chimboree26

Good morning, ya'll! I'm here at work this Christmas Eve, but it's okay. It's pretty quiet and not much going on. I have a bit of shopping left to do, but I just need a few gift cards, so nothing major. Kathybad, I'm sorry about your dad. I am praying for you and your family. I love your idea of a simple Christmas. Just love on your family and enjoy your blessings. Everything will be okay! I've been painting my living room...purple! It's beautiful. My dining room is green. My kitchen has the grapes/wine theme, so the purple and green go along w/that. I'm doing a faux finish in the living room. The base color is a light purple and I have a darker purple as the color wash on top. I love it. I have to finish it, though. I have one wall left. Brandy, yep. Everything in moderation. I've been having some sweets this season, but I haven't been overdoing it. I'm so proud of myself. I've really learned to eat until I'm satisfied. Go Indio! Look at that control. Only a couple cookies! You gotta love it, right???

Hey gang! I got my BB, but I have yet to speak w/my trainer, who is Coach Tamala! Don't kill me. I will be calling you for our session! :guess LOL.

I love this. I will certainly ask the Lord to do this for me. As ya'll have stated, some moments I'm tickled w/what I see and other moments...I will really be working w/Him on this. Thanks for posting that.

God bless all of you! Have a wonderful Christmas. Enjoy your family and friends. What an awesome time of year...the celebration of our Savior's birth!!! The One who came and gave His all...for each and every one of us. I am so thankful and grateful. Be blessed!!!

Hey Ya'll! I miss all of you so much! I have been just busy w/life in general. I'm doing really well. I'm down 38lbs (from my last doc's appt). I think I'm down a bit more, but guess I'll find out next month at my next appt. My clothes are definitely too big now. I'm so thrilled this is really working! It seems like everyone's doing really well. I certainly wish everyone a safe holiday season. Enjoy your family and friends...food, too! With our trusty bands, we won't overdo it. Be blessed!

Hey gang! I'm on board for this, too. I want to run so badly. I always get jealous when I see others running b/c I want to do it, too. This seems like a great way to start! I've got my BodyBugg and I'm ready to go. I have a friend who is super-fit and he loves to work out. He's s'posed to help me. I can't wait. I'll be running before I know it!

Wow. That really bites! 3 FLIPPING YEARS!?!? I think that's ridiculous. I'm so glad I got mine done in July, too!

Marcy, sweetie! I'm so sorry that you're feeling down. I definitely know all about depression and it's tough! I struggle w/it myself. Like Mango suggested, try getting a sunlamp. I know for people w/SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), they recommend sunlamps. They get down during the winter months b/c of the lack of light and the dreariness. Just remember we love you and are here for you! And like Lindaa said, think about that HOTTIE JALOTTIE body you're working on!!!

Happy Belated B-Day Auntie Phyl! Guess what gang? Yesterday I went in for my 2nd fill, so now I have 2.5cc. I have lost a total of 33lbs! YAY!!! And now, I've cut my hours back at the hotel, so I'll be able to work out more often. YAY!!! I soooo miss working out. I also ordered my BodyBugg! It should be here this week. I have quite a bit of catching up to do, so I'm off to read and I'll be back.

Happy Thanksgiving All!!! Guess who just ordered her BB??? YAY!! I got it at $236 without using any codes. I'm so excited. It will be here some time next week I'm sure.

Hey gang! How are you. I feel like I'm always apologizing for not being here. I have so much reading to go back and do. I'm soooo behind on what's been going on! Not sure how much wt I've lost so far. Still no scale for me. Guess I should get one, huh? I have my 2nd fill scheduled for 11/26. Yay! I'm still eating healthfully, but the portions are getting too big. Well, I guess I'll check back in a bit. Later gators!

Hey gang! Looks like I have a lot to catch up on. No update on my wt loss. Haven't weighed myself since my last doc visit. I know, that's bad. I have my next fill on 11/26. I need it. My portion sizes are a little too big. I have been talking to my counselor about my wt loss. She first brought it up by complimenting me on how great I look. She said it's very obvious. She said my face shape has totally changed. YAY!!! Anyhow, she has experience dealing w/body image issues...and she said I'm right where I should be. I'm at the place where I'm not focused on food and it's becoming 2nd nature to make healthy choices, etc., etc... She said it's bothering me b/c it doesn't feel as safe as when I had the all the structure like at the beginning of my banding. It totally made sense to me. Well, just wanted to drop in and say hello!!!

Hey gang!!! How are you? I pray that all is going well. I've been staying busy w/both of my jobs. Fortunately, I'll be giving up the 2nd one. YAY!!! Then, I'll be able to get back to the gym and start working out again. Have a wonderful day!

Hey gang! I'm sorry I've been MIA for a while. I haven't been online in a few days. Dozy, I am so sorry! But we are all so glad that you are still alive!!! I know that had to be scary. I'm sorry you lost your band, but at least you do have other options. We will continue to pray for you re: your recovery and your next step(s). Be blessed. Dutchgirl, hang in there! I have a cousin who is a single mom to 3. She works very hard and has little help child support-wise. It's always a hassle. I see her struggle and stress to make ends meet. I do what I can to help. Stay strong and be encouraged! BabyGotBack, I hear you about witnessing. I used to be afraid, too, but I started first witnessing to people I already have an established relationship with. That made it easier. Then from there, I branched out and began to witness to those that came across my path. It gets easier, or I guess I should say more natural. I just try (and I say try b/c sometimes I still get nervous) to witness wherever there is an opportunity created by Him. I hope everyone is having a wonderful week! Be blessed. :biggrin1:

Thank you guys!! Glad to be back. It's on and popping now. I've got so more fat to attack!

Okay gang...Guess who just put her 2 week notice in on her 2nd job?!?!? Woohoo!!! I will be back on track w/my exercise soon!!!! YAY!!! I'm super excited. No more 16 hr days! Thank you, Jesus! I am really thrilled that I'll be able to do my morning exercise again. I have sooooo missed it. I know that's why my wt loss has slowed. But it's all good.

Thank you both! Sorry things are such a pain delivery-wise. I mean, is it really that difficult??? Goodness. It's aggravating me and it's not even my BB!

Thankful1, we'll be here for your encouragement. Just drop in anytime and I'm sure someone will be here or you'll find and read s'thing encouraging. We're here for you! Dutchgrl, We're definitely praying for you and the rest of CA. I can't imagine... RenewedHope, So glad to hear you're doing well! YAY!!! You're now a bandster. Did you give your band a name??? Mine is Bandolina. hahaha Godzgurl, glad to hear you're doing well, too! And about the emotional stuff, no need to worry. Anesthesia will do that to you. Certainly keep us posted.

Yes, m'am...I can DEFINITELY see the difference. You look great!!! :clap2: Keep up the good work. I'm proud of you!

DINI!!! Hey there! How are you girl??? Long time no talk! Wish I could join you in NY. I'll check my schedule and see what the deal is. That's around Thanksgiving, so I'm not sure...I'll let you know.

WOOHOO!!!! This is HUGE! I am right here w/you. I, too, don't like to waste calories and space on less nutritious things. My thinking has definitely changed, too. I think that's the hardest part w/the band...getting our heads right. But we are on the right track!!! :clap2:

Glad to be back, sweetie! I've missed all of ya'll. I should be on here more often now.

How annoying is that??? Directing you online to ask your question! Why couldn't they just answer it over the phone?

So, did you have to become a member? When I order mine, should I join as a member so I don't have the same thing happen to me? I'm very impatient when it comes to ordering online and I almost always do the speedy shipping option. I just don't want any problems when ordering.

I'm so glad to see this thread active! YAY!!!!