HarleyGirl

It's very traditional.....and completely different than what I went in to get, but I love it....love the boldness and love the fact that it's very obviously a compass to keep me "on course"!

I'm envious.....our weather has still be too crappy.....the warm days (or rather DAY) I have no time....the days with time....I have no weather! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON! I hope....

WOO HOO on the bike permit, Kerri! I ride a 2006 Softail Deluxe........motorcycling is a passion of mine! BTW, I got my reward tattoo today.......it's still wrapped and icky, so I can't take pictures of it.....but I will SOON!

I do a Sublingual Super B Complex, two children's chewables (the ones with iron), a viactiv for calcium and D....and a shot of vitamin E oil.....

After such a long absence, I was hoping to be blown away by the episode.....it was good, but not great..... The bear attack guy was pretty gnarly....... Wonder what's going on with Callie and Hahn?????

Kerri.....I have to agree with Fenton....sounds like a good old fashioned case of sibling rivalry.....for what it's worth, I am AMAZED at your planning and how well you did at the party. GOOD FOR YOU! I'm beyond proud of you and look to your good example as an inspiration to me! You've got a great handle on how this is supposed to work.....and once again, I have to agree with F, let your success speak for itself! Family stuff is hard.....fortunately, I've pissed off everyone in my family (siblings), so I don't have to deal with them at all!

It is hard to stay the course.....I, quite seriously, have to talk OUTLOUD to myself.....family wanted to go to Texas Roadhouse for dinner tonight, but I knew that the basket of biscuits and honey butter would be too much for me....and the giant sweet potato would be, too......so I sent them off......hope they choke on it...... NOT REALLY, I love them dearly, but I was sort of hoping they'd say, "well, then let's pick a place that works for you....." Apparently their inner carnivore was screaming loudly tonight. Anyway, several times during the day I have to talk myself through food decisions......I have to remind myself that I'm wearing clothes that haven't fit me for a long, long time.....I have to remind myself that I will be able to come off my HBP meds soon....I have to remind myself that I went through a fair amount of pain to get here.....I have to remind myself that I spent an ass load of money to get here..... Most of the time, I am able to talk myself out of it........but it's always quite a conversation.

Gone in sixty seconds! As soon as they're too big.....they're outta here! If it's nice stuff, like some Ralph Lauren that I had....it goes to ebay. If it's garden variety.....goes to the thrift store!

Good luck to you guys that are down to the wire! I'll be thinking about you..... It's a great ride.....I'm sure happy with how it's been going for me!

Went and checked out the link, Kerri....seems to me Nick the personal trainer could be quite the inspiration....he's not too hard to look at! I picked up a set of resistance bands and a stability ball at Sports Authority tonight.....will be starting a workout program in the morning. These totally can't be my arms.....

Off to work....just wanted to wish you all a GOOD MORNING and thank you for being part of my BAND JOURNEY.....not be confused with the band, Journey.....hee hee.... HAVE A GREAT DAY.......AND REMEMBER IT'S ONLY FOOD!

I've been thinking about yoga.....or belly dancing.... I took a yoga class years ago and i enjoyed the mind/body connection....the teacher was amazing. She was in her late 60's and was just stunning and so flexible.....wish I would have stuck with it!

I hate my arms......holy shit....I put on a cap sleeve shirt today and I guess I found where I've really lost the weight....I look like a flying squirrel. UGH....guess it's time to start workin' it.....

Congrats! I love books...I love to read...I just love words.

I've thought about that, too.......being fat has been a part of who I am for so long. I've talked before about the fact that "normal" changes in our lives quite often....I guess it's all about finding the "new normal". The fat is sort of like the candy coating on an M&M....we all know the good stuff is INSIDE!

I'm with you on the snow thing, kerri! We're supposed to get some more today...............BLECH. It's been warm enough that I don't think it will stick, but still...... IT'S APRIL.......I want sunshine and daffodils! Hope your feeling better soon........... So how were those Long Islands? Sounds divine.....I've made a personal vow to stay alcohol free until October......we'll see how that goes!

I'm down 24 pounds..... I can't remember exactly what my weight was on the day of surgery....so I track it from the day I started my pre-op....good enough for me.

It is frustrating when people don't notice.....but I think sometimes, they do notice....but don't know whether or not they should say something. It's very awkward for people to say "Have you lost some weight?", because then they are implying (sub consciously) that you were fat, needed to lose weight.....blah blah blah.....of course, we all KNOW we're fat and need to lose weight.....but other people are uncomfortable commenting on it..... Soooooooooo, until is is VERY obvious we're dropping pounds......people are hesitant to comment. I'm happy to see a change in the way my clothes fit, I see a difference in the mirror.....that has to be enough for now. Hope your fill on Tuesday is uneventful and effective, Christine! Do come back and tell us about it......I think my first fill is still a ways out. Hope you're all having a peaceful Sunday!

Well...thank you! I'm so glad I'm a Shrinking Shamrock, too...... this is a great group....we're going to have a great time together!

They do seem pretty cool.....maybe I'll get one with my tax return... OH WAIT.....I'M NOT GETTING A TAX RETURN..... hahahahahahahaha, sometimes I crack myself up.

That's pretty cool......question though.....so you have to wear that big honking thing on your arm all of the time....or can you put it on your ankle or something?

I like the unjury drinks with soy milk........ I was able to have that in my first phase and still quite like it when I'm having a day a little low on Protein.

For me, it's absolutely critical to my success. I use fitday.com......I know if I need to bump Protein, I know if I've had enough carbs for the day, I know my calorie intake. If I don't track it, it's easy to either lose track or intentionally "fudge" on my intake. If it's right there in writing, there's no getting around the fact that............"Girl, you're done for the day.....better go have a Crystal Light" On the other hand, there have been days that I've looked and found that I SHOULD have a little something more to eat. Again, it's just my world.....but I HAVE to do it!

Wow, I can't believe it's been a month already! 24 pounds gone and I feel great...... Just finished my ONE egg omelet with a T of ricotta and salsa..... no toast, no hashbrowns, nothing else......just one egg. It's so wonderful to be able to eat like that and feel good! HAPPY BANDIVERSARY TO ALL THE FOLKS THAT SHARED THIS MAGICAL DAY WITH ME! Jalilsauntie - March 18 JCT001 - March 18 Jtorie - March 18 Paula08 – March 18 Pipes0000 - March 18th - Toronto Ontario Rkilbury - March 18 - WA Sorlminah - March 18 Stepoffaith – March 18 – El Paso, TX Manda_T - March 18 - OR

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