IndioGirl55

Good Morning Gang... Damn Dogs - up at 4:30 have the alarm set for 5:30 since I have gym at 8 - so why go back to bed.. I think I will be napping this afternoon - but wait - I gotta be at the gym by 9 tomorrow... Well no rest for the wicked.. Yep Karla - just you and me this weekend - Candice has Peter's party - Phyl has wedding - Linda may stop in - Step is out popping corn - So it's you and me ;0) Last night I came home from work and needed to take some pictures - I've been approached by a marketing group to be in an ad campaign for LAP-BAND®®®® - go look on my profile where pple leave messages .. Well they asked for good quality pictures - I have my little digital and sometimes it takes good pic and sometimes they come out grainy - i don't know why - so I came home and tried on some stuff - decided exercise clothes showed the figure the best - take picture (timer) change clothes - fix hair - omg - I got tired of messing w/it - here's the pic I sent Will see if I get chosen - wanted me to write and exciting short blurp about my life now - well - I'm not a writer and I don't do short ;0) - this is what I wrote 3 yrs ago I was 52 yr old and morbidly obese, I had no energy - I was sleeping my life away. I would always take the elevators, park as close to the store as possible, I would avoid anything that had to do with physical activity . I couldn't keep up with life - the weight was limiting my quality of life. Plus I have 3 grand children who I want to see grow up - I wanted to participate in their lives, not be sitting on the sidelines. Fast forward 3 yr - 114 lbs gone... I feel 10 yrs younger have 110% more energy - Now I have more energy than my grand kids - they can't keep up with me.. I took my Grandson on a cruise a year ago for his 18th birthday. He slept more than I did - I was able to go zip lining with my grandson - a 1st for me, something I couldn't do at 250 lbs, that was such a moment - to know that I could do something like that and not be held back because I was above the weight limitation plus I could have never hiked up the hills.. That was one of the best experiences . My band wasn't the easy way out.. I have learned that this is a lifetime lifestyle change - I am eating healthy (not dieting) - I am going to the gym (cardio & lifting weights) -Thanks to my bad with it's help in portion control and my good food choices and exercise - I now have my life back.. I am now living life and not sitting on the side lines watching it pass me by.. I am now a 55 yrs old woman - who hopefully has added some years to my life by losing the weight and hopefully will be around to maybe see some great grand kids ;0).. Oh ya I included my zip lining photo ;0).. OMG just remember forgot to call Karri last night - what a bad mom I am.. Well I know she's asleep now - Sweetie will call later to day - that is if I can freaking remember.. Karla - you should have good turnout this morning on your yard sale and what doesn't sell - give away or donate but let go.. Sorry about your teacher freind - yep life sucks at times.. But it does go on and I am very happy to hear that you plan on taking what you have and embracing it and letting the other crap go.. I'm there - I love Andrew w/all my heart - but I am sure enjoying him being gone - My house stays neater - don't know why - I guess I really haven't cooked - been eating left overs.. Oh last night I had a relapse - I found these cheap version of cheeto puffs in the pantry - well I ate them not the whole bag but what was left which was about 2 maybe 3 servings - they were really greasy (you all know how much i Love grease ;0) - well I had one serving in a little bowl - that was ok - but then went back and ate the rest of them - they weren't that good - but I kept eating - then woke up w/reflux - not so much acid cuz I take an acid reducer - but woke up with a little choking had to run to the toliet but nothing really came up.. So see I'm not perfect - and that sorta ruin any other treats this weekend - plus I'm all swollen up from the salt.... I gotta work my butt of today at the gym... Plans this weekend none really - I need to Iron my clothes - last week trying to get dressed was a bitch - everything needs ironing and I don't always have time in the morning - so I think that's what I am doing this weekend.. Temps are suppose to cool majorly 98 on Sunday - it's nice out right now.. Should be good pool weather - may take the dogs swimming - wear their little butts out.. Well drying just stopped - so better get the stuff out - CBL

Karla - It's just not school teachers who are treated like crap - every jobs has it's crap - I took classes and intials behind my name - but don't make as much as others do. We have FF - they don't contribute to my 401k - all they do is take and don't give - hell 2 owners just got new blackberries yesterday - but we are broke.. so I come in at 7:30 take lunch work to 4 and go home - that's it.. Bad attidute - but I don't care. OMG girl you collect stuff - hope the yard sales goes well - need to get butt in gear - cbl - Hugs

