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Charlene - You need to up date your photo then ;0) or are we going to have to wait till October ;0) WTG on the pool - good exercise - I should be in mine right now - Boot Camp was tough !!! Great - What did she say when you told her that ;0) lol - So you have a community pool?? We have been cool here 102ish - suppose to go up to 113 this coming week - but gotta say the heat hasn't bothered me this year - I don't think it's that hot even when it;s 113.. Ok Judy - I'm a CAP - I worked hard for the title I think I tried one years ago - you have to keep moving it - they may have changed them by now - it's worth a try - alway take your water when you are out walking - and hydrate before you head out Thanks - Everyone says that (younger) So I will take it - no need for botox just cut bangs.. Ok Linda - I forget where you live- Iowa?? that's a lot of rain in hr.. As to taking care of GD - I hear you - who was there to take the kids off our hands when we were young and sick - no one - I know my dil wanted me to pick girls cuz she was sick - when I was sick I had to get up and take my DS to school - kids now a days are soft. Julie - Potato Salad sounds good - I'm hungry ;0) My Dad grew and sold dates and durning date season oct/ded - he wouldn't get home till 9:30 some nights.. Joyce - LOL - nothing wrong with being a Jap - hell who wouldn't want the life - I know I would - My gf Starr was a JAP - her daddy did give her anything her heart desired - I always thought it was cuz she was an only child and adopted (her parents we quite old when they got her) and I think she went to chruch w/me more than they went to temple - she was just spoiled - period - really didn't have anything to do w/being Jewish ;0) Glad to hear the scales are moving ;0) Thanks for the update on Karen - send her our love Jessica - glad you are more relaxed about meeting pple now - dinner will be find and think of the new jounery you are about to go on - Nursing - I 'm so happy for you.. Hugs LauraK - on the xbf issue - but so glad to hear you are walking instead of eating Linda - I'm w/you I'm starving and pooped - boot camp is a great work out - going to start dinner - cbl Thanks everyone for the complements ;0)

Oh HUGS HUGS HUGS Phyl - don't cry .... Please don't cry... Call some one - raise a ruckuss - you really need to ck w/a good chiroprator - ask your friends - jim/tracy - who they go to .. Insurance will pay for it - you need an adjustment your saitic (sp) is messed up - LaLa Land - hell I wish I was there ;0)... Janet's La La land is being a parent ;0)..

Jap - Jewish American Princess ;0) - Diva ;0) - Like Judy said "Camping? Jewish girls do not camp. We could break a nail. My idea of camping is a Holiday Inn with a wood paneled wall. Where would I plug in my CPAP? my curling iron? lol" No gym today ) OMG - Poor Apples - she has had so much going on - tell her we send our love and prayers...

Good Morning Gang Jodi - I just love reading your stories :0) - I loved the JAP comment - I was going to say that - but since I'm not jewish I didn't want to offend anyone - I was going to call Judi that ;0) lol... Jessica - I wouldn't know the 1st thing about getting grants loans etc - I know that my DIL got them all that's how she got thru Nursing School.. Eva - Yep Andrew is pretty good - he just amazed me at being so considerate - couldn't beleive a 19 yr thought of anyone else but theirselves ;0) - I would take some down time and then look for pt work too - You are a traveler so you need the $$$ to do that ;0) Julie - Cookie Salad - Sounds good - I think - I would try it - I'm not a big fruit cocktail person. You Pain Management doc understands more than that other one.. I bet you are sick of doctors - I know I would be - I would be totally frustrated by now.. Laura OMG girl you are busy ;0) - but a good busy - I know you can handle it - and I figured your DH was a good listener by our visit in FL - I wouldn't mind a guy like him :0) Well I am at work and I need to get back to it CBL

Good Morning Gang~~ Thanks Karla - everyone at work liked them - said I looked younger and you know all girls want to hear that - especially at our age... WTG on Snacks - that's the way I feel about them - who really eats 2 tablespoon of dip - hell that's 2 bites ;0). I have some Protein chips that I will eat on afternoons I have workouts - 120 cal 12 grms pt Well time for the shower Phyl you didn't post yesterday - busy getting ready for your trip ;0) - When will you be in California ...

