HarleyGirl

It's the ONLY makeup I've every used that I don't feel like I have to "touch up".....one of my co-workers even asked the other day how I get my makeup to last all day! I LOVE it!

Woke up to FIVE inches of SNOW this morning.......news said that some of the higher elevations got up to 28"....skiers will be happy....I am not.

This is a yummy fall drink: (I didn't have vanilla unjury, so I used a full cup of vanilla soymilk and a scoop of unflavored protein) pumpkin Spice Latte Ingredients: 1 scoop Vanilla UNJURY 1 tablespoon Canned Pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) ¼ teaspoon Apple Pie Spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice) ½ cup Skim Milk1, Lactose Free Milk, Soy Milk2, Rice Milk3 2 teaspoons Splenda or Equal (add more or less to adjust sweetness) ½ cup Water 1 teaspoon Instant coffee (regular or decaf) Directions: -Heat water in microwave (below 130 degrees) then mix in instant coffee Add: -Coffee (as prepared above), milk, canned pumpkin, Vanilla UNJURY, apple pie spice and sweetener in blender -Blend until combined (about 30 seconds) -Heat in microwave until warm or serve over ice Fun Extras: -Serve with a cinnamon stick -Top with 1 tablespoon of cool-whip (sugar free or regular) and sprinkle with Apple Pie Spice Nutrition Facts: 150 calories 24 grams Protein 11 grams carbohydrate 9.5 grams sugar 1 To increase calories use 1%, 2% or whole milk. Protein does not change. 2 Soy milk may increase carbohydrates and sugars, be sure to check the nutrition information. 3 Rice milk may decrease protein and increase carbohydrates and sugars, be sure to check the nutrition information.

You might find that after six months of "clean living" your tastes have changed. Sometimes even the smell of the greasy food like that turns my stomach.......YEAH!!

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Mmmmmmmmm.....Fall apples are in season.....they are sooooo delicious!

You're sweet to worry......some of us go through a bit of a depression right after the surgery. For me, it was that time period that I couldn't really eat, but hadn't seen results in weight loss..... The pain....geez, I don't really remember! Seriously, it wasn't that bad.... Fast forward six months.....I'm down fifty pounds....several sizes...I have more energy and a better mental attitude than I have in years. I still enjoy eating, I just don't eat as much. We still go out to eat, I'm just selective about what I order. Go in to it with a positive attitude and you will have a much more positive outcome.....

I've been lucky finding cheap "in between" clothes....caught old navy just at the right time and got some jeans for 12 a pair.....bought my current size and a size smaller....so at least I'll be able to cover my ass! Dillard's had 40% off of their clearance prices the other day and I found some tops for pretty cheap.... Like you guys, I won't spend much money on clothes for a while.

Assets are pretty much like Spanx, but a lot cheaper......they carry them at Target! ASSETS by Sara Blakely - Home

I switched to mineral make up about two years ago.....my skin looks and feels so much better. Initially, I used bare minerals, but switched to Everyday Minerals about a year ago....cheaper and I like the coverage better. Downside is they are only available online.....BUT you can order samples to help choose a color!! Everyday Minerals

A slimmer mammogram! What a great NSV....how funny that she could tell!! Congrats on all of your milestones, Tess!

Pluggin' along here, too! Had a little adjustment last week and I think it's about right....been thinking I might go in for one more *little* bit, but maybe not.... Heading to Vegas for the weekend on the 17th.....just a GIRL'S TRIP! I'm not exactly where I wanted to be for this trip....BUT I am at the lowest weight I've been at for 10 years....so it's all good! My biggest problem comes at night.....I pick....a few pretzels, a bite of this, a taste of that....again, nowhere NEAR what it used to be, but more than it should be....if you know what I mean! I try to keep a big glass of Water or crystal light nearby and that does help......but still.... ARGGGGH!

