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Feliz Viernes Negra (Happy Black Friday, i think), What a nice day yesterday. I ate on a learning curve. I ate too much, but not as much as in the past. My MIL came and we started w/ shnitzle (pork cutlets) and German potato sal. Got stuck of course, but managed to slowly get through it. I didn't mention that while Susanne and her mom had an entire shnitzle, I had a 1/4. I didn't even try the turkey, but later I had some pork roast, small amount of German noodles and a shit load of gravy (thank God for the gravy). It took me 3 hours to get through that little bit of food. She brought pumpkin pie and I am the only one who likes it (entire thing is mine). I had 2 small slivers, no crust. I feel like I pigged out, but really...I didn't eat that much. Now for the kicker...I woke up at 6am and was at the gym by 6:30!!! I did 5 miles on the bike, 140 crunches, did my back and ass! I needed to sweat out some of that gravy. Long story long...I feel great. Kat~ Your walk in the snow sounded magical. I am sure you and Rick feel very thankful this year! Everyone sounded like they had a great day! Enjoy your families today. We are going out to breakfast (yes, more food) and then gonna go see American Gangster! xoxooxxooxoxxo I ordered my secret santa gift! Can't wait to send it! HOHOHO

Happy Turkey Day! Judy~ WOW...it is gonna be 78 here, I am wearing shorts and T (of course, I have my face on and my hair is done and I am looking cute, LOL). Your pix looked great. I got my undergrad in Reno, and remember waking up to mornings like that! Enjoy and travel safe! Jenn~ What brownies???? Are they magic brownies, just kidding (or am I?) I doubt i'll eat any turkey today either, just sounds like a PB waiting to happen. I might try to cut it up really small w/ a shit load of gravy, yeah, that sounds lo-cal, huh? Janie~ My mouth watered...rolllllllsssss. MMMMMM, doubt I'll have any of those either. Damn.Enjoy. MIL will be here in 10 min, and of course, I had to pop in and say hi to my favorite gals! Have a great day! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxo

Hey Violets~ WOW...what a day. We ended up hooking up w/ my brother and his 3 (2 step on one his) children...aka, my nieces and nephew. We went to the Bee movie (this little man called me last week and said, "Pam Pam, I go Bee mobie?" Damn...love that kid. Then we went to buy some flowers and take them to the grave for my mom. For the first time in his life, Johnny (little man) said, "I love you grandma" to the head stone. I wonder if he thinks we are all crazy, putting kisses on a slab on concrete??? I have waited a long time for him to say that to mom, she held him 3 weeks after he was born. She was soooo sick, but I think she waited to "meet" him. 2 days after she held him, she began her dying process. It took 2 weeks. It was just she and I here at home...I didn't tell anyone or let my brother know. I miss her everyday. Sorry, I didn't mean to depress anyone w/ that story (was kinda sad when I re-read it). Anyway, then Susanne and I went to Wally World, then came home and put our beautiful table together! It is spectacular. Can't wait for her mom to walk in and see it! As I read through your CD lists, I realized we need more than 5 or 10, lol. And of course, Judy bring your flute to our island...I'll sing! Susie~ We feel the same way about you and each other. This is what I call my little slice of heaven! TracyK~ Too funny...thanks for the confession. I am hoping to be able to eat. I am having a hard time. I was able to get in some chic sal., but almost couldn't do that. I might want an slight unfill, but am trying to just make this one work. Just gotta get in protein...an no crap. Everyone, have an amazing holiday. We ALL have so much to be thankful for. Our families and friends...yada yada yada...but more importantly and selfishly...we have our health! More than we've(I've) had in years. No more smoking, more exercising, better food choices (well, no fast food)...30 pounds less! I feel great! I am thankful for my band, my health, my life, my Violets. (hear me Jenn???xoxoxoxo) EAT, DRINK, EAT AND DRINK SOME MORE!!! xoxoxoxooxxo

