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Hi All, things are going okay w/ me. Nothing new to report. Back into exercising and feeling well. Oh Juli, have you been approved and given a date and what all will the surgery cover? What's new with you?

Hi All, hoping this reaches you to come and join the 2009 thread. Jumping into the New Year....2009. Or if another has been started please let me know so I can come on board.

Hi Everyone, just checking in and see I am not the only one who have been away for awhile. Haven't lost anything lately and just getting back into exercising. I also started a 14 day total body detox program. So far, so good. Haven't lost any weight yet, but my insides are getting cleansed out. Did my regular weekly cooking going to start a fast of no meats for 9 days. Followed by slowly introducing certain foods and meats back into my diet. So, hope to hear good and new goals from you.

Hi All on day 2 of the New Year. Today I had a bad experience that caused me to PB. I had to take 4 capsules for my detox program. I usually open the capsules and pour it into something to eat. I thought taking them would cause no problem. I had trouble after swallowing pill 3 and 4. Tried to eat a ceral bar and had trouble with that too. Then I had trouble drinking the last two sips of my tea. About 20 min later up came the tea. That's when I should of stopped. Tried to eat my Soup for lunch and that was when my problem began. Up came the soup, slime the Cereal bar and a papaya pills I thought would help calm my stomach. It was horrible for 30 min. Gagging, spitting, upchucking, oh it was bad. But, I felt better when it was all over. So, no more taking any pills I think might give me trouble. As for fixing my fish, try marinating your fish in an oil-vinegar dressing. I like the italian robusto... Then make up your own seasoning pretty much the same as you would your meats. I tried using recipes, but came up better making my own, using can gravy, cream soup, even tomato soup. Honey-mustard, etc. Also, I like stuffed flounder/filets with what ever is available. I mostly use salmon steak, swai, talipia, you'll have to try many to find which you like best. So, give it a whirl and good luck. Let me know what you come up with. Good Luck with using sparkpeople again. I too am going to start with stage 1 and work my way to stage 4. That should bring me to my goal weight by June of 150lbs also.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE. Not sure if this will reach everyone to start the new thread. I spent my day cooking some of my veggies and carbs for the next two weeks. That just leaves my Protein to fix. I'm starting a new meal plan. Fish 5x a week, chicken 1x a week and 1 or 2 meatless days. I've already started this but now want to eventually cut out chicken. Increase my fruit intake to two a day. Increase my exercise routine to 5 or 6 days a week. (I can do this for my daughter is 17yrs and not home till after 8pm, and right now I don't have much of a social life.) Take better care of my health especially my dental and eyes. So, of course this should shed the 30lbs I want to lose by our anniversity. All this is attainable and not to far fetched. So, what attainable goals you are going to set for yourself?

Hi All, hope you x-mas was great and your new year to be even better. I felt much, much better yesterday, but still stayed home from work. So well that I started cleaning my room of old paper that should of been thrown out months ago. I made it to work today. Now, I'm experiencing headaches from the sausage leaving my system. I'm recognize the signs of detox. And speaking of detox, I'm going to take a 3 or 7 day detox cleansing program. So, I'll be squeeky clean from the inside. Now to get back on track with my exercise routine, logging my meals, every bit and bite I take, even if's a cookie or cake. Measuring my foods and including the carbs I need to keep my body in check. That's going to be hard for carbs are my downfall. Ms Husker, I'm just getting over an ear problem myself, so I could only imagine what you went through. I'm also a member of Sparkpeople. They have helped me alot too. So, let's all make stepping stone goals and we will meet the larger one with ease and success. Look forward to reading successful posts in the New Year. Happy New Year to Everyone, if I don't get to post before then. Thank you all for being here.

