gain goal regain How was your 5:2 day today?

[Georgia 2,911]

so the target scam was just the red cards?

cost of plastics in the usa is insane. I paid about 16k for all that work i had done including my clinic and hotel stay. I think the brutal recovery is a good reason not to.....

Did you see that Kris gave her surgeon a B grade

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/286536-dr-alejandro-quiroz/

I hope this means it wasnt as bad as it looks.

No, SherylJane, it affects ALL cards swiped at over 40,000 checkouts nationwide from Nov 27 through Dec 15. All magnetic strip info was "stripped" by hackers. I used my debit card. People in Houston Tx cleaned out our joint checking Tues night and Wed morning but bank blocked my card and as of yesterday afternoon, all transactions credited back!!!!!!! Thank goodness! My husband does not handle stuff like that well. Ha!

[Georgia 2,911]

Well, managed to "hang on" to my fast day yesterday. That was AFTER a piece of chocolate fudge! Lord, I love sweets!!!! Been really good but, the occasional no bake chocolate cookie, fudge and magic bar has been known to pass through my lips!! LOL

And I'll be honest, I am enjoying it!!!!! Ha! Still hanging onto my two pound bounce 140-142 and that's good!!! Still amazing to me that 5:2 is such a great lifestyle.

Has everybody finished their shopping? I'm DONE and my AMEX card shows it! Lord, every year I say I'm not going to.....

I LIKE to give, though. Of course, I like to GET to but somehow I don't wind up with as much. LOL

[No game 14,437]

Testing posting from the tablet....hubby bought mint Cookies at costco yesterday yikes. I have been doing a lot of Target shopping, yikes...will need to keep an eye on the aacts.word for the day seems to be yikes.

Oh mint (and chocolate) anything is my downfall!!

I'm sorry for you girls that shopped at target

Like there isn't enough to worry about!

I think all of us are at risk for this everyday now that everything is just out there on the inter web floating around for any bad guy with the right skills...

Ok today starts my holiday parties (eating fest)

Please let me make "smart choices"

[No game 14,437]

Georgia I actually lost two pounds this month (yesterday was my third day at 147!!)

But I'm sure it will be blown to hell in the next couple of days...

Shopping??

Girl I've finished my shopping at least three times!

Every time I think I'm done something pops up and I'm like "oh shit I need another gift"

[Georgia 2,911]

Georgia I actually lost two pounds this month (yesterday was my third day at 147!!) But I'm sure it will be blown to hell in the next couple of days... Shopping?? Girl I've finished my shopping at least three times! Every time I think I'm done something pops up and I'm like "oh **** I need another gift"

That is SO Me!! Way to go on the loss!!! Just eat small amounts over a space of time and add in healthy foods along the way if possible.

[M2G 1,836]

Oh glad to know it only shows up for us.

Yes, we are thinking of canceling the red card and having them issue us a new one. One thing I didn't think about until I saw it on the Today show is that your info could be used to open new stuff with your name, numbers, etc. AARGH! They are encouraging people to check their credit scores, etc. to see if there is unauthorized "new activity"...in all honestly DH deals with the finances of our lives (and does a good job of it) but he is NOT happy about this breach.

Okay it's 11 am and I've had coffee and a hard-boiled egg. Sucking down Water like it's my job. I WILL GET THROUGH THIS FAST DAY. I WILL. I WILL. I WILL.

Kim...that is awesome about your job...well except the money but every little bit helps. I need to figure something out. I feel like I was lucky because I was able to contract at the cable training company all while letting my little girls grow up and I wasn't away from them very much. But there is a much longer version of the story of how I came to be out of work (which maybe I will tell one day when I have time ...I'm meant to be cleaning house right now...hubby is downstairs running vacuum, as he is OFF from work and I'm sure it won't take him long to figure out I've "disappeared" ha ha!) but the short version is that I do need to find something, ideally within the next year and I'm figuring it MIGHT take me THAT long to find something. Ugh!

