LovingWhatIs

$15,000.00 here. Self-paid. Included all fills and care for a year.

Sades - 202 here also! Goal: 197 by New Years Day... We can DO IT!

If something like this were true, the Clinton camp would have outted this and it would have been on Inside Washington, Hardball, Meet the Press and every news program on TV - it wouldn't be the floating around anonymously on the internet and nowhere else... golly.

One of my new favorite Proteins is Lump Crabmeat. Lots of Protein, no carbs, only 1 gram good fat, low calorie (go to CalorieKing - Diet and weight loss. Calorie Counter and more. and get the breakdowns of almost every food). I love salmon too, but even that is a little hard to digest. I get an Eggplant Tapenade (or olive tapenade) to go with at the health food store - it is not too high in calories and delicious. I use it instead of a "dip" for anything! Also the Iopure clear drinks are huge, 40 grams of protein, no carbs, 160 calories (I drink 1/2 bottle at a time) and taste like fruit punches. Then my old standby is Tofu. I like the firm lite, I cube it and toss it into cottage cheese with a little Teriyaki. yum. (Or yuck, depending on who you are). Also a fave - Spinach Paneer. I get it at the healthfood store in a package that requires no fridgeration. only 133 calories and delicious as a veggie accompaniment after protein. It is ugly, but soft and spicy and delish. Unflavored unjury Protein powder rocks too - has 20 grams of whey isolate and 1 gram carb and only 80 calories. The best thing is the taste is minimal, so it is great in Soups, yogurt, cream of wheat, oatmeal, etc.

Yeah, they don't mind when the situation is helping the "bottom line" by lower salaries... Good point. sheesh.

Thanks for bringing the Nursing vs. MA thing up. I didn't know all this and now I will know to ask if they are Nurses or not. I had no idea. I have a feeling I have run up against this with all my parents doctors that I go to with them. I appreciate the enlightenment! Thanks, Lisa

oh trying, angel, my heart goes out to you... what a trooper you are. I love that you post what is going on for you and keep talking about it. You are not alone. How can I help? I would love to send you the book "Loving What Is" by Byron Katie. I have many copies, and it has helped me through the most crazy difficult times... I have some stuff on CD and will send that too if you want it. Just email me at lisa@meeetingyourmind.com. I just want to help in any way I can. YOu are so dear. Lisa

5 K race by June 2008 1/2 century ride by Sept 30 2008 10K in Fall with my brother able to put up 450 pounds on the invert leg press by End of 2008 This is going on the FRIDGE. I AM PULLING FOR ALL OF US!

I swear on Source of LIfe liquid. The taste is just okay, but the sustained energy I get all day from it is remarkable. It is very noticeable when I don;t take it. It isn't cheap, but worth it. At health food stores.

Hey Doc, Nice to talk to you again. So don't tell Eric I put this on here :huggie: It would have been nice to have been given the defintions and an understanding of : Productive Burp and Sliming If I had known what was going on I could have avoided worry and taking that nasty Phenergan. But as I have told you before, other than that Eric is THE MAN! We are in agreement on that for sure. Lisa

oh Green, it IS hard being a democrat in the Shenandoah valley of Virginia where they throw a fit if you refer to the CIVIL WAR. " IT WAS THE WAR OF NORTHERN AGGRESSION young lady, and don't you forget it!" The first time I heard this I blew Soda outta my nose... Honestly, they still have lawn jockeys out here. Like a frickin time warp. ahhh well, most of them will be dead in 5 years. LOVE!

oh here's one. I LOVE HOMOSEXUAL MEN! (and I am generalizing I know; please don't throw a brick at me). I love them cause they are funny, they listen really well, they get the joke, they put up with a lot of crap and still keep smiling, they don't try to get in my pants and they like cats. OH... and they love me at any size.

