Banders #7

[Bandista 7,466]

NOT!!!!!!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Just checking in with my "family". I've been doing great with the food. Down to 194/193 and slowly bumping that down. I'm finding that the longer my food is clean (no bready or starchy carbs, zero fried food, moderate portions, no alcohol) my band is tighter. I get stuck a lot lately (every couple of days) if I don't chew well and don't slow down. I was eating radishes as a snack every day for awhile and then suddenly at work I got stuck on radishes. Radishes! The sliming was horrendous. And pink. Lol. Anyway, it has proven to me that I am indeed at the right fill level and need no more.

The divorce is creeping forward slooooowly, but now that there's a trial date set, I'm looking forward with excitement to the new part of my life waiting for me this summer.

I cannot stress enough how important working with a therapist and my 12-step groups has been for me going through all of this.

I also have a couple of the best friends in the world and have had these people in my life since age 14. I rely on them so much, and they rely on me as well. I am truly blessed.

Happy news. Eldest daughter has started to hear back this week from some of the ten graduate schools she applied to, and has been accepted to Emory, among others. She's flying high, and I'm as proud as a peacock.

Hugs to all my peeps.

[Julie norton 2,850]

Glad to hear good news!

Things are going well on my Hawaiian vacation. I know... Piña colada has coconut and pineapple... So it's a fruit. Right?

Lots of Protein Bars and ready to go Protein drinks... Cannot get them to blend well as hard as I try!!!

I'll just enjoy my slice of paradise for a few more days before the real world comes back....

Eating well 90% of the time. That is

Good enough for today!

Aloha!!????????

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Jealous, Julie! It's so flipping COLD here!!!

[jfc193 719]

Just a quick update from Sunny California

Been traveling a lot so hard to keep up with exercise and eating right. Fortunately I am making more good choices then bad choices. Was up in Northern California the last two weeks caught a cold first one in quite awhile. At my largest I would usually get bronchitis twice a year and it would last up to six t eight weeks. So now a cold is very unusual.

After not losing for three months I am back losing again and have managed to sneak back into the 170's which I have not seen for over 30 years.

Been quite the adventure these last 8 years.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Just a quick update from Sunny California

Been traveling a lot so hard to keep up with exercise and eating right. Fortunately I am making more good choices then bad choices. Was up in Northern California the last two weeks caught a cold first one in quite awhile. At my largest I would usually get bronchitis twice a year and it would last up to six t eight weeks. So now a cold is very unusual.

After not losing for three months I am back losing again and have managed to sneak back into the 170's which I have not seen for over 30 years.

Been quite the adventure these last 8 years.

I know what you mean about not getting sick. I also got bronchitis each winter and every cold turned into misery. I've been banded almost two years now and I don't think I've been sick since surgery.

[Julie norton 2,850]

Ok. Not too many pics of me except before and after. Here goes a Hawaiian photo

Aloha and fun!!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Julie you're gorgeous!!!!

[Julie norton 2,850]

Thank you and I am blushing. Oh. Could be the cocktail and sun????????

[Debbie3sons 1,936]

@JulieNorton You look like your enjoying it & you look fabulous.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Here's a first. I had an elk burger (no bun) tonight. The waitress suggested ordering it medium instead of medium well since it is so lean and can end up dry. I did and it was really good!

[Debbie3sons 1,936]

@ JustWatchMe , I have never had a Elk burger thought about it one time when I was in Utah visiting , however I did have Elk Jerky & it was good & a very long time ago when I was younger , I had Elk Steak - it was tender & delicious even though I had to have it medium well , because I don't like my food still bleeding LOL & I love Filet Mignon as long as it's cooked right & also not bleeding , I swear the things We try now , I would have Never have tried before because I would think how gross but Proteins are good for us right LOL.

[Debbie3sons 1,936]

Another day that is celebrated with candy & sweets ugh , it's not so bad if it's sugar free right , but to all that are celebrating this day remember Portion Control & enjoy it & for all the single people it's Single Awareness day & spend it with friends out to a healthy brunch or dinner , Happy Valentine's Day to all.

[gowalking 10,790]

Happy Valentine's Day everyone. Back in NY after being in Florida. Cold in Florida, brutally cold here in NY. Got home last night and the BF had roses and a roast chicken waiting for me. If that's not love, I don't know what is...

[Jim1967 3,569]

Hello All,

Hope you're all hanging in there and Winter hasn't been too cruel to you. Kelli and I spent Valentine's Day sharing some pretty remarkable news.....TWINS!! She will be 13 weeks tomorrow with a due date of Aug 24.

Must admit I have not been eating well these last few weeks, ok maybe months and I know my weight is up. Hopefully, I can get back on track and continue to be healthy for these little gifts on the way are going to require a lot of attention.