[CowgirlJane 14,261]

I suspect that junkie food makes me feel kinda down. Part of the mood swing formula I think. Another reason to really avoid it.

I am not so much overdoing it (ie maintaining some kind of sanity overall) but i am not used to eating crappy food so the 4-5 Cookies I ate yesterday made me feel awful. I don't feel guilty or those kinds of things, just physically awful.

Good news, 45 min on the exercise bike...woo hoo. It wasn't fast or high intensity, but i did it.

I am anticipating a lonely week next week, more on that later but basically a bunch of plans got swizzled around and it leaves me on my own for much of Christmas time - for the first time in my life. I can do something about it, i know loads of people, but somehow I am not in the mood to solve it. I will be okay, it just feels weird. Usually have the overwhelment holiday stress and this year it is underwhelment. What I might do is rent movies and just wallow - now doesn't that sound kind of pleasant really? Perhaps a little nip of baileys in the coffee to take the edge off the cold?

woke up to snow this morning - unusual for Seattle so we always love it... and look forward to it disappearing quickly.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Well I finally got to the end of all the posts! I was having computer problems again. It's amazing how fast this thread moves. If you miss a day, it's hard to catch up.

Someone asked me if I was missing Allen. The answer that is HELL NO. He was a financial burden. He called me because apparently, he is missing a check. He put in a forwarding address so I don't know why he thinks it would be here. He sounded so pathetic. I would hate it if a check coming in the mail was my last dime.

I'm doing pretty well with my eating, but it's mostly because I don't go anywhere. I don't have any Christmas parties to attend. Some of my friends will bring me goodies but I'll probably give it away or throw it away.

I can't remember if I posted that my daughter had her baby . It was so wonderful. She did it completely natural and my granddaughter is so precious! I am so glad I can stop worrying that something is going to go wrong during the delivery. Her husband let me cut the cord. I was crying like a baby.

I am sort of seeing someone that lives here. He's retired English professor from CA. He's also seeing someone else. She sounds like a drama queen to me.

My facelift did leave my face numb. I do love the way it looks but I HATE the way it feels. I don't think it will ever go away. It's been 2 1/2 years.

Jane I love your profile, I bookmarked it so I can look at whenever I want to. You're going to have so many guys to choose from! I bet you get tired of all the mail you're getting. I keep my profile at Fish hidden. I don't want any old fat bald guys, I am sorry. Even if I am 61, I don't want a guy that I know I'll never be attracted to. I've gone through hell these past 7 years to keep my weight off, so I don't want a lazy fat guy either.

The one that seems to be left from my online dates in Portland is 5 years younger than me. It's the first time I've gone out with someone that much younger than me. He was such a gentleman though. Jane do you get guys who want to discuss sex after one email? Or are all grabby on your date? I do hate online dating but there is NOBODY here . That's why I don't mind that Bill is seeing someone else. She lives 3 hours away so maybe he and I will end up as friends, or maybe he will get tired of driving so much , lol.

I have to figure out a way to answer everyone the way some of you are able to do. I would definitely have to take notes.

I know I am amazed at all your talents! I can't even draw a stick man.

[BrownDoesAll 409]

Hi Denise its 2am here in Cincy what are we doing up? Congratulations on the new grand daughter. Is she your first?

[swizzly 901]

Congrats on the grandbaby!! What's she called?

First day of holiday...woke up all anxious and worried about what I was forgetting. Oy. Will take me a while to unwind I imagine. I've given up on trying to track my eating or fasting for the time being, and will pick it up again big time in the New Year. I'm not one for resolutions per se, but I have never had so many xmas parties and cocktail parties and etc. in my life. It's been crazy this year.

I've not been able to go to the gym since being in the temporary accommodation cos it's so much further away that it takes all my gym time to commute to work instead. I still use the Fitbit religiously, it's my lifeline I guess.

In the meantime, have I gained or lost a single gram? No, I have not. LOL. I am beginning to think I weigh 70kg come hell or high Water for the rest of my life. Though Coops is proving me wrong, so let's see what the new year brings...

Hugs to all -- always thinking about you all. <3

[CowgirlJane 14,261]

It's midnight here, we just got back from our annual Christmas musical at the 5th avenue theater... this year it was Oliver and it was not great. I had a whole evening planned involving us leaving at 4 ... and I hoped they'd take pix of me dressed up but as per the general lack of caring about things important to me, my ex didn't even get in the shower till. 4. No time for pix, missed our dinner reservations....Way more to the story...like how we were going to do this xmas eve day but at the last minute I had to change plans since he is leaving town for a week. It was important to my sons so of course I change everything. Sorry but I am not happy.

Denise I get alot of emails everyday but few that interest me. How does it work having a hidden profile....I don't get it. I get a goodly number from the under 30 crowd which are sometimes suggestive. The stupidist one "I wish I was that horse, if you know what I mean" . I have not had that at all with anyone I correspond with though. Gentlemen across the board. Worries me that if I ever do find someone cool he won't be amazing in that department..haha. of course Steven was the same way....waited till I went after him. Tells me it works everytime....women hate men that are sexually aggressive but can't resist if they play it cool. I couldn't resist but I was deprived at the time. it helps to be tall dark and handsome.

Going on second date with the wild man Leo named Mark. Jury is still out on him but he gave up a life of adventure to return home to Seattle to care for his aging parents. His dad just passed and his elderly mom drives him crazy but I am a sucker for a overbearing Leo type that loves like that so giving him a chance. My lil sis was a Leo and literally lit up a room when she walked in.

Been talking to Bruce, solid blue collar man,haven't met yet but a delight on the phone. Moved back to Seattle from Alaska now that kids are grown....he raised a gaggle as a single dad...moved back "home" to find a woman and to be near his parents. I had the "intentions" talk already because he is so easy to talk to.

http://www.pof.com/viewprofile.aspx?profile_id=56750934

Edited December 21, 2013 by CowgirlJane

[UK Cathy 977]

Just after 12 noon here, the house smells amazing as I have a shoulder of pork cooking for a party tonight, it cooks slow for 24 hrs and it has been in for 20 now. I keep wanting to check that it is ok but the recipe says trust so that is what I am doing. I have sorted meat and cheese platters and sides (serving a buffet) but it is amazing that I don't want to pick at any just chugging the Water and coffee!

My weight is staying in a 2lb bounce range at the moment and if I can keep that up during the holiday I will be pleased. I need to keep my exercise up too otherwise the weight will bounce up.

Congratulations on your granddaughter Daisy, what is her name? My niece has recently had a daughter and she has called her Madison - the first Madison in the family. My mum (82) has never heard the name and wants to know where it comes from.

Dee hope the temporary accommodation is nice for the holiday, any news on when you will move back?

Some of the people coming tonight I haven't seen in a while so no doubt there will be lots of comments on my weight ( hardly anyone knows about the op). I have treated myself to a new 'little black dress' and if I remember I will ask hubby to take a picture.

Hope everyone has a good day, no doubt everyone is busy getting the last minute things for the holiday. I think I'm done but I bet I will be running out Monday for something I have forgotten.

[Georgia 2,911]

Congrats on the grandbaby!! What's she called? First day of holiday...woke up all anxious and worried about what I was forgetting. Oy. Will take me a while to unwind I imagine. I've given up on trying to track my eating or fasting for the time being, and will pick it up again big time in the New Year. I'm not one for resolutions per se, but I have never had so many xmas parties and cocktail parties and etc. in my life. It's been crazy this year. I've not been able to go to the gym since being in the temporary accommodation cos it's so much further away that it takes all my gym time to commute to work instead. I still use the Fitbit religiously, it's my lifeline I guess. In the meantime, have I gained or lost a single gram? No, I have not. LOL. I am beginning to think I weigh 70kg come hell or high Water for the rest of my life. Though Coops is proving me wrong, so let's see what the new year brings... Hugs to all -- always thinking about you all. <3

I'd say you have truly done great! Weird surroundings DURING The holidays and no gain! You, my friend, can be proud. Lol.

