TracyK

Kat-we will miss you too! Glad you have a aunt like me. (must be a great woman! lol) Tracy-(((hugs))) I know you must be having such a rough time. Wish I were there to go have a MJC with you :cool2: Pamela-sounds like such a good time you had! The zoo was fun. Walked alot, ate alot but I wanted to get it out of my system to start the new month right! Ya know, i read somewhere that smoking raises metabolism. That must be why I am not losing at the rate I was losing before. Well, one of the reasons! Have a great night ladies.

Good morning violets- Having coffee right now and gonna go check the Houston Zoo website to see what time they open today. Have a great day everyone. Make good choices! It is a new month...lets do it!

Wow, been quiet here today. Have a great evening ladies. I am TracyK and I approved this message....

Where is Judy...?? Thanks Pamela & Kat

Thanks Denise.... I casted the first vote and when I hit the 2nd link it goes to the thanks for your vote page....how can I get it to work or can I only vote for one child per day?

Well I may have not rocktober like I thought but -4 is -4. I started October at 210 and I lost 4 pounds for the month. I could get down and depressed but I'm not because it is a negative and not a positive. The only time a negative number is not better than a positive is in a bank account, now THAT would suck! As far as weight though...If I would not have got back on track I would be back up to 230-240 by now. I am so proud of what I have NOT gained. I guess you would have to have lost it then gained it back and started to lose it again to understand what I mean. If I stay losing 4 pounds a month it will take until April (my 2nd bandiversary) to be back to where I was before. But that is OK because the time will pass anyway. I can either be working towards my goals or sliding further away from them while the time passes. Guarantee one thing...I will continue to work towards the goals. In April I will not be typing in this blog anything like "oh hell, if I would have just stayed with it I would be where I wanted to be". I WILL be typing, "thank God I decided to rededicate myself to this process cause I have done it once again!".:mad2: To succeed and remain a non-smoker is SWEET! There will be challenges along the way but I am up for them. GO ME!!!!!!

Well I may have not rocktober like I thought but -4 is -4. I started October at 210 and I lost 4 pounds for the month. I could get down and depressed but I'm not because it is a negative and not a positive. The only time a negative number is not better than a positive is in a bank account, now THAT would suck! As far as weight though...If I would not have got back on track I would be back up to 230-240 by now. I am so proud of what I have NOT gained. I guess you would have to have lost it then gained it back and started to lose it again to understand what I mean. If I stay losing 4 pounds a month it will take until April (my 2nd bandiversary) to be back to where I was before. But that is OK because the time will pass anyway. I can either be working towards my goals or sliding further away from them while the time passes. Guarantee one thing...I will continue to work towards the goals. In April I will not be typing in this blog anything like "oh hell, if I would have just stayed with it I would be where I wanted to be". I WILL be typing, "thank God I decided to rededicate myself to this process cause I have done it once again!".:thumbup: To succeed and remain a non-smoker is SWEET! There will be challenges along the way but I am up for them. GO ME!!!!!!

Good morning violets!!! Made it through halloween WITH incident. My poor baby fell down in someones driveway and skinned her arm & elbow! Her candy bucket flew into the street and her daddy picked it all up :wink: She wailed and cried and the lady at the house got us an ice pack and was really nice to us. Macy decided she was not too hurt to continue trick or treating :wink5:. I wasn't surprised. Well, I rocktober'ed pretty good. I weighed 210 at the beginning of the month and this morning I was still at 206 so I lost 4 pounds. Not too shabby. I would have liked it to be more than that but it is OK. At this rate if it remains the same it will take until April (my 2nd bandiversary) to get back to where I was. But you know what, the time will pass anyway and I am going to be working toward my goals instead of backing away from them! I am so glad I got back on track. No telling what I would weigh right now, seriously. I was gainng about 15 pounds a month!!! Wish it came off that fast. I was watching Oprah and she had the biggest loser trainers on there. While they are at the ranch, the women eat 1200 calories per day but burn off 4,000. They work out 6 hours per day while they are there:scared2:. No wonder I lose 4 pounds a month instead of 4 pounds per week. Now November is her and I was hoping to e in onederland by Thanksgiving. I will give it the good old college try but I am kind of doubtful. I will still do my best anyway. My stepson & stepdaughter are coing to spend the night. Tomorrow we are all going to the Houston Zoo. Macy decided that is what she wanted her prize to be for doing so well in school. She really has turned it around. I am so proud of her!:cursing: Jane-I am so sorry! Have a great day everyone! Here are some pics of my princess from last night!!

Just a quick check in before the halloween "fun" begins. I am the "scrooge" of halloween this year. pfft! BUT, I will put on the happy momma face and get through the night! TTYL....

Good afternoon everyone :smile2:

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Jennifer-so sorry about your aunt! (((hugs))) We love you! Terry-sounds like you hit the motherload at the store! Don't you just love when you get unexpected bargains? Jane-TGIF right? Do you have court tomorrow? Michelle-seriously spooky horoscope! Now, follow the directions! Tracy-I really thing this will be the turn around for Robby. The things you took away are privelidges so it will really get to him! I have started rewarding Macy for good behavior. I let her know the things she was taking for granted..tv, games, toys are privelidges for when she is being a good girl. Now she knows she gets more by doing whats expected....so far so good anyway. I hope this is the turning point for you. Judy-big plans for the weekend? When are you gonna get the dancing thingy? I haven't heard of it. Suzie-you didn't dive into a huge popcorn at the movies did you? Haydee-what are your plans for the weekend? Any weddings? Laura-I am with Haydee...I would look for another OB/GYN. I can not stand people that have the "well just do this or just do that attitude". Kat-when are you coming back from Texas? Pamela-so are you still enjoying this school year? Gotta be alot better than last year right? Everyone have a fantastic day. Have loads of fun in whatever you do this weekend and remember to make good choices, try to stay away from the candy!! BOO!

Terry-any luck shopping for work clothes? I hope all of you have a fantastic evening. Tonight is survivor night....all is right with the world. (except for my broken scales)

gee Judy, thanks for all the knowledge...

Michelle-you need to just accept that "THAT is how you are" and work around it. I think you thrive on doing things for others. Just balance it out with some YOU stuff.

Laura

UGH...my scale must be broken. I just wanna dive face first into a LARGE MJC. DAMN, DAMN, DAMN....:cursing::cursing:

HELL YEAH! Wish it was THIS weekend!

The goodnews is they were home made but I figured the calories and they were only 95 each. Alot better than 180 BUT I am still paying on the scales for eating them, so were they worth it, nope. I'll just know not to next time.

The best thing I can say is to read my bandster rules...forever blog. The band is a TOOL to help LOSE weight...not something to keep you from gaining. You still have to make good choices, it is just easier to make better choices when you have the band because it helps to keep you honest.

Being banded makes you feel full after smaller portions. BUT, you still have to make the right choices.

Hmmm, I thought it was just for RNY too but I looked in the FAQ and it said RNY and band. Seems like it might be worth a try.

Tracy....a few days ago you said "guess what I am gonna be for halloween?". OK, enough waiting already....WHAT?

Laura-have been able to speak with your friend yet? I hope she is OK.

Judy-I'm with Terry...don't you dare put yourself through the wringer (sp?) on this one! She will be fine. Keep us posted