I've been here 2 yrs (maintenance) key imho - just keep eating healthy - be mindful of not letting your guard down and going back to your eating habits and keep up the exercise. This is a lifetime lifestyle change ;0)

I just tried to call you - got your voice mail left you message - - I'm happy too ;0) the stress is a big factor in the issues you are having - I don't think it's just losing the weight too fast - think about when all the problems really started.... I'll talk to you tomorrow - everything will be fine... My door is always open if you need me.. AZ is closer than OR ;0) xoxox Mom

Linda - LOL I go a mini DH ;0) Andrew - they way he nags at time - I feel like he's a dh... lol He's gone till Sunday (SF w/Mom) I am truly enjoying just me and my zoo.. I'm not the kind of Mom that gets teary eyed with the kids leaving the nest - I LOVE not having anyone here.. I feel free - it's the responsibility - not that I have to do much for Andrew - but you know what I mean.. So DIL having party and you aren't invited??? WTH is that about?? Kid's now a days make plans then 5 minutes later change them - I think it's an age thing - At our age we are very routine - We don't like surprises - we plan.. Melissa called yesterday - she's going to see about getting banded.. She's thrown out her back and needs to get the weight off - She and Candice share birthdays ;0) she will be 32 - she has HMO so it's going to take about 6 months - has to do 6 month diet etc.. The family really does need to eat healthier - my poor Brooke is like 85 lbs and 6 yrs old.. As far as being busy - hell I just go to work - gym and home ;0) not really that busy - but gotta say I don't get enough down time - cuz when I'm home I'm on the computer too much - FB is addicting - farming ;0) and then here... But again I can't just sit and watch t.v. I want to eat ;0) Karri - I am so glad to hear this - Yes you were killing yourself at that job... And as far as things working out - they will - this is comming from the girl (you) who's move 20 times in 10 yrs ;0) don't remember the exact # but - you ALWAYS land on your feet - you scared me for a minute - I thought you and Lee were separating... Put you on probation - I guess I would have to had come up there and kick his ASS... After all that you have do for that school.. I will talk to you soon - Don't worry I know it's going to work out - one day at a time xooxox Mom Phyl - LOL Uncle Ed telling you see you at the wedding - my Dad would have been that way after a day or 2 ;0) - You are too busy for me.. I'm going to miss a 70's reunion that they are doing in Nov- it's all the classes 70-79 - I'll be gone on my Vacation..

Thanks Kim !!! WTG I see you are at goal too !!! Congrats - See you are a July Bander too ;0) 08 but still a July baby ;0)

Never was much of a soda drinker - maybe 1 or 2 a month. The carbonation doesn't agree w/my band - but if I get a taste for a diet Dr Pepper - I will pour it between 2 glasses and get most of the carbonation out and have some..

Hey Baby Girl Vent all you want - hell we all have negative days now and then - Hope today is better... xoxoxo Mom

Good Morning Peeps Phyl - OMG I'm pooped reading about all that you are doing LOL Earl's idea!!! Karla- I've been up since 4 - don't know if it was the dogs or Andrew (he's going to San Fran w/Mom) went back to bed after taking babies to peep - but then at 4:30 Andrew was leaving so - had to get up to hug and say bye - I have the house to myself for 3 days - he's suppose to be back on Sunday.. Linda is back at school - we won't be hearing much from her ;0( Steph - What's on your agenda today - how's your food Oh Karla - Even pple who have been thin all their lives - want a steak etc - that's normal - but I hear you I would love to enjoy a big meal and not have to worry about getting stuck or physically full after about ten bite :0)... Dinner last nite 1 sauage - 2 eggs - small half of english muffin - 1 ice cream cone Bf was pt shake w/pbutter & banana - lunch 1 pot wonder.. Gotta hit the shower - CBL

I just saw of FB Phyl is in Buffalo

Drive by - in between gym & yoga - got the dogs fed.. I'll have eggs when I get home - it's quick and easy.. Steph you are so right Kids are so full of drama now a day... It sure wasn't that way when I was in school nor when Joseph was

WTG :thumbup::tongue2::thumbup:

Hugs Steph - Teenagers are so full of drama these days - it doesn't matter if you are a small town or big.. OMG these pple are really taking things out of context.. I wouldn't have given my cell phone - I would have given it to my attorney - I don't always trust the cops.. Yep once you get a reputation it's hard to undo the damage.. Prayers that it all works out - I am pretty sure it will but still drama -

I always wondered why everyone was so concerned about the # of cc's in their bands - who cares - all I ever wanted was for it to work and what works for me isn't neccessalilty going to work for you..