Good Evening Gang Charlene - before I forget - these are the pants I got on QVC I'll let you know how they fit - I ordered xs - by their size chart but think they will be to small - we will see Women with Control Stretch Bootcut Leggings - QVC.com Here's a pic of my new do ;0) Everyone at work loved it - the only diff is I have bangs - the hair cut is the same.. Back from the gym - arms tonite - had a good workout .. Took my car in to get repaired this morning - Do you guys want to know what a sweet kid Andrew is - I asked him what his work schedule was for the week - could I take his car - he said that he works alot this week - I said ok - I'll get a rent a car - Well this morning when he was taking me to work he said he called his Mom and he would use their extra car while mine was in the shop - Wasn't that so considerate... I gotta send his Mom/Stepdad a Fruit bouquet - That was so nice of them Got dogs fed - my veggies cooking - need to go start fish in a few ... Ya Julie what is cookie salad ;0) Judy you crack me up - you are a princess aren't you - I would be too now a days - not really - I don't mind a couple of days roughing it.. Congrats on your 12's - don't worry about the bmi charts - they are out of date .. Linda - Hugs on your Merry - That's a hard one - I don't think I would want to see my dog hopping around on 3 legs - If I could I would just leave it along as long as it's not hurting her. Hugs on DD issues w/her sugar - Ya - she's not too responsible is she - It would bug me to - I would feel taken advantage of - I know I am sorta glad my DS doesn't live here anymore - cuz if he did - I would be playing taxi to the girls when they were at work... Been there done that and I hate when things interfere w/my schedule. The size 0 is a total fluke lol - I have 1 size 2 in the closet - the rest are 4's - there is no way I am a 0 - I'm 5'3 on a good day weight and my weight has been sticking at 136 - Hell when I was 20 weighed 115 I wore normally 7/8 - had 1 size 5 was the smallest size I wore back then - I am sure that they have increased sizing in the last few yrs.. But that they say 0 is fantastic !!! and as a formerly morbitly obese chick I will take it and RUN W/IT ;0):thumbup::tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue::thumbup::wink::wink::wink::wink::wink: Judy - are you doing soups or just shakes - add a salad Great - I would be frustrated to if I couldn't get on a flight and had plans - but since the kids will be available tomorrow - it worked out for the best ;0) Jessica - Happy for you getting time to spend w/your bro... Julie - I agree w/Charlene - I think it was the meds issue - that caused them to send you that letter.. They think you are looking for drugs - I know that my DIL mom has like 5 diff doc's to get her meds.. I know you aren't like that - but now a days alot of pple are.. today is 8/9/10 ;0) Yep Apples - I hope you can type You have been missed and thinking about you and your teeth & arm and family issues - you are in my prayer.. Eva - What are you going to do after you retire?? Well I need to get out of these gym clothes - and change into jammies - CBL

Here's a picture - I look like you Candice dips are great - but what you eat with them - the calories add up ;0) 1 point = 100 cal so then add cracker about 140 cal - that 240 cal for a little snack 2 points = 200 cal add crackers that's 340 - that's a meal imho ;0) Eat real food (meals) Keep the Snacks to a minimum especially if you are guesstimating the serving size.. Put on old clothes - get old fashion comet (powder kind) w/bleach an old toothbrush make a paste and have at it.. I remember doing that when I was like 5 yr old.. Bleach is the only way to get rid of the mold and that's what it is - turn the fans on and open the doors/window after a shower.. Back from the gym - arms tonite - had a good workout .. Took my car in to get repaired this morning - Do you guys want to know what a sweet kid Andrew is - I asked him what his work schedule was for the week - could I take his car - he said that he works alot this week - I said ok - I'll get a rent a car - Well this morning when he was taking me to work he said he called his Mom and he would use their extra car while mine was in the shop - Wasn't that so considerate... I gotta send his Mom/Stepdad a Fruit bouquet - That was so nice of them Got dogs fed - my veggies cooking - need to go start fish... CBL

