IndioGirl55

Back from the gym 3.5 mile burned 502 calories... Yep I think you are all right - after a week of saying no no no - I said yes yes yes and it wasn't that terribly bad - where as before I would continue to eat like that and never get off my but - I would eat and sleep - eat and sleep. Linda hugs on your bad day - hell we all have them even when we can't blame pms anymore - I am glad you are feeling better - ya and I get you on the tough love issues - I think they hurt us worse than they do the kids - but sometime we just have to do it.. Hugs.. Apples - Yep gf welcome to the club - I don't do it too often but I still do it occaissionally - usually eating to fast for me and not chewing.. Our little cooker - sure glad I'm rooming w/you :0)... 30 miles is no biggie (isn't that the distant from the airport) Everyone needs to let us know what time we are arriving at the airport - so we can figure out transportation I know Eva & I will both be arriving around 4 p.m on Thursday.. Linda - Julie - Meredith (she's in NYC) Melissa & Apples are driving.. Julie - keep doing the airborne - dayquil and you will get better... Hope your evening goes well. Laura - Love Nelson pictures - On Xmas my DS daddy took him fishing out at the mud banks when he was about 4 - so I could wrap - well the little stinker - put a plastic knive in the ignition and it broke off - this was back in the 70's pre cell phone days and they were out in the middle of no where - we somehow they took off the ignation and you stuck your finger inside and pushed something to get the car started - It was a plymouth Duster - I alway remember this little xmas incident every yr at this time :0) Well off to the showers - taking Andrew dr's appt - tattoo removal then xmas shopping for his little sis on his mom's side - and I gotta shop for Xmas dinner.. cbl - hugs gangs Oh ya - I sure do love getting all these Xmas cards :0) Love to you all - Merry Christmas !!

My crack is food in general lol - but mostly sugar - once I start I can't quit and want more and more..

Sending you some sunshine from the California Desert.. It's 60 right now suppose to be 75 today :0)...

Good Morning Gang.. Laura - I am glad you are going home for Christmas and in the long run I know you will be happy that you did it too.. I was thinking the same thing about apples & dh lol :0)... Apples - GF you could swing 12 parties for the 12 days of Xmas and be just fine - you are a master at cooking & entertaining :0) Sure glad you have a better memory than mine :0) - last nite I had to go back 20 pages to find out where we were going - OMG I looked at our rooms - what a deal - they are great accommodations - the only problem - is the outlet doesn't have have a Coach store :0) lol.... I love the pool with the sandy beach :0) What did you pb on :0) this was your first - that's great .. Well gang - last night was a night that I hate to tell you about - but I must... I ate to my heart's content last night - all said and done I and a total of approximately 2500 give or take a couple hundred - most likely a plus. Am I happy about it - yes and no - it felt good to eat and I know that I won't repeat it today - I am headed to the gym in a few and will burn 500 cal - and now I have done it - I am over it - til Christmas - but again my band will stop me from eating 16 oz of prime rib and due to all the pple being here - I will be a little stressed so that will tighten me up too..

Good Morning I ate to my hearts content last night.. Lean Cuisine Alfreado (290 cal) the about 1/2 cup white rice in the left over sauce (150 c)- chips & jalepeno cheese (approx 600 cal) - white choc chips and walnuts (who knows and I am not looking it up but I would guess 900 cal if not more) corn on the cob 100- bf fish 150 - lunch salada 200 - so give or take 100 calories - I had approx 2290 - which isn't a bad number even if it was 3000 in all reality - for just one days food - cuz today I will eat healthy and I will be going to the gym and burning off at least 500 .. But Phyl I hear you on the staying away from sweets - could be my total down fall... I ate foods that don't bother my band I ate around it.. So today is a new day - and I do feel better with a little guilt cuz did I really need all those white choc chips nope - but they did taste good - but this morning feeling the effects of my food hang over :0) Karla - I guess you watched your movie and vegged last nite too..