Bon Jour Violets~ Terry...OMG, I love the necklace. I wear that kind of jewlery all the time, I just love what you made. Do you sell it on Ebay (Janie asked first)? Denise~ Loved the baby's heartbeat. That is amazing. I am awed by the tech available today. Judy~ How much cottage cheese do you eat? How long does it "last" you? I have about 4-5 bites in the morning, as I am making my shake that I take to work. Then I have the shake about 9ish and that will carry me until lunch at 11:30. Anyway, I was just wondering. About the music. Every morning as I getting ready for work, I listen to VH1 or MTV. I turn it on in the den and the bedroom (on surround sound in den) and so the whole house is a rockin. That video for Finger 11 is amazing, you can watch it on MTV.com. Anyway, between that and my students, I am kept in the loop. Susanne likes R&B, and I like rock and country and R&B and pop...so anything goes for me. My ipod playlists are so ecelctic, Garth to Prince to KC and the Sunshine band (love Boogey Shoes) to Nora Jones (in my former life I was a famous singer, now in this life, I only sing in the car...but man am I good). Anyway, I love music...I think I would die w/o it. Here's a fun question that everyone can add too: If you were on a deserted island...what 5 CD's would you HAVE TO HAVE with you? You can make it 10 if you must. I'll start. 1. Bob Marley- Legend 2. Robert Cray- Strong Persuader 3. Led Zepplin- Physical Graffitti (sp) 4. Garth- The Hits 5. Black Crows- Amorica I could go on and on. Have a great day! Happy almost Turkey day! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

;)Hey Violets, Susie, hope you like the tunes. I got The Gossip from itunes, but not sure what your using to get music. New Shoes is a great song...especially for starting a workout or a walk. I downloaded some tunes tonight too, and added Finger 11 to the list! Pink's new one, Dear Mr. President is AWESOME!!! But it might depend on your politics. So excited about that one. Tracyk~ So sorry that your family is a bit upside down now. I have no words of comfort (are there any). But know we are here for you. Kat~ AAAHHHH! I know how good that felt. I took 2 showers today (long story), and I enjoyed both of them;). Judy~ Your ring is beautiful!!! I love the history of the diamond. Michelle~ Travel safely. Susanne is here! We had a great afternoon, we went to the TGIF w/ my friends from work. Had nachos for dinner...I know, bad bad. I had such a hard day eating today. I made a turkey burger w/ swiss cheese (240 cal) w/ grilled onions. It was soooo good, until...whamo...PB city. I think I ate it too fast, but I know my bites were small. I was hungry walking into the lunch room, totally my fault. I had to go to the bathroom 2x and PB. I was still hungry but couldn't do it. About an hour later, I nibbled on a Special K bar (90 cal). Then nachos. I am really having a hard time w/ the good stuff. Last night, my dog ate my chicken and I had popcorn. I might need an unfill after Thanksgiving...I just don't wanna gain. Anyway...I have so much to be thankful for...we all do. Have a great night...gonna try to stay up and make it through dancing w/ the stars...I agree Judy, this has been a wonderful season! xoxoxooxoxxoxooxox

OOOO I love that song too. That is a good one!

Susie, Ok, a couple of suggestions. 1. New Shoes by Paolo Nutini (I start my workouts w/ this one) 2. Listen Up by The Gossip (love this group) Rock on sista!

Susie, I thought this was interesting. I found that people only stare when I look good. But it was at my heaviest that I felt invisible. Terry~ Glad to hear your mom is set for now. Enjoy your holiday...start drinking early. I remember mom and grandma would get buzzed all day, laughing in the kitchen. I loved it when I was 18 or so...I got to join them. We had so much fun...drinking, cooking, giggling, and eating! I have such a headache...I feel like I am getting sick again. WTF...not happy at all. Could be that I didn't eat well yesterday. How much protein in popcorn???? Happy CTCday! I am hoping to be good, but the teachers are going to the bar afterschool (because this is our Friday...yeah, no school tomorrow). If your traveling, travel safely. Hey, Haydee asked what everyone was doing for Turkey day...FESS UP PEOPLE. xoxoxoxoxoo Kat~ Hope your feeling stronger every day!

Call me old fashioned, but I like the terms "cock" and "pussy" when I am talking about these. From Wheet: Two was that although I called a fart a fart, my grandmother considered that a bad word. When we visited, which was only every few years, she would snap at me if I called it a fart. Around her, I could only call them "putt-putts." This was funny to me. Fart was a bad word in my house growing up. We were never allowed to say it. Mom insisted we use the term "passing gas". To this day, I cringe a little when I hear that word! Go figure!

