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184 ( :phanvan ) I don't want to be 184 but...I am. Still REALLY anxious. My anxiety has been SO bad. Looking forward to the weekend. Actually, Sunday. Tomorrow will be stressful. The good news is that I have accomplished some major things; however, the next two weeks will be NUTS!!! I hope I can make it. I would LOVE to just be under 180 when I leave. ONLY 4 MEEZLY pounds. I CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BREAKFAST: 180 Starbucks 130 Cottage DOuble 3310 total ***I am pretty much writing today off given the fact that I have two lunch appointments. Not good-but I will deal with it and do the best I can. LUNCH: chips queso guacamole a little beans a little tort soup SNACK 180 Starbucks

Funny, please take care fo yourself. I do the SAME thing and have been on a terror lately. Went to see my counselor. Seems like most of it is NOT beating yourself up. This is what we do but unless we take care of ourselves we continue the cycle by beating ourselves up and telling us we are not worth it. We are failures. WE ARE NOT FAILURES!! Take care of yourself. Do soemthing nice for yourself and repeat some positive affirmations!! *****HUGS***** Lindsay

Jorjet, I have you down a pound from last week!

184 (huh??? Must have been all that salad yesterday) WELL HELLO ANXIETY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeesterday's convo with Granny really did a number on me. I woke up as anxious as anything. Good news is that group was today and I tried to find healthy ways to release all the anger and tension. BREAKFAST: 100C Protein 60C Peaches 65C 1/2 banana SNACK: 70C Chicken 60C mayo LUNCH: 260C Smartones 70C popsicle SNACK: 50C tomato TOTAL: 735 DINNER: 2 small potatoes 1/2 avocado fat free cheese SNACK: 7 shrimp tarter sauce 4 glasses of wine

184 (huh??? Must have been all that salad yesterday) WELL HELLO ANXIETY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeesterday's convo with Granny really did a number on me. I woke up as anxious as anything. Good news is that group was today and I tried to find healthy ways to release all the anger and tension. BREAKFAST: 100C Protein 60C Peaches 65C 1/2 banana SNACK: 70C Chicken 60C mayo LUNCH: 260C Smartones 70C popsicle SNACK: 50C tomato TOTAL: 735 DINNER: 2 small potatoes 1/2 avocado fat free cheese SNACK: 7 shrimp tarter sauce 4 glasses of wine

Guys. I TOTALLY understand. For me it is ALL emotional. I do great until I get home and then there is nothing to distract me from my feelings of anxiety. My problems have been throughout the last two weeks. So...I finally went to see my counselor. We figured out what all was bugging me and the fact that I was feeding the anxiety and not me. I am hoping that things will calm down. I just wanted to say that I support all of you! I understand how hard it is. If I can offer any suppport or if anyone needs someone to listen. I am here and I understand. GOOD LUCK TO YOU IN your journey. p.s. The nuggets are not THAT bad. They generally have about 220 calories for 5 and 440 for 10. But that is without any dippings. AND they ahve lots of Protein.

YEAH Telly!!! You are going to soar past me!! Hey everyone. Please check to make sure I correctly updated your stats on Page 27. I should have done every one that has checked in to this point updated. P'Nut will copy and paste the new list when she gets back on the first page. You guys RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE GFG.

WHat program do you use to do that?????? I LOVE IT!!!!

182.5 I finally figured out what was going on...I have ANXIETY!!!!!!!!! HELLO. Why did I not think of that...all the issues (1) Julia (2) Michelle (3) Grandparents coming (4) Glenn These are BIG stressors...not to mention the small things that are going on. Thank God I went and spoke to Jan. I need to remember to close my flexors/chakras. This is what I am feeding. That open hole. What I need to do is close it upa nd do healthy things to resolve the stessors. BREAKFAST: 100C Protein shake 63C 1/2 Banana 50C Peaches 15C Psylluim TOTAL 230C

182.5 I finally figured out what was going on...I have ANXIETY!!!!!!!!! HELLO. Why did I not think of that...all the issues (1) Julia (2) Michelle (3) Grandparents coming (4) Glenn These are BIG stressors...not to mention the small things that are going on. Thank God I went and spoke to Jan. I need to remember to close my flexors/chakras. This is what I am feeding. That open hole. What I need to do is close it upa nd do healthy things to resolve the stessors. BREAKFAST: 100C Protein shake 63C 1/2 Banana 50C Peaches 15C Psylluim TOTAL 230C

I am 29. I turn 30 in October. I looked at the 30 something crowd but this looks much more like my type of people!! I am not married and I have no kids, other than my 2 peek-a-poos (Chandler and Jax). I am an attorneya nd lobbyist in Austin, Texas. I have been a yo-yo'er all my life but heavier more than thinner. I have always been on a diet. I eat to deal with anxiety. I get it really bad! Anywho! Love LBT! Lindsay

I volunteered to do the updates and she sent me all of the directions to do so. I will update tomorrow morning. GO PFUNK!!!!! 6 pounds is FAB!!!!!!!:rockon:

Good Morning!! C- 182.5 (-40 total, -2 this week)

WELCOME SHERYL! P'Nut is out of town but will give you a really pretty welcome when she gets back. Good for you for getting back on the horse. Hey everyone! I went to spoke to my counselor tonight. I have not seen her in awhile because everything was going so well. BUT...anywho...we discussed my compulsive eating. SHe is so great. We tried to target the emotional incident that triggered me back to using food to cope. Hopefully, now that we have trampled through the emotional stuff I can pound through this stuckness. I just wanted to let you guys know... That is the way it is for me. When I am eating/binging/compulsive eating...it is always about more than the food. Thank you guys for all of your support. Don't give up on me! I will start losing again. YOU GUYS RULE! You are a HUGE support for me.