Where is everyone - busy I guess Apples you posted more during Harvesting - I guess you and dh are having some together time :0)

Karla you know what it's on those days that I feel really fat that the scales are good to me - it's those days that I feel really thin and step on it and it shows a 2 lbs gain... Yes I'm right there in the morning w/you - take a laxitive tonite :0) - Yes if I haven't gone potty before a weigh in day - I might do it - those days are gone and I gotta say I haven't had any problem in that department lately If it's up it's up - and you know the reason why - but like you said the other day - now a days it's 3 carmels not the whole bags - It really is that now when we overdo the sweets we feel like we have been super bad and in all reality we haven't been that bad If it's up - then you make that deal with yourself - no more treat til Xmas Dinner - I am fight that right now myself - so far I am winning but I really feel like I am going to say "F" it and eat something unhealthy and sliding - but since I am saying it here - I most likely wont' - cuz I gotta show you guys how strong I am - I really do have to wait til I make xmas cookies.. but I will make some xmas eve for santa... I am not waiting till xmas night cuz everyone will most likely be too tired - then the day after they will go visit melissa's mom - and when they get back - Kaitlin will want to leave and go to her gf house.. I will be glad when Xmas is over - I think this is my hardest year yet...

730 calories in a cinnabom roll - omg - i won't even be eating half of one of those Karla - where are you !!! Phyl I hope you recorded Worlds New tonite- they gave Charles a great send off - I am crying like a baby - I love Charlie Gibson - I loved him since GMA !!!

Looked up the cinnamon bud 400 - 600 depending on the frosting - so say 250 - that's how I would calculate it.. Right now I would kill for some scallop potatoes - I am feeling the need for comfort food - cuz I have been saying no to the damn cookies - I am really feeling sorry for myself cuz I can't eat what I want to eat - There was a thread that said "relax eat what you want" I responded - hell no - that's how I got fat in the 1st place - that hasn't changed a bit even with banding - I still want the sweets the high fat foods - I just know that eating them will make you fat - I think the chick must have her band so tight that she can't eat much cuz she said her food consumption down 75% gets stuck on pie crust hell I can eat pie w/no problem - the only real thing my band stops me from eating is a 16 oz steak.. Well that is a bit of an exaggeration but you know what I mean.. I will try and make the thingie on Sunday are you singing :0) - I will really try to make it - I wish it were tonite - cuz I would love to get out of the house and hang w/you and Earl - I think my mood would improve - You guys make me happy I had planned to the gym then shower and go and do my Xmas Dinner shopping tomorrow - then Andrew tells me he has appt at 10:30 for tattoo removal and I need to take him shopping for his sister All my shopping is done - cuz I HATE to be out there with the rest of the pple who are doing their last minute shopping cuz they are so rude.. And on top of that he doesn't even know what he wants to get her - OMG what am I suppose to do wander around the mall for hours then end up at target or walmart - I don't need the temptation of shopping - I don't have the fainest ideal what a 10 yr old girl wants (this is his sis on his mom's side) Ya stick to the ham and veggies and a spoon full of potato's and 3 bite rule on desserts :0) Candice Whats Fat Quarters ?? $$$ for your Casino trips :0) Congrats on Retirement - But like I said - I bet you have a job within the next 6 months... Ya we remember John :0) That will be fun... Also - you are to clean out all the junk food you have in the house tomorrow - :0) no more maple ice cream :0) No news on knee yet - hopefully next week - but again it only bothers me when I am on my feet for a long time - so maybe just a muscle thing :0) My chest is killing me (muscles from workout on Wed) I took some advil before I left work - sitting here with coffee trying to not feed my face.. I may have a lean cusine alfreado and and scallops - I need comfort food badly.. I gotta get over this - I have another week to go - and I won't be making xmas cookies til after xmas - well hell I may buy those pre-cut ones -and frost a few - you know we have to have then out on Xmas eve..

Cheri Yep it's a tad confusing lol - but you know what - when kids grow up and have families of their own this kind of stuff happens - Hell - I would just have an open door policy and whom every shows up shows up... I don't have much family left - both my bro's are gone I have my Uncle - Stepbro & 3 nephews who live here - I don't care for my stepbro's gf much - but my stepbro was an only child so all he has is me - So I open my door to him on the holidays. I am looking forward to DS & Family coming - but would have been just fine if Xmas had only been me and GS I think going on a cruise next yr is a good idea :0)

Ya' I'm with Phy You get a do over for your bday !!!!

