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I *think* salmon is higher in fat than other fish, so maybe that accounts for higher calories....but then again, they could be adding calories for being cooked in butter or having buttery sauces, etc. What's the fat count? 58 g of protein is probably right. FYI, protein is 4 calories/gram

I had tortilla soup and a glass o' wine for dinner and 1/2 biscotti for dessert I actually COUNTED MY CALORIES (ahem) on daily plate...1479 total, 54g protein. ************* Congrats, Laura!!!!!! Making that cross to the other side of the store is simply the best feeling ever, isn't it??!!! I'm excited FOR you!!! Michelle - I wish we could get together but my money is getting pretty tight now. Just bought that big TV, a car for my son's graduation, plastic surgery....and now ....college tuition is due!! <hack hack> Unless ya'll all want to come to Texas again!!?! :-D The Blue House awaits!

Pie hole report so far today: bkft: cottage cheese, strawberries & 1/8 c granola snack: 1 oz honey roasted pecans lunch: scoop (1/2 c) tuna salad from the deli and 6 saltines; Almond Joy snack size bar 857 calories so far; 43 g protein

I went to the website yesterday and poked around trying to figure out exactly what the wiifit offers. Looks like they have yoga, aerobics, balance and strength training. What I saw didn't exactly look "fun"....but maybe they don't describe it very well. Looked like you just follow along with the 'trainer' on the screen ... ??

Aunt Pammie - You're the best!!!!!! Haydee!! Dang you're busy!!! I was out your way yesterday afternoon and almost called you thinking you might be lounging around doing nuttin'. HA!

OK, everyone!! Today we will be posting here, for all to see, EVERYTHING you put in your pie hole!! Who's in??! Tracy - You're doing the right thing. Besides, you couldn't go on living (heathily) with what you were eating. I think you'll be happier a bit looser....I am....just gotta reign it in a little more. Ok, a lot more.

:shades_smile::teeth_smile::wink_smile: Monday's suck. Especially when your work partner is on vacation all week. :cursing::thumbup:

Wow, Laura -- that's amazing. So how long has she been in now...a week or so? And she's got a good attitude and seems to 'be with the program'? Bless you for helping with her house! How does she get a 3BR 2Ba house with no income? Well, you just need to thank your lucky stars that, for whatever reason, you turned out so healthy! I just feel sorry for addicts. It takes a lot of courage and stamina to get well. I wish her the best. It would be so awesome if we could sit on the porch together. <sigh> Sounds like a few of us could use the therapy. Where the hell is Michelle? Pamela - Kudos to you, girlie, for getting thru all that stuff! Are you gonna have to add on another closet? Jenn - You know how to tell a man is lying, right? His lips are moving! He's just not the same guy you fell in love with so many years ago, Jenn. This guy is simply not capable (big word, loaded with meaning) of feeling what you think he should be feeling. Not even capable of feeling what he SAYS he is feeling! It's just not there. Period. Do you want to fight this battle forever or get on with the business of acceptance? C'mon, Jenn. You're a very smart girl. You know you deserve better and will HAVE better if you only give yourself a chance! He is not the only guy out there for cryin' out loud. You are denying yourself any chance at happiness by dedicating your life to someone who simply is NOT going to return your devotion. It's just a fact. Just thank God for the opportunity to grow and move into the next phase of your life and embrace your freedom! Life is like a river, y'know? You just move with the flow because struggling against the current will wear you out and you'll miss the beautiful scenery along the way! Just like the beautiful Guadalupe. (((Hugs))) Call me anytime. I'm just chuck full o' wisdom! LOL I went to a metal clay class and made a ring. It's cool stuff. Kinda like playdough....you shape it how you want it, texture it, then fire it.....the clay burns away and leaves the silver. It's a little more complicated than that, of course, but still ...lots of fun. My ring's kinda ugly but I'm wearin' it, dammit! We got a big new LCD HD TV yesterday as our anniversary gift to each other. It's pretty nice! Can't wait to watch the olympics in HD. Dang! Richard just said our electric bill for last month was $500!!! It was 102 here today...not factoring in the heat index! Bleh. TracyK - missing work at all yet?

