Donna113

News flash, Nancy. Size 10 is overweight and teetering on the verge of obese. I realize size is relative but if you go by BMIs, etc., a healthy bmi should have the average person at about a size 6.

Kat -- how FANTASTIC! PJTbrag: 2nd NSV of the day! I got hit on just a little while ago! There's a guy who works in this building who I've seen several times this past year and has never said a word to me. Today as we're waiting for the elevator, he breaks the ice and asks me which floor I work on and then looks at my badge and says, "Nice to meet you Donna, I'm Leno" (Yes the same as the other Leno). Anyway, he proceeds to make small talk but it was the WAY he looked at me with that "grin" on his face. I haven't been hit on by a stranger in quite a while so it was especially gratifying. p.s. I'm PMSing so I was not feeling particularly perky but between my DD's comment this morning and this guy hitting on me, I feel like I'm floating again and those cramps don't seem nearly so painful now. :blushing:

Really? It looks like it could have been from her "Fat Actress" days.

Confession - my husband's book collection really annoys me! 1. Some of them are beautifully bound Icelandic books that I can't read! 2. Our office/library at home is filled with his collection but he doesn't even freakin' read! When we were dating, he told me he loved to read - ha! In the the 9 years we've been married, he's only finished 1 novel and a few technical books. Imagine me, thinking of quiet Sunday mornings reading and sipping coffee together on the couch. REALITY: I read, he watches TV.

PJT brag: NSV: I put on a suit this morning I haven't been able to fit into since last year and when I was checking out myself in my 3-way mirror, my daughter walks into the bathroom and says "Mom! You've lost a lot of weight! You look skinny!" :blushing::biggrin::mad2:

I have children and job so not getting out of bed is not an option. But I can certainly relate to feeling so down that I just want to pull the covers over my head. Everyone feels this way occassionally but if this is an ongoing thing, it sounds like you are clinically depressed in which case you might need to see a therapist and may even need some anti-depressants to help you get through this patch. I'd also like to mention that studies indicate exercise over the long term is much more beneficial for boosting seratonin levels than any pharmaceutical so, even though you don't feel like it, if you could start exercising daily, after a couple of weeks, I think you'll see a big boost in your energy and mood (with the added benefits of toning your body). I hope you feel better soon.

When things are boring, it's nice to stir up some drama -- so who wants to start? BBK, I posted on your fb and I agree with you that Plain sucks at it.

PJTP: I feel exhausted and drained... Need a pick me up--any good suggestions?

Woo Hoo! WTG Susan! :w00t::frown:

If you are concerned about getting athlete's foot from taking your shoes off when visiting people, you need to find a better crowd to hang with. In all seriousness, I think athlete's foot is something you catch going around barefooted in warm moist environments, like public showers. In a relatively dry environment like people's private homes, you are probably stepping on carpet or hardwood flooring and not something that should be of concern.

Penny - it's great to hear from you. I've often wondered how you've been doing. I like and agree with your slow and steady approach. It's the one I use at the advice of my doctor. He says live your life and let the band do it's job without over focusing on it. Quitling Bee - how great is that! You've gone down 10 sizes! :thumbup::w00t::tt1: WTG! Help us stay motivated by posting more frequently. :tongue2:

PJTP: My theory on Caylee - stupid young mom wanted to go out, parents didn't want to babysit 'cause she's been out partying too much lately... stupid young mom goes off in a huff but can't find a sitter and decides she'll chloroform her and leave her in the trunk while she goes in the club to party. Comes out and discovers dead child and panics. Decides to leave the car where noone can find it and then doesn't know what to tell people so she just keeps "hiding" from her parents. Doesn't excuse what she did, and she needs to pay, but death penalty seems a bit overkill (no pun intended).

Hi. Been doing Christmas shopping, etc. with the family. Thought I'd pop in and see what everyone's up to this weekend. My restriction has loosened up a bit but I can still control portions so I feel good about it. I just love the fact that my hunger is no longer controlling me and for the first time in a very long time, I feel I am truly eating to live and not living to eat.

I love crisp, juicy granny smith apples. I have not been able to enjoy one since being banded. It really sucks. Hardly anything gets stuck or bothers me but one of my favorite, healthy things is the ONE thing that bothers me! This band is so bizarre.

It's good to lose it in the face but HATE losing it in the bust. I don't have much of a butt, but I think that's where I'm losing it because it's getting positively bony!

Woo Hoo! Great news! Orea, you're so close -- less than 3lbs to go! Your weight loss has been awesome!

That sounds fun MaryEllen. Can I come with?

Sorry, Beth. Keep your chin up--something better will come up for you -- just gotta keep the positive thoughts flowing.

Has Kirstie gained back the weight she lost on JC? I haven't seen any pics of her recently.

Agreatknead - I think we posted this before, but please go to the last post to update, not YOUR last post but the last post in the thread. When you go to your last post, it messes up the actual weight loss stats for others.

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I was on such a looooooooooong plateau, it's finally starting to break through! I notice the recent posts don't seem to have the recent weight loss so I'm going back to the one that I know was the most recent for the majority and posting that -- another 1/2 lb down today.

People change; situations evolve. Sometimes relationships improve and get stronger because of the changes and other times it signals an end to the relationship. It hurts to have our hearts broken but sometimes I think it's even more difficult when we break someone else's heart.

This one's for you Beth - how about that Illinois Governor? he he Note to self - whenever anyone from Illinois is running for anything, assume he/she has been bought and sold!