IndioGirl55

Girl - I totally understand wanting your house back to you - who's there - and how long are they staying.. Tell them you just had surgery and to get off their asses - So glad you got some food in you...

Peeps.... #1 no matter how good your restriction is - it isn't going to make your food choices - That's up to us... Yes it's tempting to eat all that junk - but here's what I do - I make deals w/myself - My office is full of junk from the holidays - 5 lbs boxes of See's candy - Cookie - etc.. I make Xmas cookies w/my Grand Daughters - so I tell myself that I won't eat the junk in the lunch room so that I can have a few of the cookies I make w/my girls and I add a couple of extra days to my exercise routine.. If you know you are going to a party - eat light for bf & lunch so that you can have a treat or 2 - or a couple of cocktails.. But make limits on yourself before you get there... Say ok I am going to have a glass of wine and a some chips and dip - Stick to your deal Then the next day - get back to eating healthy... And if you do over indulge - then hit the gym - say you normally work out 1 hr - then increase it to 1.5 hr for a few days or add an extra day or 2 of exercise - if you do this and go back to eating healthy and pump up the exercise you shouldn't gain anything and if you do it will come off in a day or 2.. Even pple who don't have a weight issue over indulge sometimes - but the diff between them and us is that they do it 1 day - not 24/7.. So Peeps - Pull up the bootstraps - make deals w/yourselves and stick with it - your health is much more important than eating that stupid cookie - it's only junk food - you have control... You really do - Look at that junk and say F you I'm no longer letting you control me - you are just stupid food - you can't have any control over me - I'm the one in control.. Good Luck Peeps - It's doable - I did it - I'm doing it - and life as a healthy person is so much better than a life as a morbidly obese person !!!

Good Evening Gang... Candice - What's going on w/your Mom... Ok I just called her (called her 6 my time - 9 her time it's now 6:30)- Mom is staying over night in the hospital - not sure yet what's wrong - but she's doing better - she was hungry (Mom) and that's always a good sign... Not working out tonite ;0) it's Thursday and it's against my religion to work out on Thursdays :0) - it's been my day off since I started exercising 3.5 yrs ago - OMG I have been exercising that long.... That's a 1st - a FANTASTIC NSV.... At 2:45 they send an email saying if our work is done we can go home at 3 - why didn't they say that 1st thing then maybe I wouldn't have goofed off in the morning LOL... My stuff was done - stayed till about 3:20 then went to post office to drop off QVC returns - then to Costco - OMG pple are pigs - they bring out food and pple rush to get it then just freaking stand there and eat it - they don't care that they are blocking the isle.. Saw a couple girls I know - Got lobster for tomorrow - asparagus - and Lemon Cooler cake - That's my new yrs treat.. will end up throwing it away - or maybe I'll freeze it and bring it out when the kids come at the end of Jan - but hell no they don't need it either.. Karla - I would be pissed to if no one did anything - I would either yell or go and clean up and they would know that I wasn't happy w/them. Gall Bladder - ugh - well they could do both surgeries at the same time if it is... I had mine taken out in 85 when they still cut you open - but mine hurt me in my back and stomach in a funny way like a ball of dough stuck in it - didn't ever throw up - plus didn't have a band either... Phyl - How has today been - I hope better xooxo Well need to feed the dogs - cbl

I think he was on your computer at 5:30 this morning - cuz on my skypes - it' popped up that Phyl was online and I sure in the heck know you weren't online at that time. He's not the only political person on the boards - I have an friend Laurie - who's just as bad a Earl on spouting their views and dislikes - but I just shrug them off - to each their own... But that someone hacked into to his account is scary.... How do you even fix something like that??? Ya I was thinking the car ride home wasn't going to be too fun.... Enjoy shopping w/Tracey - I would love a couch that had a recliner - I doubt I would sleep in bed half the time - but it would have to be big enough for a couple dogs and me LOL Hugs & Prayers being sent Candice - congestive heart failure - my Dad's feet would sweet - diurectics Hope she is ok - please keep us posted and know we are praying for you all

LOL - I don't think anyone knows how - pple on my threads are asking the same question..... If I find out how - I will let you know

Hugs Phyl - I can't imagine being trapped in the house all day w/mr grumpy.... Take the car and go do something - go see a movie - Karla - How's the tummy - when's the doc appt...

