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elcee    3,340

elcee
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I am trying to picture Melody with this knot at the top of her head . She may have to change her name. The first thing that springs to mind is Sumo but they are huge so that won't work. Maybe Kewpie - I don't know if you have Kewpie dolls in the US but that sort of moulded curl on top of the head makes me think of the knot.

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Cocoabean    430

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Y'all are cracking me up!

I think I mentioned I ordered a new engagement ring shank that opens on a hinge. My finger behind my knuckle is so tiny that my rings spin like crazy. I should have it soon! Yay!!

It's hot here today. Ugh. Very strange for May.

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ElfiePoo    109

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Elcee: Yes, I know what a kewpie doll looks like and what a visual of me as a kewpie doll.

Vicky: Oh yeah...another 20 pounds and my 'girls' are going to be saying 'hello' to my navel.

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ElfiePoo    109

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We're 11 days away from the wedding and I stepped on the scale this morning and...up 4 pounds? :angry: I've been a lot more restrictive in what I've been eating for the last week, hoping to shed that last 2 pounds and I gained 4 pounds. Then again, I did start taking Metformin at about the same time, so maybe that's it?

Yeah, my primary care is really thrilled that I'm controlling my blood sugar with diet, but said the fact that I'm still carrying a lot of belly fat and still having difficulty losing weight, indicates I'm still quite insulin resistant and that the Metformin will help with this.

Re: the granny panties. I guess I'd better go buy some new underwear. I had a visual of my being escorted up the aisle at the wedding and my underwear sliding to my ankles. :blink:

Well, I'm hoping the rain will hold off today. I seriously need to mow my lawn but up until now it's just been too wet. At least with the snow, the grass didn't grow.

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Cocoabean    430

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Melody, I'd pay money to see THAT video! laugh.gif

After being stuck most of last week, I can eat just about everything this week. Wish there were some rhyme or reason to it.

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oldiebutgoodie2    11

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Melody, I'd pay money to see THAT video! laugh.gif

After being stuck most of last week, I can eat just about everything this week. Wish there were some rhyme or reason to it.

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oldiebutgoodie2    11

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Now that I am an official May bander, can those of you in the know tell me how I can set up that line showing your progress....ticket-something? Thanks!

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Humming Bird    275

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Now that I am an official May bander, can those of you in the know tell me how I can set up that line showing your progress....ticket-something? Thanks!

You mean the weightloss tickers? Just click on someone else's ticker (it is a link). Then choose "create your own" and follow the directions.

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oldiebutgoodie2    11

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Yes, the weight loss tickers! Thank you! And I see you have lost over 100 pounds!!! Super congratulations!! Has it changed you life? Any regrets? Any advice?

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elcee    3,340

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OMG I think I have just had the worst eating day EVER.

Before Breakfast - 1 ginger nut (biscuit/cookie)

Breakfast - 2 slices lean bacon ,1/2 egg, 2 mushrooms fried in spray and cook.

During the morning. snack size chocolate bars, crackers.

lunch - 1 thin slice ham, 1 small slice cheese, small bowl of Cereal.< /p>

Afternoon - another ginger nut.

dinner will probably be a couple of mini meatballs with I have no idea what followed by rhubarb and custard.

Am I stressed or what???????

This is total proof that the band cannot stop you from grazing/stress eating etc.

I may have burned some calories from pacing up and down and being unable to actually settle and do anything. I did attempt to Iron but did not get very far.

Rollon tomorrow afternoon.

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Humming Bird    275

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Yes, the weight loss tickers! Thank you! And I see you have lost over 100 pounds!!! Super congratulations!! Has it changed you life? Any regrets? Any advice?

Yes, it has changed my life in some ways. I am happy to say my personal life, as far as relationships with friends and family, has been good for years and has not changed. The things that have changed are mostly mobility issues, self image and stuff like that. I feel and look so much better in clothes. I can cross my legs and paint my toenails. Getting in/out of my husband's truck is so much easier ....... stuff like that.

I have no regrets :)

Advise? Hmmmm..... You have to find your own way with this thing really. LBT is a great place to learn and get ideas, but I don't do things the way others insist they have to be done. I've found my own way to fit this in my life. You will need to find what works for you. I have not counted calories or tracked anything. I'm not saying you shouldn't. I'm just saying it does not fit in my lifestyle. I do stay mindful of Protein and calories, I just don't obcess over them. I don't exercise. I'm not saying you shouldn't or won't see better results if you do. I just don't 'workout'. I am more active because I can get around better. Attitude plays a huge role. Sometimes the journey seems so long, but it sure is better than living life morbidly obese :)

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ElfiePoo    109

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Elcee: Why are you stressing?

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elcee    3,340

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Trying not to think about my op tomorrow. Stupid really as logically I know it will all be fine but I'm still stressing!

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oldiebutgoodie2    11

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Yes, it has changed my life in some ways. I am happy to say my personal life, as far as relationships with friends and family, has been good for years and has not changed. The things that have changed are mostly mobility issues, self image and stuff like that. I feel and look so much better in clothes. I can cross my legs and paint my toenails. Getting in/out of my husband's truck is so much easier ....... stuff like that.

I have no regrets :)

Advise? Hmmmm..... You have to find your own way with this thing really. LBT is a great place to learn and get ideas, but I don't do things the way others insist they have to be done. I've found my own way to fit this in my life. You will need to find what works for you. I have not counted calories or tracked anything. I'm not saying you shouldn't. I'm just saying it does not fit in my lifestyle. I do stay mindful of Protein and calories, I just don't obcess over them. I don't exercise. I'm not saying you shouldn't or won't see better results if you do. I just don't 'workout'. I am more active because I can get around better. Attitude plays a huge role. Sometimes the journey seems so long, but it sure is better than living life morbidly obese :)

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