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I mix my ground pork and chili beef meat together and then drain and rinse it....uhhmmmmm....chili....now I am going to have to make some.

Even thought I didn't lose this week I am still happy! 1/03: 211 Exercised between 45 and 60 mins everyday this past week. 1/09: 209 Went from Morbidly Obese to just Obese!!!! 1/16: 207 Road my bike for the first time for 6 miles! 1/23: 207 I noticed yesterday when changing my son's bedding that I wasn't huffin and puffin my guts out. It was like no effort at all to manhandle his mattress.

When I feel like I have to have a salty snack, I go for popcorn or a few pork rinds. My favorite snack is blue bunny vanilla cream yogurt with a few teaspoons of grapenuts or fiber one cereal with a packet of splenda...i love the crunch it has.

Oh congratulations Alex...what a wonderful NSV!!! Reading your story, makes me determined that I am going to get out on the skating rink the next time I take the kids skating. I love skating and didn't do it the last time, because I was just too afraid. Never again...I am going to do it!!! Life is not going to pass me by!

Well, I did it...I went and did a step video...my 3 year old made sure I did it to. At one point, there was just stepping up and down on my step and everytime I would go to step up, my son would push on my rear to "help" me up on my step. I guess he knew I needed the extra push...lol. I even drank my water..yea!!! C'mon Doll...let's find that spark and get our butt in gear to go discover Italy...those Italian studs are looking for the sexy new you!!!!

Vines, may you be a losing rabbit very soon in the near future!!! <hugggs>

Ladies, I am right there with you. I can't seem to get back into my "zone". I was exercising everyday, doing something and it is like...gone. Luckily I haven't gained anything, but I haven't lost anything either. I am trying to get back on track with my next meal. Ok...so I am going to go put my tennys on and go do an exercise video and drink 24 oz of water before bed. Ready...set...go!

The Green Tea is awesome!!! I don't know where to buy it buy the case, but Kroger has it on sale right now, 10 for 10.00 at least here in the Dallas Metroplex. A real good replacement is Lipton Diet Green Tea in the bottle. That taste super as well and you can buy that 12 at a time.

Way to go Lisa!!!!! Cowgirl up!!!!!!!! :-)

Mary, congratulations on the 50 pounds!!!! You keep up that great work! I am sorry that you had to go through that surgery experience, but am sure you are on your way to recovery!

Ok ladies, this is it, I am hosting this event, it doesn't have to be a swap..we can just get together and chat and get to know one another. It will run from 11:00 to 4p, Saturday January, 28th. I have some 28s, and a bunch of 24s, 22s, and a few 20s to swap. Business casual to casual. PM me for my address and lets get to know one another.

Carrie, GNC up at the mall has some ISOPURE drinks in their drink case. You might buy one or two of them to see if you can tolerate the taste. The run about 4 bucks a piece but is a clear fruity protien drink and not a cow in sight. They run 40 grams of protein per bottle. I haven't tried them yet.

Happy B'Day!!!! Ms. Princess!

Butch, too funny...thanks for the laugh! :-) I got a mental image and started laughing...now my coworkers think I am nuts!

I had a friend who had it done and she said it wasn't that bad. She had one tooth that did cause her pain during the process, but she got through it ok. I felt like she could have done the Crest strips and got the same or maybe even better results. I have used the Crest strips as well in the past.

Sending good vibes your way!

Hey Kiddos...how ya'll be today? This will be short and sweet...the boss is out and on the prowl. I am sorry I haven't been in here the last few days, but work was hectic yesterday and I was just too tired last night. I am finally back on track with my weight loss, I had my period and it blew me up like crazy...never been this bad before. I hope ya'll have a super Friday! Anne: I am sure that you will be fine with your boob check. Mine feel strange now as well...I can't even stand to look at the poor droopy things. I will come back and type some more later.

1/20: B: 1/2 small Omelet with ham and veggies L: Tuna salad with lettuce D: Homemade chicken fajita W: 24 ozs, coffee 8 oz E: 15 mins walk

Congrats Leatha!!

1/19: B: 1/4 pork loin, 1/4 cottage cheese with strawberries L: lettuce salad with tuna fish, 3 crackers S: Yogurt w/Fiber One Cereal D: Small piece of roast, two tablespoons of mashed potatoes and peas and carrots. E: 20 mins walk W: 80 ozs, 16 ozs green tea, 8 oz coffee, 5 oz protein shake.

Happy B'Day!

What size band do you have? I am sorry that your doctor treated you that way...you are not through wit the band and the band is not through with you...we will figure this out. :eek:

The size of your band is strictly dependent on the size of your stomach. I am only 5'1" myself and I have a VG band. I currently have 5.4 in my band and am up for another fill at the end of this month. Best of luck with your fill! Way to go on the 13 pounds!!

Awesome job, Pam!!! Keep up the great work!

Best wishes and welcome to bandland!