My biggest dilemma is that I have to take medicine in the morning. I don't want to eat until around 11 am because I like to have a late night snack of 100 calorie pack of cocoa dusted almonds. I've been putting off taking my medicine but the one I can't put off is an anti biotic.

I guess I can share this ,lol. I have to take an antibiotic before have sex or I will get a UTI.I have to take it with food.

I guess half of a Greek Yogurt would be 50 calories. I need to look up string cheese and baby bell light.

How about you? Is the 5:2 plan working with your life? I also don't like working out with my trainer on an empty stomach.

Will this not work if you have 11 hours in between instead of 12? There must be some reason you have to have 12 hours off.

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

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"

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 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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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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.

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?).

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.

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!!!

so wanted to also share the regularly scheduled speech from my surgeon. That the surgery is the easy part, the real work is the dietarychanges, the behavior changs, the emotional impact. He says what WE already know, that our disease of obesity is under control, but can so easily rear it's head. We need very little food, we need mostly "good" food and if we wander back to eating normally, we will be fat again.

I am officially at the end of their program, but he encouraged me to come back in 6 months or a year or whenever I feel I need the support, medical advice or encouragement. I told him it was probably 5 years before weight can really be considered "stable" and he was like... "well, wouldn't bank on it even then".

I also discussed my mood swings with himand he told me that i am doing great - he is regularly faced by patients crying their eyes out because they cant eat like they used to.... his point being that while I have struggles, my emotional health is good, and a little crazy is to be expected considering the huge changes in mylife.

Not sure why, but his opinion is very reassuring to me. SherylJane against world, and holding up okay.

Sheryl you have done amazingly well with your plastics and losing weight after wl. Weight gain is probably something we will always have to be on top of our gain.

Thanks for the bday wishes for my girl. She had an awesome day at school, lots of friends gave her little homemade cards and decorated her locker. We are having a family only party for her Sat. am as she didn't want a real bday party. Made ME sad but also happy to only have to serve breakfast to a handful of family guests.

I'm doing terribly with eating and the scale is showing it. Almost 2lbs out of my bounce range (my weight in Nov determined by me as "if I see this weight within 2 lbs I will be happy" and I've been seeing it all along except today I was up 2lbs over my range. UGH !!! Gotta rein this snacking in. I AM GOING TO FAST TODAY IF IT KILLS ME. GOTTA DO IT!!!

Congrats on your daughters 13 th birthday! As far as eating terribly, I've also been in that same boat! I just want to munch. My son's girlfriend brought home donuts and I had no cravings or thoughts of eating doughnuts until then. I ate 2 of them throughout the day. Some of it was emotional eating I know. But what the heck....

Here is a visual piece from a while back - Interpreting the myth of Pandora - archival pigment ink on paper 32" x 24" edition of three - all sold, and this one won an award from Sony, and another from the curator of prints and drawings from the Brooklyn Museum of Art - was in a digitally theme museum show in San Diego.

This is absolutely beautiful......

Btw, peeps. If you have shopped at Target in the last three-4 weeks check your checking accounts and credit card accounts. Target was compromised nationwide at checkout card swipe machines from week of Thanskgiving til now. My bank account was cleaned out yesterday morning. My husband called to check balance and only $48. Should have been a lot more. I got online. There was an $811, and two $303 transactions all using MY DEBIT CARD ( an actual card but not the one I have in my wallet) AND my pin! We called bank, they searched. All transactions originated in Houston Tx. ATM withdrawals and used at Kroger! $1500 in a matter of minutes! We immediately went to bank, they blocked my card, disputed charges and are reissuing my debit card. I just checked and they have already credited back my funds!!!! Thank you Jesus! SOOO. Check you accounts if you shop Target for the next few weeks. It is ongoing and was on national news this morning. This is not from online transactions, it's check out lines!!!!

My DH shopped at target and we got a telephone call from our Southwest Airlines card and they were inquiring about a recent purchase for a trip to the Cayman Islands......We didn't schedule it so the credit card company canceled it and issued us another card. Checked my bank account and nothing is taken. I had applied for the red card at target but put down some miss information bc I didn't want them to have that info. Best thing I ever did for myself. I do miss the 5% discount though.

Georgia sorry you had to deal with the extra stressors and the pork butt smoked sounds delicious.

I have been very busy with stuff.....Last 2 days we have been making tamales. We haven't done this for years but I was getting tired of tasting other family members so we jumped right in. We made a batch of meat that was delicious and for some reason, it spoiled and we had to throw it out......So frustrating......So we made more.....Now it's done and they are so delicious.

However in the past few days I have put one a couple of lbs to my bounce and it is such a reminder that I can not be eating cr**! I am so dishearten. Cognitively I knew this could happen, but emotionally, I wasn't expecting to gain I guess. Today is back to he drawing board for me. I will be going shopping with a friend bc I have done no shopping what's so ever so it will be impossible to keep my calorie intake at 500. So Instead I will be focusing on proteins.