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I still may go to the meeting....just not 100% sure yet. TOM really takes a toll on me too. The craving are INSANE!! I crave sweets non-stop until TOM leaves. I hate it!! shake it off, tomorrow is a new day!!

I didn't do much today....just some ab exercises. Tomorrow is my run day!

I have noticed that sometimes after I run, I am tighter than usual. Maybe I should start running everyday???? Welcome Turler!! Cancer has probably affected all us in some way or another. It's so inspiring to hear survivor stories like yours. I was telling DH the other day that after my 5k next month, I wanted to try and find one that was for a good cause, like cancer. Running IS very liberating for me and I've come to love it!! So jump in, the first run is always to hardest. Leslie~ I'm getting nervous too!! The important thing is that we finish!! We can improve our time and pace later. We can do it!!

It starts at 7:00. I'm not sure if I'm going to make it either. We'll see...

Renewed~ Yikes! Hope you feel better soon! And yes, I will update this group as well. You're going to look drop dead GORGEOUS!! Kathy~ Your little angels are adorable! Congrats on the clothes! I'm sure you are going to be quite the hottie in the work place!! Whosya~ You are such a great supporter!! And you inspire us a just a tiny bit too, lol!! YOU rock!!

Hey onder woman!! How are you??? Yeah, I don't get on here NEAR as much as I used to, but I still check in quite frequently. I used to be pretty darn addicted, lol. Who's going to the monthly support group meeting next Thursday??

I am jealous too!! He was my favorite. My sister loved Jordan, but Joey was my guy, lol! Thank you bigbaby! Today: B'fast~ coffee, then oatmeal Lunch~ 1/2 of a WW Sesame Orange Chicken meal, 3 fire roasted tomato triscuits Snack~ handful of nuts (lol, just read that back in my head :biggrin:) Dinner~ Other half of my WW meal, 1 slice whole grain toast Maybe a very small snack around 8:00....I don't know yet.

Where is everyone??? I feel like our crew is dwindling down....

Thank you! I feel pretty sassy too, lol! LOL. I haven't thought about it like that. Thank you Leslie!

Great job Renewed!! You are kickin' butt!! I haven't done anything yet today, but I will do something this evening...probably strength training.

aclubb~ Gatorade makes a drink called G2. It has less calories than regular gatorade. I've tasted it before and it was pretty good. I feel like I'm not hydrated enough sometimes too. I don't carry water with me when I run outside. I just need to focus on drinking more thoughout the day...it's always been a issue for me.

Great suggestion Whosya! My mom is a colon cancer survivor, so that hits close to home for me. That was a scary time for our family. I am definitely going to do that.

Great thread!! I can't believe I am just now seeing it! Positive for me today.....I feel great today!!! I feel healthier than I have felt in 10 years!!! Oh, and I have the best family in the world...just thought I would add that in.

I couldn't figure out how to attach the link, so I'll just copy and paste to this post. <TABLE width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD><TABLE width=620 border=1><TBODY><TR><TD><TABLE cellPadding=0 width=620 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=2></TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=450>Hello Monica, Congratulations Pam: 100 pounds lost in 12 months I'm pretty sure I've tried just about every diet known to man. From Weight Watchers to Atkins, none of them had any lasting results. In June 2007, I decided enough was enough. I was so tired of being unhappy and depressed. I didn't even want to leave my house! I was so out of shape and I felt so unhealthy. I had seen the lap band commercials on TV and started researching it. I made an appointment with Dr. Bagnato and I knew that the lap band system was right for me. The process went very smoothly and I had my surgery September 20, 2007. It's been a year since my surgery and I have lost 100 lbs! I still have a little way to go, but I couldn't be more pleased with my results. A year ago, I got winded just walking to my car. Today, I am training for a 5K! I never thought I would be a runner and it feels incredible! The band helped me get my life back. I feel happier and healthier than I have felt in 10 years! ~Pam Visit our Patient Results page for more bariatric surgery success stories Putting Portions in Perspective "What should I eat?" is a question commonly heard by doctors and dietitians. Yet, in some ways it is the wrong question entirely. With variety as the cornerstone to a healthy diet, the true challenge isn't just choosing the right foods, but rather consuming the appropriate amounts. Luckily food labels provide valuable information as to how a food can fit into a daily meal plan. But, what happens when a food doesn't come with a label? Continue reading... Lap-Band Support Group Meeting Thursday October 16th at 7pm Palmyra Regional Rehab Center 2000 Palmyra Road Albany, GA (Enter off of 13th Avenue) Share Your Story Meet New Friends Bring Ideas and Suggestions Refreshments Will Be Served (Next Meeting Thursday November 13<SUP>th</SUP> at 7pm) Chili Relleno Casserole with Chicken Ingredients 1-7oz. can Mild Green Chilis, diced ( can use 2 large fresh Pablano peppers instead) 1 Yellow Onion, diced 3 Green Onion, diced 8 Chicken Breast Tenders, cubed (can use small bite size pieces) 1 cup Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese, low fat 1/4 cup Pancake Mix (can use Arrowhead Mills Multigrain Pancake Mix) 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/4 cup of egg substitute 1/2 cup fat free Milk Butter/Oil flavored spray Toppings: Low fat Sour Cream (or Fage Greek yogurt with Taco Seasoning sprinkled in it) Salsa Sliced Avocado Hot Sauce Preparation Remove seeds from peppers, dice. Set aside. Saute onions till golden in butter/oil spray. Set aside. Saute chicken till golden. Add onions and green chilis to chicken. Mix pancake mix, salt, and baking powder in small bowl. Add egg and milk to make a batter. Spray casserole dish. Layer 1/2 chicken & veggies, 1/2 the cheese and 1/2 the batter mixture. Repeat layers. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until golden and knife inserted comes out clean. Serve topped with sour cream, salsa, sliced avocado and hot sauce. Makes 6 servings - Calories 176 per serving Percent Daily Values per Serving <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width="50%"> Total fat 4g (6%) Saturated 1g Fat(7%) Monounsaturated 1g Fat(5%) Polyunsaturated 1g Fat(5%) Cholesteriol 84mg (28%) Sodium 385 mg (16%) Potassium 382mg (11%) Total Carbohydrate 10g (3%) Dietary Fiber 2g (3%) Protein 25g (51%) Calcium 168mg (17%) Iron 2mg (9%) </TD><TD vAlign=top width="50%"> Zinc 1 mg(10%) Vitamin C 52mg (87%) Vitamin A 332IU (7%) Vitamin A 60 1/2(6%) Vitamin B6 .5(26%) Vitamin B12 .6mcg(9%) Thiamin B1 .1mg(8%) Riboflavin B2 .3mg(15%) Folacin 28mcg(7%) Niacin 9mg(44%%) </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="100%" colSpan=2>Food Exchanges: Starch/Bread ½, Vegetable ½, Lean Meat 3 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> </TD><TD vAlign=top width=170 bgColor=#f6eaec>October, 2008 In This Issue News and Events Schedules Health Tips On Our Website Meet Our Team Weight Loss Surgery General Surgery Seminar Schedule Health Resources Contact Us </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Leslie~ ((HUGS)) I'm sorry you are going through this. I've had some hormone issues too, and it can make you do some wacky things! PM me if you need to talk. Let us know how it goes tomorrow.

Me too. Goodnight all!!

Anyone still watching??? Wow, Jillian is NOT happy with her crew!! I still don't know who my favorite is yet. These people seem hard to read.....

LOL...me too!! Oh, I put LITE in my siggy!