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Babs darlin: LOL sounds like I should have my nose in the air and talk through it saying that. LOL Ok let me start by saying who is to say you aren't at goal? Yeah we all set our goals at what we would like to be. But ya know, somewhere along the way our bodies tell us where we should be at. If those last few pounds are giving you this much aggravation then put it aside and be happy and relearn yourself at this current weight. Who knows you might just be happy where you are. I go through this every time I hit a plateau. I think ok is this my goal weight and should I be happy with where I am? Then just when I get to the point of saying Ok I am happy cause I can walk without losing my breath, I can climb stairs and not have a heart attack, fit in that airplane set without an extention, and on and on, I start losing weight again. Go figure!! We started this process knowing the band was a tool. We started knowing we had "work" to do mentally. I think you should let your current weight sink in enjoy the place you are in. Don't stress over not hitting your goal. So what if you don't hit the mark. Will the world come to an end? NO!! WIll you be any less gorgeous? Heck NO!! Hope this helps.

Nope not gonna stop beating up on you. LOL!!!

DUH sorry didn't see the instruction to copy and paste. How is this for copying and pasting? Does this work Mistress??? Sept. 2 & 3 Kylie Penni Sept. 9 & 10 Greg

Penni = Sept 2 and 3

Megan: I think you have just answered your own questions. Yes it probably means you need an adjustment to your eating habits. As we all need to remember this band is only a TOOL. We have to work with the band and make a conscious effort to eat right, get exercise, and drink our Water. If you aren't losing weight and have had that many fills here is my suggestions. 1. Talk with your doc first get his/her opinion 2. Make an appt with a nutritionist 3. Evaluate your activity level 4. Evaluate your eating habits and diet 5. Make the necessary changes Then after doing all this, remember it is a slow process to losing our weight. Some have faster results due to their metabolism being higher. Mine is mid range so I lose slower. In order to speed it up I have to exercise in the mornings and eat three meals a day and nothing after 8p. Water all day up to 64 - 80 oz then no more or I retain it. We all have to learn our bodies and listen to them to understand what works and what doesn't work. Take a Yoga class and meditate and get 'in turn' with your body. Shut up Lisa, it works. Happy losing guys.

Welcome to Holly and Lori Next, Holly how did you come up with pennybear for your name? My real name is Penni and I collect stuffed bears. How cool is that?? Lori sorry my kids step mom is Lori so I will refrain from the association of that name. Good luck and best wishes.

Lisa, I am just glad that you are on the road to port land for now. I am still pissed at Billy and he WILL hear about it. At any rate, keep us posted on how you are doing and you know I love ya girl.

I agree that pic is awesome. I actually saw the whole pic and the whole darn family is gorgeous including her hubby. Just next time have him smile when the pic is taken.

Got the box before I got home on Friday. I think it came on Thursday or early Friday morning. Anyway, I opened it last night and WOW!! I loved it. I played it over and over. I loved the Nutcracker boxes too. They are really cute. I put both things on the bar. When I get a chance I will take a pic and post it here. Give Miss Chloe a huge hug and kiss for me K? The suckers were mailed out Friday. So we should get them by the end of this coming week. Let me know when you get them.

As some of you know I have been feeling down of late. I have pulled myself out of the funk and am looking life through different eyes now. I will not let other peoples attitudes destroy my self-esteem and self-worth. I have worked too hard to get where I am now. I also will not let my relationships with other people define who I am. Enough said on that subject. To the reason I am posting today. I went to Target to do some shopping (I do that when I get depressed). I saw they had the bathing suits out already so I decided to go look at them. LOLOLOL!!!! I mean really Target having a bathing suit I would want to be seen in much less be able to wear, give me a break. OK so I start looking at the styles and sizes. They have some really cute ones this year. I pick out a size 18 in black of course and try it on. TOO BIG!! The girls aren't supported at all and my butt cheeks aren't no where near covered. LOL!! So I get dressed and think there is no way in hell I can fit into a size smaller. I must be in that in-between sizes. So I grab a 16 and try it on. IT FITS!!!! Cute halter style with the bottoms to match. NO NOT A BIKINI. It is a Tankini which I Love those things. Then I get to the hotel room and try it on again cause I still can't quite believe it and I see it isn't even a 16W but a straight 16. WHOO HOO!! I am so thrilled. Watch by the time summer rolls around I won't even be able to wear this one. That is OK I can bring it to the Vegas swap. LOL!! Love you guys

