Charlene K

Great, I know about GM and their BM's. My GM was obsessed about it. You know that joke about the a hole controlling the whole body is kinda true. I hope she is okay now. Well, the news just flashed a warning .......we are getting a rain band in 15 minutes that might cause flooding. I just hope there isn't lightning with it. I hate losing power. What? I guess I missed the memory question about the 4th. I love the 4th in the little town(5,000) I moved from. They spend weeks building a stage. The men come out in costumes reciting speeches from the founding fathers. Then we sing patriotic music. The firework display is like the ones at the super bowl......they use the same people. Now, I am in a city of 50,000. I haven't been to our 4th because my GD's birthday party is always the same weekend. Oh dear, I hear thunder!

Good morning gang! I got out with my umbrella and walked......lol......an umbrella doesn't work with the wind, but it only sprinkled. I am glad we were spared this time. Hurricane season lasts till November 15th. Okay, this is my "junk up" for the day. I hope you all have a great day!

Woohoo! Down 3lbs! I is all because I doubled my walking. I am basically eating like a bander and do a shake when I don't feel like fixing dinner. Dr. Davis is changing from Bariatric Advantage to Optifast for the people on the supervised diet. Pre-op patients are still on Bariatric Advantage. I tasted the Optifast bars and soup. They are delicious, but their shakes are too sweet. I think I will buy bars for a meal replacement. Eva, I did not know you were retiring so soon. Good for you! Phyl, have a great time on the 7's get together. I will miss you and Janet. Linda, thanks for the overview.......I needed it too. Okay gang.......going out to eat. I eat out after weighing in so I have six days to work on my loss. I know, some habits die hard, but I do make better choices.

Joyce, is your DD in Houston a blond? There was a pretty blond on tv this morning talking about the Four Seasons. She was giving away a weekend stay on a local morning show. Eva, yeah, we are going to have to double up to keep up with Apples. lol Well, I am off to weigh in. The rain bands aren't dumping the heavy stuff yet. I am sorry for those who get the storm, but I am glad that we don't have to deal with it. Heck, people are still doing repairs from Ike two years ago.

Have a great time! You will be missed!

Arlene, how is your Mom doing? Glad your eye problem wasn't serious. Linda, my mom is not back to her usual self since the pneumonia. She is cold all the time......and more forgetful. This bout took her down another notch. I keep hoping she will get back to her normal, but hey, she is almost 87. Yeah, my sight has been blurry for a few months. I started to think I was getting another cataract, but he can just zap this scar tissue off and I will be 20/20. It was weird to get cataracts so young.....I guess it is genetics.

Great, now what is your nugget test. What if you can only eat 4 Chick fil A nuggets? Apples, Have a great time? You will be missed! Eva, Welcome home! Julie, You are welcomed to the couch. Eva, are you getting a one bedroom or do you want to get a two bedroom with me? I have to reserve a room soon. Well, I went to get my eye zapped and he was running an hour and a half late......so I have to go back the 13th and get laser to take this cloudy membrane off my eye. He said it is normal after cataract surgery and it has been three years. Okay gang, gotta go sit with my grandson.....later!

I here ya! I ate fried shrimp and catfish yesterday.....not good, but I walked 45 minutes this morning. I hope it paid off for the weigh in tomorrow. I will check in tomorrow. HUGS!

I did look up flights from here to LV, but didn't settle on anything yet... We have non-stop Allegiant Air here but they only fly certain days and the price for October was up..... MY brother says to wait and the prices will change... So there is hope for me yet.... Does someone have a couch for me still or not????? I want to come and am not afraid to fly like the last time, but just know that I can't do a bunch of walking... Since some of you feel the same I'm more comfortable about things... I'm trying to be on the "yes" list..... Julie, I think I am getting a one bedroom. You can sleep on my couch. I was waiting for Eva to see if she wanted to get a two bedroom. I will "hang" back with you. I am having a FM morning, but I have to get moving. I have an appt to get scar tissue removed from the lense on my left eye. I feel like a cataract is coming back. So this should take care of it. Okay, got get out there and walk before the rain starts. You would think Alex is coming here. Tootles!

BTW...I fly in at 10:10am on Friday and leave at 7am Monday. Need to find a room near the airport for Sunday night. Joyce....maybe we could room together Sunday night if you decide to stay. Looks like Lori and I fly in not too far apart. I thought I would just take a cab and never thought about Janet and Eva picking us up. That would be very nice but can still do the cab...or...Lori and I can have a lunch together and wait for others to fly in. I'm cool with anything. __________________ Apples, I get in at 11:20am.....so, if you and Lori hang around the airport we can catch a cab together.

