IndioGirl55

No I haven't had any surgeries - My tummy isn't too bad - but my stomach didn't hang too much prior to losing so I don't have an apron hanging - my arms aren't great - legs aren't wonderful - I have the body of an 80 yr old:rolleyes:.. I do have saggy skin but nothing that a pair of spanxs and a good bra don't fix.. I don't walk around naked - I don't wear shorts - I wear capri's - I look good dressed. I have started wearing sleeveless occasionally- I am self tanning and arms don't look too bad as long as I'm not waving my arms - Since I work out w/weights you can see the definition on my outer arms.. The way I look at it - the excess skin isn't going to kill me but the fat will. I would love a body lift - but will I have one - Nope - I'm 55 yrs old not 20 (if I was 20 I might consider it:tongue:) I don't like pain and don't have $80k to spend. IMHO don't worry about the skin issues - Congrats on your 40 lbs - Keep up the good work...

Good Morning Peeps... Up early as usual - Need to take car in to get tires.. Really they are still ok for around town but going to Vegas next month and need good tires for then.. Well I'll go to Belize w/you ;0) that somewhere I want to go too.. Having my coffee waiting for my ducolax to kick in ;0) TMI I know but haven't been drinking enough water ;0)

WTG Karla on getting rid of stuff !!!! I'm not too afraid to do things by myself - I will travel to meet pple - but go like on a cruise by myself - or boy an RV and travel by myself - I would like to - but will I really do it - I will go eat by myself - have done it a few times - but not like at a fancy place - and it's usually lunch.. I think the secert is you just gotta do things once and after that it's no biggie.. Like my second curise - I met my sis in FL - I had to fly into Chicago then change planes - Hell the last time I flew before that trip was when I was 15 and flew from here to San Francisco - I was a little nervous - but like I said - once you do it - it's ok.. Just like getting stuck in Dallas in February - If that ever happens to me again - I now know what to do (thanks to Eva) - But I learned.. Being afraid - limits your life - and it's to short to be afraid.. How's your tummy today?? Candice - I think Andrew appreciates me - it's just that I've said no - and he's not dealing w/that well - I'm the one who said to leave - we are just fighting too much.. It's sinking in that he's gone and it doesn't look like he's going to be back cuz he got a dog - and I ain't taking on anymore animals.. I saw him today - I went to the new nail salon and he was there getting his eyebrows waxed (yes boys do that no a days he has funny shaped eyebrows) I am going to miss him - I was just so angry with him but it's best for both of us.. Well got my hair cut - went to find something to wear to the concert - got a pair of 7 for all man kind jeans - they fit like a glove.. But omg they are made for pple w/long legs.. Got nails & toes done too - came home - changes the sheets on the bed - showered - Tomorrow - go get new tires on the car and after that I don't know what..

BubblyKori - I'm going to kick your butt !!!! Only 14 lbs in 2 months - WTH - that's 7 lbs a month - average weight loss it 1-2 lbs a week - so GF you are doing GREAT !!!!! Heck during my weight loss phase some weeks I only lost 1/2 lbs - but it all adds up - Chill Girl.. Keep up the great work - this is a lifetime change and yep the weight doesn't come off over night - but it does come off... Keep up the good work !!!!

I am always so shocked to see you online so early ;0) - 5:30 here 8:30 there - but I am so use to you being in my time zone ;0) Yep I remember the 1st yr we met - your fish fries !!! Enjoy busy lady.. I just loved it when I heard this hurricane was named Earl - I knew he would get a bunch of crap about it ;0)

Good Morning Peeps Yes it's 5 a.m and it's my FF and I'm up... Dogs !!!! I love that I know Bella's poop schedule - 2 x a day - 1st thing after she eats in the morning then again at night - the other 2 don't seem to poop on a schedule - it does make it easier when trying to potty train.. Candice - All the celebrations are over - Back on track...

LOL Step - I was just switching channels and stopped on the CMA'S - Didn't now who Blake was - was listening to song - liked it - but then MY MAN Trace walked out on stage - OMG then I loved the song - That man is what God intended man to look like...

Phyl - Great pic's i bet you are pooped.. I'm headed to bed myself ;0) Karla - Ice creams is ok - you haven't eaten and yes it should help w/swelling.. I love the song Hillbille Bone ;0) I heard it last night on CMA - And loved when Trace sang it with Blake ..... Everyone does have a hillbillie bone - I know I do ;0)

Ya I know what you me - it's always in the back of my mind too.. You may need a little taken out - like Phyl did - you don't want to do more damage if it has slipped.. Be careful...

I think my before & after - says it all... Yes you are always going to find pple who wish they didn't do it - a lot of pple think it's the quick fix and when they find out it isn't they blame the band..

Desiree Your doc should tell you what you will need - I think a lot of us did Flintstone chewables in the beginning - I do Lapband Chewables - I get them from my doc or online (bariatric choice - or bariatric advantage) I can take small pills - but a big vitamin nope - it will depend on your restriction

Karla - do you have a stomach virus - sweetie you need to call that doctor if it doesn't stop !!! They can't fire the guy - he's an owner ;0).. Well my family drama - Andrew has moved out - we had a tiff again last night about animals - told him he needed to go.. He called right now and said he's at his mom's that he moved out - wanted to know if if I was mad = said no that I think we need a break - he said oh so you are happy (yes I am but can't say that) I said not but need some time apart - we are fighting too much - but that he had to come home 10/1 to watch the dogs cuz I was going to Vegas - think I will ask gf to come too just in case.. But you want to know what - he cleaned the house and washed down the garage (animal's poop in there) .. Though that was kinda funny thing to do if you are moving out.. So I am a HAPPY empty nester for a while - we will see how long it last ... He's welcome home - but this thing about dogs has to quit.. What's everyone doing for the 3 day weekend... Me - Tomorrow hair cut - then a little shopping at the mall - have a concert to go to Sunday (Mary J Blige) so need a sexy outfit - cuz after concert going to club to dance (well that is if the line isn't 3 miles long) Going to get nails/toes done at the new shop that just opened 8/18 here in the neighborhood.. And that's it.. LOL Andrew just called again - wants to know if I'm sad - No Andrew - I'm tired of fighting w/you... I'm fine.. _________________ Phyl hope you and Candice have a great dinner ;0) Phyl we have a new italian rest opening this weekend - when you get here - you me Earl for dinner - well if it's good - I'll ck it out before you get here - I would love to go tonite - I 'm tired plus hungry and I can afford a heavy meal - scales 135 this morning and now tmi - which we all know is important to do before the scale ;0)

Good Morning Gang.. Paid bills between gyms last night and when I got home - was too pooped to post.. Slept really good last night - Bella woke me up at 4:30 ugh.. No work tomorrow - FF Well work - OMG another switch a roo.. The girl who was going to quit because her producer was mean - well she's not quiting - but she's not going to be his account manager any more - they are switching everyone up - I will lose the account that I just got from producer A - Get back accounts from producer B (he's my main producer and these accounts were mine originally) the lady who works w/me - will now work for the Asshole producer.. She's 62 and she should keep him in line.. Don't know all the details - but omg we have had so much drama - the 3 other owners would divorce the 4th (asshole) if they could... So I'm losing 80 account - gaining at least that much back if not more - but ok - as they were originally my account and again they are my producers accounts = Candice have a great time w/Phyl and Hurricane Earl :0) Steph - Painting good exercise - but I know you have back issues - Hows food Karla - I got a click free (backup) for my computer so it's suppose to help when getting new computer - I have ALL my pics on my computer - that's why I got it.. Well time to hit the showers and see what new drama is going on at work today... 1

Good Morning Peeps... Karla - I have a 4 day weekend - Furlough Friday - getting hair cut then going to the mall - gotta get new outfit for Mary J Blige concert on Sunday !!! Told trainer we need to change our monday exercise day - cuz I most likely will be hung over ;0) That's if for my weekend.. Well time to jump in the shower - tonite is 2x exercise - so may get back might not - Love to you all !!!