Jenn -- I'm proud of you, vodka or no vodka. I know it's hard to make that big decision but you may just find on August 1st that you feel like a totally new woman, like a huge weight has been lifted. Been there. The first few weeks are hard, but it's important to keep moving forward. My fear is that he'd move in....then move back out in 3 weeks....and you'd be even MORE heartbroken! C'mon, Jenn.... you can do this. Life is waiting for you!

I ordered the "Shrink Yourself..." book ...a used copy from Amazon for $7.30. I'll be ready!! Haydee... where the hell are Pamela's pork rinds??

I went researching the book that Haydee is supposed to read and it got mixed reviews on Amazon. So I looked for others in the related field and found this one that I think I'll get. It got great reviews and lots of them: [ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470044853/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top]Amazon.com: Shrink Yourself: Break Free from Emotional Eating Forever: Roger Gould: Books[/ame]

Jenn - What's the verdict on Kevin??

My son's psychiatrist doesn't take it either. Very few psychologists or psychiatrists do. It's 'cause they so often get screwed over by the insurance companies. It works out better for them and they can charge a cheaper rate if they just don't even mess with it. My son's rate is $90 and then I turn it into the insurance co. and get reimbursed at 60% after a $250 deduct. His meds are reimbursed as any other illness. The balance of those unpaid charges are reimbursed by my FSA. That's a good question, Haydee....

Dang, ya'll have been chatty today! Ok, so I'm going to buy that book pRONTO, Haydee. I already know what's running thru my head when I am about to eat: "I'm hungry." LOL My problem is not eating constantly, but what my food choices are! Bleh! I DID go to the gym today...didn't do weights...just the treadmill, bike and elliptical. Burned 250 calories. I've hardly eaten anything today...cottage cheese bkfst, cheese and crackers at 3:00 (lunch?). Mom got discharged from the hospital last night, got her back into the nursing home. It's such a freaking ordeal and stressful for all of us. She's on a new unit now so that means getting used to new caregivers and when I was there today, they SUCKED. The night crew is much better. Anyway, she is doing horribly. Really. This esophagitis thing has her on pureed foods and "honey thick" liquids....that means NO water or juice or tea or coffee, etc. Apparently she's been aspirating fluids into her lungs causing her recurrent bouts of pneumonia...or at least contributing to them. Well, NOW the problem is that she is not eating OR drinking!!! She lost 13 pounds in the hospital over 9 days. She eats little baby-spoon bites of food and quits after about 8-10 bites on a good day. She's very weak and doesn't want to get out of bed. My SISTER has decided this would be a good weekend to go see her grandkids in Austin. (She sees them 1x/month at least.) I was emotionally exhausted after being with mom yesterday and today. DH is playing poker tonight, playing golf tomorrow... I just want to sit on the floor and cry for 2 hours. But I don't cry. ANYWAY.... I think I'll go order a pizza. I'm hungry.:thumbup:

Tracy, when I got UNfilled they took me from 2.6 to 2.0. When I went back to get filled again she took me to 2.3. I think i need a wee bit more. I can still eat too much too fast. I'm eating my Breakfast and then heading for the GYM!

Is there a color that doesn't look good on Haydee?? You are gorgeous! Everyone looks so happy....that's so nice to see.

These are all great posts... and great news from Haydee!! Can't WAIT to see the pics, girlfriend!! I was thinking about you all weekend! Do you have a website for your wedding venue? I have a friend that's looking.... While reading, the one thing that stood out and struck a nerve is this: What TracyM said about being an inspiration to other people (whether you know it or not). I think we have all inspired each other along the way. When I think of it in terms of my responsibility to you, suddenly I'm not so willing to fail. If I fail, am I giving you all permission to fail?? I'm sorry, but I"m not willing to sit back and NOT take responsibility for the whole group of us. It's not JUST ABOUT ME... it's about US, AS A GROUP. I may not be willing to do it for myself, BUT I AM WILLING TO DO IT FOR YOU. What about you? If you sit with those thoughts for a moment, how does it make you feel? If I am counting on you to succeed and continue to inspire me, does it help you to stay motivated? Interesting, no? Just like a military mentality -- that's the only way units survive -- because nobody can fail. The whole unit could perish if you make a mistake!

Ok then, Tracy, I WILL go to the gym on Friday! Just watch me! I can't today because after work I have to go to the hospital. I've been there every night this week after long long days at work. I'm off tomorrow and will roll out of bed and straight to the gym. I'll do it again on Saturday, too. So there. :thumbup: NSV today? DH complimented me very nicely.

