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So eliquently said. ALEX you truely rock. I mean it ...like seriously all the time. I would so vote for you in an election!! Just let me know when & where your running & I will be there. Again very well put & said much better than I could have ever done. Even though I tried this morning under the post in question. LOL LOL LOL I really don't know why some folks always have to make things about them when truely that wasn't the intent of the actually conversation 98% of the time. I will never forget the first time I sent an email to my older sis in caps b/c I thought it was easier to read for her. She didn't talk to me for days b/c she said I yelled at her in my email!!! Go figure.... I had no idea thats what caps meant. I still disagree w/that but she says its TRUE. LOL LOL LOL -- I LAUGH Loudly!!!

STEELERS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STEELERS ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STEELERS WILL EAT THE seahawks WHOLE!!!!!!!! GO STEELERS ......AH AH........GO STEALERS!!!!!!!!!

I hope everyone today has a SUPER Day!! I am having a few folks over for the big BOWL & can't wait. I live right here in Detroit & everything is totally a "buzz". I woke this morning to see a wonderful 218.5 on my scale & a 46.5% Body fat!!! I am VERY elated! Its not a huge amount but its 1.5 & like Pat mentioned earlier "I'll Take It" ;0) Can't wait to see the great results from the rest of you. Penni - I just know you have a great report coming. Just think of all the walking you did at the bead show. New Girl- today will be the first weigh-in for you. I'll cross my fingers. Big Ethel/Amy- How ya two doing?? Veronica, Jamie, Weight Shaker- This next week is gonna rock - I can feel it!! I miss everyone & hope they will check in soon. Teresa- come on gal I am right behind you. Corrine- How's that little bundle of joy growing?

I agree totally. BUT as to Dr.P apologizing to everyone, I think thats nuts & so not called for. Anyone posting after that intial conversation was doing so based on emotions & or good information(although the emotions/information may be true & that person may be hurt) the comments in question weren't directed towards them. If this would be true than every single damn thread I read that pisses me off or hurts my feelings or directly offends me & there have definetly been a few. Well than I want an apology from ALL of the people that did that. As John S. from 20/20 would say "GIVE ME A BREAK" ****I now have just read Dr.P statment in post #161 above. Well said Dr.Pleatman. Thank you again sir for you time & your energy. ****

Oh I like smidge Alot!!!! very unique

I did the same thing!! But I spelled it Deogi. Than I told people it was d.o.g but spelled fancier for the paperwork:0)

I have to agree totally w/Jenna on this one! But I can count & can't wait!!!!! Robyn---- Lisa IS the Party!!

Wow! Mary ((hugs)) Kudos for standing up & saying that you & your kids deserve better. You truely do b/c I am sure what you wrote was barely the tip of the iceberg! Please be safe & smart & make sure you have a very very good lawyer. I would also say that if there was any small chance of him & his mother & you going to therapy that it may be worth it for the children's sake. However,IMO, I would never let the kids be watched daily by her now or in the future with what you have experienced. May all Strength & Courage that you need be with you now & for years to come!

I hear ya girlfriend. HMMMMM Lets see I have been at 223 for 5 1/2 months!!! Yep! 5 1/2 mnths gaining & losing the same 3 pounds over & over. Finally in Jan started the LBT Bootcamp- which I highly recommend( LOL LOL LOL ) of course I do --I am the "Sarge" But all tongue & cheek here---I have broken my plateau in Jan & am down 4 pounds. More importantly my body fat went from 48% to 46.5%. This morning it even said 45% Body fat but who knows what tomorrow brings. Penni said she doesn't think I am eating enough calories now that I am working out. So maybe its the same for you Nancy. Today I tried to up my calories but didn't do very well & well its now 8:30 so I don't want to eat this late. Try looking at how much your burning vs eating & if its the right equation, ask that nutrienist (sp) you have & please please let me know what she says.

Well had my second workout & did all the exercises but at a lower level. It was tough but I got through it & than instead of an hour treadmill just did a 1/2. I am feeling pretty good but know it will take about 2 to 3 FULL weeks to really get into the swing of things. PhotoNut - depending on what you want for yours I for sure am going to return the one I have b/c I see they have a second hand store where they sell them for 1/2 the price I bought it for(on ebay) Actually the same company even. The only catch is no return. Thank goodness I'll know for sure that I love it by than. Actually I love it already:0)

GOOD IDEA! Although I prefer the non perishable items;0)