It's called BURNED OUT !!! and I'm right there with you Karla! Steph - we got a few yrs on you ;0) so maybe that has something to do with it.. You can only give so much and there comes a point you just can't do it any more..

Good Morning Gang Bella needs to change her clock - I get up at 5 not 4:30 a.m. !! Well today's going to be a tough day at work - I think we have someone quiting - their producer is a butthead - if she does - she will be the 2nd one to quit cuz he's an AH.. Karla - How long have you lived there now??? Well I guess winter is coming - so you are going to be forced into staying inside and getting things done - but you gotta get the crap out of the house that's not staying now - you don't need to junk it up with stuff you aren't keeping - so 1 more yard sale before the snow ;0) I'm with you about not doing any extra - if you aren't getting paid for it - so sad too bad - they can find someone else

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANDICE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANDICE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !!! Hope you have a FANTASTIC birthday Welcome to the #55 we are the same age as the yr we were born !! :cursing::party::thumbup::smile2: :smile::cake::cool:

Good Evening Gang... Well done w/jury duty for another yr .. Got picked to be interviewed - but then we left for lunch came back and the guy must have took the deal -(he robbed someone and I bet you a million bucks he did it - he looked like a mean gang banger - so back to the jury room we go and wait some more - 3 they call us in to a court room 3 week trial - got off that once cuz the lady who's Paul's other Acct Manager will be gone the month of sept - so done for the yr.. Karri - You will land on your feet - you will be ok - I know this is tough but you aren't some little weakling - you are strong and you will get through this - you have a plan - and it's going to work.. Candice - I not really my food - mostly I allow for sf ice cream at night ;0) about 1 cup - I hate saying that cuz I don't want the rest of you to eat like me - we at least till you exercise like I do and get to goal :cursing: But really haven't changed my eating - my workout partner said today that I look even smaller - but the scales are staying at 136 - so maybe I am leaning out (more muscle less fat) I don't know if the guy was making decision today or next Monday.. It is what it is - I am just thrilled that I was approached... That's good enough for me... As to your food - well - after tomorrow - You are going to get back on the straight and narrow - I mean it... You are going to do the 5 day pouch test - and purge your body of all that sugar you have been consuming.. Peter's birthday looks like a blast - love the pic of you dancing and the pic of you and Peter and Brian coming out of the pot ;0) And to being asked for advice - hell since when have any of us let something like that stop of from giving it ;0) Hell I do it everyday - I don't ask - I do.. Well its almost 8 need to go eat ... CBL

Good Morning Peeps Jury duty this morning - Steph - Hugs on towns deaths - for being so small you sure do have alot.. Don't your kids have chores - I think it's good for them to have them - they need to learn to pickup after themselves. It's a team effort to keep the house tidy.. Hell- I was drying dishes I think since the age 5 ... Weekend I we had chores - clean bathrooms - dust etc and my mom was a stay home mom when I was young Make a schedule - post it on the frigde and everyone has 1 chore a day to do.. Karla - Good luck at school today.. Phyl - I love the hair you otta blow it out like that more often and make up ... You are the prettiest sister !!!! Love the pics - glad you had a good time.. Candice - Can't wait to hear about the party and tomorrows someone elses special day :thumbup: Linda - how did your weekend go.. ok need to hit the shower - don't have to be to the court til 8 but if you want parking you gotta get there early..

