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completely understandable. they are WAY too young for both; your mom & knows what's best for them to handle. i think your a good lady, though i don't agree with you on some issues.

I put off a recommended partial hysterectomy due to being banded the same month ( I had no medical emergency - just heavy / prolonged periods w/endometriosis ) . I wanted to see how my body would react to some weightloss & now my Dr is suggesting an Endometrial Ablation. Not sure your problems, my only experience is my good friend who had only her ovaries removed (cancer) - and she's not experienced ANY lack of O issues. She's 48 / fairly healthy & a newlywed of 4 months - if I hear anymore of the honeymoon, I'll puke. I hope your well & have no serious issues,

gadget - since i dont' know the ages of your girls, i'm curious why would you not want them to see schindlers list ? did they see the passion of christ? a dramatic presentation of the holocaust is as real as the crucifiction of christ in both movies - all gore; all too real. if they are not the age to see that - totally understand; if they're not i'd like to know what's bothersome in showing the truth that is the holocaust. not to go down a different path - but they're are "some" that want ignore this part of history & not teach it in schools. though i'm not a practicing jew, i am half (catholic raised) & it drives me insane to hear people talk about the holocaust like it did not happen (I SO don't assume you feel this way). Curious to your thoughts,

PERFECT time to meet up - !!:cursing: In the DFW area myself & would definitely be interested meeting other LBT members.

today - am yoga class 2m walk w/2 labs each over 100lbs *that was more an upper body wkout**

cerrin, can you not get at least a Protein shake in beforehand? btw - i HATE having to drink them - always have. i had a "bad" morning yesterday (TOM) & when i was to meet w/my trainer he said i didn't look good - i told him i could not get anything down but a slice of cheese (he knows the band dynamic). he suggested i do some cardio & we'll reschedule - he prefers i get at least 14g of protein in before a workout. your clipping in some serious time working out - some nutrients beforehand might elliviate any dizziness & enhance your workout more. just a suggestion,

yes, this has happened on occassion and it was a nutrional issue (for me). i had to start playing around with what "foods" worked well for me prior to a workout & what seems to work best is approx 15-20grams of Protein 30mins before hitting the gym. i take in a EAS low carb shake & a piece of fruit (normally 1/2 banana or a slice of apple w/peanut butter). the more i work out the more calories i need; the under 1000 calorie a day plan wasn't working both at the gym & scale. Once I upped things to approx 1200 a day - my body responded happily. just a suggestion - look at what your eating... take care~!

that is hillarious!!

bandster- i'm very sorry for your loss, but what wonderful news about getting married!! i think after you've taken the appropriate time to mourn & gather yourself - it would be a perfect time to be selfish about yourself = your health, your weight loss, & peace of mind. i must say, i respect the whole bunch of you that have to cook for family & kids while being banded. that part has been pretty easy for me, since it's just me and hubby and he was banded w/me. with a partner in the same boat, diet & exercise has been a breeze to adapt back to. just about 7 months out and i am a pound shy of my dr's goal & 16 from mine. i must say for my results to date, i can attribute to consistent exercise. it has to be in my lifestyle or i'll fail. it did when i walked away from it 7yrs ago & while still eating healthy - gained weight. i think i like this band in me most days - i'm at my sweet spot & have been for over a month (8.5cc / 10cc band). wish you all success!!

I don't see David A as an American Idol - He's not sung a song decently that's from the last 30yrs; his good performances have been songs older than that. He's not current, nor entertaining to watch. I literally pick my laptop and chat when he sings. Does he have a good voice - absolutely, but not in a "PoP-Top40" version which AI likes to market .... look at failed winners who were not in that genre: Ruben/Fantasia/Taylor... I think Syesha has improved - but it will be between her and Jason (love them dimples) in the bottom tonight & I think she'll be the one gone (but not surprised if Jason does). David C is the most marketable. He can sing, he is current & I think he'll be more successful than Daughtry.

yesterday - b- slice of colby jack cheese & half banana l- tuna & tomato on wasa bread crack w/slice of cheese d- 4oz chicken marsala w/1/3c green beans s- sb 100 cal choc soy nuts

