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Hi everyone! Well I weighed in this morning and I am back down to 189...so I'm still at 0 for the Easter challenge. But I guess that's better than gaining. I have a really buys week so I'm hoping that will keep me from eating too much. Hope everyone is well!

Thanks Joan I'll check them out!

Congrats Paula and Stephanie!!

Awesome post kyethra! I was I had your self-confidence...I really need to work on that. It sounds like you and your husband have a great relationship! You've found a good one for sure. Good luck with your surgery in March!

Welcome Jennifer!! Keep us updated on your progress. In the meantime, read everything and ask lots of questions. Good luck!

Well...I'm around, but I'm afraid nothing much is happening on the dating front for me. I did sign up for E-Harmony and it sucks ass. There were like 4 matches when I first signed up and now none. Apparently there are NO matches for me in the entire state of Utah. My friend from Pittsburgh keeps trying to get me to post of Cragislist, but last time I checked it there was some guy who wanted to donate his "baby juice" and I can't handle that. There is this guy from high school that I got reacquainted with at my 10 year reunion in the summer. But he's SO not my type...but I think he's interested. Maybe I'll hang out with him just to practice dating. I'm starting to see the benefits of an arragned marriage. :eek:

Chrispy...this boy sounds exciting and tattoos are HOT! Keep us updated! Congrats Joan! That's so awesome.

Linda I'm glad you found the aricle helpful. I'm more of an inwardly focused perfectionis and I am SO hard on myself. I never think I'm good enough. I'm working on it in therapy... I think we should start the Easter challenge tomorrow. I'm not sure if I'll have lost anything this week though.

Ok...I seriously need to invest in some muscle milk.

Toqu I'm going to Orlando next weekend...I think I've forgotten how it feels to be warm. Ha ha! I'm glad you're back threebeauties. We missed you!

Omg Tracy...someone gave your computer a virus?? That is too funny. Not for you or your computer...but who would ever thing to do that to someone? What a dork.

Congratulations on getting your date set...that somehow makes it feel real all of a sudden. It's so exciting!

We got 8 inches of snow today...when is spring going to get here?? I'm tired of winter! After going crazy last week I'm almost back down to 189....got to 190 this morning. I don't want to start out the easter challenge going in the wrong direction. I got this article at my last local lap band support group and thought some of you might be interested in it. It's about being a perfectionist and it really hit home for me. http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/pto-19990501-000032.html

Be strong Jason!! You can do it! Let us know how it goes...

I think I was about a month out and I had wine.

Yum...I LOVE Easter candy! Especially peeps and cadburry eggs. It's a difficult holiday. 3 peeps isn't that bad...5 peeps has 160 calories and even 1 gram of protein. I think you're ok to have a couple of drinks tonight as long as they're not really sugary, maybe stick with wine. Here's the nutritional info on peeps: http://www.dietfacts.com/html/items/21180.htm

Well I am finally starting to get back on the bandwagon here...my vacation really threw me. I guess alcohol, ice cream and potato chips really aren't my friends. Now I just need to get exercising again. I defintely have time this weekend so I've got to get my butt to the gym. Is this Sunday our first Easter challenge weigh in or was that last Sunday?

No popcorn OR caffeine?? What kind of life is that?? Just kidding. I love my coffee and my doc said it was fine to continue drinking it.

Welcome and good luck on your upcoming surgery. Keep us updated!

Welcome Nile and congrats on your weight loss!

I eat popcorn all the time. I get the 100 calorie bags (regular or kettle corn) and sometimes I can't quite finish the bag. It's a good treat!

I drink occassionally too and I haven't had any problems. I do miss beer though...

Hi Merrillee and welcome to LBT! Good luck on your upcoming surgery!

I feel you Dani. I was on vacation this weekend and threw all my bandster rules out the window. Alcohol, ice cream, potato chips were my friends again. My body was not happy. It amazes me how fast I can revert to my old ways. So much of it really is in your head...and it's not easy. I've resolved to make this week better. Drink lots of Water, track what I'm eating, eat more Protein. But it's not easy and that kind of pisses me off. I hope you feel better soon. Don't be so hard on yourself for one slip up. You have lost 50 pounds and that is an incredible accomplishment!!

Congrats Derick!