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Everything posted by NJChick
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Tummy tuck *pics*
My stars lady, you look great !!!! congratulations :cool: How was the whole ordeal? are you in alot of pain?
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August 29th I'm a Student!
YOU GO GIRL !!! I went back to college when I was 35 WHOO ! You can do it
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August Chat
Hello Gang, I just got out of bed, I was feeling like crud today, so DH took DD out to let me rest, my teeth hurt, my ear is infected (on the other side lol) my bones hurt and I had the hershey squirts before... nice eh. My sister left this morning after being here all weekend...luv them but glad they are gone, it took all I had to entertain them and constantly pick up after them, I'm just beat. Cindy I know what you mean TOM...... LOL, oh well its supposed to be 90+ and sunny here today, thats after saying it was gonna rain all day today WTF? YEAH on dad's makeover lolol bet he was shocked Patty sorry to hear about your friend, I have one just like that except different circumstances.... she is a single mom of a 7 year old (she's 42) and is so hard up for a man she'll do anything to dump her DD on anyone (so it seems to me) and in the same breath tell me she doesn't want a man... oy vey.....worst thing is, she drinks alcohol like fish in front of her DD and I don't want to be around that as well as my DD around that. I came from an alcoholic family so I know what can happen.... I'm trying to run from it with my DD and here it is showing up at my door step again. Kids are easily influenced and if her DD see's its okay to do this then she's gonna do it and I don't want my DD to get sucked into it.... make sense?? i'm still tired lolol. It does sound like your friend is using you (and boy do i know that feeling). You have to do whats right in your heart. Kat ??? when was your birthday ?? HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO YOU !!! and WHOOOOOOOOOOT on the 50 friggin lbs WTG !!! Your evening at the concerts sounded like fun LOLOL *giggle* at the smelly man. Betty good to see you... yikes on the pants write more when you can and give your DS a big ol hug from me. Sherry, Beanie, Allison, Darcy (luv that quote too), good to see you lovies. I agree with you all, this is a wonderful place to come, feels like home and I say more things to you all than any of my friends or family.... guess its b/c I feel you all don't judge me (in a weird sort of way lolol). Where's DOC been??? aka Donna? I really miss her. I gotta go, can't sit here long, to antzy and tired today. Love you and will talk more later.....taters .
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Three-year bandiversary!!
Congratulations Alex..... GOOD JOB !!!
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3 years out
Congratulations Vera, I'm so proud and happy for you!!!
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August Chat
Hi Girls, I can't play today but I promise I will read up either tonight or tomorrow morning... shoot ~~~~ Luv yah's
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Atkins Anyone?
IMHO, I don't think carbs are the enemy, I think we need to chose the good carbs over the not so good ones - brown rice over white, sweet potato over white potato, whole grains products, Beans, veggies, fruits, etc. My band doctor said the same thing as Paul said.... Protein first, veggies and then carbs. I also did atkins, lost a ton, gained it right back and then some When I am following a diet that has things I "can't" have, I automatically rebel. Bottom line to wl is calories.
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Ex still hanging on
IMHO, A life time with some one like that would be torture (if it looks like a snake, slithers like a snake, then it is a snake). He is definitly playing you.... I went out with a guy like that and I can only say THANK GOD!!! I was one of the lucky ones and strong enough to get away from his BS. Run like the wind.. there will others... promise !!
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Why????
Hehehehe.... I dunno, why ? *shrug*
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August Chat
G'mornin, Boss man is here so I can't play. Beanie, hang in there with the job and wl... both will come Kat, your such a doll Betty feel better and yes I will email you if something vip happens Patty, your fish sound adorable... sorry you couldn't relax fully on vacation. Hang in there dolly Dianne WTG on the complements :Banane01: and yes it is COOL to fit into something you never thought you could WTG !!! your church sounds awesome!! enjoy it. :bananajump: Cindy WTG on the weight loss whoot !!!! hope you have a wonderful day with the kidlets today :bananajump: Sherry love, good luck with the new fill and 50 lbs is freakin awesome in 6 months... you should be very very proud of yourself... shoot I'm proud of you :Banane03: Nothing much happening... just waiting for lunch, i'm hungry LOLOL... forgot to bring breakfast *sigh* oh well. Anyone wanna go purse shopping? we can include shoes in that too :Banane21: .