Different perspective: I was never spanked - NEVER & that is because my father was abused by his mother on a daily basis. He has the scars on his chest where she would put out her cigarette & the emotional ones that go far deeper. But that was abuse - not spanking. In some ways, I "wish" I was spanked because the "emotional let down lecture" that took place lasted WAY longer than a crack on the hand/bum. The "I'm so disappointed in You" talk would result in my Dad (because he was downright afraid to spank) not capable of communicating w/one of me or my siblings for days it seemed like - and that was in my opinion DEVASTATING. He obviously had issues that he and my Mum had to work through over the years; but it was well past the point when we were all too old to be spanked - that did he resolve his own demons. Now he is Grandpa on Steroids and a Far better "parent" / "grandparent" , emotionally available than ever before. I have no idea, not being a parent how I would handle a situation. I'd like to think I'd take after my mum; but I'll likely not know that - my dealings are w/my animals & I'm just an all around push over; but I'm not raising the next generation - I'm just raising a bunch of furry friends. I'd like to think that parents can make their own decisions as to how to discipline their children w/out interferrence - I think making this a law is a bad thing in MO.

today - all cardio: 30min elliptical 30min bike 15min walk 15min run 15min walk

My OBGYN gives me B12 shots monthly & have for a while now (pre-band). I have very "heavy" periods which results in me being very weak (slight anemia) & her recommendation was these shots. I've not had any lethargic feelings since getting these, though she did mention that there was a "patch" I could try on my last visit. Might try that out.

i think it's FANTASTIC!! i started playing soccer @ age 7, and played all the way thru college. loved it. i just signed up to play on an over 40 mens league & can't wait till the first game....congrats to you!!

yesterday - b- eas carb control choc shake w/ 1/2 banana l- 2oz deli turkey / tomato on wasa bread crack w/tsp of cream cheese s- slice of colby jack cheese w/ 2 melba rounds d- 1 1/4c pork/veggie stir fry w/saba noodles

no not the cookie aisle. at each store i got them in the "health" section near the pharmacy. where they have the diet aids / shakes / bars / etc. i don't think i've gotten any SB or EAS product in any other aisle.

I have "mix" feelings on this. I grew up in NY, and I had the kind of mum that kept change in her pockets who delved out loose change to those who needed it - or those who didn't (how were we to know). Sometimes, I'm just as giving if my heart strings are pulled properly - it annoys my husband when we're at a stop light and I see a sign "Homeless Vet" and pass out a buck or 2, he is just as giving - but does not like pandering & is put off... What does bother me, is I can no longer shop at my local: Krogger/Walmart on a Saturday because it's become a frenzy of "causes" wanting support. I wish each store would provide a list of those who need donations & I will gladly write a check - I don't like parents who push their kids to hit every person walking out of a store to buy a box of cookies. I don't eat cookies - and I hate to say no....but it's just gotten out of hand. No I dont' want to buy a baked good from someone I don't know to support a church I don't attend. I think everyone has the right to spend their money where they want & also support the cause they want, I really just don't like when it interfers w/me buying some milk & in a hurry.

I do weight training 4 times a wk (2 w/a trainer) with a mix of cardio (running / elliptical / bike). I love it! I really am loving the way my body is toning up. My upper body looks great & my legs are starting to catch up - I noticed my calf muscles for the first time today, thinking wow they are "defined", not a lump of fat. I believe in it - but a balance of exercise is important too. I don't get paranoid any longer about the scale, since the clothing sizes are dropping wkly it seems.

yes the secretary (emily blunt) LOVED her in that movie, another line - "you get to go to paris with all those clothes (she's in the hospital after getting hit by the car) and you eat CARBS"!!

same here - i monitored the frst 12wks then stopped. since getting a trainer back in Feb, i log food daily for him to give feedback. every 2 wks he looks at my logs and makes recommendations; in fact i seem to be upping my calories lately & it seems to work. i like looking back and seeing what i'm "actually" eating these days. i have a tendency to eat the same foods or do the same workout routines when left alone....my logging food journal, helps me keep things fresh a bit, if that makes sense?:thumbup:

super target - but i did find them at walmat yesterday & got 2 more boxes 100 calories 3g protein 6g fat 6g sugar i'm officially addicted to these suckers!!

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Good luck w/your surgery!! Mushie Foods I enjoyed: Refried Beans w/LF Sour Cream or Mashed avacado / Salsa Hummus & cottage cheese Egg drop soup Ricotta bake Crab Cakes (blended my lump crab meat to make it more smooth) Lentil Soup - blended Scramble eggs w/boursin cheese & chives (come out very creamy)

you are so good w/your volunteering wombat!!! probably best to forgo the weights (lower body); my lower back is actually starting to give me some problems w/all the squats/lunges. not sure if it's the RA or just too many; actually got a break from my trainer today on those to give it some rest. this wkend, no gym - no cardio. hubby and i took a break from it all. today: 3mile warm up on bike 50min session w/trainer (core / resistance training: upper body/arms) **have a 100lb lab that was just neutered; so have to walk him multiple times a day - so not to run thru the pool just yet** averaging around 2mile walk per day. have a good wk all~