Hope you are back to "normal" soon. ( is there such a thing anymore?).

[Georgia 2,911]

Well I finally got to the end of all the posts! I was having computer problems again. It's amazing how fast this thread moves. If you miss a day, it's hard to catch up. Someone asked me if I was missing Allen. The answer that is HELL NO. He was a financial burden. He called me because apparently, he is missing a check. He put in a forwarding address so I don't know why he thinks it would be here. He sounded so pathetic. I would hate it if a check coming in the mail was my last dime. I'm doing pretty well with my eating, but it's mostly because I don't go anywhere. I don't have any Christmas parties to attend. Some of my friends will bring me goodies but I'll probably give it away or throw it away. I can't remember if I posted that my daughter had her baby . It was so wonderful. She did it completely natural and my granddaughter is so precious! I am so glad I can stop worrying that something is going to go wrong during the delivery. Her husband let me cut the cord. I was crying like a baby. I am sort of seeing someone that lives here. He's retired English professor from CA. He's also seeing someone else. She sounds like a drama queen to me. My facelift did leave my face numb. I do love the way it looks but I HATE the way it feels. I don't think it will ever go away. It's been 2 1/2 years. Jane I love your profile, I bookmarked it so I can look at whenever I want to. You're going to have so many guys to choose from! I bet you get tired of all the mail you're getting. I keep my profile at Fish hidden. I don't want any old fat bald guys, I am sorry. Even if I am 61, I don't want a guy that I know I'll never be attracted to. I've gone through hell these past 7 years to keep my weight off, so I don't want a lazy fat guy either. The one that seems to be left from my online dates in Portland is 5 years younger than me. It's the first time I've gone out with someone that much younger than me. He was such a gentleman though. Jane do you get guys who want to discuss sex after one email? Or are all grabby on your date? I do hate online dating but there is NOBODY here . That's why I don't mind that Bill is seeing someone else. She lives 3 hours away so maybe he and I will end up as friends, or maybe he will get tired of driving so much , lol. I have to figure out a way to answer everyone the way some of you are able to do. I would definitely have to take notes. I know I am amazed at all your talents! I can't even draw a stick man.

Okay, just let me say, Daisy, your world has just become immeasurably brighter and fuller! NOTHING in the world like "Grands!" They are pure, unadulterated JOY! So happy for you and your daughter.

[Georgia 2,911]

Just after 12 noon here, the house smells amazing as I have a shoulder of pork cooking for a party tonight, it cooks slow for 24 hrs and it has been in for 20 now. I keep wanting to check that it is ok but the recipe says trust so that is what I am doing. I have sorted meat and cheese platters and sides (serving a buffet) but it is amazing that I don't want to pick at any just chugging the Water and coffee! My weight is staying in a 2lb bounce range at the moment and if I can keep that up during the holiday I will be pleased. I need to keep my exercise up too otherwise the weight will bounce up. Congratulations on your granddaughter Daisy, what is her name? My niece has recently had a daughter and she has called her Madison - the first Madison in the family. My mum (82) has never heard the name and wants to know where it comes from. Dee hope the temporary accommodation is nice for the holiday, any news on when you will move back? Some of the people coming tonight I haven't seen in a while so no doubt there will be lots of comments on my weight ( hardly anyone knows about the op). I have treated myself to a new 'little black dress' and if I remember I will ask hubby to take a picture. Hope everyone has a good day, no doubt everyone is busy getting the last minute things for the holiday. I think I'm done but I bet I will be running out Monday for something I have forgotten.

Oh, Cathy, bet the luscious smell is driving you crazy! A group were smoking pork butts last week to raise money for their youth group and I bought one. They brought it to me straight from the smoker. Oh, my! It was ever lovin' good! And HUGE! We've eaten all week of of it. Now saving the bone to put in my Black Eyed Peas for New Years.

Sounds like you are gonna have a good time and that you are also doing well with your weight. Have a good party!!!