luluc

these threads have just gotten out of hand - period! many are bailing from these debates - because they're are NO longer debates. a topic of mccain / should we vote for a black man / is a woman capable of being VP ... ALWAYS turns to the abortion issue....... go to that thread to debate that issue. i for one am SO over it in ever %^&* topic. ah...feel better.

hasselbeck is the blonde conservative on the view - was on survivor outback. nails on chalkboard to me, honestly. do you know what your having ljm?

i think your activity level plays a large role in your snacking. for instance i just got home from the gym, not ready to each lunch this early - yet i'm starving; and with weight training it's suggested to get some Protein in 20mins after a wkout. so i'm snacking on some colby cheese to hold me over. very rarely do i just have 3 meals. again depending on my activity level, i may have 1-2 Snacks a day. i try to keep healthy items on hand & my snacks are generally very small in portion.

today- 20min walk on treadmill 50min trainer session - all upper body weight training plus pullups/dips/pushups sets (resting knee) & abs. thought my port was going to pop out!!!! is anyone elses port really exposed? everytime i'm doing abs i feel like "done turkey" w/it sticking out:w00t: 20min walk on treadmill - real slow

jackie - saw your progress pics....you look GREAT!!!

hey slim:

yesterdy - b- slice WW toast w/tsp peanut butter & half banana l- spicey tuna roll (5pcs) s- 1.5oz cheddar w/5 trisketts d- half cucumber w/1/4c hummus

congrats rhondalou.. fanny - i loved your story; the beginning is always SO much fun....enjoy it!!!!

nah .... i just go to be a LOT earlier than you "late nite posters"....:Dancing_biggrin: usually up by 430-5, when some of ya are wrapping up posting..LOL very cool TX morning - got jacket on.....LOVE IT!!!

she - i had forgotten your face; seen your pic before, very stunning!!!! - it's tuff , to put yourself out there "cyber" world .... been struggling all damn day w/my before / after shots to post & nerrrrrrrrrrrrvous!!!

fanny have a beau??? i had instant "lust" for hubby - he however is much more tender & affectionate, and really lets me know 24/7 how much he loves me. i on the other hand am guarded at all cost & he's the only one that has broken down that barrier. "L" word came out fast for him, i knew i loved him early on as well - but it took me 8months or so to say it...

haaa , i'm bopping around the house singing it too now. it's hubby's monthly poker / monday night football party here tonite - i said if they order pizza i'll break arms...or tell their wives their smoking cigars & drinking too many martinis.. they didn't appreciate my veggie / hummus tray - guess thats my dinner..LOL

megan - i "use" to be a college athlete (soccer/lacrosse), got heavy after getting married (really just got lazy, ate too much & drank too much wine..) to your questions - 1- i'm nervouse about a foreign object - but as you mentioned "fad" diets didn't work, and i wanted something that helped me put the fork down 2- i'm not restricted in the least in my activities. i just ran a 5k, weight train w/a trainer twice a wk & workout an additional 3-4 days doing cario. the only thing that held me back active wise - was the size of my butt & being out of shape. i'm very grateful for the band & it's "re-teaching" me the healthy habits of eating & being able to be active again. good luck in your research!! lulu

never had a nutritionist appt. i pretty much followed my dr's guidelines & we discussed change up in diet as i moved along in the process.....not sure you need one to be successful.

DH is in LOVE w/them...:tongue2::wub: i'm pretty damn partial too (girl crush!!!) i love their remake of "good bye to you.....good bye to youuuuuu!!!!!!!!" got me singing now

it's not necessary - but i will have a Protein Drink a couple times a wk. i hated them in the beginning and only recently found 2 that i like (make home made) & will add when i meet w/my trainer. i really don't treat them as a meal; more like a "snack" & at an avg 150calories - it's "not a meal"....least for me.

LOL - i live in those glasses, cause i HATE makeup.!.!.

they just don't taste good any more......don't miss my 3 a day habit.

my avatar IS me!!!! promise warts & all, the pic was taken by DH as i was painting a chair on my porch - no makeup no nothing.

you are very sweet - but as long as i have this band, i'm learning something new every day!!!!!

i have found chicken thighs much easier to eat. a regular breast HAS to be "wet" like in a stir fry / crockpot / etc. otherwise i'm chewing forever and i really hate doing that. walking help a "stuck" episode for me....

congrats kathy on the job!!

i have this problem when i go out. at home i measure out my food & use a salad plate always. i have a "one more bite" issue when eating out & i usually feel a bit over stuffed - however i will notice that i get a hiccup & that really is the trigger that i'm DONE. i still take one more bite most times....and it takes FOREVER to get down.

:laugh:haa haa!!!! i do a drive by once a wk - can't help myself sometimes....:wub: LOVED the movie - i thought jennifer hudson was so cute!! DONNA has a face!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SNT - how ya feeling today????, Fanny gave a great response as to why your not losing just yet....stay away from the scale,.... now if i could only heed my own advise:eek: