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i would try the library! mine has TONS of workout videos. you could try lots of different ones till you find one you like then try to buy it on ebay. orrrrr do you have a used sporting goods store in your area? sometimes you can find videos at those....also my favorite the goodwill or thrift stores lots of times they carry videos there too. if your on a low budget for fitness, why not call YMCA in your area and see if they have a program that is based on your income? in nashville i joined their "open doors" program for $12 a month!!!! check it out!

hmmmm i guess i have been making pico de gallo! either way YUM!

a fiesta then SIESTA!!!! yes tricia they sell white american anywhere. i usually get it at the deli. las palmas is DANGEROUSLY close to where you work!!!! its on a side street so stay on broadway, demonbruen or west end ave and you'll NEVER see it, start taking shortcuts and i am sure you'll come across it!

i am gonna take what ya'll said and use it for me too! i have been working out like a maniac with no results. when i get discouraged i go more! i am up to 45 minutes on the eliptical and 30 minutes on various weight machines 3-5 times a week i do feel AWESOME when i leave and i DO love the way i feel from it but COME ON!!!i want some results!!! this weekend i am going out of town, getting all gussied up so that will be the real test, wearing a dress or going frumpy in jeans 'cause i dont care for how the clothes fit me! lets keep on keeping on rajgrover!!!

lol... who's doing your fills in nashville? i know dr mortons office will do fills for mx patients but i think the rate is double (150 standard, 300 mx) go figure!

tricia, hahaha its CUP of milk i just didnt spell check! yes you cook it on low heat till its ready. they make theirs a little on the runny side cause it thickens as it sits... I MAY NOT MAKE IT TILL MAY TO GET MY LAS PALMOS FIX!!!!!! AAAAAACCCCKKKK!!!!!! if you ever want to know where the one is downtown i know, there also one in west nashville, goodletsville and a few other places. business is BOOMING for them they are turning into a mini-chain! i have even got calvin hooked! thats one of the first restaurants i took him to in nash.

OMG THATS JUST CRUEL!!!! hahaha i LOVE you!!! i will try this at some point but it will be a VERY special occasion. SOUNDS LIKE HEAVEN!!!!! ok so for you when you make your homeade chips i have a Queso recipe from Las Palmos my MOST favorite mexican rest. in nashville, HECK THE WORLD!!!!!!! when i moved i begged for the recipe and its SOOO easy: small batch: 1/2 lb white american cheddar cheese 1/4 cup milk (may add more for desired smoothness) jalepenos to taste

how many replies are from you and your sidekick in these series of posts.... nuff said. i dont think anyone is attacking its called communication and besides- i have seen worse from you. megan- here here

hmmmm this shows your true intentions. stir stir stir that pot. why cant you let it drop. do you need attention THAT bad? lisa, great email. i hope that person will come back to posting.

i dont have a recipe but i'll try to g-estimate. 5 large ripe tomatoes diced 1 medium onion diced (more or less to taste) 1 bunch of cilantro chopped garlic to taste jalapeno's to taste (the seeds are the spicey part) splash of lemon juice splash of olive oil dash of salt this is a really great fresh salsa. i can eat it by the cup without chips!

sf or no sugar added fudgecicles. they are 40 calories each and yum yum good!

PRECIOUS!!!! they are so cute. i have a little pup that was a stray, so far i have spent almost 1,200 getting her back to health ( she has some pretty serious issues) those to cuties look like they were house pets and obviously didnt miss to many meals! thanks for all the compassion you are showing. i agree with dee, it will come back to you x10! michelle