Well, I got out even though I heard thunder. So, for today I did 6900 steps. Now, for you gym rats that is peanuts, but it is a big deal for me. You see, I ate catfish and shrimp for lunch.....yep, it had breading on it.....not good. So, I am doing a shake for dinner. I have protein powder bursting out of my pantry. I forgot to stop the auto ship until it was too late. I will be drinking shakes for a long, long time. Of course, that is my emergency hurricane food too. lol Great, do you like Costco better than Sam's?

I hope everyone is okay this morning. It sure was quiet over the weekend. Well, I got out at 6am and did my 3,000 steps. I am gonna weigh on Wednesday so it is crunch time. Janet, Are you okay? I didn't see you on FB or LBT. Joyce, Yes, I am excited about Vegas. I haven't booked a room yet...... I will probably do it this week. Jessica, I hope you had a great birthday. You sure are looking good. Check in when you can.

Janet, I just booked a flight to Vegas Oct 1. WooHoo!!!!! I will get there at 11:20am on Southwest. I leave at 10:15am Sunday. I hope I can bum a ride to the airport on Sunday. Now, this was my DH's idea. He started shopping for flights before he ever said anything to me. So, Janet, you owe him a big kiss on the cheek! I am excited!

I like it too!!!

Big kids have problems too. My DS that travels came in last week from NYC and stopped off at a sports bar for a drink. The security called him the next morning and said they had his carry on bag. Well, he did not know that after he parked thieves broke in his truck and stole his computer, digital camera, and tools. This is the second time in the same parking lot. Also last year he told FB friends he was in NYC. Yep, when he got home his house was stripped of all electronics, and even his cologne. Lesson learned. Don't announce when you are leaving your house. Janet, how about "Band of Buddies". Just a thought. Might pop in for another suggestions.

Charlene - did you post yesterday - how are you doing Janet, I am okay......just sad I made plans for Vegas before y'all planned this trip. And of course the new baby coming. I hope y'all get some clue on the next destination for 2011 when you go to Vegas. Well, I am walking and walking, but the scale is not moving. I WILL lose before the next weigh in. Still thinking Positive!!!!!!

LOL! You got that right! :eek::thumbup:

AMEN!!!!! I NEVER!!!!! I swear, some of these docs think every one is gonna get hooked on one pain pill. Kimaly, I hope you get to feeling better real soon. HUGS!

Hi gang! I have been miserable all day. You see, I started on real food friday. I always take Miralax , but when I started the shakes I stopped because of all the fiber. Well, I forgot to take the Miralax. Oops, then last night I took a prescription laxative....not good. Needless to say.....I am sitting on donut cushion. lol I know TMI, but I don't want y'all to make the mistake I did. I couldn't even go weigh in. Okay, nough said. Apples have a good time.....you will be missed. Great, Pictures please!

Whew!......y'all have been busy on the posts today. I have been grandma.....ing today. I did get in my walk and bike riding. Great.....bagels..110 cal, 1fat, 5 protein, and........24carbs! Glad I only ate a half. Apples, I know.....I want to go too. It is just too soon after the new Grandbaby comes and we are booked for November. Linda and Laura......love, love , love......the pic! Laura.....I had a friend that took a family vacation to Costa Rica and loved it. There was alot to do, but I don't know where she stayed. I saw pics of the family on zip lines. She has boys. I guess it pays to be married to a Geek. He is my "tech go to guy". Oh, Janet, I just planted cupcakes on FV. hee!hee! Julie? Jessica? Meredith? where are you?

Apples, the half of a bagel was the new 110 calorie bagel(Thomas) which means I ate 55 calories. I bought them for DH. Yep, gotta stay away from the bread carbs......makes me bloat.

WooHoo!!!!!!Awesome news! Yes, a miracle for sure!!!!!

Oh, Apples, beautiful smile!.........you are beautiful! inside and out!

Great......WooHoo! for the gym and a trainer. Joyce......yes I live south of Houston......about 25 minutes from downtown Houston. Laura and Linda......yep the carbs got me.....gotta step up the walking to lose by Wednesday. Janet.......the five easy pymts can really get ya. They had flat screen tv yesterday and sold out. I just needed some makeup. I started to buy Dr Denese wrinkle stuff, but I think I will just save for a facelift way down the rode. PS for my tummy is first. It prevents me from wearing a smaller size. First, I want to lose at least fifty lbs more.

I live about 30 minutes from Hobby and an hour+ from the International. Let me know next time. I would love to see you. Did you get anything from QVC yesterday? I just bought makeup. Well, switching to a few carbs has wiped out my loss this week. Gotta go heavy on protein this week to show loss. I hope everyone has a good Monday!