Jerseybest IMHO - If you can't eat hard Proteins you are too tight - this isn't about starving - it's about having good restriction but being able to eat real food and not to live on soup and mushies - what are you learning?? the band is more than just restiction - it's about making this a lifetime lifestyle change in our eating and exercise habit - We are suppose to eat real food - healthy foods. You should be able to eat 1/2 - 1 cup of hard proteins - that's good restriction. Tiny bites - eat slowly and chew very well. Do you plan on living on Soups & mushies for the rest of your life?? My food for a day Bf - 1/2 cup Eggbeater w/green onions & ham & cheese (2% and just a sprinkle) or Greek Yogurt w/fruit Snack - 2 oz Jerky lunch - 3-4 oz of hard Protein (meat/fish) 1/2 c Veggies Snack - pre work out 1/2 pt bar - or some complex carbs dinner - 4 oz of meat/fish, 1/2 c Veggies and about every other night rice. Snacks - 100 Cal Snack pack popcorn - WW fudgesciles - Gym 4 x a week - 1 hr each visit Lost 114 lbs - have maintained that loss for 2.5 yrs - Starting weight 250 - Current weight 136/138 - Age 55 Be careful - being too tight can cause acid reflux and other issues.... Good Luck...

Good Morning Peeps... Chim - So nice to see you back we are down to 4 - Let me introduce you to Karla - She's our newest member - well she's not that new LOL (pun intended) Hugs on your medical struggles... So glad you are going to be able to get re-banded.. We are here for you girl !!!! Karla - Hows the tummy keep us posted.. Candice 2 More sleeps!!! Phyl - How Mr Butthead is he still a butthead - Maybe you need to sit him down and ask him what's up - why is he acting like a 3 yr old - is something else bugging him.. Well not much to report had scallops & rice & spinach for dinner last night and some popcorn - stayed up too late - but slept good - hopefully today will be a short day - we are off tomorrow - I am going to down load music to my I pod and hit the gym tomorrow morning..

Omg chim hi i think the last time we talked you had misscarraige congrats on baby im on e reader so shott tty in the morning xoxo j

Phyl Hugs - Just run away to Tracy's - What bug crawled up his butt lately - tell him - he can buy the presents next yr for the kids if you are doing such a terrible job.. Vent all you want - Karla I think you need to see the doc... If you can't drink - you need fluids - Hugs GF - I know I worry about my band from time to time.. Not much to report - same old same old - work gym home .... Scallops for dinner tonite ;0)

Phyl - Hugs on the loss of the Queen's DH - It's scary when pple we know die - especially when the are close to our age - Makes you appreciate being alive - I try to remember every night to thank God for my day - even if it's a shitty one and when I wake up in the morning I say thank you ....

Candice - Ok so I'm mixed up on my days - I looked at the calendar - saw S ;0) I knew you were leaving on the 1st though ;0) - Egypt would be so cool - welll all the places you are going - you are going to have a ball - what's the weather suppose to be like... Phyl - OMG what a feaking butt head .... I was thinking I maybe need to consider getting a companion - but don't think so ;0) too much crap ;0) and since my sex hormones are gone - don't need one for that ;0)... I would have just gotten up and walked out - got the dog and keys and left.. Hugs Hugs Hugs., Well what's that foursquare thingie about - I see it like tracks you ;0) - No we never made it to Tracy's when we were there.. Too funny about the kids worrying about bed time - omg what's up w/Jodi & Alan about that ... Were they worried they would get in trouble... I bet they enjoyed being with GM/gp & Aunt/uncle - sounds like Tracy & Jodi don't see much of each other.. I saw the pic on FB of the dogs in the crate... It was cute.,.. Well at work - need to get back to it

Good Morning Peeps Candice I know you can afford it ;o)- but that Peter is like Earl and is very scottish ;0) What time do you leave on Sunday??? What's your internary?? I hate it when I can't eat and I am hungry.. It's dark cloudy about to rain - temps in the 50's - would love to be home w/fireplace - book and a pot of soup cooking on the stove.. Phyl you need to come home (desert) where you have time to post ;0) Karla - How's the tummy - drink lite pedilite.... Well gotta get to work

Drive by post There must be something in the air or that time of yr - My gf here at work is about ready to take a break from her dh... Candice - I think it just hit Peter that you really are going in a few days :0) well next time he won't say he doesn't want to go - wasn't it about the $$$ too.. Karla - Hope you are feeling better sounds like a bug to me - but you have to stay hydrated...

My band was a tool in losing the weight - I did the real work by making good food choices and exercising .. I ate real food hard Proteins veggies even a little rice w/my dinner most nights You have to understand that our food choices were also the reason that we got obese not just our portion sizes... This is not a diet - it's a lifetime lifestyle change in our eating and exercise habits. As was stated some pple have trouble w/certain foods - I'm I can eat almost anything (expect tough meats) I don't do bread often - band food plan doesn't really include it - we are suppose to eat high Protein - sf - and limited carbs/starches.. If you can eat everything but chicken and bread - you are fine - and you can probably eat chicken if it's moist and take tiny bites and chew very well and eat slowly I too find my band gets tighter if I don't get my Water in..

Good Morning Peeps Phyl I bet you are tired being w/the kids for the last 2 days - I know that when I am visiting Joseph or they are here after a couple of days I'm pooped.. Not much to report since last night - had dinner (hamburger meat - onion - salsa - cheese - cilantro) greek yogurt/cream cheese for dessert.. Well need to get ready for work - have boot camp tonite ...

