I have made here to hold me up when I falter. I hope I give that support back. Moderating is not an easy job. There are always a few that love to stir things up. Usually it comes in waves and goes out just as fast. When LBT goes through these "waves" I am saddened that it gets to the point the moderators have to intervene. I cannot read anyone's PM whether as a Moderator or not. Alex may have the only power to do that. And even that I am not sure. Only he could answer that question. The only way I can know what someone says in a PM is if they share it with me.