Getting Ready for Spring Bootcamp

[cdgmom 0]

Niecy,

:) :( I checked out your picks and you look GREAT :) :)

You look at least 10 years younger, I might even say 20!!!!

Way to go

Later

[niecyrenee 2]

Thanks! Isn't it funny how losing weight not only makes us look thinner but also younger! Nice benefit I'd say!

[Turner24 0]

sorry it's been a while since my last post. I miss you guys! Well, the good news is my life seems to be settling down!:clap2: I found a dr. who will see me and do my fills even though he didn't put in the band:clap2: WHOO HOO!:biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1:

Maybe now I can start loosing again! :girl_hug: Hope everyone is great. I didn't really have time to read all the posts, but I will later:Banane37: . I have a question though:confused: How do you get meat down on the M/E with really good restriction? I am concerned if I get a fill it will be back to Soups and Protein shakes. I have to blend my meat now. Just curious!

Love you all:huggie:

Pam

Turner24

[niecyrenee 2]

Turner--We have missed you too!:girl_hug: I'm glad you found a doctor who will do fills for you!

As far as getting meat down, I don't have any problems BUT I am not at great restriction anymore either.:ermm I do have restriction obviously, but it's not where most people maintain. My weight loss has been good (due a lot to willpower) so the doc and I decided to hold off on a fill. I can eat anything. :kiss I have no problems getting anything down, I just choose not to for the most part. I like having the ability to eat anything, if I so choose, so I have opted to not get a tighter band. For me, knowing I have the capability to handle any food and still not doing it does a lot for my moral. I feel great about myself because for once in my life, I have control!

I have always said that if my weightloss started to suffer, I would get another fill. :girl_hug: Since my weightloss hasn't been as good as it was,:pout:I plan to get a fill when I go back to the doctor June 1st.

From the time when my restriction was "great", I can say that just follow the bandster rules. Some things won't work for you, so avoid them. Take small bites and chew, chew, chew. I also find that waiting a little between each bite helps a lot.

I don't know what size of fills are normal for you to receive but maybe you don't need as large of a fill at once. My doc was giving me 1 cc fills but the last time I receive a 1 cc fill, I got too tight. He took out .5 cc and then later after I had lost some more weight, he added it back in. Smaller fills may be better for you then the larger ones. Something to consider...:girl_hug:

[cdgmom 0]

Well yesterday was a bad day as far as eating goes - I had too much lunch at a luncheon and ice cream cake for dessert. This led right into over eating at dinner because I'm a carb addict and once I get over a certain amount (the cake) I just crave more and more. Today is a new day and I started M/E to get my butt in control and hopefully lose a few pounds before my vacation next week.

Breakfast - 2 scrambled eggs (boiled in a baggie - if you haven't tried it, they are really good and easy and easier than boiled eggs for me to get down)

lunch - tuna salad (planned)

dinner - chicken salad (planned)

I'll let you know how it goes.

Later,

[Turner24 0]

Niceyrenee- Thanks for the advice- I'll try a smaller fill:) . I go on Thursday afternoon.

cdgmom- don't beat yourself up!:boxing: We all fight the carb monster :fencing:I have never heard of boiling eggs in a bag. Stupid question... do you crack them open??

Avilla- How are you doing? I haven't heard from you lately:clock: Hope you are well.

Tann- Congrats on the loss:clap2: keep it up!

Guess what:confused: I wrote a short story some time ago and entered it in a contest :usa: well guess what.....

I WON :dance: :whoo: :banana :bounce: so they published it for free!!!!!!!!

If you go to publishamerica.com and in the search area on the right hand side type in "winds of change" You can order my book!:clap2:

You now know a real author- what do you all think about that!:thumb: Weird

how things happen in life huh? It will be officially released in July- then it

will be available on Amazon and borders.com. I appreciate all feedback-

good or bad :target:

Well, I am off Thursday and Friday so I'll talk to you all on Monday!

Keep up all the great work!

Pam

turner24

[cdgmom 0]

Becky,

About the eggs -

You crack them open and put them in a zip lock bag - you can also add ham, cheese, bacon, veggies, seasoning or whatever - then you scramble them (I do this in the bag so I don't have any dirty dishes) - you submerge the bag in boiling Water and cook them for 3-5 minutes (or however long it takes to have them as cooked as you want them)

Easy, not messy, and they taste good.

Congrats on the book! That is neat.