Candice - I have gym tonite - won't be home till after 9 your time - I took pic this a.m. will maybe download it tonite Well back to work Hugs everyone - I am hungry today :0)

Judy Congrats on your 6.5 lbs !!!! Glad to hear this was just a jump start - I'm ok w/that - imho we just have to learn to eat for our bodies - some of us can eat some carbs and be ok - some have to be very very careful w/them. Do you have any exercise classes at your Sun City.. I would think they would - I know alot of our 55+ communites have them .. As you all know I am a firm beleiver in doing both - eating healthy and exercise - they go hand in hand in our new healthy lifestyle.. WTG on the shoes !!! Now that's a deal ;0) Don't you just love them ....

Good Morning Peeps... Sorta took the day off yesterday from the computer - cuz when I get on it - I don't get things done around the house like I should. Had Plios yesterday morning - then went to Marshall's then home - did stuff around the house - took a cat nap (maybe 30 mins) then went to Target - Dinner Chicken Catchattori (sp) Phyl - I have a couple purse mistakes :0) I'm now hate dark interior purses - and won't buy them I don't change purses daliy too much junk to transfer - but I do have my Tiganillo cross body - (love it which I used this weekend) but now back to my coach - needed a bigger purse today - WTG on your Exercise Gang !!!! Keep it up... Well I'm at work - gotta get back to it - just wanted to drop in to say hi Oh heres the info on my PiYo Class - and We are going to do this other class next Sunday before Piyos PiYo is an athletic blend of Yoga and mat method based on Pilates to enhance muscle strength and length. Also designed to improve posture, flexibility, & physical awareness. Exercise progressions are taught to make this workout BODYPUMP™ is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. </SPAN>

Good Morning Gang Took a break from the computer yesterday - cuz once I get on - I get nothing done :0) Exercise - Marshalls - Target - cleaned and washed - read a little. Candice - Ralph would dance w/me - but sometimes he didn't want to - so I danced w/others - But for the most part he would dance - Ya that's sorta funky that he won't dance at all.. Cougar ;0p Phyl - I could imagine Earl & packing ;0) - When do you get your car back? I take mine in this morning - then I will have to get a rental - Andrew has a full week at work so we can't share Karla - We need pics of your yard w/all your plants !!! I'll take a pic of my band later when I have my makeup on Gotta hit the showers cbl