Green, My husband is a skinny democrat who lives in Virginia.. are we related? Oh, no wait, he was a republican last election. Hmmm... Then his son went to Iraq and now he wants to vote for the guy with the big ears... interesting. Signed, Obama Mamma

Thanks everyone for the recipes! I am so psyched. And the Canned SuperLump crabmeat tastes delicious, Laura.... I also am from Maryland and live in Virginia, so I always get excited when Crab Season is coming (any month without an R in it, here!) That is a great food. It is good to know that the Imitation crab is carb loaded. Thanks! WasaB, I can relate to the shrimp thing. I can pick at a back for awhile, but I have to chew the crap outta it. My dogs LOVE IT too. Isnt' that weird? I was shocked.. We are due to lose our Power tonite due to Icing in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, So I bought Salmon and the crab to cook on the grill for the next couple - and a case of Isopure Clear. and Candles. and DH. who needs anything else? oh yeah, and 3 new books. hahaha.

I like ME when I put myself in EVERYONE's shoes, and no matter who they are or what their story is, I can find where I have transgressed in the same way, or I have had the same fault, or I see where I, too, have a hard time being what I want them to be. Then I can love everyone, just where they are. I don't have to pick and choose. And when I think I can't stand someone, I take a good look at me, and find we are just the same. This is not always easy... Our Innocence, that's what I love. Seeing that we are all just doing our best. That no one would hurt another person if they weren't confused.

:help: Oh no Hillary is leading... Stop the Madness, Barack Fans... Get your VOTE ON. (Hillary Fans, don't be offended, this is said with love, humor and respect for your vote)

Ask for a horse that will let you Post in a Western Saddle! Seriously, I have no problems with my horses... Only hurts my boobs. Have a ton of fun Anthony!

my soft stop is 1/2 - 3/4 cups of food and I eat slowly (15-20mins) but not too slowly that I overeat. Morning I can only do a shake, restriction is greater. And right before bed, forget it, which is good!

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I was banded on September 11th and have lost 23 pounds. I got restriction 3 three weeks ago and weight loss is really picking up. Feeling Allllllllright! Started at 225. Weighing in at 202. Shooting for 197 by New Years.

I had my third fill three weeks ago (surgery Sept 11th, first fill Oct. 31st). I was way tight for the first week, but the swelling went down and now it is PERFECT! I am glad i DIDN'T get any taken out - I waited a week to see if the swelling went down and it did. As long as I was getting fluids adequately, I opted to wait and see and it paid off. Can't eat dry, hard Protein at all and no breads, yay! I am losing 3 pounds plus a week.

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1. I can tie my shoes without losing my breath! 2. My eyes don't shut when I smile! 3. My big hips have less bruises! 4. I can feel my bones! 5. I can see my feet! 6. I can wear an underwire bra! 7. I can run! 8. I can feel my muscles! 9. I can see my cheek bones! 10. I can walk much further without getting tired! 11. I can cross my legs! 12. I look younger ( I got carded twice in one week!) 13. I can shave my legs in the shower! 14. I Have Dimples In My Cheeks.....they Are Coming Thru! I Can See Them! Now, As For The Dimples In My Butt!!! I Hope I Will One Day Never See Them!!! 15. I can get out of the bathtub without 911 on speed dial! 16. I can bend over and..... GET BACK UP! 17. I can shop......anywhere! 18. I have so much energy especially after I exercise! 19. I can bend down without getting out of breath! 20. I'm more flexible during sex! 21. My big bow hips have went down more than 20 inches! 22. Men are turning their heads constantly! 23. My face is so much thinner and prettier! 24. I have collar bones! 25. The fat from my back is disappearing! 26. I feel so good! 27. I'm starting to like what I see more and more! 28. I have a Fricking Rib cage and can feel it! 29. I fit comfortably in an airline seat! 30. I can ride all of the rollercoasters I want! Whee! 31. I can curl up in a chair with my knees up like a little kid. 32. I can give myself a nice pedicure. 33. I am amazingly small boned, who would'a known? 34. No more high blood pressure meds! 35. I no longer run from anyone carrying a camera. 36. I can give myself a BATHING SUIT TRIM down south and actually see what I am doing!

NUKE, THANK YOU for reminding me that the grass is always greener on the other side and showing me where I am so NOT Loving What Is!

Ang, funny! Jealous of you six footers.. Sheesh. 5 foot 2.5 (can't forget the .5) But I noted that they have petites on these jeans at Nordies. My daughter and I are going there over xmas and try a pair, then order over the internet. I am a 16 but once I hit and 10, I am getting those sexy velvet ones, and Palazzo jeans. Very cute.