Hell yes !!!

No one is being mean - Read the Rants & Rave - this is about the only place Patty ever posted on - nothng about her lapband experince - She wants to get pple to know God - well I know him - but I know him differently than she does and this whole rant rave sections isn't for me - there is just too much fighting on it - I come to lbt for lbt related stuff not about politics - religion etc - there is alot of bashing in this thread and Patty did her share of bashing in the name of God... She's not gone anyway - Last Activity: Today 04:39 AM She's still cking in to see what pple have to say about her leaving :0) - so I guess God gave her another message..

Karla - I add a little garlic powder - spray a pan w/butter pam and fry them - I did bbq them once - but I don't know I don't think they are as good as those we had in WA.. Maybe I am over cooking them and they aren't home made - but they are ok - I eat mine with a little tarter sauce or wasba sauce.. You will find that the $$$ is well worth it - why do you think I still pay for a trainer - cuz I'm worth it... Exercise helps so much - I can be pissed at the world prior to going to class - but by the time the class is over - I'm not even thinking about stress - or whatever issue is going on - You have to consintrate too much to keep up w/the class - the endorpines get moving and it's better than drugs (well almost :0) - JK - no it really really does help !!! You are worth it - so you better take your butt to yoga !!! Steph - WTG on saying NO !!!! OMG from the drift of your post those little girls made some very bad accusations (sp) Hugs - Kids - if it ain't one thing or another - even if not's their fault - drama ... But you will get thru this.. Stress= a tight band - we all know this and you are stressed - glad you aren't eating around your band . Thats super !!! It's so easy for the house to become a mess - mine looks clean - but needs a major deep cleaning.. Candice - so very true !!!! Well gang - drive by - I'm at work and got tons of stuff to do and tonite is my weights & yoga - so may not get a chance to ck in between classes - - cuz I need to get dinner done cuz when i get home at 8:45 p.m. I really don't want to cook..

Barb - Congrat on your 160 lbs !!!! That's super !!! Yep we can't eat like we use to and expect to lose the weight. We can't sit on the couch 24/7 and think that the weight is going to melt off .. The definition of insanity doing the same thing over and over again an expecting a diff result..

Hugs for your struggles - this is a jounery not an overnight quick fix - We didn't gaint the weight overnight - it's not going to come off over night.. IMHO I think you should track your food as it's very easy to consume more than we think we are - all those little bites of this or that add up. Pull up the bootstraps - quit freaking out - if you want to get healthy - then you gotta eat healthy and exercise. Your bands don't make your food choices you do.. As to feeling full - well that's a whole new ball game - full w/the band is diff that without - I can be physically full (and it takes a while to understand that) and still want to eat mentally - I don't find that my band takes away my hunger - it just makes me full on a smaller amount of food - but I still get hungry (mentally and physically).. Always eat your hard protien first - stay away from sliders - they are usually high in calories and you won't stay full. If your fills aren't doing anything - talk to your doctor, some docs take it slow - some are agressive - but your band is only a tool - and it's not going to work unless it's maintained, that's what you need to tell them. Clean out your house of the junk foods if you can't say no to it and it's calling your name 24/7 - if it's not there you can't eat if - Find healthy Snacks - fruits veggies to eat when you are extra hungry - If I eat dinner and am still hungry I eat extra veggies .. Also - vary your calories daily - 800-1200 is what I did during my weight loss phase - and I exercise 4-5 days a week. I was a total slug bug prior to surgery - but I now go to the gym about 5-6 days a week - some days 2 hrs at a time - it's become a habit for me - and I know that without it I would not be able to maintain my weight loss.. Losing weight is really about a total lifetime lifestyle change - ya there are still days that I don't want to eat healthy - I want to be able to pig out on something high in fat or sugar - and I don't want to go to the gym. But doing those things is what got me fat in the 1st place - so I get off my butt and go - and I say no to the binging.. I hate the saying nothing taste as good as being thin - cuz it's not true - food still taste good - but Nothing taste as good as having your life back - being able to walk up a flight of stair without a second though - being ablle to have the energy to get thru the day. Peeps - remember why you got banded - remember it's only a tool that the work is up to you.. Not the band - it's you who loses the weight the band doesn't do it for you.. Good food choices - exercise - band = success

Jachut OMG girl - I hear you 100% about the possibility of having to give up your lifestyle - it's our lives now (eating healthy & exercising) Please know that you are in my thought and prayers Like Apples said - you are a fantastic bander - and I have followed you too since I joined LBT.. I love the advice you give.. I may know know you in person - but feel that I do know you and care about you.. So please know that you will be having tons of good ju ju - love and prayers being sent your way.. xoxoxo Janet