i got a fill today, of sorts. my fill level prefill was 2.2 cc's i basically had no restriction. last night i had a good 6-8 oz pork chop, 1/2 cup corn and 3/4 cup veggies NO PROBLEM! i still could have eaten more= no restriction! so today i go in asking for .1 cc the smallest amount i can get. ( i am gunshy after a series of extreme restriction) anyhow dr decides on .1 1/2 cc's ALMOST .2 cc's. he pulls it out and has me drink. i am instantly in pain- it was barely going down. the dr and i stood there talking and we both decided to take some out. i am now back at 2.2 cc's with what must be the smallest fill EVER! not even a whole .1 cc. *confused* with the .1 fill removed i could drink so he sent me on my way with a follow up in a month. he couldnt believe i could go from virtually no restriction to eyes watering tightness that quickly. so then i leave the dr deflated, confused but glad to not be to tight. i did what any good bandster would do, i drove back into town and to MCDONALDS. YES i said it. but i ordered 2 yogurt Snacks with fruit and granola and just ate the yogurt and granola. i was able to eat both yogurts and granola no prob and in minutes so i am assuming no change in restriction and lunch was chicken salad on melba toast. i ate a normal portion. after mcd's i then i went to the gym for a work out- nothing like sweating out frustrations! since i last saw dr in september i was down 8 pounds. thankfully the dr was supportive. i feel like i have worked a HELL OF A LOT HARDER THAN 8 POUNDS...thats .333333 pounds a MONTH...ok going to take nice hot bath. frustrations are back! thanks for listening. suggestions appreciated! michelle

thanks again ladies! babs the wedding will be here in WA in july. initations wont be going out till may. send me your address and i'll be sure to send you one! i hate that your sick! blech! hopefully when you want to eat again you will feel some restriction! i would say that a few days later i am still not having restriction. i am going to the gym like a mad woman so that has to count for something! michelle

ROFLMA....me too! last night we had a fire going and i SWORE calvin had cookies stashed in the top of the fireplace. all night long i kept smelling fresh baked cookies. BASTARD!!! all night long he swears there are none in the house. then at 11 as we are winding down for bed calvin realizes he lit one of those smelly yummy candles in what else but FRESH BAKED COOKIE SCENT. GO QUICK SPRAY THE PIZZA!!! i felt like hurling the candle across the room! michelle

sorry jonathan. i am a firm believer in 'everything happens for a reason' not that it gives you much comfort. *sigh* *hugs*

you mean they airbrush stars!!! http://glennferon.com.nyud.net:8090/index.html great site, it exposes what can be done with photoshop. being a graphic designer its my business, the ENQUIRER would be a dream job for me! what fun i could have!

this is what the dress looks like on a skinny person http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns_detail.jsp?stid=2034&prodgroup=10 i LOVE it!

thanks paula! i know a loss is a loss i guess i am just feeling a little dumpy and stalled! somebody smack me!!! shake me!!! something! i love your quote in your sig. thats EXACTLY how i am feeling! "Willpower is much easier when you see the scale moving." Dragonwilo shawn, like your dr i dont want to diet anymore, i just want to be able to eat less and lose weight. my dr actually suggested Optifast. YEAH RIGHT, i dont have a 20,000 piece of equipment in me to be doing optifast! i shouldnt have to do optifast! i do log on fitday just to be mindful of where i am for the day donali- i havent read micheal thurmonds book, i am in the middle of a good one- seat of the soul by gary zukav maybe when i finish that one i can look for the one you suggested. i have been working out 3-4 days a week (45 min cardio and 30-40 min on the weight machines) and eating very healthy i just have a goal for the wedding and i hope i can get close. michelle

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!! you look STUNNING! GREAT! BEAUTIFUL!!! thank you for some added inspiration for the day!

thinking of you and your family *hugs* michelle

hehehe i forgot to mention that i was up 20 from my year + of no restriction to extreme restriction. so all in all i am still up 12. it just seems like it has been so hard to lose ANYTHING! i finally adopted the no diet mantra- just eat responsibly and exercise. the problem is i am maintaining and still a GOOD 40 above my first goal. and 80 above my true goal! since i have been busy planning the wedding i will post a few pics from when my mom and grandmother came out to help me plan this is my dress. its a 16 but i had to order an 18 because the 16 wouldnt fit!!!!

sheesh, when it rains it pours! hang in there girl! you know you have a lot to offer! your always giving great info and support that helps us all!

wow afterglow you definitally sound a smidge to tight. sometimes dr's will do a dry unfill. just unfill the band even though you havent had a fill. i guess there can be air in there. pb'ing that much isnt good or normal! have you done liquids for a few days after the pb's to let things settle down (the swelling) i hope you find some relief! being to tight SUCKS!

POPCORN, after eating it at the movies my band got SUPER tight and i vowed not to eat it again. no other foods have ever given me a problem but i dont really have restriction.