Charlene K

Janet........up your water intake. I think chillin out this weekend will help too. I just got back from therapy. Boy, I did not realize my core was so weak. Anyway, I am sure this will help my back. I hope you perk up. HUGS!

Crzytchr, I bought several 3/4 sleeve shirts from woman within.......the material was so thin and the sleeves were so tight.........I sent them back. I found a brand they sell at Palais Royal( may be another name in your state) that fit really good and they are wrinkle resistant. I am only buying my pants online. I hate returning stuff.

Janet, just checking in. Yeah, nuts can be high in calories, but it is better than carbs. I started eating cocoa roasted almonds for a snack. A 1/4 c. is 150cals. So I divide that up into two snacks. The ticker hasn't moved, but it will soon.

If you want something chocolate and only has 1 sugar......try COCOA ROASTED ALMONDS by Emeralds. I have been eating them for snack. They are just dusted in dark chocolate and roasted. At least they keep me from those 100 calories hostess cakes. I haven't lost, but I feel like I am back on track.

Oregondaisy- HUGS and Prayers from me to you also. Keep in touch.

Phyllser, your post was the first email notification that I have received since Wednesday. Hopefully, it is fixed.

Boos.........glad you are back on the thread. We are all struggling with old habits. I started eating only protein today. I ate grilled talapia at mid-morning and a few roasted almonds. I hope I can do this. I have let too many bad carbs creep into my life. Stay in touch. Without support it is much harder to stay on the bandwagon.

Janet..........choc rose bush????????? Sounds yummy! I missed that one. I bet it is pretty. I am a qvc nut. I bought an insulated bowl today. I had been looking for one when I go to potluck dinners. Long...........your weight loss is AMAZING! WTG!

Good morning buddies. Well, I thought I had stopped pbing, but I ate sausage and beans last night.....did not chew the sausage....and yep........pb'd. I do have to say, going back on pepcid has really helped, but it won't break the food down. Well, I am off to church. I hope all of you have a great day!.

I am just glad you are better. You will get back to losing...........all in good time. I am back writing down what goes in my"pie hole". I guess this journey is "one day at a time". Orea, take care of yourself!

CONGRATS!

When you pull a muscle or anything in your abdomen it is painful...........take care!

Yep, Apples,.............Janet pulled me off the river of Denial. I just tell myself I am buying the 100cal snacks for the grandkids............but they seem to be the only ones that I like. I needed that kick!

Just checking in...........not doing good........been eating too many 100 calorie snacks. So, I gained another lb, but I am not going to change my ticker. So how is everyone else?

Thanks Janet! I needed my guru to straighten my a$$ up! You are right! I need to do a pantry cleaning. I keep too many 100 cal snacks for the grandkids and I am the one who eats them. I need to go back to the early banding days. I have been walking 30 minutes a day. It is all the dr allows until I go through therapy and strengthen my core muscles. Again GF, thanks.........I needed that!

Janet, I guess I need some tough love. I have gone 100 calorie snack crazy the last two days. I gained a lb back. I haven't journaled either. So, straighten me up! You know when I have a good weight loss then I believe the lie that I can go back to eating carbs again. No one sabotages me, but me. Okay, I am done venting this morning. By the way, I stink at pathwords!..........gonna try again this evening.

CONGRATS! ON YOUR AWESOME WEIGHT LOSS!...............CONGRATS! and Happy Aniversary! Well, we would have left this saturday on our Hawaiian cruise, but you know we cancelled. We are still going to Hawaii in December. Both of us will be able to sit comfortably in our seats. I hope you have a great time on your cruise.

Janet...........we are missing you today!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATS!, CYNTHIA5 on your weight loss. I hope everything goes well with the upcoming surgery. Yeah, that sweet tooth is hard to tame. I fight it everyday.

Okay, Janet, checking in.........went to back dr yesterday........he told me not to walk on concrete till I build up my core muscles or I will be right back in pain again. Whatever, I am still gonna walk the neighborhood, but I have to start therapy on Monday. I'll learn some core muscle exercises. Then I went to the GP.......I have a bladder infection.......I am allergic to most antibiotics , but I tried Levaquin. Wow,......thought I had the flu all night long. I'm afraid to take another one. The fill gave me more restriction, but it is weird, I thought I would get stuck , and I haven't . I wonder if I could have stood to get more. Oh well, I go back the 14th for another fill. I hope I lose 4-5lbs by then. I hope all of you are having a great weekend. It is pouring down rain on the Gulf Coast and I am watching Lifetime movies....kinda like it!

Yep, I pb'd and threw up several different times with fish. It is kinda like white meat chicken......you have to chew, chew, chew. I haven't eaten fish , shrimp or fish in public in quite awhile. I just don't want to have to leave and heave. Janet, got a fill today. It was .5cc, but she had to take out .1. So, hopefully I am close to a sweet spot. She said when I reach it I won't have to come back for about 4mos.

CONGRATUTLATIONS! Your grandson was born on my DH birthday. He sounds like a living doll. We miss you! Have a great time and congrats on the weight loss!

It's hard to juggle weight loss and other issues all at one time. I think you are wise to wait for another fill. I just got back from getting mine. She put in .4cc. I am at 5.9cc's now. She said I should be close to a sweet spot and when I reach it I shouldn't have to come back for another 4 mos. I hope I reached it this time. Hang in there!

Congrats on your successful banding. Walking really helps with the gas. You will do great!

You are so right.