A lot of people are doing GREAT! Keep it in perspective....when you are struggling is when you will generally really seek input or support through the website....when you're doing fantastic, the check-ins are sometimes not as often....you know...no news is good news, so you won't always see those posts! The band is an amazing tool....learn how to use it and do your very best to follow the band rules and I'd be willing to be you'll do great as well!

I take Biotin every day......my hair is better, but I'm not sure if it's the Vitamins or just time....either way...I'm glad! I found some biotin tablets at Target that are tiny, no problem with them at all!

My PCP shut me down and was quite rude about it. He is no longer my PCP. I called my surgeon's office and asked them for the names of a few "band-friendly" PCPs in my area. I have a new doc that I am DELIGHTED with....she is 100% supportive of bariatric surgery and cheers me on every chance she gets! Maybe check with your surgeon.....the band is going to be with you a long time, you will need a doc that is in your corner and familiar with the process.

It is a SPECTACULAR fall day here......the colors are breathtaking! I wake up with enough energy to ENJOY a day like this......last year, most of my days were spent on the couch!

Wow, Annie.....you look fantabulous!! The red dress suits you...... We actually talked about the hair loss at support group last night (which was GREAT, BTW)....the nurse said it takes about three months for it to start and about three months for it to stop....since we're all hitting the six month mark, I think the worst should be behind us! I know mine is better.....hair loss and just the way it feels. It's gone back to being soft....not like straw!

I hadn't updated my FitDay weight loss graph for a while...... when I did, it averaged out the weight loss for me and came up with an average loss of 1.93 pounds a week! When I look at it that way, it sure made me feel better about things! It's all about perspective!

It's a big day for me...... I'M HALFWAY THERE! I had a doctor's appointment today and after talking for a while we decided to do a *tiny* fill....just .3 Of course, I'm on liquids so hard to tell if it will make much difference. She did say to give it a week and then call her if it feels too loose still. I had a really good visit with the doc today. She's happy with my progress and of course, so am I. I was frustrated that it's taken me two weeks to lose ONE stinking pound, but so be it. Better one down than one up. There's a support group meeting tonight. Usually they are in Salt Lake and that's just to big of a PITA to get there during rush hour....but this one is just a few miles away. It will be the first one I've attended, so I don't know what to expect. I will share whatever tidbits of wisdom I gain! As far as the hair loss, mine seems to have leveled off. It was horrible a couple of months ago. I have been taking Biotin, I don't know if that's helped or if it's just because my weight loss has slowed down. We're having a big event at the Harley Shop where I work over the weekend. I'm sure there will be a lot of folks there I haven't seen for a while.....kind of excited about that. Of course, had to pick out a new outfit for that.....

I'm fanatic about reading labels.....to high of a fat or carb number will definitely sway my decision. I agree that posting it is not going to make a huge difference to most people. It's mostly about convenience. People are in a hurry and only have so much money....so they forgo nutrition for a full belly. I see it at work all of the time......

Salsa Chicken...... Pop frozen chicken breast in the crockpot......dump a cup of your favorite salsa over them....cook on low for 6-8 hours....yummy, moist chicken!

That's exciting, Hope! Seeing patterns and habits change is really what it's all about.....that's what makes this DIFFERENT is that it really does give us the assistance we need to really CHANGE and not just gut it out. I was a fat kid, too.....seems like I've spent all of my life fighting this. It's nice to finally be WINNING!

I was able to put plastic retainers in my piercings with no problems.

I guess I'm some sort of a freak.....I was the only fat one in my family! My parents and my brothers were normos. My brother is 60 and still wears the same size he did in high school....disgusting, really. My kids are all average weight, too. My son has picked up a few pounds as he's gotten older, but nothing close to being obese. My daughter is a tiny little minute......sigh, it's a struggle I get to do alone here! It's good though, she's teaching ME good habits. I swear, the kid can make a bag of M&Ms last three days....WHO DOES THAT? I am glad that I made this change before sending her out on her own...she'll know how to fix healthier meals, how to choose healthier things eating out....at least I hope so!

HEY....just looked at the date....it's my SIX MONTH BANDIVERSARY! Wow, what a difference six months makes!