:devious:devious:devious SARGE HERE:devious:devious:devious JUST A REMINDER THAT SUPER BOWL XL IS NO EXCUSE TO BE SLACKING OFF I MEAN IT WHAT YOU SAY??? "ITS ONLY ONE DAY SARGE!!!" :devious:devious:deviousIT IS JUST THAT:devious:devious:devious ONE MORE DAY THAT CAN BE A SUCCESSFUL DAY ONE MORE DAY THAT YOU CAN HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH & PROUD ONE MORE DAY THAT YOU CAN BUILD A STRONGER BETTER BODY ONE MORE DAY THAT YOU CAN KEEP YOUR COMMITMENT YOU RIGHT ITS..... JUST ONE MORE DAY SO YOU DECIDE!!!! AND I'LL BE WATCHING WE'RE APPROACHING WEEK 6 PEOPLE ITS TIME TO DIG IN & STEP UP!!! :devious:deviousWHOOOOAHHHHHH!!!:devious:devious REMEMBER

Water is still a problem for me also. Today after speaking to my best band buddy I have decided to UP my calories. I am not losing & have really been faithful with exercising & eating. I hope it does the trick not to mention "of course" getting in more water:0)

Please send me photos of it & let me know if there is any wear & tear. b/c I was planning on returning my new one before my 2 mnths are out & getting one on ebay. I would be interested in getting yours!The ones I have seen on Ebay sell for an average of $700. + s/h. This one I have now from the TV offer has all bells & whistles BUT was a returned item so I got a discount. Whole p[ackage ran me $1450.00 including pilates extras & dvds.

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Well- I am very happy I listened to the directions & played the dvd to begin with- its so very simple to set up but important to note that the cabel system needs to be removed for certain exercises. Removing it is a snap. As far as the ease of use I give it 5 stars on a 5 star scale. As to it totally WHIPPING MY BUTT on the STARTER PROGRAM (Mind you that is not the beginner program BUT just the starter program) It gets another 5 stars!!!!!! I am exhausted!!! & I barley did anything- I could have done 3 miles on the tread mill which I ususally do now in the same amount of time it took me to do the basic 6 min program- lol lol lol But with that being said it took me over a week to get up to 3 miles - so there is a learning curve involved for sure. It says to start at resistance level 2- well there is no way I can do all the reps at that level. I tried & was simply laughing at myself the whole way through. Tomorrow I will start at level one & try & do all the reps. ITs very hard- b/c it all your own weight your supporting --& I HAVE ALOT TO SUPPORT!LOL LOL LOL So I can see where alot of people will totally give up in the begining. But that isn't an option for me & I truely can see HOW TOTALLY cool this instrument will be once I get myself in better shape.

Good for you - now go eat!lol lol You don't want the intial weight to be only water & than your body start to think its starving itself b/c your not getting at least 1200 cal a day. Trust me you will stop losing if you don't eat. Infact a dear friend of mine just reminded me that I need to eat MORE b/c I am working so much now. She is right & that is why I have only been losing BF% & not pounds. Very Very imporatant b/c I don't want to be a muscel bound 219. I would rather be a sleek 150 one day:0)

Well I finally read the entire thread that is/was in question. I am sorry that people's feelings were hurt & that compasion wasn't used in many many statements. I have spoken to my dearest friend which was the most important thing to do & what I care about the most. With that being said & done I only have one other thought left & that is: "Men are from Mars & Women are from Venus" Go figure- lol lol I hope we all can regroup & respect & for those of us that are from Venus ((hug)):bananajump: ;0) <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

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Well I just unpacked my Total Gym & am hooking up my dvd tonight. I am very excited to start using it & have 60 days to return for a refund less s/h if needed. I will let ya'll know how it goes - hopefully after tonight :0) It looks cool thats for sure:0)

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Welcome Newgirl you're just in time to start our second half of LBT Bootcamp!!! Congrats on your banding! We weigh in aroundish Sunday - Saturday & Monday is fine also I just need to keep it kinda grouped together so I don't miss anyones weight. Make sure you measure yourself & read the first page commitment if you haven't already. Good luck! Ps if you know your BodyFat% I can mark that for you also.

Amy-Great job on the low to almost non-countable carbs! As to the headache ---Wow me too w/the wicked headache. All day Tuesday & woke up with the same one Wednesday. Thank goodness its gone today. I did some stretches yesterday(the headache was only on one side by wedns.) Than I did 3 miles on the treadmill in the morning & 3.15 miles that evening!!!! Thats the most ever for me. Sure as the sunrises- I gained a pound this morning when I got on the scale! It just is such a crushing blow. I vow not to weigh myself till Sunday morning now & will continue to be good & drink drink drink- water that is.