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I was going to have a full day, and I still might. But for right now I have my feet up and enjoying a few minutes to myself. Hubby and I decided to not go to the gym today. Cutting grass for 5 hours will cause you to do that. I'll probably go take a walk later. We have our big walk tomorrow morning. So need to keep the legs loose. Thinking about having hubby take me out to lunch for some nachos with extra jalapenos. I haven't gone potty for about 5 days now and the jalapenos always open me up. Sorry about that ladies. Kat, you can always come here and get things off your chest. De-stress. Sometimes we need to do that so that we don't head to the cupboards. Everyone have a great day.

Kat, what a nightmare. I would be bald by now trying to deal with that. On top of everything else you deal with. We are very lucky to have excellent insurance. Years ago I was a patient at St. Luke's Cancer Center for 6 months. Could you imagine what that bill would have looked like. Yikes. Ended up costing us only $100.00 and that was because I had requested a privat room for the week of my surgery. 3 surgeries, daily treatments, ER visit, Home Health 3 times a week. That would have sent us in to Bankrupcy. Long day for me. I'm home now sucking on a Rte 44 Iced Tea with Lemon from Sonic. Took my sis to the Doc's. Took her grocery shopping. Came home and Hubby and I took off to church and spent 4& 1/2 hours mowing. Thanks to the cooler weather, there wasn't to much to cut, but still alot to do. Came home and had to go with Nephew to the dealership to get a copy of paperwork for the Insurance company. I am now home with my shoes off and relaxing. I need to get in and take a shower. I stink. Josie, that is so cool about finding your Grandparents names. I hope to someday make it to NY. Never been there. NY city that is. I've been to Buffalo. LOL.

Morning everyone, I'm up and showered. Getting ready to go take my sis to a Doc appointment and shopping. After I take her home it's time for me and hubby to go over to the church to mow. Thank goodness it's cool out today. My eating got a little out of hand last night. Junk. But I was still under my calorie count. I just hate wasting calories on crap. Well, make it a good one.

I was like that also. I grew up in a neighborhood full of boys and I had to keep up. It wasn't anything to come home covered in whatever we got into. Than I turned into a girl and would pitch a fit if a speck of anything got on me. I find myself lately turning back into that little girl. Especially when I have the little kids here. So what if I get wet with the hose. I'll dry off. But the expression on their faces and the laughter out of their mouths is so worth it. The lipstick and glitter. My hair filled with clips. Fingernail polish I wouldn't be caught dead in. If it doesn't kill me and the kids are having the time of their lives, who cares. Nothing is more precious than the laughter of a child.

Oh Tracy, You're a mess. LOL

I'm home from work at the hospital. Oh my goodness, we were really busy. the hospital was packed and they were still doing a surgery when we left. I had to take some Aleve when I got home. My left leg is killing me. I'm so glad I can draw strength from you guys. Knowing all that you have been thru teaches me that I can do this also. And I don't just mean the Band and the diet thing. Every day life struggles. Thank You for showing me the way.

Jenn, Bravo. :tt1: You can't believe how tremendously proud I am of you. You have achieved so much in this last year. You are an inspiration to me and all. I have been heavy all my life. Right now I don't feel comfortable telling what my starting weight was when I decided to go on this journey. But to date I am down 190 pounds. I still have a long ways to go and with the band, my Hubby, my Doc and with all our your support, I will make it. I am not a stress eater. I am not an emotional eater. I was never abused, raped, fondled or molested. I come from a very loving and caring family. My parents were married 40 years before they were seperated by death. I just love to eat. Eat anything-almost. I eat when Im full. I eat when I'm tired, happy, crying, watching tv, sitting outside, swimming, visiting. You name it. I push my band to the limit. I know it's wrong but I do it anyway. However, this last fill is possibly the one that's going to do it for me for awhile. It is really telling me to knock this s*#t off. Quit pushing it. I've started walking again. Taking a renewed interest in my work outs at Curves and at the Gym. The road ahead of me is still long but, if I never lose another pound, I'm still proud of my accomplishment. In the last year I have done things I never would have thought of doing. I get out more, I do more and I live more. I'm not afraid to go to a store and hear, "look at that fat lady, Mom". I don't see the pity in peoples eyes as I pass them. Or the disgust. I'm not a size 8 or 10 but I can buy clothes form Dillard's and wal-mart. I don't have to rely on catalogs. I wish all of you luck in your journey and always remember that you never walk alone. Someone is always here for you. I for one am.

I just got back from an unexpected walk. I was sitting here watching tv and heard the sirens and they stopped by real close. Hubby went out the door and said that someone was laying in the street. So I leashed the doggie and off we went. As I was going by they were loading a guy on to a stretcher. So I walked up to the corner and came back. By that time he was gone and the police were talking to a guy from his crew. there was blood in the street so I'm thinking he must have been hit by a car. Poor guy. I hope he will be ok. But I got my walk in for the day.

I guess a new start here is what I needed. Listening to all of you, I have gotten a renewed energy. Now you guys have to keep it up. Thank You so much.

Morning Girls. Up and getting ready for work. Than I'm gonna come home and take a quick nap. Today is our hospital shift. Laura, congrats on the weight loss. How exciting and funny about the song. Julie, where at in Ark. are you? Also, I've been to Bakersfield. I was actually born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. I moved to MO. in 79. I talked to my neighbor last night and we have a date for Sunday to go to the Fall Fest. I'm gonna get my funnel cake. lol. Everyone have a great day.

I have never watched that show. Biggest Loser. I guess I should give it a try sometime. May inspire me. Home from work and I swear I clean more there than I do at home. One of my customers came in and brought me a Sonic Rte 44 diet coke. That was so sweet of her. I drank the whole thing. Now I'll be up 2 or 3 times tonight to go pee.

Oh Mimi, how exciting for you. My surgeries are a long ways off. I bet you can't hardly wait. I told hy hubby that I was going to need a TT and he asked me about my breast. I told him by the time I was done, I'd have the breast of an 18 year old. LOL. He's excited. Keep us posted.

This is my excitement for the day. Hold on to yourselves...... I found a new small little scrub brush and I got in the shower and cleaned all around the shower door and under it. I'm pooped. Absolutely wore myself out. I've had a protein drink. Lunch will be soon and than a Doc appointment with the hubby. Than off to work.

Good Morning and welcome Mimi. I certainately could have done without all the drama from my family yesterday. I know there will be some leftover for today. I still need to have a talk with the sister. I just need to keep my eating emotion under control. Other than that I have to work this afternoon. I'll probably get outside and do a little yardwork. And take a walk with the doggie. Jenn. I wish so many times that I was a DIY'er. I love to watch all of those shows. I probably would be really good at it. My Dad was one. I just have never ran a saw or any of the power tools. Does an electric screwdriver count? My husband is no DIY'er and it's easier to hire someone to come and do it than to hire someone to come and fix what he tried to do. My hats off to you. TracyK. Hugs to you girl. It has been a tough year for you. You'll get it together and be back to the losing side again. Hang in there. I've got a big weekend ahead of me. Hubby's B-day is saturday and our annual Fall Fun Fest is here. You know what that means- Funnel Cake. Yup I'm gonna do it. The next door neighbors and I will go and share one. I love this time of year. Cooler days, chilly evenings, Apple picking, pumpkin bread making, Pots of chili, football. Everyone have a great day.

Hello Jolly and welcome. Poor Patrick Swayze. What a true fighter.

Hey. My day was going great till I got off work and had to deal with my sister and her kids. I HATE DRAMA. And that is what they are all about. So my very good eating day got a little hairy about 30 minutes ago. I hit my hubby up for his stash and got about a cup of cheetos from him. I'm still under 1000 calories so far for the day. I just hate that I wasted those calories. Dinner will be a healthy one. Josie, have a safe trip. Jenn, where are you taking your toilet to? I finally got it half way thru. LOL. Cari, congrats on the weight loss. That is just what I'm hoping for again. A nice slow steady loss. Keep up the good work. Off to my Monday night class..I'll check in later.

Good Morning girls. Up and getting ready for a long day. I think I will grab my journel and try once again to use it. I did it for about 3 months last year and it does seem to help. I just need to be honest when using it. I'll check in after I get off work. Make it a good one. Jenn, try this link. Kansas City, MO (2009) - General Donation

Hey Tracy, glad your home and safe. I missed you. I just got home from spending 4 hours with about 20, 5 year olds. Holy Cow. Where do they get so much energy? Was it the cake and pop? Well, they are with their parents now and I am in my nice quiet house. I did better on my eating today. I said better, not good. But it is a start. Tomorrow I will have my nose to the grindstone on this. Our annual "Walk from Obesity" is this weekend and Hubby and I need to get in gear. I hope everyone had a great weekend.

Oh Jenn, You don't know how wonderful it was to read your post. I worry about you all the time. How refreshing to hear that you had a great evening and not one staying at home worrying about Kev. Good for you for getting out and living. I do admire you so much for what you have accomplished. As much as I would like for you to send me your MoJo, I know it is something that I have to do for myself. I just can't seem to find that feeling I had when I first started this journey. That newness, the excitement. I remember it well, just can't find it within me right now. A lot of it could be the enviroment that I live in. Having a house full of people that want my pespect but that have no respect for hubby and I. As much as I would love to kick them all out. I just can't. They are my family and I do know soon they will be gone. It will be back to just hubby and I and than I can once again concentrate on me. Put the effort back into me. I know it sounds selfish, but I need to take care of me. I hope Tracy is having a great time. Everyone have a great day. I am off to a birthday party for a 5 year old. I'm taking my 4 1/2 year old grandniece with me. She'll be able to get out and play in the park with the rest of the kids. It will be good for both of us.

Well, so much for going to my support group meeting today. The eating is now more out of control. And to top it off, Hubby sent me to Walgreens and I ended up buying a Snickers Ice Cream bar. Holy Cow. What is wrong with me. Jenn, I hope you are having a wonderful time tonight.

Hey Shalee, I've been thinking for weeks about makeing my famous choc-chip oatmeal cookies. But I would be the same way. I would eat to many of them. Even if I freeze them. So right now it's just thinking about it.

Welcome Cari, Sounds like it's been a little rough for you. Hopefully the meds will kick in and you can get on with your weight loss journey. Good Luck.

Way to go, Jenn.

Good Saturday Morning. I'm up and getting ready to go to my monthly support group meeting. I really enjoy going to these. I seem to do real good for about a week afterwards and than fall of again. Maybe they need to have weekly meetings. lol. Not much else going on for the day. They are calling for a slight chance of rain. Can't believe summer is over with. Didn't really get much pool time in. My tan is starting to fade. Let's hope for a short winter. Everyone have a great and wonderful day. Be good to yourselves.