Hi All, just checking in and want to give you a little health update. I recently suffered with a case of "Benign Vertigo". By recently "Christmas Day". You can read some of the definition of this and be sure to research it for yourself. Here is what happened. I'll try not to make this so lengthy. It gradually started Thursday morning. I did manage to fix my part of x-mas dinner. I had trouble sitting up, then standing, then moving and walking. It was that sensation of getting up to fast, eating something that doesn't agree w/ you and nausea. It was just a horrible feeling. Having a lose of control of you feelings and sensation. At the hospital I was given a blood test for diabetes, ekg, ct scan and chest x-ray. All came back negative. They also tested for ketones, " blood sugar drops after a low-carbohydrate meal, the hormone glucagon is released which causes triglycerides to be released from the body's store of fat. This is not good. I've not been eating carbs a lot for they are my downfall to gaining and keeping weight on. 2. Ketones are normally present in the bloodstreamWhen my blood sugar drops after a low-carbohydrate meal, the hormone glucagon is released which causes triglycerides to be released from my body's store of fat. Meanwhile, the free fatty acids are cut into two- and four-carbon fragments called ketones or ketone bodies. Ketones are normally present in the bloodstream. I was also given an IV for I was dehyrated. I only had one bag of fluids. And given a few test for exams of how bad was the vertigo. It wasn't a hard or painful test, it was just my reaction to the testing. It was more of a discomfort not pain. He turned my head left and right for 30 seconds then had me sit up. It was the level of how far I could sit up and and the pain I experienced that indicated the level of the vertigo. The doctor explained that the inner balance of my inner ear canals were blocked (by what could be described as stones)was throwing my balance off. Certain tests such as blood tests, CT scan, or electrocardiogram (ECG) may be ordered to confirm the diagnosis of vertigo. Pathology. not malignant; self-limiting Having little or no detrimental effect; not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor) [ant: malignant] benign [(bi-neyen)] A descriptive term for conditions that present no danger to life or well-being. Benign is the opposite of malignant. Note: The term benign is used when describing tumors or growths that do not threaten the health of an individual. I'll stop here, but you can get the jest of what happened to me. I hope this wasn't to confusing. Just be careful of your nutritional intake. Cutting back on somethings are not as healthful when losing weight. It's something you just have to modify, limit or find something else compatible to take.

Hi All, just checking in. Hope Everyone will have a joyous X-Mas. Hope everyone wll report good news. Haven't lost any more weight really. Just the amt. I gained the last few weeks. I found out that eating a small snack in the afternoons put weight on me. So, I've cut the snack of a small meal in the pm. I've increased my exercise time to 4 - 5 times a week. Trying different machines at the gym and I'm loving it. I'm addicted to getting to the gym now. Hope this continue into and past the New Year. I've lost 1/2 in. off my hips and building/toning muscles. I like the way my shoulders are looking. Not drooping anymore. And my wings are not jiggling much. I have 3-4 wiggles and not 5 and more like before. Now if I can only get to goal by March. 30lbs. That would be a miracle. Atleast 20lbs to be under 200lb. But, I will be there by Summer. I'm looking forward to getting new clothes for Spring and Summer. Well, that's enough about me. What's about you?

Hi All, I went to the gym today, followed the Bally's 5 day exercise program. Came home and made bad dinner choices. I was so busy making lunch meals yesterday, I forgot to make dinner meals. Have to do better tomorrow. Let's all stay on track this week.

Hi All, this week has been a good week for me. Work was so-so, picked up Wednesday on. Made it to the gym from Tuesday to today. I was so good that after my saturday step aerobics class I went to my Kwando class. I stuck out the entire hour. Well, 50 minutes, it took me ten minutes and some coaxing to get into the class. But when I did, I realized that everyone in the class was new at some point. I'll be keeping this class. Momlambert, welcome back. I still follow your suggestion of drinking something warm prior to eating. Tabithan, I to was able to eat anything along with making bad food choices. I was convinced I had lost my restirction. That I needed another fill. But when I got back on track, it my restirction came back. But, I still want a small fill, I'm losing weight again and don't want the X-Mas holiday to miss it up. Juli, I found another way to get a nutrition class certification. On the AARP site, an affilitate w/ them ACE has a Lifestyle & Weight Management Program and classes for Personal and Group Trainers. I've enrolled for the Lifestyle & Weight, but I can't use what I'll learn until I take the Personal Trainer Course. So, I get to do what I want as well as devise a exercise program for my clients. I'm more excited about this that the other nutrition program I found. It's an online program and a group program in different cities every few months. And most of all it's in my price budget. The other classes I can take as I need them money permitting. Carol hope the injections work for you. The day will come when you won't need to get any more of them. So, everyone have a great weekend and hope to read your good news.

Good Moring To All. Have a great and successful Day. Janine: it's good to hear from you and how you're saying it's interesting the second time around. This time around you'll know all the right ways to get to your goal. That Zumba sounds interesting. That moving all of you at once. Also a mind exercise too, remembering which body part to move and when. Keep in sync and making it look smooth. Well, keep us informed.