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Elvis
Can you believe Elvis is dead 29 years today....gee I feel so old ~ I remember where I was the day he died. I was in the basement watching tv with my cousin and sister when my brother came down stairs and said Elvis is dead... we were all like "your such an ass" no he's not, now get out of here y'jerk. Boy did I cry. I loved Elvis then and I still love him today.... what a shame
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I got 18 Right
Got 15 right ROFLMFAO !!! 12-16 correct: Not quite dirt yet, but you're getting there :faint:
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Earthquake
Yikes, glad your okay. I was in a flash flood, watched the Water rise up over my car w/in minutes, then lightening hit the building next to us and it caught on fire. There's nothing you can do in a situation like that except to stay inside and wait it out. Thats about it
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Don't Complain about your Government
I like the Slurpee video myself.... Coke being my favorite Now what was the question?
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The WAITRESS noticed!! NSV!!!
Good for you chicklet !!! It especially feels good when its unexpected
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What was your very first job?
I was 12 years old, cleaned a beauty parlor for $5.00 a week (on saturdays)
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new guy
What about whey Proteins? I read some where that Soy is not good for your thyroid. And if your thyroid gets sluggish, losing weight gets harder. I get most of my Protein from tuna, chicken, Beans or whey Protein drinks.
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Happy Birthday Jachut!
Ohhhhhh Happy Birthday Sweetie !!!
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danger dog!
Should have hired a hound dog
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new guy
Hi NewGuy Congratulations on being banded !! and 40 lbs, thats wonderful. Yes exercise plays a big roll in WL and because I have arthritis I find it hard to do so as well. I know that the more weight I lose, the easier it will be for me to move around so I am not worrying to much about it at this point, just as long as the scale is moving, I'm a happy camper. I bet the same will happen for you. Welcome to LBT
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Whippledaddy Has Passed Away
OMG does this break my heart. :unlove: Patty and family I am so sorry. May the Good Lord comfort you at this time. You are all in my prayers and please find comfort in knowing that Ryan was very much loved here. We will never forget him and may he rest in peace. We will miss you Ryan *Whippledaddy* you always made me smile Love, Hugs and Kisses Eileen Thank you Greg !!
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August Chat
G'morning Patty I'm sorry to hear about your fish, thats so sad my DD has two gold fish that are now about 6" long and beautiful... I'd be sick if something happened to them as well. Dianne, my doc said approx 45 min - 1 hr... I thought that was a bit long and far fetched but he seems to be right on the nose with that (with me that is). Cindy hope today goes good for you too Well kiddo's I have to run but will be back later to chat some more. Luv yah's
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any regrets?
Congratulations on your date No regrets here (so far). Comments... just remember that the band is a tool and not a cure, you still need to work with it. ........again, congratulations and good luck
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August Chat
Good Morning, Its a wet rainy day in dirty jerzey :biggrin1: Patty, can't wait to hear about your trip when you get home. Dianne, I can't eat an entire slice of pizza either... amazing huh. Sherry that does sound frustrating (the cat), and bugs just gross me the hell out ick !!! I can't imagine, ick ick ick. I slimed for an hour once on pizza, thought I ate it slow and chewed well and I probably did, I just ate one to many bites (maybe 1/2 a slice), gosh the pain and the spit uhhh I was at a carnival too, no where to spit, loads of people and my eyeballs kept rolling around my head LOLOL... hope your feeling better. Busy Bee Betty... surgery on the foot, chit girl, I hope you don't have to but by golly, how much more pain can you stand (no pun intended lol). I hope it heals How's your job btw? Cindy any luck (almost wrote lick??? wtf) with the clothes for DD. I like walmart clothes for kids b/c they are stretchy and my DD needs stretchy :Banane49: just like her mama :rolleyes Anne, have a wonderful trip... can't wait to hear about it too Darcy glad you had fun at the shack :Banane49: how's your week going? I've been doing okay, but not good enuf if you know what i mean :Banane46: keep trying keep trying keep trying :bored lol. Hows your back feeling? Kat thats wonderful you took DH out, thats prob exactly what he needed, a change of scenery and fun. I don't mind folks like you that have kids in carts its the woman on the cell phone w/the cart in the middle while she's at the other end of the isle yackin away... or the parents that let the kids lay on the floor LOLOL... hehehehe. Your goal sound great :Banane34: Do you walk away from food after a few bites or do you wait it out? Some days it takes me 1 - 2 hours to eat lunch.. I don't give up b/c I'm so hungry (yes I said 2 hours, I'll keep it at my desk and keep working at it). Dinner took me a good 1/2 hour yesterday, maybe longer but dang, I finished it (it didn't hurt b/c it went down slow). Am I SICK????? (okay thats a loaded question)... but no really should I walk away after a few bites? how do you get your nutrition in if you do ? UHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! LOLOL TOM arrived yesterday afternoon, so that made waking up in this rainy weather this morning so much fun.... :phanvan I'm achy and wanna go home and curl up in a ball and watch re-runs of old tv sitcoms.... of course popcorn is involved :biggrin1: Well gotta get some work done... ttyl