Good Evening Gang... Well went to gym @ 9 - did 1 hr turbo kick boxing and then my Pilos class got cancelled - (teacher sick) so the girl (Michelle) said if enough pple stayed she would do body lift (working w/bar weights) so I stayed - but I did weights yesterday and my legs are sore and I do weights tomorrow (arms) but I stayed and did it - couldnt give legs 100% but moved - so 2 hrs in the gym - came home showered and went an did my weekend shopping for food - have chicken soup on the stove.. Watch Brooklyn's Finest - GREAT MOVIE !!!! Never got ironing done ;0) - Have jury duty tomorrow - ck it this morning and I have to report - it says 8 but you gotta be there early to find parking.. I love the peace and quite of the house.. Just me and my zoo - they are feed (bella has pooped outside) haven't found any in the house - so I think she's getting it ;0)... Well think I am going to go read for a bit... CBL....

Good Morning Candice Hope the party was a hit.... Linda - How did the bbq go Phyl - did you survive the party Steph - Farm?? your fil ?? Karla - ya - some stuff I just don't remember - i guess it's just not that important to remember when DS washed his clothes ;0) - I know he was a big though - not like Andrew ... That I remember he would leave towels all over the house - still does I think ;0) That was nice of your boss - it's nice when pple do stuff like that.. Well I've been up since 5 - Bella woke me up at 4 - took her potty then back to bed - then she started kissing me again at 5 - so I got up - got the house vacuumed - kitchen clean - bed made - have gym at 9 - colored hair last night then gave myself an oil treatment so going to have to wash that out before gym - cuz it looks like an oil slick ;0) Need to do my weekly shopping - get bills read to pay on the 1st and then Iron clothes so I can get dressed in the mornings.. cbl

Steph Melissa (andrew's stepmom) had him washing his own clothes in 3rd grade & ironing too.. A little young imho.. But yep Michael is old enough - just shut his door.. Well you aren't having a super busy weekend then - good.. Karla - I don't remember when I stopped washing Joseph's clothes - most likely 15 ish - Hell I don't remember..

Karla Sounds like a successful yard sale - but hell everyone wants stuff cheap at a yard sale - who are you going to give it aways too ;0) OMG it's cold there - it's 96 here - and suppose to be that way for the next couple of days - but it's windy - I'll take the heat over the wind.. but it will cool down my pool that in the 90 so that will be good - maybe I can use it.. What's for dinner - I have steak marinating - squash cooked -

Good Afternoon Gang... Talked to my DD - she's ok.. She is strong and is doing as well as can be expected (going to miss her students) but it's all going to work out.. OMG Phyl - you look wonderful - I thought at first who's that lady with Earl - I didn't recognized you!!! Love the hair and make up - you should wear it more often ;0).. Who's son got married (which sister) how's the niece w/the bad bf.. Beautiful bride and groom and cute baby (the real one not zoey;0) - but she looks cute w/your hat ;0) Ya at Ralph's and my wedding we had to take his parents back to their hotel (wiskey petes) and we were in down town LV - didn't want to leave the party - but w/my family they were still partying when we got back.. Linda - Yep we seem to take life for granted at times.. Hope you get some rest - I am :0) ... Been to the gym - coloring hair right now - did some cleaning and took a power nap (30 minutes) Time to go wash it off - cbl

So much for spell ck lol - I am terrible about proofing - you know those emails that go around with the words all scrambled - I can read them - cuz i do read every 3rd word ;0) -- I'm on my 2nd cup of coffee - have a mask on my face - bathroom rugs in the wash - I'm not getting on the scales - hell I don't get on the scales often anymore - maybe every 2 weeks.. I eat the same most days - so I really don't sweat it - plus I'm going to the gym 6 days a freaking week.. The shit's gone - I ate it all lol - there wasn't much left like I said 2-3 serving - most likely closer to 3... Crunchy cheetos no problem but the puffs - i grew up on them - we had a house in the mtns - my parents always stopped at the liquor store - got their booze and us a bag of cheetos (puffs) - I remember sitting on the floor w/my bros with the cheetos in a bowl - good memories.. Stupid QVC has more beauty products on this weekend - ugh... I'm a sucker for them - just like you and your crafting stuff - I am a beauty product girl - looking for that face lift in a bottle lol... If you saw my makeup drawer - you would say I'm a make up whore lol