Good Evening All, Juli, I so envy you in looking into Plastic Surgery. That's the part of this weight loss that concerns me most. Right now it's only sagging skin w/ some firness still. It's not jiggling like before when I didn't take my exercise seriously. I too have gone back to eating Protein and veggies. I have my carbs at nite, but only 2oz when I do. In doing some reading it says it's best to eat carbsduring the early part of the day. For digesting purposes. Drinking more Water up to about 3 glasses and tea about 2x a day. So I'm getting Did see a 2lbs weight loss. Tha's encouraging for me. Now to work on those 8lbs. Continued good luck to all.

Good Evening All, thanks for the kind words. I do have an outfit I put on to see how far I have come. And I find it hard to believe that I once fit it. By the end of Dec. I hope to buy another set of clothes. They're just the basic color pants, black, brown, navy and gray. Since I wear a sweater (security blanket) at work, I can get away w/ my tops being loose. Went to the gym tonite, step aerobics class had a good workout. Now to add one more gym day, making gym 4 days a week. Today I felt some restriction, but wanted something to eat about 2 hours later. Wasn't hungry, didn't want a snack, just wanted something to eat. Had a banana and some applesauce. Did not curve my appetite, just got in my fruits for the day. Had 2oz of fish and 4oz of veggies. Had a cheese sandwich for dinner. Well, good nite to everyone.

Hi All, just checking in. Feeling kind of anxious today. Just thinking about the last 30 pounds to lose to be at goal weight. Scheduled myself for a fill on 12/11/08, the last for the year. I so want to lose about 10lb myself this month. Haven't had any luck the last 2months in doing so. Atleast going to the gym helped keep me from gaining more if I had not gone. Need to keep off the scale, stressing myself out when I don't see the numbers go down. Looked at myself in the mirror and said, "I look fat. I've got to lose some weight". Now I feel like someone who have just put on weight rather than just loss some weight. Well, good luck to us all. Let's see who has lost the most at the end of the month. This should motivate us all.

Good Morning Everyone, hope you're recovering well, from the Thanksgiving Holiday. I am. I'm still discovering new ways of controling my portion sizes. In using the cut off noodle parts of my lasagna pieces, they were just the right size for a small glass food storage dish (about 3" of the lasagna noodle). They were 4 pieces, about 2 whole noodles. I layered the dish with the sauce, noodle, veggie meat, ricotta and baked for about 30 minutes. Well, to my surprise it is enough to get two servings out of. Now I don't need to wait till I make a family size lasagna to eat lasagna. This week I get to go to the gym as often as I want. Also, I'm scheduling myself for another fill. Hope this one will last me till March, 2009. I only have 4of 6 more visits before my referrals expire. I've been using them sparingly. Well, enough for now. Waiting to read your news.

Hi Tabithan, welcome aboard. Stop by often so we can get to know one another. You're not alone getting back on track. Go back to the basic and get back on track. Up the exercise and make better food choices. I'm stepping up my exercise to 4 times a week since I'm now a full member of Bally's. They open at 6am so I can get in and out in the mornings. Just in case I'm not able to get there at night. They have so many exercise equipments one set of each targeted area on different days, will take me about an thirty to fourty-five minutes to complete. And on Saturdays there is a Kwando class. I want to take to hold off the guys that will want to ravish my hot body come next summer. Well, everyone have a great weekend.

Hi All, glad everyone's is seeing great success. I'm not at the moment, but I'm not discouraged. My gain may be from muscle and not pounds per se. I'm at the gym regularly. I'm seeing inches I haven't seen in a long, long, long time. So, you see why I'm not too discouraged. But, seeing the numbers go down is better. I'm going to get another fill, to help me with the next two holiday events. I so want to be at goal weight by March. I'm anxious and scared at the same time. Just seeing everyone's numbers below 200lb and looking for my next size to be 18's is motivation enough. I am checking out books and looking into learning centers till I can into nutrition classes. I'm also looking into audio books. So, good luck Jeni on you date and prayers for your brother's recovery. My Thanksgivings is having all you great people here to help me on my journey to a new and better me. So, have a great Thanksgivings and make those good food choices. Hugs to All.

