Charlene K

Good Morning Gang! I just got home from church and my stomach was growling. I made me some eggbeaters for a replacement meal. I am shaking it the rest of the day. Joyce I am on 90gs of protein a day and less than 55g of carbs. The carbs are fruit in my shakes. My calorie intake is between 850-1000 a day. Simon Janet.......thanks for keeping us on the bandwagon! Great, what day are you moving.....will you be without a computer? I hope the move goes smoothly. Take care! I hope everyone has a great Sunday!.......check in tomorrow.

go joyce! Go!!!! You can do it!!!!!

It's tough to get in the habit, isn't it?! I am realizing that by getting the PT referral from my doctor, and going to the PT facility at the gym I've been going to, it's helping me develop a good routine for exercise. They have me scheduled for twice a week PT in the pool. So I am doing some exercise each time... but if I just get up a little earlier, I can do the bike and wgt machines BEFORE PT. I did that on Tuesday and felt really good about it when it was done. Today I feel guilty because I screwed up and got here too late to do both. Yesterday wasn't a PT day, but DD and I went to the gym together... so have to see if we can do that on my non-PT days. She works, but only 2 days a week, and she works at the school, so in a few weeks she'll be done until the fall. Wow! Phyl, sounds like you are really developing a habit. Good for you! I actually enjoy walking and the exercise bike, but I don't like to do Core exercises. I really need them because my back is so weak from this flabby abdomen. Julie, happy partying this weekend. I have one GD graduating high school. Great, I take 50,000 units of D in one pill.....once a week. It is not expensive so I would get it filled. I only had to buy ten. The PA told me to buy the B complex. I did get a B12 shot a few months ago......they make me gain weight.....I don't know why.....maybe it is cuz I eat too MUCH.lol

Thanks Linda......you are a mighty pretty lady too! How's that for a Texas drawl. When I lived in Hawaii ( many moons ago) I worked hard on getting rid on that accent.....then I moved back and it only took about a month to pick it up again. I walked today and plan to walk tonight. It is hot here...in the 90's so walking is early morning or late evening. Hi Laura! How's the family! I don't have the exercise bug either. I just have a doctor that I check in with every two weeks. He questions me about my exercise......Ugh! Since I am not good at lying I have to walk and ride my bike. I know it is paying off.

Joyce, Thanks! I have a lot more to lose, but for once I want to complete a ticker. I will extend it after I get the next 3lbs off. Peaches, Judy......how is the OA going? Last week in class we talked about our weight loss tool box. We have to use whatever tool necessary to help our journey . OA, nutrition class, journaling, exercising,LBT buddies......oh and the band. It just takes a lot of tools. Congrats! to both of you for finding another tool that works.:laugh: Apples, hope you have a great weekend! Great.......props to you for getting cookies baked in the midst of a move......I am sure your kids will enjoy them. Janet.....hope you have a good weekend too, and find time to relax. Linda, yep, my bottom front teeth are sharp. I just noticed it since this protein shake diet. My mouth stays so dry, and I keep rubbing my tongue across them. I know......weird. My teeth feel like they are growing fuzz too....lol. I brush them all day long. I think the ketosis causes that gross feeling.

Heck, I didn't know they had a sale. I bought from Sunbelt Imports. They were 6.95 each, but the shipping was only 10 bucks. I ordered five syrups. You have to watch lollicup because their shipping is higher. I am down 3lbs. I am gonna treat myself to grilled fish tonight. We eat at a Mexican food place that has great fajitas and grilled fish. My DH loves fajitas and hates fish so we both enjoy that place.

I just got back from nutrition class......WooHoo!......down 3lb. I guess that walking and biking yesterday really helped. Today was about the dreaded" head hunger". Is it physical hunger?.....or emotional?.....or cravings? I can't hear about that too many times. Laura......I am so happy for your dad and the rest of the family. Melissa.......don't be so hard on yourself. You are really moving forward. Sometimes you just have to ease back into the program. That is what I have done. I won't say this shake thing is a habit yet, but with most food out of the equation I have been making good choices when I do replace the shake once a day. Hang in there! You are on the right track.

Janet......I fertilized your crops this morning. I don't know why I can't count the biking. I walked and biked yesterday and my back hurt all night. My back doctor said I can't walk for more than two miles a day because of my back problems. So, I will have to set my own goal and satisfy both back and weight loss. Great, I just saw on TV that you have tornadoes around your city. Please take care! Prayers for your mortgage problems. Apples.......gotta go babysit then on to nutrition class. I will check in later.

Jewel......so sorry for your injury. I hope you recover quickly. Peaches.....you sound like a real peach. That is southern for a real nice person. Joyce.....yuk! I hate picking up after people that should pick up after themselves. Phyl.....Jesus knows our finger gets out of control sometimes......He forgives us. I am just glad you didn't get hurt. Apples......my best personality trait......I am like Peaches.....loyal almost to a fault. I have friends that have crapped on me from time to time, but if they call for help........I am there! Then I have friends who are gems.....like you and the band gang. Lori.....I wish you had a better day with Grandma. The older we get the less we like change. It will take time for her to adjust. She is gonna miss you. You have been such a giving grandchild. God will raise up another to help her. I know this is so hard for you too. Prayers and Hugs going your way! Janet.....did I miss you today? Julie.....get well soon? Melissa......how's it going this week? I will check in tomorrow after my weigh in. I wish I could weigh in the morning.......Oh well, wishing ain't gonna change a thing.....it is still at high noon.

Yeah, he mentioned capping them the last time I was in. He will have to pull at least one. I am kinda with your DH on pulling six teeth without sedation. If they have decay they will come out easier than healthy teeth. I have had several molars extracted after they were crowned. They came right out . He just had to numb them. Yep, he will want to cap my bottom teeth. I just hate all that prep....grinding. Ugh! My mother is much better. I think her lungs are clear, but I am concerned about her having night sweats. She goes to the heart doctor on Wednesday.