Darcy: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO you gotta come. It is mandatory. Ok who is in the area or at least close to Darcy that would be willing to fly down with her? There has to be someone.

yeah yeah yeah that is great an all, but how was the sex afterward? LOL!! Sorry if I offended but I have to live vicariously through others. LOL!! Paula, it couldn't have happened to a nicer person. Well with the exception of me maybe. LOL!!

Lisa got your suckers yet?? LOL!!! I gotta go back to Target and buy another suit. I just love it. Oh and the trip was cancelled this weekend. BUMMER!! Prior committment we both had forgotten about. OH WELL!!

I think the Labor Day weekend is the best. Gives people more time to play. Not sure what John's plans are for that weekend yet gotta ask him. IF he is out touring then I will most likely fly in. If he is free then we will drive up again. I vote for Excalibur myself. WHOO HOO!! You know my birthday is the 5th of Sept. HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE!! Presents accepted early as well.

Paula: Yeah this top really holds them in place. If I get enough gutz I would wear that bathing suit top as a top to go with jeans or a nice skirt as well. IT really keeps the girls in place. I was surprised. They have all kinds of colors. Pink, Black, Purple, Green, Brown, Red, etc. I want a Pink one so I will go to the Target when I get home. I am going away this weekend with John to Cambria for two nights. So I might get him to take a pic then. LOLOL!!! Then again maybe not.

OK here is a pic. And NO I am not in it. I will do that when I go on vacation.

Banded or not all are welcome. Just be prepared to jump in the pool swimming suit or not. I am so excited.

Zoe: Greg can use the metronome measurement much like the pendulum measurement only for his jock strap sizing. LOL!!

Hey I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooo there. If we book hotel rooms early the cost might not be so bad. Labor Day weekend works for me. OK who is doing the weight challenge this year?

Hey, I love both of your ideas. I will stick to my measuring. I was a 40DD before losing weight, and should have been a 44DD. I am now back in a 40DD but a better fitting bra this time. The girls have underwire support and lifted where they are supposed to be. Oh well!! I am comfortable with my girls in the sizing they presently have.

So Marie: Do you hold up your breasts for them to measure around? I still don't get it. Mine hang low without a bra on.

Ok if they measure you in your current bra then how can they tell what size cup you REALLY are? I mean how accurate can that really be? Am I missing something here? I think I like my idea better of letting the girls out and measuring the pendulum swing. Doesn't that sound more accurate? They don't get to come out and play too often so why not let them swing sometimes.

OK this whole measuring thing is throwing me. How can they measure you? Do they give you a bra then measure you. Do they measure you in your existing bra? If so then why measure you. You are already in a bra. DUH!! Am I missing something? How does getting fitted for bra's work? Do they ask you to take the girls out and then you bend over and they measure how far the pendulum swings??? Please explain it to me lucy!!!

Lisa: the size on the box will say LARGE, EXTRA LARGE, and MUCHO LARGE. The actual size inside the condom wrapper will be LARGE=regular (meaning 5 inches hard), EXTRA LARGE=small (4 inches hard), MUCHO LARGE=extra small (need tweezers to find hard or soft). Sorry had to throw that in.

THank you so much for posting those pics. That laugh came just when I needed it most. I have felt like both those kitties lately. Eating to exhaustion and then while eating fall asleep. That is sad. Feb 14th HUH?? WHat a nice Valentine's day gift.