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That is fantastic Jenn!!!!!! We all have said 2008 will be your year! Now to celebrate!:grouphug::lurk5::hurray::hurray::hurray::party::party::coolgleamA::welldone2::lovechoc::biggrin::Dancing_chief::wink2::Dancing_wub::Banane12::Banane55:

That is outragously priced! I am so sorry.

They did a nose swab -- the first for me. They gave me an antibodic for my sinus infection, and Tamiflu for the flu. I don't know if I should take the tamiflu or not -- I really don't have any symptons of flu.:smile2:

Suzanne -- Thank you so much for the Valentine!! Jenn-- I am so happy for you, I can't wait till it is Official! Well it is time for me to get a new family doctor. I called this morning due to I lost my voice on Saturday and hasn't come back yet. His first appt available is in April -- that is not going to work! So I went to doc in a box - I tested negative for strep - but positive for FLU - I don't feel like I have the flu -- go figure.

Tracy - you look absolutely WONDERFUL - -and super happy! What a great picture! Jane -- it has to be the cough syrup! I am sick too and slept on the couch last night with the cough syrup right by my side. Have a good day everyone!

I second that!!!! You are doing fantastic Judy. Wish I could get my body moving. Not going to happen today -- I am sick. Lost my voice yesterday. Seems to have gone to the next stage - the chest. :thumbup: Have a wonderful day everyone!:drool:

above:2-3-2008 239lbs 100lbs gone! below: 6-15-2006 339lbs

I forgot to share my NSV -- the Birthday boy - Adam, he has been over to the house a few times a week recently - and I am always in my old (baggy) sweats, wearing 4 or 5 shirts/sweatshirts (I am always cold). I wore black jeans and black/white shirt there and it was warm enough that I didn't have a jacket on -- and when I got out of the car- he exclaimed OMG look at you -- you have lost A LOT of weight - and I said yes I have - he's like no I mean A LOT OF WEIGHT -- you look absolutely wonderful -- giving me a big bear hug! whooo hooo!

Good evening everyone! I have waxed my upper lip with no issues. I use to use the electric razor on it as well. Well - I just got caught up on posts - so I missed the being good on Saturday. Saturday I experimentated with a recipe to dupilcate Starbuck's Lemon Loaf cake -- It was a success! I had to have some to ensure it was a success. Sunday we had our neighbor from our old neighborhood over and made Ribs on the grill; beans; coleslaw with Lemon Loaf for dessert. Then for Superbowl - took a double chocolate fudge cake with fudge icing to celebrate our friends son's 23rd birthday. I had 5 little smokies and cake and ice cream. Today has been better - just some ice cream and cool whip this evening. I am traveling the next 3 days - so I will try to be good to make=up for all the bad. My prayers go out to all of you for your families in need. Hugs everyone!

Tracy - you look amazing. Be proud -- show that biscuit off! Laura - I am so sorry you are sick -- hope you feel better soon! TheraFlu makes their medicine in those strips that dissolve on your tongue. Oh - also I am going to Birmingham sometime in the next 2 weeks - if you feel better and up to it - maybe we can get together. Have a great night everyone!

Jen -- I knew this is the Job for you. Fantastic news! Purple power still coming your way! Michelle -- that sounds like a wonderful plan for delivering the news.

TracyinKS: Thanks for the compliment on my new Advatar. It was taken Saturday morning when I was in Fort Meyers at our Company Conference. :tt1: Thanks again.

Haydee -- good luck - it is not easy but I love feeling back in control. Also for me - stay away from sugar - drives my hunger crazy. Even 1 pc. Househuntress: Great picture :tt1: TracyinKS: 3 meals - 3 meals only. That is what makes the difference for me 3 meals only - I lose or stay the same. Add snack(s) I gain. You are doing good -- keep up the great work. I can't wait to be under 200 like you and others! Jennifur -- Good luck on the job interview tomorrow -- I am pulling for you to get it!!!!!!!!!! :tongue: Have a great night everyone.

YES absolutely! Then I don't press any issue - stop immediately when feeling uncomfortable. Measure - 1/2 cup or 4 oz max if I don't get the uncomfortable feeling. Stick to meals only and no snacking (I usually haven't had breakfast due to restriciton). Getting liquids in -- I won't try anything in the morning until I have drank 32 oz - then some liq/food with protein then another 32 oz then dinner liq/food then 32 oz more and bed. I have lost 10 lbs - which is only .4 lbs down from my lowest weight in October (which was only 1 day - but I counted it). It's not easy the first 3 or 4 days but then get's easier - if I listen to my body - I am taurus so Hard headed you know sometimes.:frown: LOL. OH ALSO -- I was taking Protonix for reflux and I stopped that as well - i think that stopped the full feeling and I would eat and eat due to starving supposively. Good luck!