Hugs Hugs Hugs - it could be worse :0) At least you are home now and did get shopping done - call family & friends and give instructions from the couch how you want the house decorated... What a crappy way to spend your bday too.. Hope you are better soon...

Recoup GF - take your meds and nap...

Laura K - Can you make it to FL - would love to meet you too. I don't want the newbies to think they aren't invited too :0) I hear you on the family - Mine will be here 12/24 around midnite and staying til the Thursday the 30th... I thought they would be going home Monday the 28th - 12/29 is my furlough day - and I was looking forward to recouping after their visit - I love them to death and really am looking forward to having them home for Xmas - but my whole life gets turned upside down and I am use to peace and quite and with a 5 yr old you don't get that ;0)... And you have to understand - I only have 1 extra bedroom (they still lived in town when I bought my house) so I have half of them sleeping in the living room - so my house is really turned upside down... Deep breaths - relax and enjoy while you have them to enjoy :00 Hope the fill helps and am very glad you are still keeping a food journel .... Linda - your DGD is such a cutie !!!! And GF we beleived you that you were up and about - why would someone lie about that :0) - Looking good girl Oh I want sugar cookies - I won't be making them til 12/26 most likely or maybe Xmas night - Hell I may just have to go buy the premade ones and frost them myself - That's a whole nother week of waiting and having all this stuff in the office is killing me - for the previouse 2 xmas's - I was no on this side of the office - we were in our own wing - so I didn't have to look at this stuff 3 - 4 times a day and know it's just steps from my cube..

OMFW - He brought you a cin roll and then wants to bitch - and when you bring up cement it's a no go - but then he talks to the neighbor and then he's all for it - OMW - I would have shot him... Well it will be nice but still - you should pout for 3 day :0) All these cookies and candy on this side of the office are killing me gang... On the other side of the office I didn't see it - Well just at lunch but being on this side - I know they are just a few steps away and when I go get water I have to walk by them. I went and looked up the calories of cheryl cookies - oatmeal raisin 190 cal for just a normal size cookie - the brownie bites are 80 cal - Well the problem is I don't want one - I want 10... I though looking the calories up would help stop my cravings and it has to a point - 200 cal for one dumb cookie - but hell I don't know the cal in my xmas cookies I make with the girls and but most likely about the same.. I am not eating them - but I am bitching and moaning cuz I want to and I can't - cuz I will not stop at one - I have a deal w/me and I gotta stick to it.. So until Xmas you might have to hear me doing alot of moaning :0)

Yep Irene - You can do this and will do it once you make your mind up about it.... Plus it helps to be at your sweet spot too. ;0) You just can't think of it as dieting - it's about eating healthy that's it - There are tons of treats in our lunch room right now at work - Oh my would I love to have one (really about 5 cookies)- but I am saving my treats for when I make Xmas Cookies with Grandaughters - It's all about the trade offs - I have kept my weight off for over a year now - but know I have to be diligent in keeping up my healthy eating habits - I can't let the old ones slip back into my life.. I am determined to keep my weight off - If an old broad like me can do it - so can a young cute thang like yourself can too.. You go girl - I am in your corner and if you need a kick in the butt after the 1st of the year - you know where to find me. Merry Christmas to you & yours - Blessed New Years !!! xoxox Janet

Eva - Have a great time in SF - going to pier 39 :0)... Great - Hopefully you are home by now.. LauraK - How are you doing

Deb it would be great if you can make it !!! But I totally understand about the whole $$ issues - We all have been affected by the econmy - I have furlough friday :0) - I can have a little carbornation but not much - I find I get really full from it (bloated) Can't wait to see the pics'..