Heather, that dress is BEAUTIFUL! Kristin, I don't know if you are interested but there is an event in San Antonio that I am thinking of attending. I have included the link. Let me know if you are interested and we could meet up. You live in SA, correct? http://www.obesityhelp.com/events/july2006_sanantonio.html Lindsay

I just wanted to say good luck. I could always use a friend in this battle bof the buldge. Feel free to PM me! Also, you can alsways join the Gone for Good Challenge. We always invite people to join even in the middle of the month. There are WONDERFUL women there who are full of support! Lindsay

182.5 (still after yesterday---thank goodness) I need to figure out the emotional reason why I am wanting to eat/binge at night. Have an appointment with the counselor. Thank God for the band bc otherwise I would eat a ton more I feel certain. I think there is a lot going on with me- rejection seems to be a theme and I suspect the new world of dating, etc. Am I trying to sabatoge myself? this has to be an emotional issue. How did I go so long without this out of control feeling that I am getting now? BREAKFAST: 90 Cottage Cheese 11P TIGHT LUNCH: Seafood Cobb Salad -Shrimp, grilled scallops, diced egg whites, avocado over mixed greensSalad with Ranch, 2 pieces of bread SNACK: 4 little bitty snickers, 200 calories DINNER: At silent auction thing--toffee, little quiches, brie and crackes, wine

182.5 (still after yesterday---thank goodness) I need to figure out the emotional reason why I am wanting to eat/binge at night. Have an appointment with the counselor. Thank God for the band bc otherwise I would eat a ton more I feel certain. I think there is a lot going on with me- rejection seems to be a theme and I suspect the new world of dating, etc. Am I trying to sabatoge myself? this has to be an emotional issue. How did I go so long without this out of control feeling that I am getting now? BREAKFAST: 90 Cottage Cheese 11P TIGHT LUNCH: Seafood Cobb Salad -Shrimp, grilled scallops, diced egg whites, avocado over mixed greensSalad with Ranch, 2 pieces of bread SNACK: 4 little bitty snickers, 200 calories DINNER: At silent auction thing--toffee, little quiches, brie and crackes, wine

182.5 (FINALLY STARTED DROPPING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Butt kicking class this a.m. BREAKFAST: 100C Protein shake 25P, 0C, OS 63C 1/2 banana .7P, 16C, ? 90C Cottage Cheese 11P, 6C, 4S TOTAL 253C, 37P, 22P, 4+S LUNCH: one roll with butter salmon salad-not the whole thing. it was REALLY good-cranberries, corn, etc. two shrimps had the impulse thing going. wanted to eat things that were around -just bc. DINNER: soup crackers popcorn tuna salad WANTED TO EAT EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!!!!

Lianna, you inspired me...I am now avatar "on" too. Funny, I am glad you made it through the weekend. Mothers can be stressful. ALso, what kind of new diet are you starting? You are already doing so well.

EK, SUCH A GREAT DRESS!!!!!!! Where did you get it? I have to tell you guys that I FINALLY budged this weekend. I know it is not weigh in day but I finally dropped from 184 to 181 this weekend. We will see if it holds out until Wednesday. AND I made it to the gym this a.m. You guys are doing such a great job and not giving up! You REALLY motivate me.

182.5 (FINALLY STARTED DROPPING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Butt kicking class this a.m. BREAKFAST: 100C Protein shake 25P, 0C, OS 63C 1/2 banana .7P, 16C, ? 90C Cottage Cheese 11P, 6C, 4S TOTAL 253C, 37P, 22P, 4+S LUNCH: one roll with butter salmon salad-not the whole thing. it was REALLY good-cranberries, corn, etc. two shrimps had the impulse thing going. wanted to eat things that were around -just bc. DINNER: soup crackers popcorn tuna salad WANTED TO EAT EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!!!!

You guys all have such CUTIES!!!! I hope to be sharing one some day. LOVE IT! Thanks for sharing!

I need some help with head hunger and why I can't get on the healthy eating boat. I am frustrated because this has been my battle--ALWAYS. THat impulse that says --eat me--eat me--eat me. So...I am on a journey to try and figure it out. ANYONE interested in joining me? I have been keeping a food journal. This is not about what you are eating-although the goal is to get to healthy eating. This is about figuring out the head hunger. What times are my vulenarble ones? Why did I eat what I ate? What can I do next time to get better results? Here is my food journal: http://lapbandtalk.com/journal.php?do=showjournal&j=208 I would love ANY advice and for ANYONE to join me in this journey to figuring out why I am eating when I am eating-what I am eating and what can I do to conquer the head hunger/emotional/impulse eating that I do.

After some WONDERFUL advice from Pfunkem, I am going very low carb, low sugar TOMORROW. I really think this may help. I LOVE books. I will check out "why you are fat". The thing is I am going to KEEP trying.