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Errr.. sorry for trying to be friendly. No worries, I'll move on. *laughs* Geesh.

Vera, I hope you don't mind.. I added your current pic to the collage that was on page 9 of the before and after pics thread. Couldn't resist. You look great!

Oh my goodness, Margo. Honey you look radiant! Look how close together your feet are in the current pic. Thats smaller thighs right there baby! Woohoo! And look how your arms lay on your slimmer sides. Wow!! Wonderful progress, Margo! You've done such a fantastic job! Happy Bandiversary!! PS Were you in Tricia K's livingroom in your current pic? *chuckles*

Yo, Penni, where are you? Today I saw my band Dr and he left my band empty. I lost only 3 pounds last month, but we know why. Today I have had a Healthy Choice meal (chicken and mashed taters) and have had two bottles of water. Need more! Haven't walked on the treadmill yet, but as soon as I finish typing this I'll be on it. Biggest goal of the day? No wine. I dumped out the half gallon that was left over from last night. Poured it down the drain this morning. I have to beat that deamon. It's really throwing me off track. Will report back in tonight and update this post on the days accomplishments. Penni? How's your day going? -------------------------------------------------------------------- Walked on the treadmill 3/4 mile. Will do more tonight. Drank 4.5 bottles of water so far. Going to post my food intake now. ------------------------------------------------------------------- How's everyone else doing today?

Well I'm happy to wear my new 14s! Down from tight 26s! I was going to buy a pair of 12s for incentive, but they didn't have a pair of 12M. I bought Dawg a zip up hoodie today, size Large. Large! He looks so great! And now, the drum roll please... I bought all my fall tops in the regular section. No more women's department for this girl. Size 18 tops, down from tight 4x's. I was blown away. And last, but by no means least.. new undiewears! Started at a tight 12 and have moved down to an 8! Thats 12-11-10-9-8! Five sizes smaller. Woot!! I saw my Dr today. I love that man. He treats the whole person, not just the scales. I lost 3 pounds last month - empty and drinking wine almost every night. He is concerned about the drinking, as is everyone around me. Yup, it's gotten bad. Nothing funny about it, I'm afraid. Last night, I had seven 8oz glasses. That is over 1,200 calories. Dr Cahn said he didnt care about the calories, he cares that I'm self medicating with wine. Before I got home he had called my primary care Dr and set up an appt for me to go in and see her to talk about upping the dosage of my Effexor. He is also hooking me up with some free counseling with a friend of his. I'm grateful for Dr Cahn. He's a good man. He hugged me, a real hug, before I left and told me that he was there to help, and he meant it. Oh, he also left my band empty. He said that before we do any adjusting we need to get the rest of my issues in line. This is exactly what I tell people all the time. How do you know if you need a fill if you aren't even following the basic bandster rules? You cant, and shouldnt. Anyway, I love my band, I love my band Dr, and I love all of you for making this place safe enough to bare my soul for honest support. You losers are the greatest!

Ah, I see now. I wasn't trying to imply that you -should- go to the local support groups, Dody. Only that you would be welcome if you ever wanted to. I'm happy things are going well for you and that you have lots of support from friends. That's always important in our journey.

OMG! :pound: Kath!!! Get out of my wine jug!! LOL!

Never, never grow up!

*laughs* I like Nana!!!

If you mean that, apology accepted. I almost sent you a PM apologizing for today. I seriously do not want to fight with people. LBT is my home and its members are family to me. Including you. I have never wanted to attack or hurt anyone. I swear that. *sighs* This whole thing saddens me a great deal. Those who know me, know that I do not pretend to be innocent while creating problems, as some have tried to get others to believe. I really do just simply love people and want to help those I can. Thats all. Thats all its ever been. But the more Ive tried to defend myself, somehow, the worse Ive looked. I really want it to be over and to just enjoy friendships and encourage one another. Honest to God. Thats all I ever wanted. Im sorry I got snippy with you today. Sincerely. I lost my temper and I shouldnt have. I hope you accept my apology and trust that it is sincere. If you dont, I'd be happy to give you my cell number and let you call me. I really want this behind me now. Really. *sighs with a heavy heart*

One Hundred and Sixty-two pounds. My god that's nothing short of incredible, Sammee. I pray that every time you look in the mirror you fully see the you that IS you, not just your new body but a you that is finally content with who you are. Incredible. Bravo girl.. bravo.

It is only because I made a promise to Penni that I'm not speaking my mind right now. I will say this though.. Stop ruining it for others. This is NOT your show, nor DeLarla's nor mine. This place belongs to everyone. Remember that.

And Hijacking wins as the number one thread killer!! Woot!

Hm, I was thinking you might have gotten something stuck. Doesn't sound like it though. I haven't experienced this, so I'll just pass it on to others who might be more helpful.

Today's weight 221.5 *sighs* Ive seen 218 but I keep on drinking that stupid wine. I'm not sure if I've let myself get addicted or what but it's not good. Pray for me y'all. Ok, time to rekindle the spark of commitment. Today is shot so I'll focus on tomorrow. I will walk 1 mile on the treadmill. I will drink 6 bottles of water, even if I gag trying to get it all down. I will journal my food intake, every day. Right now, that feels like a huge step for me. Amazing how far I've slidden away from something that was a natural daily occurance for me. Ok Penni, here we go again girl. I figure as long as we keep starting again, that means we never quit, and if we never quit, that means eventually we WILL beat this thing. Onward and foward!

The IdahoBandsters are a mix of people banded by Drs from all over. And the support group has folks that weren't banded by local Drs too. I'm sure you'd be welcomed if you chose to come. But I do understand. I get most of my support here as well. And through local banded buddies. :mad:

3loves, didnt you say you are a Christian? I'm sure I've seen you talking about it. And I'm certain that the way you are treating me now and the way you are slipping in your sideways digs, thinking you're being so clever and funny, is NOT in a Christian spirit. We have tried our best to get this thread on a lighter subject, but you want to keep digging and prodding at people, namely me. I get it. You have your head up DeLarla's ass. Guess what? I don't care!! So back off.

Gonnabethin -- LOL!!! TriciaK -- Ya tease. That looked like a great link. What a let down. :mad: Jacqui -- Im just the opposite. Away from the mirror, the image I have of myself is young, fit, pretty. Then I catch my reflection in a mirror or window and it's a shock. Funny thing is, even when I WAS young and fit and pretty.. I didnt think I was. I had been a fat kid who's stepdad forced her to work off the weight in 7th grade. All thru Jr High and HS I felt fat AND saw fat when I looked in the mirror. I just hope that one day, I will be fit and healthy and pretty and I'll be able to accept it and believe it!

Was this after you had eaten something, or did you have the flu?

What.. your DH likes to play bingo? *snort laugh*

Ooo! I forgot about the ziplock omletes! Must try those!

Found it DL... very pretty. I've heard that bonier areas of the body are more painful. Did yours hurt a lot? Telly's gonna throw a brick at me for hijacking the thread. LOL :heh:

Mandy! cheese omletes.. MMmmm... Meaniehead!

Who cut the cheese? Huh? Ohhh.. that's that silly phrase from gradeschool. I get it now. Still not funny. :mad:

Where's this pic of your tat DL? I wanna see!