Charlene K

Somebody stop me! QVC is having 5 easy payments on everything today. I just bought some make up. I love Laura Gueller Now, Judith Ripka silver is on......oh dear! I ate a salad for lunch. We ate a a BBQ place. I am so proud of eating healthy there. They had a lot of homemade desserts and we resisted. Just finished eating an apple. I have to get my walk in today. It is over a hundred right now so I will wait till the sun goes down. Tootles!

Phyl, she is adorable!!! I hope she is the perfect pup for you. Cheri, steak is not on my diet. I think because it is harder to lose eating beef. He said beef is okay, but it has to be free of hormones and anitbiotics. And beef is more for maintenance. He gave me a 1300 calorie mediterranean diet since 1300c is my resting metabolic rate. That means I have to exercise and burn off 300-500 calories a day in order to lose. So far, I have lost a lb. I haven't eaten 1300 calories yet, but I am sure there will be days that I do. Okay, gang, gotta get ready for church. They are giving a huge "man" grill away today......five burners! Also, all the men are wearing "man clothes" for church.....shorts and flip flops. lol Happy Father's Day! to everyone to has filled "Dad Shoes".

Janet, yeah, you are right about not worrying what others think......it's just they don't have what I need.....water aerobics. My back doctor and Dr. Davis told me to get into water aerobics. I think I will in the fall. I will be taking my GD to Mommy's Day out and it is right across the street from LA Fitness. I kinda went nuts on eating "Food" today. Nothing bad, but I guess I just felt guilt free eating. breakfast- eggbeaters snack-half a toasted bagel lunch-pr shake w/fruit snack- baked chicken leg dinner- 3oz grilled steak( a no no) Father's day at the DD's w/salad and a half ear of grilled corn 973 calories not bad for a full day of eating

Phyl, I am here.....just busy sewing today. Joyce, Congrats! on the onederland! Janet, Congrats! on the exercise! Yes, because of your support I walk everyday. I walked 2 miles this morning, and will do my stationary bike this afternoon. Great, I am so glad you are getting in touch with old friends. That is a good price for a membership. There are too many young people at our 24hr Fitness. My son goes there. They don't have a pool. If I join one it will be LA Fitness. They offer water aerobics every morning. You know my mouth has been so sore and raw while on the shakes....ketosis. I ate carbs last night and today. The soreness is almost gone. I am still getting my teeth cleaned next week and get xrays. I just hope it is all good. Eva, where are you going this time? Have fun!

Thanks! Guess what I had for supper? A pita pocket, leafy green lettuce, sunflower seeds (just a few), dried cranberries, and 2oz of shredded beef ( beef is a no-no, but hey, got to get rid of it). I thought I had died and gone to heaven......YUM!

I am so glad you are doing so well. What kind of band do you have? I think they ought to pay for the whole cost. Sounds like a defect in it. I went to the Dr. Davis today. Yippee!!!!! I am on food! I will use shakes whenever I want to replace a meal. I am on a Mediteranean diet. I bought lots of organic veggies, hormone-antibiotic free chicken, and whole wheat pita bread. Oh, yes, sunflower seeds and almonds for salads. I am so excited. Now, lets see if I start losing again. I did lose the 2lbs I gained. So, I am off the cook! I am still going to nutrition classes. I probably will go to them thru the summer.

WooHoo!!!!! I am eating real food. I only have to do shakes whenever I feel like it. I am on a Mediteranean(sp) diet. So, I went and bought organic veggies and Hormone and antibiotic free chicken.....oh, and fish.....YUM! I did lose the two lbs. I think I have stalled because of too few calories. Great, doesn't 24 hour have a Biggest Loser plan? Laura, Have a safe trip home. Still praying for y'all. Laura K......you have a safe trip too. I hope you get to meet up with some of the LBT buddies. I am concerned about Apples. I hope the bad weather missed her Julie are you okay? Janet, see ya on the farm! lol You too Linda! Okay, gang, I hope all of you have a great weekend! I am off to do some cooking.......Yippee!!!!

