Oregondaisy

I like muscle milk light way better than muscle milk. I am going to big lot so check it out tomorrow though! Thanks!

It works great. I had regained 15 lbs and I was so depressed becasue I could not seem to take it off, even with low carbing. It didn't take that long to get back to goal, and I have been maintaining for a couple of months with no trouble.

That's great news! There's a bunch of us who have gotten back to goal with it, and I've been doing 5:2 for maintenance and have had no trouble maintaining this time.

Coops, If you want to do Florinda's care package this time, I will do one in another month. So far she wants olive oil, nutmeg, and dehydrated garlic flakes. Or garlic powder if you can't find the flakes. You can pm her and see if there is anything else she may need. I don't know how postage is in the UK. Here we can fill up a box and it's one flat price no matter what it weighs. Is postage very high over there? I didn't gain any weight from the movie popcorn. Osage County is a very intense movie. I didn't expect it to be that way, but I thought it was good . It's about a very dysfunctional family. I am bummed that I didn't get an email from Bill today. Yesterday I got a really short one, and he said he would write more later. Oh well, I know he will and I'll be just as happy to get it then.

Oh I am so sorry to hear about this! I know how much you enjoyed working out with him, and I know how good hugs feel. I hope he comes to his senses and appologizes to you, but I know things will never be the same now. I wonder what caused this melt down. I am sure it's not you. Something else has to be going on and he's taking it out on you. Maybe he has feeling for you and he feels guilty about it. Hey the garlic you're talking about. Is that the dehydrated flakes? I know I sent you some that's almost like fresh chopped garlic in a jar. Did I send you both kinds? I hope tomorrow is a better day. Just keep remembering that you did nothing wrong and whatever is going on with him is his stuff and it's very wrong of him to take it out on you.

I had a regain. You can do it ! Research the 5:2 diet or the FAST diet. There's a lot of links for it here, or you can google it. Lots of Protein, keep your carbs low, and you'll lose weight.

Hello all! All is well on the scale this morning. I am totally surprised because I ate 2 delicious cookies last night, and they were big ones. They were so good though. So I was sure I would see a gain but I didn't ' I am going to the gym now and nobody is requiring anything of me so I can put a lot of time in there today. I hate when I have to rush. Going to see that new Julia Roberts movie that she is nominated for an award for. The people on tv this morning were saying how good it is. Then I won't be able to resist the child size popcorn. I love though that if I do gain a lb or 2, 5:2 will take it right off. Have a wonderful Saturday everyone!

I am a nervous wreck over this already. He just texted me that he's going out of town for a week. He said he would call sometime during the time he's gone. He invited me to the movies when he gets back. This is worse than being a teenager because when you're that age, you expect to feel like this . At 61, I should be able to go with the flow and let things happen at their own pace and not sit and worry about every word he says and what it means. I really want to talk to him about what direction our friendship is headed, but at the same time, I want to let things happen naturally. I will eventually have to ask him if he wants me to stop dating other people. I hope I can stay away from movie popcorn. That new Julia Roberts movie is playing now too. boy that dessert above sure looks yummy! Florinda i'll try to find a bigger bottle of olive oil that will fit in that box that isn't too expensive.

Go to the food forum section under protein drinks and there is a list of places you can get all sorts of samples.

Wow! Yes, Sheryl is right, Bill is not the drunk. Keith is the drunk. The only reason I want to Keith is because he knows something about my husband's accident and I want to talk to him about it. A crane just doesn't fall on a person ou tof the blue.Plus he's fun to danc with, Bill- IS PERFECT! He is a retired English teacher, and just moved here from northern CA. He did have a gF when we first met., and asked if we could see each othe as friends. I decided his relationship probably would not last anyway, so I have been a good ear while he talked about why it wasn't working. He finally broke up with her. Last night he came over after we had dinner together, he came in to watch tv and he was very snuggly and cuddly. He's never been like that before. I am so afraid. I've enjoyed his friendship so much, even though the whole time I wanted to grab him. I don't know what is going to happen. I feel like I am not good enough because the first line in his profile is he is hoping someone with matched intellect. He has a masters degree and I never went to college. If this does not work out, I will be beyond heartbroken. I am just going to take things slow and easy cause he hated that the last one was clingy. Still 135 this morning.

Yep, I went off of my SSRI because of that reason. Once I started exercising regularly, I didn't need them. Do you think you could be happy with just touching and cuddling? That's something only you can answer.

I am holding at 135 and feeling good. I am nervous. Bill is coming over tonight after dinner. We haven't gotten together since I told him I wondered if he was a good kisser. I really like this guy. I hope there is some chance I'll get out of the friend zone now that he split wiht the person he was seeing. I am really afraid that our friend ship would be ruined at the same time, if there is a chance we can be more than friends, I have to take it. He's exactly what I want in a man.

Man, I am so out of touch! florinda, Why are you going to Germany? Sheryl, are you talking about your ex husband? Who is living with you? I am glad you're taking steps to take care of everything and being good to yourself. Feed, can't wait to see pictures! I am going to Eugene which is half way between here and Portland. I am meeting Nex and we are going to hang out for the day. I love going out of town but I hate driving. It's only 2 hours and it would be 4 hours if I had to go to Portland. My eating has been good. I lb below goal today. I am scared to death of gaining anything back so that really helps. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday!!

They probably asked to join before the group went totally private. So what do you think we should do everyone? I can send messages to those people and tell them to start their own group, that we had agreed to hold it to 20 when we first formed the group. We don't have 20, since I deleted someone that never posted. I am going to pm Legal and see if she still wants to be in our group. I am going to invite Queen of Crop. I think she would fit in here personality wise with our group, and she's not really super young , which I don't think would fit in.

