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I had afternoon tea with my folks and did eat One YUMMIE ANZAC Bickie (Cookie)...

Here I am with Dad he is 90 ...

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I am glad tomorrow is a holiday the weather has turned from sunshine to rain , I hope it clears tomorrow so I can go bike riding ..

Hows everyones weekend..?? mines been GREAT..:eek:

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Anzac Biscuits recipe - Best recipes

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Marion

Thanks for sharing the recipe. I wondered what Anzac Biscuits were.

I am having a good weekend, even though it is rainy here this week. I finally cleaned up a mess of paperwork yesterday and managed to get in a nice walk between the rain showers. I got myself an I Pod, and it is helping me to want to walk more, because I love listening to the music. I also joined a waking club that starts in a few weeks. I hope to meet some people in my area that like to walk for exercise. A health club in the area is sponsoring the walking club and we will walk around various parks in the area.

I did a 50 min cardio workout DVD this morning. Oh my, two years ago I certainly would not have been able to do that!

I am going to pick-up my Mother from the retirement center and have her for lunch today. So I made a big fruit salad, crab cakes and wild rice. I don't eat rice often, but this is whole grain and should be pretty healthy.

Have a good week. And keep up the good work! Having only one cookie once in a while is O.K. We can't give up everything - all the time.

Karen

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Hi all...The week is going fast I hope everyone has had a good one and have a great weekend...

I am happy to see another kilo gone , I am getting excited about finally heading to 2 digits (under 100kilos)

whoo !! can`t wait...

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Hey Marion! LOOK AT YOU!! You look GREAT!!!! Wow! 16kg down! Keep up the great work. Sorry it's been quiet from my end... busy at work and home and my meetings! Can't wait to get my date. Keep posting, you're an inspiration to us all!

Tracy :redface:

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Thanks Tracy...How was your weekend ..?? I hope you will get a date soon , must be so hard waiting I am glad my op was booked quickly...

Well here it is Monday evening I am off to bed we had a yummie dinner ...Salmon Fillets baked veggies with a tomato/onion and herb sauce.. and Asparagus spears...Yum !!!then watched telly The Mentalist has just finished I am off to bed to read for a while...

Had a quite weekend and a busy day today(end of the month bookwork)..

I was in the shoping center thismorning and walked past a dress shop and fancied a nice dress I saw ...

WOW !! for me that is amazing as I have NOT worn a dress/skirt for about 15years, I am a jeans and Pants lady (I use to wera long skirts/dresses boots etc ).... also my Jeans now are soooooooo baggy I think I will get 2 pair of 18`s to wear out or if they are still too tight I will have them ready whoo !! goodbye size 20`s SOON......my Tops are 22 to 24 I am still o.k with thosethey ate looser but wearable , but can`t wait till I can move to 20`s in them too.....

Feeling GREAT and I hope all you Bandits Have a great week...

Good Luck to those being Banded this week :thumbup:.....

Hugs

Marion

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Hey Marion!

Can NOT wait for some clothes shopping myself! That will be GREAT! I have said I will not buy ANY new clothes until I am down a few sizes. GREAT motivation!

Had a great weekend in New Hampshire, USA. We're on our way to summer here, so me and the hubby worked in my yard the entire weekend. My 18 year old daughter will be graduating from High School in June, so we're preparing for a large (100 pp) party for her! It's alot of work, but a lot of fun as well. NOW If I could get my lap band date, so I'd know exactly when to schedule it!! :thumbup:

I see the medical director tomorrow and I'm hoping he'll think I've hopped, skipped and jumped thru allll the hoops and give me some idea! Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Keep smiling... and BUY THAT DRESS!!! You are doing FAB!! What a change I see in you already! You go girl! chat soon and have a great day everyone!

Tracy

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