PHYL - You are still our tech QUEEN - Cheri is the tech queen on how our body burns foods - carbs fat Protein etc ;0) Ya Bella was running playing w/Sheba - Lucky Sheba does like Bella - but HATED Ryder - ya her collar was $10 - a waste - hell she couldn't sniff to pee w/it on - and she has left her stiches alone - goes back in 10 to get them taken out You are going to have to get a seat belt for her - she's going to jump out or cause you to get in an accident. Yep Coach at the outlet in LV ;0). Great - Glad you got your purse - I want a B Marcowsky (sp) but he had dark interior and I like the lighter ones - easier to find your stuff - 111111 Julie - Getting ready for wedding already... 300 pple - omg - I thought it was going to be a small one - You are doing this all by yourself ???? Linda - The last 3 days have been my days off exercise - but I go in the morning :0) and I did walk the mall today and tried on tons of clothes - my legs hurt Julie Hugs on your shoulder I bet you are sick and tired of being sick and tired. [QUOTE=peascorps;1505759]Hi guys~ Thanks for well wishes. We leave tomorrow morning early. I have to be creative with packing since we are going in small plane. Have to pack in small duffels and has to be light. (tricky) Mom's bday is the 17th and I got lots of useful stuff at Bed, bath and Beyond. (things that were getting worn out, but are expensive and we all drag our feet to replace.) A lot of their tablecloths and placemats are 50% off. They had a Williamsburg- reversible placemats and matching tablecloth one that is usually $8/each $3- got her 12. She will appreciate a gift that gets used. Dad gets her Chanel #5 every occasion (the only perfume she uses). She is really hard to buy for. She has gained some weight this last year with Dad sick, ~ 50 lbs and I know clothes is a touchy subject for her. So don't want to go there. DH took Nels to TKD this morning. Acted like he needed a gold medal or something- urrrghhhhh. He has NO idea what i do every day to get that kid ready and to and fro. I just wanted ONE morning alone- that's ALL i asked for. And... I got him up, got him Breakfast, got him to brush teeth and get dressed. All he had to do was drive there! Men. Just don't get it sometimes. I got my way, and in the end... that's all that matters. :party: Janet, yeah, I will be one of 3 classroom moms. I "adopted" the class ($200) and that goes to supplies the teacher needs. They put a little note on the wall is all. I will be able to help when I can. I don't want work full time, just PT will be enough. Not sure I will find it. I live in a SMALL town. There is no bariatric "program" at the hospital (though that would be a dream job). Just two surgeons who happen to do a few RNY and bands every once in a while. Really sad- very poor follow up here. (which is why I went to a different city for my surgery) I don't want a job with a lot of management responsibility- I like to be a NP, take care of patients, but have no desire to run an office. (which is why I won't open up my own private practice). Insurance these days is a NIGHTMARE to deal with. I want to go to 20 hours in an ER or urgent care or family practice. But not take my job home with me every day. I better go pack- need to hide the toys I got before someone sees them! Will CBL. Hugs to you all- will write more later. <having a hot flash> laura Laura - Ya why is it when men watch their kids it's called babysitting ??? They don't call it babysitting when we take care of the kids... Great Idea for Mom's Bday Presents ;0) - She will love them Safe trip tomorrow ... GREAT - Ya isn't is so great to be able to do stuff that we use to couldn't do !!! WTG NSV Melissa - Glad you weren't hurt - would have love to seen it ;0) [QUOTE=ocotillo;1505858]Sorry about the bruise, but I am glad to hear you are doing well. It's good to hear you up beat. Hope the movie was really good! Phyl, I'm sorry to hear you are still having trouble with your back. Hope that improves soon. Sounds like the therapy is helping. Zoey is young one and they do tend to act up now and then. She is so cute, it's hard to resist letting them get away with everything. Do you harness her in the basket? Lori, I've been to Park City and yep, it's hilly. It's very pretty there and I really liked it better than SLC becauce SLC was socked in and had snow and fog. Park City was sunny and clear. It was one of those inversion things. Yes, I will be in Vegas. Laura, why don't you ship the bulky stuff to your mom. It will get there and you won't have to worry about stuffing it all in a