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Good Morning Violets~ I missed saying that! Susanne has been doing laundry since 4am. Our bodies are used to the east coast time, and to us, it is 3 hours ahead. I was laying in bed rethinking our vacation...what a total blast. Did I tell you that we ate dinner at the actual table where...ready for this...JFK PROPOSED TO JACKIE!!!! Initially, I was just excited to be staying at the hotel...but we got reservations for dinner at table 40 where it happened. I've got pix but can't figure out the software that goes w/ my camera. I have some friends who have the same camera and who will help me. Can't wait to share. So while we were there, we rented bikes. I had not been on a bike since I was about 14! It was soooo fun. As I scrolled through the posts (confession...I couldn't read them all) I saw that Judy had posted a link for her Revive bike. I am interested in getting a bike. My one complaint: MY ASS AND CHO CHO WERE KILLING ME. I mean...after I rode the first day, I felt that someone had punched me in the privates. The next day was the worst...but we rode. We even paid extra for the suspension and the "gel" seats. Well, let me tell you..."gel" my ass. I was in pain...but still we rode, and had soooo much fun. Anyway, since I ride the bike at the gym, I thought it might be fun to buy a bike. I like the Revive...Judy, what are some of your thoughts on it. I am still overweight and outta shape...but I am excited to try. I know you ride all the time, and I always think how much fun that sounds like. Please share some thoughts on your purchase. Ok...that is all for now. I can't believe school is almost ready to start. What a great summer it has been. Today, they are supposed to put in the new windows. I hope they remember, I did not confirm w/ them last week. Anyway, have a great day everyone!

Hey Violets~ We are home...what an amazing trip. Kat...you look amazing...woohoo...your smile looks sooo much brighter. I have not read the pages and pages of posts, but wanted to say hi and let you all know I am back. I met OhJuli (banded in March) in Provincetown! It was really fun. She and Terry are working on the Vegas trip in January...and we are soooo in. I had my first PB on vacation. It was sooo not pretty. I was by the pool, and I was eating 2 deli meat and cheese roll ups (it was 4pm and I hadn't eaten since cereal in the morning...feeling pretty good about that) then something stuck...and stuck hard. I had to walk away from the pool, and I was holding onto the side of the house and to my right breast w/ the other hand (the pain was unfreaking real)...then a quick vomit...and AAAAHHHHH I was all better. I was no longer hungry, but I was A-OK! That was so weird. But at least my first time is over. I was wondering earlier that day if I'd ever have one. I've been stuck a few times since the last fill. Man o man...I can go another lifetime before I want to feel that again. We rented bikes and walked EVERYWHERE on our trip. I exercised more there than at the gym. I feel great, my ass feels tighter, and I don't know what the scale says...I know I lost something (weight or inches...either one, I'll take it). I honestly missed you all. I hopefully will get through the posts. Did I miss anything big??? I'll post the pix of Juli and I later. I hope you all are doing great! Back in a bit! xoxoxo

Hey Family~ WOW...we are finally home. It was a long journey, but so much fun. I see that Juli posted the pix...we had soooo much fun. My partner (Susanne for the newbies) and I have NEVER drank an entire bottle of wine...soooo fun. Juli, your a doll. We really had fun and again...open invite to Palm Springs. March is really fun here w/ the Dinah, etc. Tell your girl hi from us! Everyone else...it feels good to be home. Welcome to the new kids on the block. You'll like it here...we are very friendly. Eddie...congrats! xoxox Last night, we had dinner at the table where JFK proposed to Jackie...at the actual table. I proposed to Susanne!!! This will be a couple of years away (she'll retire from the military next summer)...but we want to make this legal. It feels good to be home...now to the 65 emails.:faint:

Ok Violets~ Terry...you rock! xoxoxo Everyone have a great safe week. Don't lose any weight w/o me...just kidding. I love you all and will miss you bunches! peaceout xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Morning Violets~ Judy...CONGRATS!!!:Banane20::Banane20:(she's my fav). We are so proud of you! I have a thousand things to do today, and I haven't done anything except come to LBT. We leave the house tomorrow @ 6am so EVERYTHING needs to be done today:faint:. I just need 1 more day of nothing. We will not be taking our puters on the trip, so violets...don't do anything important (no more engagements, major weight losses, etc...except Jen...your gonna get that job honey). I won't be able to go back over the posts, I'll just have to jump in. I considered bringing the puter, just for the violets...but decided it will be nice not to have haul it around (not that your not worth it). I am going to meet OH juli in Provincetown. We've chatted lots and it was her suggestion that I look into Ptown. She spear headed the Vegas trip. I'll take a pix w/ my cell (those are the only ones I can post on LBT). Anyway, I'll try to pop in later...I need to motivate. If I don't get back...have a great week everyone, lose lots of weight, be safe and healthy, and more importantly, laugh every day. xoxoxoxoxoxo

Tracy~ You rock girl. You made me lol. I look like that about 2-3 times a week...all but the tummy baby, all but the tummy. Good for you. Terry~ I spoke to OH Juli tonight and want to be included in the Vegas trip. Unless Susanne has to work that weekend, I am in. We only have a 4 hour drive to get to Vegas. How fun. Who else is in? Jen~ Sending you get a job vibes. When it rains it pours! WooHoo...You'll kick azz girl. Have a good night everyone!

