Tricia K.

Kathy - I make my iced lattes by waiting at the Starbucks counter!! LOL!! We do have an espresso/cappuccino maker here at home but they just don't come out as good as they do at Starbucks. I hope you do try Splenda. I absolutely love it and wouldn't use anything else. Just be careful not to use too much because, to me, it seems sweeter than sugar. I usually use 2 packets for 16 oz. and 3 for 20 oz., which seems to be about perfect for me. You may wish to try a little, taste it first, then add more as needed. Funny - thanks for your input. I drink at least 64 oz. of Water per day. I'm going to give it another 2-3 weeks and if I haven't lost any weight, I'll make an appt. to get a slight fill - probably .1 or .2cc should do the trick. I could probably eat more right now, but have been limiting myself.

Diane, you look FANTABULOUS!! Your legs look great and you have a tiny little waist. Thanks for sharing your pictures with us. I agree with the others that you look like you weigh less than 199 pounds. How tall are you?

I choked on a baseball bat because I was drunk. Kathy, yours was hilarious!!

C 198 (- 76 total, - 0 this week) Ok, I too have stayed the same and I think it's because of these two things: I got that slight unfill and have less in my band than before I had my last fill I've been stepping up my strength exercises and have probably gained muscle mass The following is a list of my food intake for the past few days. This is typical of my diet from the beginning and I think I'm doing ok. However, I'm open to suggestions/tips. 5/6/06 Food Intake Breakfast: 8 oz. Protein shake made w/ skim milk Snack: 16 oz. iced latte made w/ whole milk & 2 Splenda Lunch: South Beach Diet Peanut Butter Cereal bar Dinner: 3 meatballs, 1 slice american cheese & 2 olives Snack: 3/4 slice spinach alfredo chicken pizza Total Calories: 912 Total Fat: 41 grams - 40% Total Carbs: 72 grams - 28% Total Protein: 72 grams - 31% 5/7/06 Food Intake Breakfast: 16 oz. Protein Shake made w/ skim milk & 16 oz. coffee w/ non-dairy creamer & 2 Splenda Snack: 1/8 c. premium blend nuts Lunch: breaded chicken patty w/ slice of american cheese Dinner: 1/4 Lean Cuisine salmon w/ basil Total Calories: 863 Total Fat: 34 grams - 36% Total Carbs: 55 grams - 25% Total Protein: 84 grams - 39% 5/8/06 Food Intake Breakfast: 16 oz. protein shake made w/ skim milk Snack: 12 oz. coffee w/ non-dairy creamer & 2 Splenda Lunch: baked, boneless cod fillet w/ lemon pepper seasoning & butter Snack: 20 oz. latte made w/ whole milk & 3 Splenda and 1 sugar cookie Dinner: 1/3 c. portabello mushroom tortellini w/ alfredo sauce Total Calories: 967 Total Fat: 31 grams - 29% Total Carbs: 85 grams - 35% Total Protein: 85 grams - 36% 5/9/06 Food Intake Breakfast: South Beach Diet chocolate cereal bar Snack: 20 oz. iced latte made w/ whole milk & 3 Splenda and 3 c. microwave popcorn Lunch: 1/3 c. portabello mushroom tortellini w/ alfredo sauce Snack: 1 c. microwave popcorn Dinner: 1/2 c. ground beef w/ 2 slices american cheese, sour cream & 2 olives Total Calories: 884 Total Fat: 56 grams - 56% Total Carbs: 60 grams - 24% Total Protein: 44 grams - 20% P.S. I also munch on raw broccoli, red bell peppers or cucumbers but don't count them in my daily caloric intake because I consider them free calories.

Funny - thanks for sharing your photos. I look forward to seeing the "after" photos and hearing about your experience. liana - *hugs* to you, my dear. I hope you feel better soon. MoOrLess - I'll visit Trish's journal and send her some good thoughts. Thanks for giving me the heads up.

2.75 hours of bowling 225 crunches 300 leg lifts (150 each leg) 50 bicep curls w/ 4lb. weight 50 tricep curls w/ 4lb. weight

Jen, congratulations and welcome to bandland!

You're welcome, my dear. LOL @ a betting pool. That might be fun. But remember, you don't have to post any pictures you're not comfortable with, ok?? Please don't feel obligated to do so.

LOL...too funny. Here's mine. Your next shall be as... a Lion Only 18% of people will be reincarnated as a higher form of life than you. Remain honorable in this life, and you can expect to be rewarded in your next life.

Breakfast: South Beach Diet chocolate cereal bar Snack: 20 oz. iced latte made w/ whole milk & 3 Splenda and 3 c. microwave popcorn Lunch: 1/3 c. portabello mushroom tortellini w/ alfredo sauce Snack: 1 c. microwave popcorn Dinner: 1/2 c. ground beef w/ 2 slices american cheese, sour cream & 2 olives Total Calories: 884 Total Fat: 56 grams - 56% Total Carbs: 60 grams - 24% Total Protein: 44 grams - 20%

Funny, that is so awesome!! I'm so happy for you. I know that you've wanted to have this done and now it's a reality!! Yay!! *hugs*

Happy Birthday, Anne! :)

Good luck, Nana. Keep us posted.

Happy Birthday, Kathy!! :)

Yay, Heather!! I'm so proud of you. You've achieved so much in 6 months!! Keep up the good work, girlfriend. *hugs*

:high5: :thumb: :cheer2: Congratulations, Diane!! That is absolutely fantastic. I am so very happy for you. :high5: :thumb: :cheer2:

The only thing on that poll that I've had the misfortune of taking was the crushed up meds....ONCE, and only ONCE!! YUCK!!! :spit:

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I'm totally in too. I need these challenges to kick my butt in gear!

*mwah* I feel the same way about you, Susan. You're a wonderful person and I'm so blessed to know you. I just hope that one day I'm able to meet you in person because I'm going to give you the biggest hug imagineable!! *hugs* and another *mwah*

Wow, I'm sorry to hear that you're going through such a difficult time. I wish you the best and hope that things get better very soon.

I experienced much of the same thing with my last fill 2 weeks ago. After only 4 days, I was way too tight and PB'd 4 times on water and/or protein shakes. I didn't eat for 3 days for fear that I would PB again. I had a slight unfill as soon as they could schedule me and now feel 100% better.

Thanks, EmileeKaye....and you're welcome!!

I'm not a moderator, but here's your resized picture.

150 crunches (3 sets of 50 per EmileeKaye) 300 leg lifts (150 each leg) 100 toe raises 50 bicep curls w/ 2lb. weight 50 tricep curls w/ 2lb. weight P.S. I need to go buy a heavier weight. This one feels like nothing.