small place. Your mom will really appreciate you being there and helping out. And I agree, most men don't get how much work we do to make their lives easier. Some days I want to rebel and just lay around all day. Of course, then nothing gets done. Julie, is this your DD's wedding? I forgot what date it was. I can't even imagine 300 people at a wedding let along trying to make that amount of food for them. If I was already retired, I'd come help. You talk about me being busy, you stay pretty busy yourself. Jessica, a test on the first day? Is that so they can judge what levels you are already? Janet, or should I say coach Janet. Didn't do formal exercise on Thursday, but I worked with some hand weights while I was reading posts, Friday I did my pilates machine (can't do a full session yet, but did get on it and worked out about 20 minutes). I also did 6 flights of stairs at work and thought my legs had turned to spaghetti. Today DH and I walked 3 miles (1 hours) over to my sisters. All of my muscles are sore from the work outs to various parts. I guess I'm finally getting started on getting off my butt and doing something. But as usual, the tingly foot thing has started but I'm not going to let it stop me. I have to be in better shape for Argentina and I've got 2 months to get there. I think I need a nap...it is Saturday and I can nap if I want, right? Laundry is started and watering is happening. I need to go to the store, but that can wait a while. Okay, nap sounds good. See Julie, I do take it easy now and then. Later Eva Eva You might not get formal exercise - but girl all that you do does count some.. Yep you can nap - you are a grown up - I wanted to - but Bella kept kissing me.. [QUOTE=ifyourstomachoffendsyou;1505875]Walked an hr this morning and have been working in yard ever since. (7:15am-1pm). Just stopped to eat and check LBT. Janet, the fiber and soluble fiber are supposed to help with cholesterol. This is going to be gross. Consider yourself warned. For most people Fiber helps them have BMs. All I can say is I have to drink unbelievable amounts of liquid to wash it through and now I'm constantly on edge to see if I plugged the toilet. Fiber expands and so do my intestines. It can also create gas. I had such bad gas yesterday I had to lay down in hot water to relieve the pain. One side of my stomach was actually sticking up (not the side with the band) and I could literally push it in like pushing on a balloon and watching the air bulge out elsewhere. My husband started following me around with the Lysol air freshener. If I didn't use the Miralax, I'd be backed up to my throat. My body will adjust somewhat (I hope). Especially before school starts. Nothing like gassing out my students. I think I'll pay a child to take the blame. Laura, have a great trip. Lori, sounds like a fun time shopping, and plenty of exercise. Gotta get back out and finish watering plants. We had a huge rain early this week and none since and we're supposed to be moving into a 90 degree week with abolutely no rain. Gotta get my flowers prepared. Cheri Cheri - too funny about the gas ;0) Try some gas x strips ;0) Charlene - Hugs on your carb attach - I got a tiganello small cross body (tan) $34 from Marshalls last week - Like I told Great - I really do want B Marcowsky bag - love the cell phone pocket - but don't like his interiors - Did you see the camoflage bag on QVC tonite - loved it - but it would only go w/a couple outfits - didn't get it - I've had QVC on all day - got some of those women in control pants .. Joyce - yep some days we just twitter :0) Cheri I have heard that Inception was a good movie but you gotta pay attention and see it more than once Well gang - I am typing this in word ;0) don't want to lose it ;0) Had hair cut this morning - I now have bangs ;0) my face as gotten so long - she cut shorter side bangs - but when I came home I made them in to full bangs - can wear them both ways. Went to Macy's (had 20% coupons) Saved $50 ;0) got 2 pair on INC pants that fit like a glove - one in peities to wear w/flats and one regular to wear w/heals - Oh ya got a pair of Tiharri (sp) pants - size 0 and they are lose ;0) These were on the clearance rack a Karen Kane blouse gray w/sequines on the front these were on clearance too - then went to the shoe department - I want ballerina flats but most make my 10's look so big and fat - found some Stan Weissman for like $150 (NOPE) - found a pair of Joan & David $92 for $27 ... and they look good on my feet.. Got 2 bra's at Penny's and then came home - That's been my day ;0)

