Cynmen

I think we need to try for a dinner meeting soon... Any suggestions anyone?

Betsy - I don't know what to say. I just don't know what to say... If you feel up to it, let's try to get together again. Whenever you feel up to it - so we can give you a hug and show you how much we love you. I am sure we will come to you wherever and whenever you want. You are an incredible amazing woman. I love you my friend.

I am from Dayton and would love to meet with you all sometime. I meet with the Atascocita Kingwood group when I can and it is always fun.

Yep. That was me. We had just returned from my grandmothers funeral that morning so I wasn't up to dinner... I would love Panera for our next time and hopefully I will be there!

I have invited a couple of ladies I work with but haven't heard back from them yet...

Hasta La Pasta sounds good to me. Call Lana!!!

I have been plateued (is that a word??) for such a long time. My doctor and the nurse here at school keep telling me it is because I don't eat enough. Then on Biggest Loser last night they were talking about a couple that didn't lose weight because they weren't getting enough calories. This is certainly not something I ever thought would be a problem... Not eating ENOUGH??? Let's do try for the week after Valentine's Day. I will try to get my lapband friends here at work to come join us also.

when are we doing dinner again? i am ready to see everyone!

awww man. didn't hear back so i wasn't sure we were meeting last night... did y'all have fun? when and where for the next one???

Olive Garden? What time? Cassidy and I are taking the Wild Weenie Rodeo to have their pictures made with Santa at Deerbrook Mall tonight...

as long as my addle brain remembers - i will be there too!

My anniversary is next month on the 19th! When are we meeting for dinner again? Let's do Olive Garden sometime. I love their soup and salad! (And their Venitian Sunset...)

did y'all meet last night?

What a cool idea the arm bands are I should have said! The nutritionist is a good idea too.. LOL

What a cool idea!

the popcorn flavored ones have 0 sugar!

90 calories, 3g sat. fat, 0 trans fat, 6g sugar, 2g protein

Sounds like a good idea Betsy! I tried the Quaker mini delights rice cakes this morning. YUMMY!

I want to see the recipe book. I went yesterday to "A New U" - it is a Curves type place here in Dayton. They are running special for teachers so I think I am going to join. I did 24 hr. Fitness for a while and loved it but it was not practical to drive all the way over and I stopped going after a while.

I guess that just goes to show how much of this whole thing is mental... It makes me think about how important it is that we have the support that we have from each other. I can see that it would be easy to fall into another addictive behavior - particularly the anorexia.

I think because they are using protein powder with water it is probably less calories. I haven't tried it yet but I am thinking about it.

Here is the timer method I was telling you about. Remember - this is for bypass patients but I don't think it would be bad for us either. Definately a way to jump back on track and get all of our protein and fluids. I bet this is a good way to shrink the pouch back without having to go totally liquid too. My doctor is really big on protein and protein drinks. You can get lots of good protein powders and drinks and sugar free syrups for flavoring at www.vitalady.com She has her story on there also with her before and after pictures. She sells samples which is particularly good because I have containers full of powders that I don't like. For those of you whose dr.'s have said you shouldn't do the powders - I really like Advant Edge protein drink. It is already mixed, very low sugar and calorie, high protein, and available at WalMart. All that said - I ate way too much for lunch today... I think my problem is waiting too long in the mornings for that first meal. I am going to try this timer method for a few days and see if that gets me going. I don't think this is something I could live with for long but it should be good for a short run. KAREN B'S "TIMER" PLAN FOR GETTING BACK ON TRACK The idea of this is to stimulate your metabolism to start burning fat and stop the grazing!!! Of course, adjust the times to your schedule, however, do NOT go past 1 ½ hours between some kind of "feedings". 6 am coffee, tea, or some other kind of warm beverage to "get things going" 7 am 8 or more oz of PURE water 8 am protein shake 9 am 1-3 oz of protein type food* 10 am 8 or more oz of pure water 11 am protein shake noon 1-3 oz of protein type food 1 pm 8 or more oz of pure water 2 pm protein shake 3 pm 1-3 oz of protein type food 4 pm 8 or more oz of pure water 5 pm protein shake (like while cooking dinner - prevents 'tasting" and "grazing") 6 pm dinner 1-3 oz of food total, i.e., 2 oz of protein food, a bite or two of veggie and perhaps a 'taste" of a complex carb 7 pm 8 or more oz of pure water 8 pm protein shake 9 pm light snack like string cheese, deli meat or cheese, about 1 or 2 oz total 10 pm 8 or more oz pure water a.. Pure water is very important to optimum health and to flush the fat cells through your body. You may drink crystal light, diet Snapple, flavored waters, etc., however, you still MUST get in the 64 oz of PURE water every day and do not count the water in shakes or the flavored waters UNLESS you are flavoring them yourself with lemon, etc. Propel is good, but still do not count towards your water. b.. You may make your protein shakes with just 1 scoop for 20 g of protein or less, but your total protein shake consumption must be at least 90 g. I use the full 30 g portion for each of my shakes, but my body requires more protein supplement. Please adjust accordingly, however the importance is actually drinking them. You can make up a half a portion in 2-3 oz of water to equal 15-20 g of protein then your daily total of drinking 5 shakes would be around 100 g which is perfect for a proximal RNY. c.. You will find that by setting the timer, you will never be hungry, and in fact, by the latter part of the day, you will be surprised when the timer goes off to have water, protein, or food again! d.. All meals must have a beginning and an end. No more than 15-20 minutes per "mini-meal". If you are full in five minutes, STOP and discard food or put away for the next meal. It doesn't mean that you can still eat during that hour. This constitutes grazing. e.. Track your food in Fitday. This helps. You will find that even tho you are eating every three hours your pouchie can't handle as much as it could have before. f.. If you aren't "carbophobic" add some whole grains to your meals, but eat them LAST. g.. Mix all protein shakes with water and ice only. No milk or fruit. This adds calories and causes cravings for more carbs. You may add SF syrups, or mix your shakes with SF beverages, i.e., Propel, crystal light, Fruit 2-0, etc.

I had so much fun last night! I can't wait to see everyone again.

i think i know the place! i am excited to meet everyone! what is the reservation under so i will know who to ask for???

so are we meeting tonight? i haven't been able to make it yet... where is la villa?