TracyK

INFO FROM KAT check your e-mail. I did not wanna post it here.

Ashleyb-The band is a tool and not a cure...always remember that. When I got a slight unfill after I quit smoking it was a conscious decision. I knew I could not go without tasty food and give up cigarettes. I had smoked for over half my life and unless you have ever smoked & then quit you will never be able to understand. I knew I would gain some weight back, just not this much. So...now its time to fix what I broke! I will do it, heck I already am! Thanks Amanda...I needed that!

Yes, I was banded on 4/11/07....had the band almost a year, quit smoking, gained 40something pounds back and am relosing it now. How did I gain weight? Easy, eat foods that I should not eat...ice cream, candy, cookies, chips, enchiladas....self destructed. Be careful, it happens to the best of us. :scared2:

Never thought I would see the day that I would be thankful to have a cold and no sense of taste! Sure makes it easy to eat right! I am trying really hard to not let myself think things like 'this time last year I was @ 173 (my lowest weight). I am trying to focus on what I need to do to get back there...or at least to 18something. So, had gotten up to 223 now I am back down to 216. About 30 more pounds to re-lose. Not as easy as the first time when I when I smoked. Truth of the matter is I had gotten very depressed when I realized that i would more than likely NOT be able to have a TT done any time soon. It was a real downer to realize that after all the hard work I did to lose the weight, when I got undressed, I still looked horrible with the sagging apron...I felt like I did it for nothing. Depressing. So depressing that I was sent in a downward spiral of not really caring anymore. So, I ate, and ate, and ate. Now, looking back on it, knowing what I know now, how I look now....I looked great. TT or no TT. When I first lost the weight I felt invinsible. I was happ, energetic, proud of myself (THAT is the big one). I want that feeling again. I will have that feeling again. May take longer getting there than before, but that is OK. The time will pass anyway and at least I will spend it working towards my goal. That is alot better than the other alternative, that is...letting the time pass and realizing later that I am the same or worse off than I am now. Time for me to be my own hero..again :scared2:

Never thought I would see the day that I would be thankful to have a cold and no sense of taste! Sure makes it easy to eat right! I am trying really hard to not let myself think things like 'this time last year I was @ 173 (my lowest weight). I am trying to focus on what I need to do to get back there...or at least to 18something. So, had gotten up to 223 now I am back down to 216. About 30 more pounds to re-lose. Not as easy as the first time when I when I smoked. Truth of the matter is I had gotten very depressed when I realized that i would more than likely NOT be able to have a TT done any time soon. It was a real downer to realize that after all the hard work I did to lose the weight, when I got undressed, I still looked horrible with the sagging apron...I felt like I did it for nothing. Depressing. So depressing that I was sent in a downward spiral of not really caring anymore. So, I ate, and ate, and ate. Now, looking back on it, knowing what I know now, how I look now....I looked great. TT or no TT. When I first lost the weight I felt invinsible. I was happ, energetic, proud of myself (THAT is the big one). I want that feeling again. I will have that feeling again. May take longer getting there than before, but that is OK. The time will pass anyway and at least I will spend it working towards my goal. That is alot better than the other alternative, that is...letting the time pass and realizing later that I am the same or worse off than I am now. Time for me to be my own hero..again :thumbup:

Oh Judy, I am so sorry for what you all must be going through! Much love and special prayers for all of you!

Not a prob! I agree with you (Terry) wholeheartidly that the CDC woman should definitely be reported. That is totally inexcusable behavior! Who does she think she is anyway? When I read Kats post about all she was doing, I was apalled...still am. Someone definitely needs to take her down a notch or 2.

I guess since posts do not come with SOUND that you could not tell I was being sarcastic!? I know she is not above the rules...and even if she THINKS she is....she has another thing coming. I may act retarded BUT, I'm not. :thumbup:

Good morning ladies!! My cold has moved from my head to my chest. I was able to sleep last night since I am able to somewhat breathe through my nose again. Now I am in the coughing stage. You know, the cough so hard you almost pee in your pants kind of cough....the ones that when you cough your whole body hurts?! I need to go to walgreens today and get some liquid cough syrup. We have Mucinex pills but they are the size of small dinosaur eggs so I know I would never be able to swallow them. I am so glad that dd is in a school district that does not make her wear uniforms! I went and bought her some REAL school clothes yesterday. Some cute dresses and frilly blouses, colorful pants. Yesterday was an everything went right day. Everything fit her (for the most part). It was actually FUN shopping for her instead of a challenge. With our anniversary, valentine and my b-day all right around the corner I have been dropping hints about what jewelry I would like to have. I love the 'open heart design' by Jane Seymour at Kay Jewelers. Another thing is the stone that represents 6th anniversaries is Amethyst. What a coincidence, same as my birthstone...I told dh he could kill 2 birds with one stone...:thumbup: Our dsd is finally verbalzing her wish to move in over here with us. We told her that she needs to speak with her mom about it because if it is done, we will only do it the legal way, change schools, change child support & the whole 9 yards. I doubt it will ever happen, but you never know. Speaking of hair appointments, I made one for myself & Macy for Friday. We need it horribly bad! Laura-I meant to tell you...way to go on saving for Conners Pre-school. Smart move..it is very expensive! Good tax deduction though! Kat-I can not believe the woman from the CDC. I guess she thinks she is above the rules? Judy-you are very right when you said not to undo what I've done on Valentines day with candy. That is my main problem lately....doing well then having a free for all. I need to stay focused at all times!! :thumbup: It DOES take weeks to fix the cheat! Besides, skinny tastes better :clap: Have a great day everyone! Make healthy choices! My taste buds are off duty due to the cold...in a way it is great and in a way it sucks. Easy to stay on track when you can't taste anything!

Checking in for news from Kat...I hope all is OK

Thanks for the update Kat! (((hugs)))

I was able to change my ticker this morning. I am -3 more. Amazing what happens when you move away from your fav mexican food joint :biggrin: Go figger... Anyway, being -3 the day of or day before TOM is supposed to be here is pretty cool!

Oh now you just stop that granny!! :biggrin: It was an accident . How scary that must have been! I am so sorry for everything you are going through. (((hugs))) Have a great Friday violets! Respect the pouch...

((((KAT & MANDA)))) I will keep you all in my prayers!!!

omg...were they the crunchy kind or the chewy kind? :heart:

I sure am ready for next week to get here...I am ready for some valentines chocolate. I am trying to stay away from candy until then, but my resolve is wearing thin....

[quote name=HeatherO;1139292 So I asked my husband to meet me for lunch at a Mexican restaurant. I think I just need some caring' date=' sympatheic company and some cheesy enchiladas with a lot of quacamole to get me back in the right frame of mind, lol. [/quote] :bananalama: YUMMMMM....works for me!:cheers2:

Haydee-macy loves her new school, loves her new teacher, loves her new room and LOVES LOVES LOVES that the little park we have here is right outside our door!

and waste those poor defenseless brownies? nevah! :bananalama:

Tied in the #1 spot with the violets

:thumbup: Happy Birthday Little MAMA!!! :sleep::w00t::w00t:

BTW... HI HEATHER!

Hi everyone...haven't done personals in a while so here goes.... Michelle-I agree with the others, a to do list for your dh is definitely in order! lol Will really serve him right! Judy-I am a silly one at times. I read when you post about the wii fit and I want one even more. hmmm, maybe one with the income tax refund? Doubt it, I need to stick it in our savings. *sigh* Jennifer-watch out, that 5 pounds can turn to 15 like THAT (could you hear the snap?) lol Glad you are happy though, that is very important! Haydee-hope things are better with Juan. What were you doing eating oatmeal in Houston traffic for? Terry-how is the beading business going? You do not really talk about it too much anymore. Jane-so how was the customer that drives you nuts? Did she? Are you OK? lol TracyinKS-hows your butt? lol (sorry, had to do that) :thumbup: You know we care about your ass! lmao! I am on a roll....but really, I hope you are OK! Suzie-how was your superbowl fish fry? Kat-I love that you are on facebook! I really enjoyed seeing the photos. Laura-coming hme with what you went with moneywise is excellent! We are going to a casino in LA weekend after next. It has been so long, I can not wait!! How did your dad do in the tournament? Pamela-I am so ready for big brother I can't see straight. I get so attached to those folks. Am I abnormal? lol They become like my 2nd family. lol OK everyone, have a great night.

Oh Laura I love the ultrasound pics! What a sweetie! :cursing:

Nap time, then Macy time, then hanging pictures so would that make it Hammer time? LOL, I crack myself up!!