Hey Vegas Bound Peeps~ I spoke w/ Juli tonight and want to be counted in for the trip. I only have to drive 4 hours to get to Vegas. Let me know what is decided. I'd need to confirm the date w/ Susanne to ensure she doesn't have drill weekend...if not, we can be there! OOOO how fun!

Hey All, We are getting sooo excited. Juli, I'll call you tonight. Was gonna last night but it was too late. I am trying to figure out how to fit all my shit into my little carry on???? Susanne said she will pack for me, she is used to it w/ her career she travels alot. Anyway, today is my last lazy day. I redid the house last week...I think I posted about all the work I had done. I am sooo ready for some fun w/ my girl.

Good Morning Violets~ Denise, I can totally see a difference too. But more importantly than physically, I see an elevated since of self. One of the before pictures show a different woman than in July. Your doing great. Keep it up. 40 pounds is amazing. I went to the gym, but did not weigh. Just didn't want to. I did 3 miles on the bike and then left. I can't explain it, but the last 6 days I've been sooo tired...just exhausted. But at least I went. Terry~ We leave Friday and will be gone for 10 days. It has been a fun summer, but then at the end of August, I have 3 jobs:faint:. (I am pretty sure I'll be cleared for the online teaching job...they do an extensive background check...if not fall semester, then the next one). On Friday, we are staying at the Omni Parker House Hotel...the place where JFK proposed to Jackie. I just think that is soooo cool. Judy~ Yes, today is a new day. I won't be repeating the pity party I threw for myself yesterday. What the hell was I thinking???? Plus, I ate all the crap. Cottage cheese and tomatoes w/ pepper for breakfast for me. Have a great day passing out the Democratic literature. I think that is great to get involved...I wish I had the time. Terry~ Can I buy a WWJD bracelet from you? I assume your going into business w/ the WWJD idea. Everyone else have a great day too. Tracy~ I'll have someone take a pic of me coming out of the closet ASAP. I still laugh about that.

fatty mc fatfat checking back in. Thanks ladies for the positive words...I am happy to say there is no more junk in the house. I don't know where my head went today. I ate the rest of the chips... I only have 100 cal. snack bags in the house now. I don't want to go shopping because we leave friday morning. I haven't eaten like this junky in a long time. I had some Go Lean (kashi) for breakfast, and then 3 oz of tuna w/ onions (yum) and goobers and chips. Not nearly enough protein today. I had about 40 oz of water...again not nearly enough. OK...enough of this shit. Tomorrow is a new day, and a new month!!!! I will be at the gym when I wake. (I've said it now i have to go). BTW...as I was eating the chips today, I actually thought of Judy's cottage cheese and blueberries...I thought this is NOT WWJD??? night all

Hey all, There is a Exercise Thread under the Shrinking Violets thread where someone started for August. I posted there. Where I am really having trouble is the food...I am eating too much today (yesterday) and feel like crap. I cant eat tooo much in a sitting, but I am making bad choices. I just (FOOD PORN WARNING) a whole box of Goobers( ooooo the shame, the shame). I had tuna salad and a freaking box of goobers...the big box too. What an idiot. This morning, I ate 1/2 a bag of chips too. Felt sooo sick, I took a nap and then woke for the tuna and candy. Sooo, now I feel sick again. Fatty Mc FatFat...signing off.

Judy, What is this spanx you speak of???? Where did you get it? I haven't worn a skirt in 20 years because of the chub rub w/ my thighs...please tell us more!

Good Morning Violets~ Thanks Kat...this is my vent place, I appreciate your kind words. I know this will make us stronger, but I miss her. I am sure that when she lives here full time, there will be times I will wish I still lived alone, lol. Everyone is doing great. I didn't go to the gym (whispers so Terry doesn't hear me), so I haven't weighed. I know the fill is working, but yesterday I ate WWAAYYYYY too much. So today I must behave. I did set realistic goals for August, but July was terrible. On vacation, we did not rent a car. Gonna walk everywhere and rent some bikes. So there will be lots of exercise, just not the kind where I get a good sweat. Have a great day everyone. I have to go to the bank (need to put this last account into the trust, which takes about an hour), but then I see a few naps in my future. I don't know what it is, I am soooo tired lately...the last 4 days, I've been sooooooo exhausted. I need to rest up for my vacation! Have a great day!

Hey Violets~ Just wanted to pop in and say hi! Susanne left today , but she'll be back Thursday...and we leave on Friday for the Cape! I hate it the first night she leaves, it feels sooo lonely...and I always get the munchies. I hope everyone has a nice night. Thanks for the nice comments on the rooms...it feels so good to have it done! xoxo

OOpps, I didn't read it all. I would be at the advanced level, 60 min. I might be closer to elite, but I'll claim advanced. Can't believe I am advanced at exercise...but 60 min is my min since i've been off this summer!