Hi All, just checking in. I didn't get to the gym much in the last two weeks. I've been helping a co-worker with her play production. It ended last Sunday. I gained 5lbs pounds for I was making bad food choices. I'm not to upset, for what I gained was not as bad as it could of been. So, looking forward to reading what you've been up to. Juli, I won't be able to take those classes this January. Couldn't come up with the tutition they want, then go on the payment plan they have. So, I'm looking into other areas. Maybe I can find somewhere I can take a few nutrition classes, until I can attend the nutrition school.

Hi All, just checking in. Jeni, I'm wondering if you may be a canidate to have your fills done by floroscope. This may be a question you can ask your doctor on Thursday. Also, since your large weight loss if your port may have moved some. Giving the doctor to think he's injectioning straight into the port. Well, good luck from us all.

Hi All, Jeni, hoping it won't come to that. How soon and what tests will you need to take before a decision is determined? I keep you in my prayers.

Hi All, I agree with Juli, for some of them started out where you're at. I felt that way at first which kept me from going for awhile. Then I too had a buddy partner for a few months. When she stopped driving me to the gym with her, I had to decide do I continue or stop. But, since the gym bug had bitten me so, I'm still going. That was about a year ago now. Seeing my own results kept me motivated to go. Not that I don't slack off some times, but I still keep going. It may take awhile but you'll get there. You did it before you can do it again.

Hi Everyone, no Jeni, I haven't experienced that yet. And I am going for a fill on Wednesday. Maybe after the sensation of the band being recently filled will subside and you'll get the restriction you're looking for. Some say that's has happened to them. Then the restriction set in after a few days to weeks. The days I can deal with not weeks. I hope that's what will happen for you. We're too close to the end of the year and all the holidays to be able to indulge in all would of usually been our downfall. That's my main reason for getting a fill at this time. I'm able to eat more than a cup of food now. So, I really have to have extreme control to not go overboard. I don't want the holidays to undo all that I've just gotten back to losing again. I'm returning from Bally's and I'm really taken by all that they have to offer. They had most/no all of the machines I need for specific body parts. (the men occupy pretty much tthe weights area, not that it's small but close.) And I'm able to practice my step aerobic moves on the step board. So, hopefully this will get me into the gym more now. One set of all that I need will have me in there for 1:30 min. Looking forward to read your results.

Hi, I too am close to goal weight. I hope by this time you have gotten the fill and have reached your goal. I'm scared and excited to be getting close to goal. So, I've scheduled a date for a fill. Although my band had gotten too restricted I lost weight due to being unable to eat and keep anything down. So when I had an unfill my appetiate returned. So, with making bad chooses after that, I gained a little weight. So, to hurry and reach my goal I'm getting another fill, for I want to be at my goal weight by March,2009. That'll put me at my 2yr band surgery date. Let me know if you've reached your goal and how you're viewing yourself now.

Good Morning To Everyone. In reading everyone's posts, it's like writing in my diary. I myself need to buy clothes every three months. I agree and experienced a bit of what everyone wrote. I'm trying to wait till the end of december, 2008 for my next shopping spree. Or maybe I'll save myself a few dollars and taken them in myself. For I'm wearing belts to hold up my pants now. I'm pretty much at goal weight, 30 lbs to go. I can now fit into my whitepants, zip and button them up and feel comfortable in them. I was in denial about my weight loss,just couldn't believe I was actually losing. To buy fitted clothes then feel and see them get loose on you, is a great feeling. Thanks for the idea of shopping at consignments shops. I forgot about them. I give my clothings to a womens' shelter. For they need mature womens' clothing a lot. I just gave them about 10 winter coats and a few winter pants, skirts and tops. That made me feel really good. I just buy the basic colors, black, navy, gray and brown. Don't deny yourself this feeling every 10, 20, 30 plus pounds you lose. It'll give you incentative to stick to you new life style. I'm glad I found this thread. Let's keep inspiring each other and getting inspired.

Hi All, just stopping by to say hello. I joined the Bally's 30 day trial offer. They also have personal trainers on site. It's only three days a week I can attend, but that's enough to see if I'm really motivated to increase my exercise days. I got a little over confident and ate more carbs and fat than I should of. I'm back on track again before I go overboard. I'm going for another fill next week. And I'm logging my food intake again. I missed doing that. Jeni, I'm taking synthyroid for my hypothyroidism. I'm on a low dosage for I'm told I'm boardline. I'm still struggling to get it to the lowest dosage possible. I don't think I'll ever be free of it. So, hope to read good new from all.