Karla Bella's find - has to go back in 10 days to get stiches out.. Glad you had a good time last night - And I agree w/Linda - the guy could turn into something - give it time girl - .. 2:30 a.m. omg that's late ;0) - only 2 cocktails - that's where I have you beat - I would have had 4 ;0) Not your problem Linda - Glad you took my advice - ;0) and why can't you eat hamburger & pork - it's food - BBQ sauce isn't that bad - I never count those calories ;0) I'm not that anal - Heck while I was at the mall today - I had 1/2 fish taco (well all the fish) 1/2 the taco part - I haven't heard from Karri - but from what I see on FB school is driving her nuts as usual.. Got my hair cut this morning - now have bangs ;0) - she really cut side bangs - but I can home and made them full bangs ;0)

Good Morning Gang I thought I had posted last night - Bella had 2 hernia - has pain meds for 4 day - antibiotics for a week - so I was babying sitting last night - Since Andrew picked her up - don't know at what time to give pain meds or how fast they will wear off - cuz she's so tiny it's like 1/16 of a cc - 1/4 for the antibiotics Phyl I really think a chiropractor would help.. Keep icing it.. So you must be all mosted packed - knowing earl he is completely packed ;0) Linda - Hugs on your school issue - ya next May - 9 months not too bad - With your hip don't know if you will be able to do the zumba - be careful - but I know you will. You should just make a big pot of something - soup - chili - stew - fried chicken ;0) - and say foods in the kitchen - that's what my parents did when we were kids on the weekends - since they didn't know who would be home and when they wanted to eat - and if you don't know - then say - fend for yourself - I made what I wanted and there's food in the kitchen - awe the wonders of a microwave to re-heat food :0) Karla Sure hope you had a blast last night !!! I am so glad you are going out !!! Well have hair at 10.. and will most likely hit the mall since I will be in Palm Desert - time to get winter clothes - ya like we have winter here (especially for half the clothes they sell - wool etc) but will go do some walking :party: Candice how did you bbq go... cbl

Great - I get those coupons weekly ;0) - Waiting for whats in the regular store to come to the outlets - I think it's Madison I like - even at the regular store its only $200 so at the outlet w/coupon should get if for like $80 ;0) Oh I am a coffee person (not as much as Phyl) But I have 1-2 cups in the morning and will have one in the evening when I don't have to work or get up early so I can stay up at night ;0) I especially loveh the White Choc (sf) that Phyl turned me on to - can't wait for her to get to the desert - she is bringing me some - it's like creamer but white choc and s/f - to die for - like having dessert.. You go girl - what kind of nurse do you want to be - my DIL is an ob nurse - she delivers babies ;0) Judy - do you have the soups - how about a salad w/it for dinner 20 yrs ago when I did optifast - I had soup & salad for dinner Cheri - you are the queen of all that tech stuff - I was just saying you need to increase fiber to help w/the cholestoral ;0) I don't know if pt has any fiber My pure pt shakes are low in carbs - like 4 i think or that may have been sugar - don't remember and got Bella in my lap so don't want to move. ;0) Laura - Going back to work - I think a part time - couple days a week would be good. But again arent' you going to be room mom (or whatever they call them now a days ;0) Bella's home with a collar on - she had 2 hernia - baby is sleeping right now..

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Candice Be careful about the wine - and remember it's about the friendship not the food ;0) you don't want to blow you whole week of being good. ;0) Enjoy but be mindful ;0) Phyl LOL Earl - How did you work it out :0) Hope the doc give you some relief - go to the chiropractor Karla I would take the 2 months off ;0) - is your working 7 days full time or part time - you get free plants don't you - some fringe benefits ;0) I'm back from taking Bella for her surgery - Pick her up at 4 - they sure want to fix her - Andrew doesn't want her fixed say that hurts them in their growing stages - Bear & Angel both fixed - so don't need to worry that she's ever going to get pg - so why spend the $$ - I bet they do it anyway when she's under - just have a feeling don't ask me why Went and got 2 estimates for car repairs -one $2800 the other $1000 - So I called xdh (Ralph) to ask questions about what these guys told me - one guy said you can't buff out tail lights (the more expensive one) the other guy said you can - xdh confirmed you can - so will be taking it to the cheaper guy - my trainer took his car there so I do have references ;0).. and it's 1800 cheaper.. Xdh just asked me if I wanted to go to the river in the next few weeks - I said ya.. Now don't get all excited girls - we are totally friends - sound like he might bring his one niece (my fav she's 28 I think and maybe his mom - whom I love) We will see - I would love to go to the river - use to have so much fun when we use to go.. Drinking a beer or road runner raper floating down the river or riding in the boat - doubt I can drink beer - haven't tried in a while - But I love sun and water and road runner rapers (like long island ice tea but more like a fruit punch) Well I didn't get much sleep last night - had coffee too late went to bed around 11 was tired but couldn't sleep - finally fell a sleep around 2 - up at 5:30 - May just go take a nap... cbl ..