I stayed at the Stratosphere a few years ago. It is old, but clean and cheap. . The slots were loose. I won two Jackpots on the same machine.....Haywire. I loved the restaurant that rotates at the top. I wish I could go with y'all. I have a new grandbaby coming and I will be keeping my two year old GD. We are going to Las Vegas the week before Thanksgiving. Boo!!!!!! If y'all go again in 2011 let me know early so I can plan it. Lori, what do you know about the Mirage? That is where we are staying. Janet, I did a shake for Breakfast, but I am doing tuna for lunch.....then a shake for dinner. I just know they will make me weigh again tomorrow.

Take care, Marie! I want to wish you a speedy recovery. Let us know how you are doing. HUGS and Prayers!

BooHoo! .....gained two! What the.....?????? I am blaming water retention for now.lol I haven't taken in enough calories to have gained. I go see Dr. Davis on Friday to tell him I am ready to eat some food! I think it will boost my metabolism.

permalink Charlene, what color pearl did you get in your ring? I got it today too in the black. I am a sucker for the artisan crafted as well and in particular the stuff from Indonesia, it reminds me of John Hardy stuff and somewhat of David Yurman as well in some things. And the price is so reasonable. I had to restrain myself from other stuff. I got it in black too! Artisan and Barbra Bixby are my fav silver. Boo-hoo!......I gained....What's up with that? I took in less calories and I doubled the exercise. I told the RN I want to start on food. Now I will tell him on Friday. I think it will boost my metabolism. I do think this is water retention because my ring that was falling off of me.....was fitting me this morning. Oh well, Next week it will change. Charlene hope the weigh in went well. Wow, that difference in ring size is incredible. I commend you on staying on the shakes this long -- no way would I have been able to do that -- I did it for 2 weeks before surgery and thought that was a major accomplishment -- you are amazing. How's your mom today? Linda, My mom is physically better, but this pneumonia kinda zapped her memory a little. I hope it gets better because it is really bothering her....very hard for her to accept. Glad DH is doing good!

Oh, thanks on the farm info! Gets me charged up again. Well, Janet, I turned on QVC and guess what.....one of my favorite jewelry is on.......Artisan Crafted. They have an awesome ring for the today's special....yep, I bought it. They are almost sold out. I have gone from a 9 to a 6. I need a ring because all of mine are too big except for my anniversary ring I got 20 years ago. I better change the channel before I go bankrupt. The Artisan is on for two hrs. I just love their stuff. Okay, peeps, I am off to weigh. I don't think the ticker will change. I double my exercise and my body is rebelling. That's okay, it will change next week or when I Dr. Davis on Friday. Later gang!

Well, I had a FM day ......weather was hot and storms came this afternoon. I tend to swell during that time. I feel better now, but I still haven't lost the fluid. There is always tomorrow morning....lol.

Love them!!!!!! I love Bob Mackie! I bet you do look great in the print dress. Okay, weighing in tomorrow. I don't feel good about weighing. I have kept my calories down and increased my exercise. I don't think I have lost. I am definitely going to talk to him about eating a meal or two each day. In fact, I have decided to tell him I need to eat!!!

I hope he continues a speedy recovery. God Bless!

Eva, me too! I had cataract surgery three years ago and was supposed to see a lot better with these lenses. If was good for awhile, but now I have a little scar tissue on one of them and things are a little blurry. I am getting it zapped off on the 29th. So, gang, I can't see light colors too well or real small.

WOO HOO!!!!!!! I'LL TOOT IT FOR YA! AWESOME! That is one of my goals for the end of the year. Right now I have my 5lb mini goal for the end of June.

Anny, Diana, Adriana, Welcome to this thread. I know our seasoned banders can help. So, jump on the bandwagon and ride with us on this journey to a new way of eating. Oh, Kurby, I didn't welcome you last week.......Welcome! Linda, the mommy to be got a lot of nice gifts and only a couple of duplicates. I loved doing showers for our children, but it is time to pass the baton to the 30+ ladies....our daughters. I am pooped! Eva....like your new hairdo! I am getting mine done tomorrow. I need a little something new.....don't know what yet. Phyl.....I like your new hair color too! Janet....I hope you are right about the water retention. Weight in is Wednesday. I did almost 6,000 steps today. Heck, I did 10,000 yesterday.....that is why I am pooped! Apples, are you home yet? I saw a new thing on tv today on our local talk show. It is a snap on smile. You wear an appliance that snaps on to existing teeth and you look like you have porcelain caps. I just wonder what it cost. Might check into it for my razor sharp bottom teeth. lol