This from the man who binges - straves himself - binges and straves hiself - Ya - GIVE YOU A BREAK ;0)

WTG Diva !!! This is a great idea - I feel that my mentor thread help me stay focus and helping others you help yourself !!! Peeps who are reading this - Come join Diva in her challenge she's a great person - alot of fun and she will help you get it done- well you all will help each other Come and join her - you all can help each other - that's what LBT is all about 24/7 support - it's been my support since I was banded - I love it.. Good Luck Diva - You can do this I know you can !!! xoxox J

Sara I was 52 when banded 250 on 7/17/07 - by 7/24/08 I weighed 105 less - So you can lose it in a year.. But again alot depends on your metabolisim - what you choose to eat to maintain a healthy eating plan (meaning this isn't a diet - I am eating the same way I ate 12/07) and exercise.. Good Luck to you..

Dee Rose - Sorry but I don't think they have come up with PS in a jar - if they did they would be rich !!! My arms are the worse too and I hate it - but I rather be healthy and have the skin issues that be fat and have the health issues Lolly I am petite too and dressed I look just fine - if you met me for the 1st time in person - you would think I have always looked like this - Thank God we don't walk around naked :0) - I guess we do have to be glad Eve gave Adam the apple :0) lol Darling - there is such a thing as excess skin - it does lose its' elasticity - Stretch Marks... You take a garbage bag fill it with 100 lbs and leave in there for 5 minutes - take it out and it goes back to its normal shape - put a 100 lbs in that bag leave it in there for 20 yrs - take it out and the bag stays stretched out.. It is basically your DNA which determines if your skin is going to bounce back or not.. But the combination of how much excess weight you have - how long you have had it are also a contributing factors. I work out with a trainer - I have muscles in my arms - but no amount of muscle (unless I doped) would fill up the space where the fat was - When or if I ever have ps to cut away the skin that has stretched out and isn't going to bounce back - I will have Kelly Ripa arms.

Good Morning Gang Lori - Great news that you may go home today !!! And you still have some fluid in you band so you should do just fine - I agree 100% most of this worry is physiological - I know you have changed your eating habit and will be extra cautious . Laura - I have already given you my opinion on Xmas - I think you should go be w/Dad - Why can't you ship Nelson Xmas present to parents so that he will have stuff under the tree (also I think this will make your Dad happy to spend Xmas w/GS) and the big stuff you got him (Nelson ) can stay at your house and when you come home you can have another Christmas - telling him - Oh Santa left stuff here too for you - he can have 2 Christmas.... Julie - Hugs on the cold - yep being around kids will do that to you - Thankfully I don't have that exposure :0) Cheri - I had a little choc myself last night - I have been looking at sweets all week - there is tons of stuff in our lunch room here at work - yesterday brownie arrived - Hell I have been saying no to the Cheryl cookies which are to die for - said no to the brownies - but last night after dinner just had to have something - White Choc Chips & Reg Choc Chip and walnuts - about 1/2 cup - My treat - I am not feeling bad about it - it strengthens my reslove not to eat any of the stuff here at work.. Apples - Now that harvesting is over - what's dh going to do - I know you guys have a couple of business so - I know there is somethng else in the wings to keep you all busy :0)

Good Morning Gang... Phyl - You have had a lot of holiday stuff - I think that's contributed to the weight issue... They (holiday's) will be over soon enough so I wouldn't sweat it too much - the biggest this is that you haven't gained 5 lbs... Karla - Hugs gf - why can't the xbil mail you the rings... We could all pee on xdh front yard. When does school let out - that's one thing I would like about teaching - summers off - easter break & christmas break ;0) but that's it - I'm all about the amount of time off i get - what a great employee I am :0)... Steph - Hugs Hugs Hugs - wish I could do more than that - it's the mother in me too - I want to fix it for you.. I'm not a big worrier - I stress a little bit but nothing marjor - so it's easy for me to tell you that all that worrying isn't going to change the outcome - you have no control - and hopefully with the counseling you all are getting you will come to understand that - I guess I beleive in fate - yes we can direct it to a degree but it's going to be what it's going to be I am so glad you get to see PA - I really think that you need an adjustment to your meds which will help some and counseling - you will get better... Just know that we love you unconditionally... Candice - is today your last day??? Congrats GF I am so so jealous :0) Well need to get to work... CB in a few... TGIF

HOORAY !!!!!