I wanted to jump in here and offer my 2cents. I've been here since about Jan. 07. I've read, learned, researched, encouraged, succeeded and failed here. I've gotten some of the best advice from all of you who've posted, in this thread and many many others. I love LBT, the good, the bad, and the ugly. You've all served as an inspiration to me. Period, end of story. I know there is some "bad energy" going around right night. Whatever the reason...you all, the "oldies" as someone earlier coined you, keep on keepin on. Even though I have not interacted w/ many of you personally, I've gained so much from your insights. I am no where near goal, but I am proud of myself. And I owe a lot of my "new me" to all of you! :clap2:

Hey Violets~ Just got in from dance class...wow...feels so good to do it again. I've missed it. Don't think I am going tomorrow though, so not a good week...but hey, at least I went. Judy~ Love the pix. You look amazing. I love the name Amelia too...just beautiful. Well, after class, I come home and prepare 6 little chicken things. I was hungry. I even took smalllllll little bites, but dammit if I didn't get stuck. I seem to get stuck on lots of stuff. So, no chicken for me. Instead, I had a protein bar (15g) and some popcorn. WTF??? Has anyone seen Wicked? It is in LA, and I wanna go. I bought the book on CD, but haven't gotten through it. I just saw a commercial, perhaps I'll check out tix for Valentines Day! Well, one of the little shits caught a poster on fire today, and burned a wall in my hallway. Then the smoke from the fire extinguisher caused chaos, as the kids ran (yes ran) out of the building. One teacher said, "Those little fu*^%$s ran me over, I was pushed against the wall as they all ran out." What a day. :faint:. Now I gotta grade papers for my online classes. Will the fun ever end??? Have a great night peeps! xoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxox

Quick... Janie, you look wonderful! Congrats! :scared::Banane20::fish::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20: Kat~ Welcome home honey. All is right in the world. What are your Turkey day plans? Susanne's mom is coming with a shit load of food! Relax...rest...relax some more! xoxoxoxoxo

I'm w/ Terry...lets just get through the holidays! We will get our MoJo back after the New Year (as I always do). That is not giving myself permission to eat shitty, but I will not freak out either. Exercise and try to eat right. How is everyone's exercise? We know how powerful that is. I wish I could chain smoke! So freakin jealous on that one! xoxoxoxoxo

Good Morning Violets~ This is gonna be a great week! I only work 2 days, then Wed is a pedi and some shopping! I love it. Hope everyone had a great weekend! Kat~ When are you home? Hopefully soon. I am going to workout tonight (there, I've typed it, so now I have to do it). I've tanked on my Nov. challenge...but then again, Dec is right around the corner. Make it a good one ladies! xoxoxoxox

AMEN SISTA!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Peeps! Happy Almost Thanksgiving! Susanne's parent are coming from Phoenix for the holiday! We will relax, eat, watch movies, take walks, eat, and relax some more. She'll be here Thursday about 7am. I am looking forward to it. This year we are off on Wed. before Turkey day! We never are. We have a 9am pedi appointment, then it is off to do the last minute shopping! Have a great holiday everyone. If your traveling, be safe. Remember, it doesn't have to be about the food. It is really all about the many things we are thankful for!

I shoulda been over here Friday night!