Later,

[tann 2]

Congrats Turner on the book, I will be checking out the site to read it:first: :wow2:

CDGMOM thanks for the egg in a bag trick, I will be trying that out the very next time I want eggs. How was your first day on m/e? Your menu looks good :heh:

[TerriDoodle 6]

I've been reading a few of your posts.....what is "m/e" ???

Ya'll are all doing so great!! I'm in bandster hell right now and you give me HOPE!

[avilla 1]

I want to thank you guys for checking in on me...I am inching along and its still coming off a little at a time...I have been having a hard time the last couple weeks and not able to check in as I should...The company my husband works for is going under to a point his boss isnt even showing up anymore and his last 2 paychecks bounced...So I have had alot on my mind lately and totally stressed out...But he is going to drop off his work truck today and has a couple places to go to in hopes of finding somewhere new to work...Just when someone thinks their life is going so well then its all turned upside down...Well, thats where I am for now and as if I wasnt losing enough hair from the band but now I am pulling it out myself too...Im gonna be bald!!

[tann 2]

I've been reading a few of your posts.....what is "m/e" ???

Ya'll are all doing so great!! I'm in bandster hell right now and you give me HOPE!

Hi Terri, m/e is a just a high Protein diet. meat and eggs, you can eat any kind of meat just not breaded. And you can use mayo, oil, mustard, & other no carb Condiments to prepare your foods; ie: chix salad, egg salad, tuna salad, grilled chix, hamburger, etc. No veggies, fruits or other carbs. It's easier to do just 2-3 days at a time. Most of us lose a pound a day. And drink plenty of Water.< /span>

AVILLA-sorry you are going thru some stressfull times:cry Remember what doesn't kill us makes us stronger. I'm glad to see your weight is coming off nicely too.

[niecyrenee 2]

Morning all. I wanted to do a quick check in and see how everyone is doing. Work has been busy so I haven't been on much lately. Guess I could get online at home but with so many other things to occupy my time, I don't do it.

Well I am at a stand still right now. TOM has been visiting and because of that I've not been doing m/e. I always need something a little more during that time. More nutrients I guess. Anyway, TOM always puts a fast halt to my weightloss so I feel certain that after it leaves, my weightloss will resume.

I wanted to share something with you all. I knew that you all would understand where I am coming from. Last night while I was cooking supper I received a call saying that they had just found a friend of dh and I's (Jeff) dead. I am struggling so much with this. Not only did I lose a friend (who was only 35!) but a fellow obese person. Knowing that my journey started at 405 lbs., I know that Jeff had to weigh in the upper 400's if not the low 500's. I have been so concerned for Jeff but he wasn't open to listening. He thought since he'd always been ok, that would continue, obese or not.

Jeff's death is very hard on me. It has helped me remember why I had lapband surgery. Losing the weight and looking good is great but nothing can beat being healthy. I am so thankful for the journey that the Lord has given me the opportunity to take. I am afraid that if I hadn't changed my life, in no time at all I would be just where Jeff is today.

I know that I grumble when I don't lose fast enough or if I hit a stand still but thank God I am losing. Losing Jeff has made me more determined to get this weight off so that I can live a LONG, happy life with my family and friends.

[tann 2]

:hug: Wow, Denise so sorry to hear about your friend, I know you tried to show him the way, but in the end it is their decision. Just know that we are thinking and sending prayers your & DH's way.

I have several friends in the 270-400 weight group too, I don't force anything on them, but they are seeing my results and they are starting to get interested. Take care of yours self.

[Turner24 0]

Niceyrenee- That is just horrible! come here:huggie: I am sooo sorry!:cry Give your DH my sympathy too!

Tann- I truley understand your pain! :hug: We too have had horrible financial problems of late. I'm sure your DH will find something soon!:ranger: Just keep looking!!

Well I love my new doctor I found and went to for a fill on Thursday!:clap2: :cheer2: I am finally back on track w/the program and motivated again! I have lost 40lbs:guess since surgery. I think its slow but he thought it was right on track if I keep loosing. That made me feel a little better. Now that the weather is nice I can get out there and hoof it more!:waytogo:

Well, better get back to work. Be sure to go to publishamerica.com and order my book " The Winds of Change".

Love you all!

Turner24

Pam

[tann 2]

Hi TURNER, I think you have me confused with someone else, DH is not out of work, & we're not having any financial problems other than regular old bills. But that's OK it's hard to keep up with people & their stories sometimes.