Goddess Apple.....You ROCK! How is the dental procedures going? I need to go to the dentist and get a cleaning. My bottom front teeth are really sharp (wearing down). Maybe they can grind them where they are not so sharp. Those are the only ones that are not capped. Great.......I know you will miss Grandma, but it is time to share the love with your sisters. I love your new place. I know that God is in control of your life. I just marvel at the way everything has fallen into place for you. God Bless YOU! Jessica......I just love your profile/avatar pic. You are a beautiful lady. Don't take Aleve. It is too strong for your pouch. I do take Ibprophan 200mg every once in awhile. Laura, How is your dad doing? Is his blood count up? I know what you mean about umph.....I wish I had more. I am supposed to walk 6,000 steps a day. So far, I am only at 3,000. I do ride my bike for 20 min a day, but that doesn't count. Joyce I am on FB I'll send you my email and name on pm. Karen I didn't know you were on there. Will have to make you FB friend.

Hi gang! I haven't read too many posts. I started with a sore throat on Friday then it went to my head on Sunday.....now I have lost my voice. I did start and Z pak and that is probably why I feel so much better. Those pills do not jive with the shakes. I have only eaten Protein and I think I lost another lb. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORI!!!!!!!! I HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Congrats! on the 3lbs. You have to celebrate once in awhile. Just try to stay away from carbs. Fajita meat is fine especially on a salad. I kinda blew it today too. I have a throat infection and started taking a Z pack. It doesn't go to well with the shakes. So, I ate eggbeaters and made soup. I'll be back tomorrow. I am feeling better this evening. The doctor wants me to exercise and walk at least 6,000 steps a day. I'll start that tomorrow too. Whew! we are only two months from our bandiversary. I really want to meet my July goal.

Hi gang! I had to go see Dr Davis this afternoon. He is happy with my loss. My homework today was if I sit down stay active doing something. Don't just sit and watch tv. I started crocheting again last week when I watch tv. He said for me to exercise at least 30 minutes five days a weeks. I have only been doing 20 minutes. Thanks sunshine, for the prayers. My mother is on oral antibiotics now. For being 86 I think she is making a good recovery. I hope you all have a great weekend!

I am not a medical person, but in nutrition class one of the girls was complaining about leg cramps at night and the nutritionist told her to take magnesium.

Yay! The doctor put my mother on oral antibiotics. No more hospital for now. She is still in skilled nursing. Have any of you used a pedometer app on your iphone? I used Footsteps today, but it is not very accurate . I may have to just use a regular pedometer. Thanks, Linda for the larger print. I'm with y'all on the finals......Crystal and Lee.

Yeah, I weigh at noon so I have to expect an extra lb. Yes, he is a sweetheart. He did bypass on a friend in March and she has lost about 50lbs. She just loves him.

Hi gang! Just checking in. My mother has pneumonia again......well, I don't think she ever got rid of it. Hopefully, they will give her oral antibiotics this time. She doesn't have a fever. The infection traveled to the other lung. Julie........how are you doing? Great......did you find something?

I had lost two lbs yesterday morning, but after helping my mother I drank a bottle of water before the appt and gained a lb. So, it is just one lb. Today I have lost 2 again. I go back to see Dr. Davis tomorrow. Maybe that 1lb will stay gone. My mother just called and said she has pneumonia in the other lung. So, I am gonna be busy with her. Hopefully, she won't have to go back to the hospital and can just take oral antibiotics. She is not running a fever this time.

Hi Gang! Well, poo, I went to my mother's and did her laundry and got so thirsty I drank a bottle of water before I weighed in. I only lost a lb. I had lost 2lbs this morning. I am not discouraged though. I live to drink another shake! Really, nutrition class was about exercise and people who maintain weight loss are active. I have to count my steps this week. She gave us all a pedometer. So, now I have another journal to keep. Apples, wow, that is a lot of dental work. You have to show it off........so when you are done.......post a smile! Sorry for the family issues. Hugs from me too!

Don't move that ticker! 2lbs is just temporary.......you will get it off this week. I weigh tomorrow. I will check in. I think I only lost a lb.

Welcome home.........sorry you don't feel well. Dental work is stressful. Take care!

Good morning gang! Not much to report here. I went to a salad dinner last night and kinda blew my plan. I ate a small portion of chicken salad and fruit salad. It was good going down, but I think I sabotaged myself for tomorrow weigh in. Back to all shakes today! Great, I am glad you are finally home and had a great time. Julie........my goodness....I can't believe they just now gave you muscle relaxers. That is usually the first think they give me. I need them about twice a month. I hope they help until you get another shot. Eva, glad you had a good trip and got to ride in comfort. Jodi......if I ever go to NY I will call. My son goes there about once a month and stays in Manhattan. I might have to go with him just to check it out. lol My son is divorced and 36. I am sure he would want his mama to go with him on a business trip. lol Janet, I better get on the bike this morning. I weigh in tomorrow. I will check in with all of you after I get home. I hope all of you have a great day!

Welcome! I live just south of Houston. Yep, chew,chew, chew! I use baby spoons and forks to eat. It helps, but I do forget and swallow bites to big. Eighteen lbs is awesome! Congrats!

1 day, I can't remember if I read you on this thread or the other one. I found my sf syrups at Sunbelt Imports, Houston, Tx. I ordered them online because i went over to the warehouse area and could not find the place. Next time I will call them. I got coconut, amaretto, toasted marshmallow, raspberry, and cinnamon. Hopefully, this will spice up my shake diet. Happy Mother's Day to All!!!!!