Good Evening Gang... Candice - LOL O'doul's - when pple try to give me a water down drink when I am drinking - i tell them put more alcohol in it - I am one of those drinkers who think they can drink all nite - cuz I use to - but again back then I had help from those things called diet pills - could drink all night and not get falling down drunk - I know you all don't think I'm as much of a drinker - not on a daily basis - but like when I go out - I can drink too much.. But I'm a fun drunk ;0) Love the $$$ saved by making ice that's cute... Hopefully pple will help you clean up - I know when my gf has a party pple are always helping clean up.. Karla - Yes you will be set free from letting go of all that junk that you are never going to have time to do... We have the same problem here in CA with # of kids in a class - I'm sure glad I don't have any kids in school.. Hugs you will survive So are you going to take a yoga class ?? Good for you... Well not much to report - back from the gym - boot camp tonite - then started my dinner - a one pot wonder - I didn't eat veggies last night so I have to get them in tonite. Tried to teach Bella to walk on a leash - but it's freaking hot - car said 119 at 6:30... Its the hottest it's been all summer - I can usualy go out at this time of nite and be ok not sweat - but tonite - hell no - we will practice more later.. Steph - How are you doing... How's Michael - is everyone ready for school to start - how's the house cleaning going Phyl - will be glad when you have regular internet - we sure do miss you.. Denise we haven't heard from you in AGES..

Hey Gang It was so nice not to have to rush home to change and go to the gym tonite (Idrise had something to do so we have make up on Saturday @ 8) Went and got dog food and a gate for Bella - But Mr Pissy (my GS who acts like a DH) says I am just teaching her to pee on the pad - she's not learning to go out side - Hell it's the best i can do - I work - I'm not here during the day and I am not leaving her in a crate from 7 a.m to 4:30 then come home for 15 minutes - then put her right back in.. Just not doing it - I don't beleive in it why have a dog.. So I have a portion of the laundry room gated - a pee pad behind the trash can (she has used it) - He's being such an ASSHOLE.. Steph - WTG the scales are moving back in the right direction. I understand about cleaning the house - not my fav chore either - but it does feel good when it's all done.. Candice - Are pple staying w/you - How cool that you will be singing ;0) What are you serving - or is it a pot luck.. Phyl - How did the day go.. Yep can't believe you didn't have a dog before - Zoey is like having a 1st child ;0) Karla - Did you say something about being gone tonite ....

Good Morning Gang... Phyl - Glad you got to meet so many lbters ;0) - Ya I can imagine driving w/Earl that long would be a bit much ;0).. Glad the back is a better. Steph - WTG on getting back on track ;0) - I bet your pink ribbon thing went fine - We don't have a drive in anymore - use to love going to them. Candice - Yep remember all those show - Flinstones on Friday night too ;0) Karla - LOL well better early than late ;0) I have too many clock 3 in the kitchen/living room - 2 in my bathroom - 1 in my bedroom - 1 in the office - 1 outside.

Good Morning Gang I take a day off and Karri comes back :0) !!!! Baby Girl - I am so glad you are doing something to take care of you - this is important you gotta get your liver & kidneys working again.. Where's Lee - I saw some camping pic's on FB Enjoy your Bro & time w/justlosing - I know you 2 will have fun - is rice gulten??? I saw you love Chipolettes - I have only been there once - didn't care for it myself - had carnita in a bowl w/white rice - not mexican enough for me ;0) Candice - you don't have to wait till after the bday party to eat healthy - come on - you can eat healthy from now to the birthday party and even then still eat healthy and allow for a little cake.. Karla - Ya girl get rid of all that junk - it's just weighing you down - When I moved to this house I got rid of EVERYTHING old records (they weren't in good shape so they weren't collectables) the only thing I have alot of is clothes :0) Steph - How's your pink ribbon weekend go - Linda - :0) you took a Janet pill - is it helping ;0) Well gang back from 2 hrs at the gym - turbo kick boxing and Pilos - Had to jump in the shower - cuz I was drenched.. Debbie came over last night and we watched the Book of Eli - GREAT movie - I enjoyed it.. Didn't go to bed til after 12 - then Andrew called at 4:30 for me to pick him up (don't mind - cuz he didn't drink and drive) went back to bed and got up at 7 - need to go figure out what's for dinner ... and get some wash done - cbl