Thank Judy!!!!! I wore the white outfit you sent me for Awards Night -- WOw the compliments! I will post pictures when I get them. Thanks again for the 2 outfits!

Hi Janine -- I have hired a manager for the Richmond area -- hopefully we can get together sooner than later. Hi Suzanne -- You have been on my mind lots and lots. You were not alone -- I personally stalled 10/16 till just a week ago or so. Ended up going up and down 5 here and there -- gaining 10 lbs overall. I have just reached my previous low -- now to get more off. I lost 50 previous surgery and 46 since April surgery. So see - you have done so much more than I have. I really want to be 199 or less by birthday 5/16. Wish me luck.:frown:

Hi Everyone! Back from Florida. I haven't seen most of those folks for a year -- they were all in amazment of my weight loss. I did stay on track the whole trip -- but only loss .4 lbs (5days) when I returned. I guess that is better than gaining, but I was so good- thought I would get to 239 or less. Nope 242.6. Have a good evening everyone!

Thanks Diane. I love the GSD. We have been debating getting another one. She is just so special, I don't want to upset her. Have a great evening.

Well I had liquid lunch as well. Back to getting my liquids in - protein in! Finally feel back in control again -- It is scarry when you get out of control. New Year overall was very good! Gina

I just spent an hour catching up on reading everyone's posts. I had been stalled in weightloss from middle of October to Last week - when I re-doubled my efforts - back to basics thanks to Terry's advice to go on liquids. I have lost the 10 lbs I gained during the last few weeks as of Wednesday when I left for Sanibel Island, FL. and thanks to Judy sending me that extra purple power - my eatting (so far is in check) during this triip. I think this is appropiate for today's discussions (sorry so long): Enjoy. I'll be happy when... We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are. After that, we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage. We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car, when we are able to go on a nice vacation or when we retire. The truth is there's no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when? Your life will always be filled with challenges. It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway. Happiness is the way. So, treasure every moment that you have and treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time with..... and remember that time waits for no one. So, stop waiting Until your car or home is paid off. Until you get a new car or home. Until your kids leave the house. Until you go back to school. Until you finish school. Until you lose 10 lbs. Until you gain 10 lbs. Until you get married. Until you get a divorce Until you have kids. Until you retire. Until summer.. Until spring. Until winter. Until fall. Until you die. There is no better time than right now to be happy. Happiness is a journey, not a destination. So work like you don't need money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like no one's watching, If you want to brighten someone's day, pass this on to someone special. I just did! jbt I am going to be happy today---want to join me? LOVE EACH and EVERYONE of you! Hugs. So disappointed that I will not be joining you in May (but that is my Birthday weekend and we hold a annual family picnic each year of 30 or so).

Hi Janine & Harley Nana -- Holiday were very very bad to me - weight wise-- This week I think I have just got my eating under control - losing some of that 10 lbs difference from my lowest weight. We need to plan a get-together -- I am out of town the next week but I would really enjoy getting together with as many as we can get to participate. Have a good night.

Adorable - so glad dd is better. I will keep her in my prayers with Macy! Speaking of Macy - how is Macy doing this evening - getting any relief from that high fever and big D? TerriDoodle - I did liquids and then back to basics and I feel back in control of eating. Losing the 10 lbs that I regained from my lowest reading. The issue now is that I leave for a conference at Sanibell Island just outside Ft Meyers FL for 5 days and they feed you every meal -- I have to stay strong. I must - I don't know that I will have the willpower to though. Have a good night everyone!

Tracy - I will pray for speed recovery for Macy! Jen -- be careful - walking at night can be dangerous - especially if you walk alone. Good night all!

Take deep breaths when you wake up from surgery it will help you to get the medicine out of your lungs and body quicker! Walk - walk - walk. I would get up and walk every hour for 10 min's. Even when I woke up during the night. Ask for ice chips if you are thirsty. I even took a cup for the ride home. I would suggest having someone around to help you for the first few days home. Hugs and Best Wishes!

This is what I used and felt wondreful! whey 42 liquid Protein Fruit Punch by IDS Sports - VitaminShoppe.com I mixed mine in Water - 1part IDS; 2 part Water -- Fruit punch is my favorite.