I am in!!! I am gonna shoot for Level 2, 18 days in August. I may only make it to Level 1, (14) because of a couple of trips I will be on. If I can hit anywhere between 14-18, I'll be happy!

Hey Jo~ A few months ago, the military banned any more tattoos...too many 18 year olds were getting too many...and they don't look professional when they can be seen on the neck, hands, etc. I am a teacher, middle school, and although many teachers have them, most are "hidden". We can have them, it just doesn't look professional if they are showing. I look at them as art, personal art, and I want another one. I have the "Eye of Horus" on my butt. Can not wait to go on vacation Friday. We fly into Boston Friday and are staying at the Omni Parker House Hotel!! It is where JFK proposed to Jackie!!! I am soooo excited about that! Then we take the ferry to ptown on Sat. AAAHHH, one week to unplug and relax. peaceout

lol, forgot the pix last post...sorry guys, this is it. just want to share all the work we've done. master1.bmp master2.bmp masterbath1.bmp

the master and master bath...lol, roll through if you don't wanna see...sorry, lol

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Here are some pix of my closet...finally done. Since you all had to hear about it all last week, I thought I'd share. There will be a few posts...closet and then the master (we painted it lavender). I am sooo glad the work is done except for the windows. Enjoy! xoxo closet1.bmp closet2.bmp

Jo~ We rented a condo!!! I didn't want to stay in a hotel and eat out every meal (i did that for 2 weeks already this summer:( ). The tattoo idea is great, but it is not allowed, lol. I have one, and Susanne is opposed to any more. Plus she is in the military, and tattoos are not authorized for her...we were talking about it tonight. I want more tattoos, I know exactly what i'd get too. I want an Amy Brown fairy on my back. I need to be able to hide it because of my job. I am so excited about the trip...we've spent the last few weeks remodeling the house, and are ready to relax, shop, and relax some more :clap2:

ps...i did have the frosting from the cake...but come on, it was fudge frosting. fudge...man o man...I am only human. oooo well, no regrets!

Evening Violet~ Kat: I wanted to take a minute and let you know how much of an influence you have on me and many (all) of the violets. 100-120 is my goal to lose, and I am so proud of you that you did it. I mean it. I hope you bought some great boots w/ rhinstones or something sparkly or shinny on them (I am a true city girl). Good for you...xoxoxoxo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I sometimes feel that I am not doing this right. Sometimes I feel like I am kicking ass. My weight loss has not been great, but in all honesty, I can say, I have never felt better, healthier or on the right track. BLB (before lapband), I used to go to bed every night thinking, "I need to quit smoking and I really need to lose weight." EVERY NIGHT. I now fall to sleep thinking of flowers and angels (lol, I don't know...but I can promise it is not to quit smoking and lose weight). My goal is to be healthy and strong and to be present in my life, present for my family, my partner, and my students. Tonight I went to my dear friends 40th surprise birthday party!!! She turns in Sept. but her sister is preggy and would not have been able to travel then. Her family came from all over the country. She was soooo surprised...she walked in the resturaunt and everyone yelled surprise. She at first thought, "who are these people yelling at me." Then she took a second and started recognizing people...then burst into tears when she saw her family from Florida and Indiana. It was awesome. They served spagetti, salad, and garlic bread. I had a little of each, yes even the pasta...really slow. I did have double meat sauce for protein. My spagetti portion was smaller than the childs portion, but I felt great after. I splurged a bit, but I call that living. The worst part is that my dear friend, kathy, is getting the band on August 7, and is on the liquid diet. She did great, had a shake on the way in, and did not feel bad at all. She watched how I ate, and couldn't believe how much Susanne had on her plate (btw...she had 2 plates...full of pasta and bread...no salads), (she is a size 10...hate her skinny ass sometimes, just kidding). Anyway, I am so happy w/ the band, even if it is slower than i thought it would be...I am soooo happy. On that note, have a great night violets. Kat, sleep well sister...we love you and are proud of you!!! xoxo

Good Morning Violets~ (Or Violents, lmao) This morning I am a beyond tired...I can't stand it. Susanne is here and is washing the windows now...seriously, was up at 5:30, washing windows. I barely made it to the coffee pot and to the puter. The master is painted, but they need to come back today to do some "detail touchups". I just think between 2 nights sleeping bad (in the bed), and 1 really bad night on the couch (yes, Kat, I was freaked out), and then last night, Susanne and I slept in a air mattress, I feel like I've been hit by a truck. My body is sooo sore, far more than any time in the gym. I wanted to go this morning, but I can barely move. Tracyk~ How about taking a class at the local junior college. I love school, so this may not be your thing, but maybe a fun class or a career advancing class. Maybe it is time you finally learned "underwater basket weaving". It could be something just for you. It is a great way to change things up a bit. When I finish my doctorate I am gonna take Spanish and German! Have a good day. I gotta get Susanne a cup of coffee, it is the least I could do (I am not washing any damn windows). xoxo