Buenos Dias Violetas~ WOW...Miss Pamela tied one on last night!!! :beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::cocktail::cocktail::cocktail::cocktail::cocktail::cocktail: Well, not that many. Just a few shots of Patron! Had fun...but was very naughty. Yes, we went to eat at 9pm!!!! BADBADBAD. I am glad I don't drink too often. Susanne has to work today, and it is so rare that I have a Friday night to myself. So, now, I am going over to her place and get to sit on base all day. I am bringing her and I lunch, and we will watch movies on her puter. But hey, at least we are together. I'll drive 4 hours (total) just to be w/ her about 18. WOW...that is love. Jane, great pix and article. You looked wonderful! So glad Kat is on the other side of this ordeal. Purple Power to Texas! We love you Terry! I know what your going through...hang tough honey! Off to play scrabble before I shower and hit the road! See you all tomorrow! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Hey everyone, I've been reading this thread because it was started by one of my sisters...a shrinking violet from April 07. Yes, for some of us...we became a family through our journey. It is not for everyone...but it works for us. I love my piece of heaven on our april 07 thread. When I first joined LBT I would cruise around, and from time to time visited R and R. Whatever, it was entertaining. I stopped coming by here when I heard the same shit over and over again. NO biggie. Now, this week, I am in a mood for some drama...so I have been popping over here for a peak around. I think we are all different on our journeys. When I started, I liked reading everyone's sig. I never had a sparkly thing...but whatever...they are not too bad. Now, I am a band vet, and a LBT "long timer", I don't read the sigs. But I still remember reading everyones sig and being amazed at their weight loss, and dreaming of mine too one day. Maybe it is the 3 shots of Patron I had at the bar, but my opinion is we all need to chill. There are sooo many cool people w/ great stories on LBT. There are a few that I'd love to meet in a dark alley too and kick their asses too (JOKE, or is it:cry) We don't need to be sensitive. We don't need to be hateful. These are online people who can be a source of support for you...or not. We all should take from LBT what we need. Do your own thing. If you want a huge freakin sparkly thingy siggy...have it. Even if 10 people tell you it sucks...fuck 'em. If you hate those things...good...hate 'em. Point is...don't ask permission. You don't need to conform to the masses to be accepted. This is not high school. Beat your own drum... Everyone...rock on w/ the weight loss. :rockon:And as far as fried twinkies and pizza...not that I find offensive! peaceout

I have 1! I have the Eye of Horus on my but. That way I can keep an eye on you, even if I am coming or going. Yes, I've heard 'em all. I love it. It is my good luck charm, since it's meaning is "an amulent against injury". I want more, but partner is not hearing that...soooooo...none for me now.

Couldn't have said it better! Purple power to you today and to Jenn at her aunts funeral! TGIF! Have a great day everyone! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

I just spent some time in Rants and Raves and want to tell you all how much I love you. Those people are crazy and rude. I am so glad I have you in my life. It is an ugly world out there. Yeah violets! xoxoxoxox

I love my ipod nano. I have playlists for working out, etc. Mine is hot pink w/ my name engraved on back for free from apple.com. I love love love it. I bought some necklace thingy from Wally World so I can wear it around my neck when I work out. My partner likes hers on her arm when she runs. I have a 4 gig (1000) songs. I didn't get the video one, because I don't wanna watch vids while I am working out. Good luck

Thats what I like to see...a 20 year old pregnant self proclaimed "faghag" bar fly...LMMFAO...oh yeah, who is bi-polarish...WTF??????? I remember your posts earlier this year. When you posted about dating all these different guys. You were just as freakin crazy then.

TracyK~ :Banane20::Banane20::clap::Banane20::Banane20:1 freakin 88...Skinny Biotch alert ((hugs)). Your pix looks great. I am confused? Was it CUT THE CRAP day or EAT EVERY FREAKIN THING YOU SEE DAY??????? :hungry::hungry::hungry: I think it was the latter. I was very naughty today. Well, by bandster standards. And you ready for this one??? Pot luck horror story. I was eating my turkey joes, sal., some tomatoes, and then someone sat down w/ deviled egg. I thought, yum, I want one. So my friend and I went back and got 1 and some more turkey stuff. I remember a while back someone posted that deviled eggs were evil. I looked at it and decided that I would just eat the "devil" part (yoke and mustard filling). I put it in my mouth and holy shit. I got stuck on it...and started sliming. Mind you, I am in the library w/ the entire staff. I stand up and realize I need to excuse myself. I start walking towards the door to step out into the parking lot. Then, I start walking faster and faster as the slime is building. Remember my projectile PB scene at Panda Express? Well, I begin jogging towards the door, w/ my hand over my mouth...thinking...please don't please don't! I burst out the door into the parking lot and PB all over the small piece of grass. AAAHHH instant relief. Then I realized...I was locked outside. LOL. Now, it was the most BEAUTIFUL DAY...92 degrees, bluest skies. But still, I had to walk alllllll the way around the building to get back in. Oh well, I needed the exercise at that point! Needless to say, it is SF pudding tonight for dinner. Oh yeah, I got my "real" period today. Thank God, my jaws are tired of chewing! xoxoxoxoxoxo