Charlene, why such big baby showers? Is it like a whole church thing? What a blessing to the mom to be. __________________ Lori, small town.......big town-wide shower. The Grandma( my friend) comes from the family that owns the local phone company. She has many friends and family members. We(six neighbor friends) all raised our kids together and made a pact to give each child a wedding shower and a baby shower. The mom-to-be was the last child.....she is 33. Whew! I am glad I am done with that commitment, but I loved it. It kept us all together through out the last 25 years. They are going to come to my house and give my daughter a "Sip and See". When my new grandbaby is about 8 weeks old we are going to have a come and go to show off my new grand daughter. Now, that will be very small, but it keeps us in touch. The six of us get together twice a year. Janet, did I tell you i gained two lbs yesterday? I did!. I walked almost two miles this morning and will be doing only shakes for the next few days. I see Dr. Davis on Friday.

Is Lactulose like Enulose? If it is.... no wonder he is having accidents. That stuff doesn't give you much warning. Have you tried giving him benefiber and increase his fluid intake? I hope things straighten out soon because I know it is difficult on you and him Props on the three lbs! Well, there were about 70 people at the big baby shower. It was really nice. Now, I have resigned from big showers. Carrying all that stuff and setting up is too much. I will do small ones from now on. All of the hostesses were mostly in their 60's, and we all have bad backs. I am so thankful that I have lost weight. All my old friends that I had not seen in almost two years complimented me on my weight loss. They said they had their"Arlene back". It made me feel so good. I have been friends with most of the for over thirty years. I am at my 1994 weight now......shooting for my 1979 weight. Thanks again for all the support y'all have given me. HUGS!!!!

Janet, I know what you mean about passing the obese trait down. My son had LAP-BAND® four years ago and lost 120lbs. He has gained it all back and more. Now, my GD and GS are going to be the fat kids in school if my son does not get himself in control. They eat out at least five times a week. You know when you even eat healthy in a restaurant it is still packed with fat and sodium. I am not saying a word because I taught my son how to eat bad.........makes me feel bad. Well, another big baby shower back in my hometown. Ugh! There are over a 100 invites so I spent all day saturday baking Neiman Marcus Bars and Crescent Roll Bars. I only ate eggbeaters in the morning and a shake in the evening, but I gained 2lbs......what's up with that? I did walk 2 miles and did 7,000 steps for the day. Oh, and I made a baby hooded towel.... and embroidered it and a blanket. I think my body has gone into starvation mode. I am sure I will drop a few today. After this shower........I am definitely hanging up my shower cap. No more hostessing big showers. I enjoy it, but too many hostesses don't do their part. They just want to throw money into it , but not their heart. I'll stick to small ones from now on......Sorry I am griping.....don't have anyone to gripe to this morning. Okay, off to church and get a new attitude! Have a great day!

Tell Nels Congrats! on his graduating kinder and give him a big kiss from your LB buddies.

What???? No one checked in today????? Eva, I love your posts......I miss ya when you don't check in. Well, I bought Carbmaster yogurt today(Kroger makes it). It only has 3 sugars. I put half in my shake and it made it almost like pudding. I loved it. Anything to change up these shakes will help. Next week will be 12 weeks on this diet. I have to shake things up and lose another 5lbs before the end of the month....my mini goal.

Charlene Congrats on your 2 lbs - WTG- Hugs - So very brave for you to tell your story - but I feel that once we let it out (share the story and you know there is no shame here) - it helps us to recover - we are food addicts - plain and simple - and I guess I sorta understand where he's coming from - I do agree with at least 1 pt (fish/chicken/salad or veggie) meal a day - Cuz personally I couldn't do shakes that long - and I think you need to learn how to eat healthy - How long has it been since you've been doing the shakes?? It seems like 3 months too me :0).. Arlene, I agree with Lori, you took a big step in acknowledging your journey. Congratulations on getting to the point where you had the trust and confidence to share. Good for you. You're also a butterfly -- just now coming out of your cocoon. Keep soaring. Thanks, peeps! I say two affirmations as I go to sleep at night.....two scriptures. I believe they are finally sinking in. I agree about the addiction. I know I can't have just one chip or just one cookie.......so I have to live without them. I have been on shakes for almost 3 months. I am ready to mix it up....shakes and real food. In fact, I am going to tell him next week that I am ready to go to the next level.

Thanks! Beautiful words!