Ok, DH is sitting here watching a poker tournament on TV and one of the guys just said, "You got to go in with a positive attitude and you'll be a winner." Hmmmm. Is that where we've all gone wrong? Did we get off track when the pounds stopped melting off and lose our winning attitude? Did that just put us back in that mindset of "Oh well, I guess I failed at this, too. Might as well go get a milkshake." All I know is that I feel FAT. 182.5 today. I know what I need to do but I have a million excuses to not do it. Have I given up? Do I have a negative thinking tape loop that just keeps playing over and over and over?? Yes, I do. Bleh. I'm going to the gym on Friday. I'm going to try to start over from the beginning.

Ok, these will cheer everyone up!! Look how dang cute these beads are!!! They're $8.50 each! I'd buy them but they'd only make me hungry....

LAURA!!!!! WHAT THE F***???? Stop that shit RIGHT NOW!!!

Hi all -- Thank sooo much for all the hugs, girlz. It means so much to have you all in our corner. I had the day from HELL at work today (board meeting on Wednesday) then straight to the hospital. Just getting home. Mom is a little better. Endoscopy tomorrow to see what's going on with her esophagus. Hallucinations are almost gone. Laura - good luck on your test! TracyK - with a storm in the gulf, aren't you glad you aren't working?!?! Poor Macy (missing her friends)...:biggrin: There are lots of playgroups in neighborhoods and local Y's etc, aren't there? Does your neighborhood have a newsletter or website? Judy - You sure haven't gotten much pool time this summer, have you!? Well, at least you are enjoying your Wii! I may have to do a little research on it myself. At this rate I'll never get back to the gym. Don't know why I keep paying for it every month! Pamela - I wish you were here to make me laugh! I wish we all lived closer. TracyinKS - Don't get me started on "nuns". They scare the crap outta me. I went to Catholic schools. 'Nuf said. Jane - Did you look for school district jobs today? Kat - Do you ever sit still? Glad you had fun and are back home safe and sound. Is your TT all healed finally? Suzie - Hi! Hope you're enjoying your pool. You sure deserve it! Jenn - So you're partying with the guys after work?? hmmm?? Who is your #1 prospect for the wedding if Kev isn't going? Where is the army guy stationed? Glad to have you back. Haydee - Wedding report please!! Hey! I got 2 more orders for jewelry today!! Woo hoo!

Tracy, my friend used to live in Galveston for a few years and she said that the water is prettiest in September .... something about the currents changing that time of year. So that's something to remember. What beach do ya'll like to go to?

Jane - Pamela had a great idea there! I've always thought I'd like to work in a school if we ever move out of this God-forsaken city. You should definitely look online...good thing is that they usually post all their job openings there. You could even cut hair on Saturday mornings for extra $$. Denise - your house is gorgeous!! Can't wait to see the inside!! Lucky dog! Did you already put in a pool too?? Or have plans for one? Isn't it a requirement for people in California? Yesterday was a bad day for Mom.... she was hallucinating badly and thought she was a the beauty shop and had no way home....was calling me to come get her. Then she realized she didn't have a "home" anymore and was crying asking if she could come stay with me. It was so sad. So I cancelled my plans and rushed over there. She was OK by the time I got there, cheerily eating her lunch and a CNA was sitting with her to keep her company. She took a nap and when she woke up she was very confused by the noises her roommate was making (curtain between them), frightened and asking who was over there...was it teenagers??? She then, of course, forgot that she was unable to walk and tried to get out of bed when I turned my back...so up go the bed rails. It's getting really hard now to resist wishing the Good Lord would just take her....I'm crying just typing the words....but I can't stand the thought of her being frightened by her surroundings. It's one thing to be sick...but to be frightened and confused on top of it is just too much. She also has esophagitis and her one pleasure--eating--is taken away too. Purple Power, please.

Judy, I AM convinced that it's cheaper to eat out these days! If you consider that I always end up throwing out sooooo much stuff! It's ridiculous. We never know how our week is going to go so it's hard to plan. A basket-full of groceries these days is $225! Fah-get that! Michelle - my DD has dropped her phone in the pool twice...each time we put the phone under a light bulb for 2 days and it 'healed' itself!! Try it!