Where is this hosts forum? I tried to find it. I pmed laura but have not heard back. I hope I do !! The people who have asked to join are Wyomin Girl Cat tracks pharmgirldee and Kristy Azian I don't know any of these people because I rarely get all around the board anymore. I really want to find that host forum!

It's up above . You have to click on community. I don't think people can find it. You can put up a post asking if anyone wants to chat. You can minimize this window and open another window and do other things. Then you can see if anyone comes in.

Feed can you give me a link to the thread that you were talking about where someone got into it with Laura! I am going to pm her right now. I don't know what to do about Queen of Crop. We have 4 other people who have asked to join and I have just ignored the requests. It wouldn't be good to invite her and ignore the others, but then again, how would they know?

Sheryl, I hate to tell you this but nobody is normal. It's how we deal with dysfunctional behaviors whether it's ours or someone else's that is the key. Florinda, I am bummed that he has a gf and is too young. But at least you have a work out buddy you enjoy and are getting hugs. I keep asking if you need another care package. PM me and tell me what you need. I really don't have 3 to choose from. I do for sure have Nex but he's in Portland 4 hours away . Keith is a drunk but is fun to dance with. Bill I adore, but I have no idea if we will ever be more than friends. I forgot it was a fast day today. I'm headed to the gym . I have to make it a priority because it helps with my mental health more than anything. I was able to give up anti depressants with exercise. And one more thing. Almost every single person I know is on an SSRI, so it's not just us overeaters. My 2 best friends are marriage and family therapists, they are on them, my other good friend is a nurse, she is on them too. Dorrie I am so sorry to hear about your son. Meth is a big problem in Oregon too. I hate it . It's so destructive.

I know. I was thinking I had to get a notebook to keep track of what I have told them. I hate repeating myself. I don't know what will happen with Bill now that he broke up with his gf. Today he texted me that he was sick. He told me he was puking etc, and then said "want to make out?" he was being funny . I texted back "Actually, I do. I have always wondered if you were a good kisser. " I am such a flirt. He texted back that if that happened, he would not be sick. Oh Boy!

My daughter is who inspired me to get surgery. She had gotten the RNY but I was too afraid of that surgery. I wish the sleeve was as popular then as it is now. She has gained alot back. You're going to be so happy with your sleeve! I am excited for you!

OD, you might just be our most "experienced" vet. I have to say, my regain has impacted me in many ways. Mentally, I started down a dark road of "oh well", the clothes difference is what REALLY got me. I went from size 10 to 14, felt like overnight. But...I am back. I must be accountable, and just because I take new medicine for my new condition (seizures) I will fight it. I WILL hit goal. It is so wonderful to hear from you all, each of you adds so much and you are appreciated. It may be a bit here or there, maybe a life situation that we all have in common, or simply a moment in time. Oregon Daisy, you have shown that even with a gain, you can lose, reach goal and maintain. How freakin awesome is that! You are here now to inspire those "vets" "ole-timers", or however we are referenced, who had a gain, and want to get back and lose. Thank you all again for reaching out and sharing. Thank you so much! I have to come here every day and be accountable. I'm still here, I just don't post nearly as much in other areas. When sleeve talk first started, there were so many newbies. Now, there are a lot of people around to answer questions. I love sleevetalk. I would never leave. I am sleeved for life. I need my sleeved friends.!

I don't think Cheri has given up her membership here. why don't you send her a pm?

No kidding,. I am only 5'2" but my husband was 6' and all my bf's all my life were at least that tall. My first husband was 6'3". I could like someone 5'7" . At least I would still be looking up. This guy looked so weird. Long body and really short legs. I bet he is bummed. He was sure we were a perfect match.

Wow! I would really like to know how some of you are able to comment on everyone's posts. Please tell me if you are taking notes, have a great memory, or are opening 2 windows , Florinda, I am really happy that you found a friend and someone to work out with. Do you think you two will move in the direction of more than friends? I think the guy lied about his height the same way we lie about our weight. Maybe he used to be 5'7" at one time. It wasn't just the height. If we had clicked in other ways, the height would not have made any difference. Something new has been added to the mix . I got an email from this guy I really like but I stuck him in the friend zone because he had a gf .He said he broke up with her. He's the retired English teacher with a fabulous sense of humor. I may have talked about him before. Then I have Nex/Mark who wants to meet tuesday half way and spend the night. On top of that. this guy I like to dance with who is a man from my past, ( 40 years ago) took his date home early last night when I showed up. He said " don't leave. I'll be back" Then we danced some, and went outside and he wanted my cell # so we can text. He's a nice guy but he drinks a lot but he may be fun to hang out with. So now I have 3 guys to keep my mind occupied. I am doing really well staying at goal. I'm still fasting and following the 5:2 but I have moved my calories on fast days to 700 but I make sure to only have one evening snack and eat breakfast really late. I was really surprised when I got on the scale this A.M. that I haven't gained. Hugs to everyone. I love reading everyone's posts. Somebody please tell me how to comment on all of them.I don't want to "quote" each and every post.

He probably lied because he's short, just like some of us lie about our weight. It wasn't just that he was short, I just did not warm up to him. I could tell he wanted me to sit close to him and I sat at the other end of the couch. There is this local guy that I like, who just told me he broke up with his gf. This changes everything. I will have to see if he wants to remain "only friends"