Oh love it headache too bad to go to gym but not shopping LOL !!!! I modify some of the stuff they do in bootcamp.. They have one where you get on your knee then get up then go back down - too much for me .. Yep quad muscles being sore is a good thing... Hope you find great deals at the outlets... I'm back from taking Bella for her surgery- got 2 estimates for car repairs -one $2800 the other $1000 - just called xdh to ask questions one guy said you can't buff out tail lights the other guy said you can - xdh confirmed you can - so will be taking it to the cheaper guy - my trainer took his car there so I do have references ;0).. and it's 1800 cheaper.. Xdh just asked me if I wanted to go to the river in the next few weeks - I said ya.. Now don't get all excited girls - we are totally friends - sound like he might bring his one niece (my fav she's 28 I think and maybe his mom - whom I love) We will see - I would love to go to the river - use to have so much fun when we use to go.. Drinking a beer or road runner raper floating down the river or riding in the boat - doubt I can drink beer - haven't tried in a while - But I love sun and water.. Well I didn't get much sleep last night - had coffee too late went to bed around 11 was tired but couldn't sleep - finally fell a sleep around 2 - up at 5:30 - May just go take a nap... cbl ..

Good Morning Gang... Up early even though it's my FF - Taking Bella for hernia surgery at 7:45 this morning - Poor thing is looking for food & water - but can't have any ... Eva - Congrats on your Retirement !!!! Lucky Girl !!! South America - How cool... If I had gone to work for some place that had an actual retirement plan - I could be retired too.. Well to bad at 24 retirement was the farest thing from my mind.. LauraK WTG on your walking !!! You amaze me.. Charlene - I'm going to call you mini me (janet) on feeling guilty about not getting enough exercise and going for more. Jessica WTG on your add'l grants !!! Cheri- Good for you on lowering your goal weight.. Try more fiber for the cholestoral thingie - mine was up too the last time I had blood test - they werent too concern said it was lack of fiber due to change in amount of food and diet.. Charlene can't beleive 2 yr has gone by... Great be careful w/those knees - I am so proud of you for trying diff classes... Love the new attitude though - not afraid to try !!! Laura - Glad you are going home early to help your parents - Julie - Yep some of us need pple in our lives - I think that cuz I have been the head of my household for all my life - I don't know how to share that job - ;0) I like being the boss and I wouldn't want a man that I could boss - but don't want one to boss me - don't know how to have both ;0) - Jessica - what did those intitals mean abn and something else.. Eva been coloring my own hair since I was a teenager - have had it done in the shop but they never got my color right - hell even I don't some time (well in the pass) cuz now I know the diff between cool color & warm color... Well need to get dressed in a few - cbl

I'm here l0) - but no sleeping in tomorrow - taking Bella for her surgery - suppose to be there 7:45 a.m - so I will be up early.. But I won't be at work - you are the lucky one no school for 3 months... I am glad you are going out - you need to do that more often.. I'm got tickets for Mary J Blige on 9/5 that should be a great concert.. Phyl - The accident isn't Adams fault so won't be an issue.. I think a chriopractor might be what you need... Ya we sure do need some good news - all we have had is drama lately... Well eye are getting heavy - and since I need to be up by 6 and out the door by 7:15 - i better hit the hay.. CBL

Just want to show you Newbies what you can achieve if you follow the rules and do the work required and it is work ! The band doesn't do it for you - it's only a tool... You gotta make healthy food choices and exercise This is a total lifetime lifestyle change !! 3 yrs ago right now I was in surgery... 1st year got to goal 145 !!!! (Thanks Karri for being my muse) Got the next few lbs off by Sept 08. Have maintained my weight loss for 2 yrs !!! (fluctuate between 136-140) How you may ask (by following the rules) I have finally gotten that this really is about a lifetime lifestyle change and not a diet I eat HEALTHY 98% of the time - Allow for treats 2% of the time - Hit the gym - weights, cardio & classes 3 to 4 times a week and with the help of my little friend (the band) I have become a healthier person with tons more energy and feel 10 yrs younger.. Life is good !!! And let me tell I have always been a shopper (even at 250) but now EVERY THING looks cute on - Love being a size 4/6 - instead of 18/20 to 22/24 !!! It's doable pple - If I can do it so can you... I am a food addict just like everyone else - the secret - take back your power !!! I walked down the candy/cookie isle in the grocery store last week and snubbed my nose at the crap... That's empowering !!! Just gotta toot my own horn this morning !!!! :wink2::party::thumbup::cool:

Thanks Peeps !!!! I just want the newbies to know that they can lose the weight - it's still work w/the band - but it's doable.. If an old chick like me can - you younger ones really can !!! Hugs to you all...

Laura, I'd be washing all those germs off, too.... I'm a big wuss went it comes to things like that... And my Mimi just loves bugs and those crawly things..... Ugh!!!! Lady Gaga was incredible and amazing, however, I think it might be my LAST concert. At 67, todays youth is a little much for me to handle. The costumes of the other concert goers were bizarre. You can really not imagine. She had a rock group open for her that blasted my ears off and made my hair blow in the noise. Her performance was everything I imagined and more. Great sets and dancers and wonderful energy with the crowd. I have at least heard of Lady Gaga, but don't know anything..... My DD is into Heavy Metal.... all the dark, black clothes and such..... not goth, though... Her DF is into it, too.....Metallica is their favorite.... If it's not country or 50's - 60's, I don't want to listen..... I made a baby spinach and spring mix salad with strawberries, cashews, feta, and raspberry vinaigrette the other day. That's what was in the house. Tasted great. Cheri I've always thought that I hate spinach.... I must have had some bitter stuff one time... I was forced to eat some spinach salad the other day or hurt my hostesses feelings... I was amazed at how good it was.... I guess I'll try it again sometime.... Sorry the scale didn't move, but you are doing so well that it must mean that you are just better in other areas this time.... I can't say I loved the pink hair on Jessica, but I'm so used to these different hairstyles that I quit complaining... My DD is into black right now. Her best friend is a hair dresser and they are always trying new things... purple or pink streaks or whatever.... If they are happy that's all that matters... Eva, do you ever just lay around??? If you aren't working or working in your yard, you are entertaining family or friends or traveling off somewhere exciting... I just wonder if you ever take any downtime....... It's good to be so active... Wish I felt up to that..... Good for you Melissa..... You're starting to sound better.. I'm happy for you.... Cheri, sounds like you have a plan you can handle... You've done so well and seem very organized... You'll make your new goal , too , I'm sure..... Well, I feel like I was run over by a truck.... I'm going to get a treatment from chiropractor this afternoon... Last night was another long one... Just couldn't get going this morning.. Didn't even get dressed until 12:30.... What a waste of a good morning.... Apples, hope you are fine... Lori thanks for sharing news about her... I'll talk to you all later... Julie See all of the above quotes - I responded to them all - and then LOST FREAKING POST - IT TOOK ME 2 HRS.. I am not starting over or even doing a short version .. Props to all of you !!! xoxox Janet

Hey Gang... Cking in - off work - don't go back till Monday !!! Bella is scheduled for herina surgery 7:45 tomorrow - Andrew is suppose to take her - but it's his friend bday today so - I may end up taking her - Want to get estimate on car (ryder scratches and my bumper bobo) Karla - no coffee for 3 days or no lattes for 3 days - I could make it w/o lattes but no coffee - nope ... I may have one this evening since I don't have to get up at 5 Candice Lovely poem how true - So what did you do at the gym today.. Hows the food going.. Linda - What did you do today... How's the hip Phyl - How the back and what's the latest on Zoey CBL

Good Morning Gang Headed for the shower so this is a drive by.. Karla - I know who to have with me in wilderness training - you go girl w/your stick fire !!! Had weights last nite then yoga - I have mamo this morning so gotta jam cbl - will be busy at work - so might not be til tonite