Yes hard Protein - tiny bites (erase size) - chew very very well - eat very slow.. Are you doing these things - Have you had a fill recently - maybe you are too tight. Alot of pple have problems w/bread unless it's toasted. I can't eat stringy meat - it has to be very tender - I rarely do bread - but can - If I eat a big spoon full of peanut butter I will get stuck

Good Evening Quite here today - Phyl is still in WA she won't be coming home till after New Yrs I think.. I haven't looked on fb to see any updates.. Candice - I rarely ever go to the doc - Mamo and that's about it - I don't get sick.. I don't like doctors - So what you are going on vacation to ruin all the work you've done - don't think so - enjoy yourself - but watch it too - I know you will be doing a lot more walking.. Karla - What did you do today.. Me work - ugh - just wasn't into it.. Gym - home - bella doesn't seem to be hungry - Sheba brought me a mouse this morning had to chase her out of the house w/ith.. Had gym tonite - need to go fix dinner - somethng w/hamburger Just ck'd fb said 2 hrs ago ck'd in at blue must be a restaurant... and then some photos of kid playing like at chuckie cheese... So all is well with her

Karla I agree working stinks :0) - It's so nice to go to bed and get up when your body wants to - Last night didn't go to sleep til about 11 - but had to get up at 5 ... Yep you gotta get back into your routine... My Ins is April to April - but I haven't been to doc this past yr so I haven't even met my ded yet.. Candice ;0) yep in the 50's during the day is very very cold for us - but hell I'm in an office all day and we don't have snow or ice to have to deal with - so I can't complain What's everyones plans for New Yrs -

Good Morning Peeps 46°F · (°C)Wind: 0 mphHumidity: 87%iMap WeatherToday64° / 42°Tue67° / 42°Wed63° / 48°Thu56° / 37°Fri54° / 37°Foreca66° / 40°69° / 42°64° / 47°56° / 35°55° / 35°Intellicast68° / 41°68° / 43°64° / 41°55° / 32°55° / 34° As you can see it's going to be cold for me this week ;0)' Not much to report - had my bean soup - then some fish & veggies for dinner - have work today ;0) 4 days this week and it will be a little crazy - 1/1/11 renewals that all have to be bound before we leave on 12/30 - this is the reason no vacation for the last 2 weeks of the yr.. Hope you all have a great day = Candice how many days :0)

Well we would have solar panels to heat the water - and ya a toilet would be nice ;0) I don't mind rough it for a day or 2 and now a days campsites have bathrooms and showers ;0) - I haven't camped in yrs - well back to my book -

Latest Twitter update - beans done - blended a few so I have cream of pinto bean soup - watch Swiss Family Robinson - I remember wanting to live in that tree house - I would love to live on the island but would need internet ;0)

Well I'm back from shopping short trip wasn't in the mood - went to target got washing soap & softener - then to stater brothers - got stuff to make a pot of pinto beans - hearty creamy protein - it's on the stove waiting for winter pjs to dry - going to change and hit the couch ...

Well I'm showered (sitting here in a towel) got wash going - it's cloudy - suppose to be in the 50's for new yrs - that's cold for us ;0) Think I will be making some soup today... That kind of weather.. I love cooking and feel the need for something healthy and lite.. Hugs on the depression Karla - Can't say I'm depressed just not motivated - tried from doing nothing - but nothing to do that's fun - I need to get my bills together that I gotta pay on the 1st - accounting together that I have to give to accountant - but that's too much like work ;0) need to get dressed - but don't know what to put on ;0) - so I just will get up and start moving and it will get done.. Work tomorrow ;0( I already turned on the alarm when I made my bed this morning - I like my ereader - but sorta miss the whole book thing - think it's going to take time to get use to. cbl

Good Morning Gang... Candice - Yep I threw the last of the cookies away today... I ate about 5 last night woke up around 5 w/a tummy ache and the runs - I'm done w/the junk - I ate way too much sugar yesterday - that's what happens when I stay in the house.. Did good for dinner - fish/veggie - but then those cookies called my name - well they are in the trash so I don't have to worry about them anymore - Not getting on the scales.. I have gym tomorrow - WTG w/no pigging out... Too funny about your Mom.. Alex Cross - Cross Fire I think is the name - the latest James Patterson book - but never did get to reading yesterday - just watched t.v. I stayed in jammies all day yesterday - so I gotta get in the shower today - need some fish - cooked the last of it last night - may go by Target and Marshalls (I have a gift card for Marshalls) still drinking coffee - trying to wake up - dogs refused to let me sleep past 8.. Glad the holidays are over - New Year is our next one - Usually Debbie comes over I make dinner and we watch movies - But last yr I think she went with her other gf's and did something - I stay home -