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yea I second that motion (even with the motion of the ocean in my head wahahaha) I'd like the spinach dip recipe too. Pretty please with sugar, whip cream and a cherry on top hee hee Man I hate going to the docs! I don't wanna go but, ok ok I will

I don't even know if I can remember them all..these definately aren't in any specific order: Diet workshop (Several times) Nutrasystem Weight Watchers (several times) Jenny Craig (life time member...yea that helped UGH) Woman works (local place) New You (local place) Protein shake place (forget the name but drank their suppliments all protein based fruit juice type stuff. Local place) Herbal Life Atkins Susan Summers South Beach Slim Fast Dexatrim Metabolife High Index something or other (expensive pills didn't work) Gloria Stevens (gym and diet thing) 10 day diet (thats the one with the beets, tuna, vanilla ice cream BLECK) Cabbage soup diet banana, skim milk diet Richard Simmons deal-a-meal Fit for Life Hollywood diet (drink stuff for 3 days, the bathroom and me were best friends YUCK) Nutrionists diet from the hospital The just cut back carbs diet from my doc Hypnotism (yea get this...we were told while under anything in excess was garbage. So more than 1/2 a sandwich the other half was garbage. While under....he said..Pigs eat garbage, dogs eat garbage. Wellllll that didn't work for long either bar-oink!) Green Tea tablets I can bet I'll think of more after I click "post" lol

spinach dip...did someone say spinach dip? hee hee yet another thing that goes down smoothly UGH. Anyway...I'm back. I survived the weekend...no bad comments this time but, DH and I made a bet at how long it would take his mom to ask about the ring she needed repaired and my DH had it repaired for her. I said it would take her 1 hour to ask for it...he said 30 mins. Well it was amazing it only took 15 min before "So I hope you remembered my ring, where is it" to come out. We both burst out laughing and told the family why. I think it embarrassed her but, I also think something worked. She was actually more appreciative of the things my DH does for her when we get there. Now it's been 5 months since we saw her last and BINGO as soon as we stepped in her house...barely there 10 min she asked him to change the Water filters. UGH. He said Ya know mom you could let me relax a bit before you start with the list. He stuck up for himself wahooo. He told her he'd do it the next day. We went to a state park while we were there and it was beautiful. I guess it's known as the Grand Canyon of the East. I can't remember the actual name of it but, lots of waterfalls and valleys. Tooks us over 3 hours to get through it all with the riding and stopping to site see. Very nice and it would be nice to see again. My new nephew is ADORABLE! I loved holding him the little pint of peanuts lol. I had to tell him I loved him and kiss is cheeks before I left today. Brought tears to my eyes to not be able to see him more. My DH and his older Bro have really gotten close and they get teary eyed with every good bye. He and his wife and now their new son are very very sweet people and I miss them bunches. We wish they'd move down here where DBI could get a better job since the economy is better here and then I could hang with his wife and baby while the guys went fishing etc :scared: oh well I am still rocking..seems worse now after that long drive. I'll still see the doc tomorrow and see what she has to say about it. The Pharmacist told me my doc will end up giving me the same stuff I've been taking. I'm sure that will end up being the case. I think this is something that just has to wear off. I should say I hope so considering we're going on another cruise next year lol. Oh well...time to unpack and start laundry. Personals will have to wait. Oh I do like the Christmas Card idea if everyone is game. Darcy don't you worry about the card thing. I didn't send out cards the past few years either...just didn't get around to it. I have plenty of them lol. I think maybe having the list of folks here would get me in the mood Hugs

What am I up to hmmm UGH packing to go to NY with two dogs in tow. Eh Gads! Ok...so.....I'm still cruisin on that ship. TOM game to visit today and yesterday the wooziness was so bad I had to leave work. My MD wasn't available and we have to leave around noon for this trip to NY. I have an appointment on Monday to see my MD. Man...this is aweful. I think because TOM is here and the retention of Fluid things the woozy stuff is bad? You think? I did better eating last night..didn't snack as much. This weekend at the inlaws I know I won't eat as much. I get very uncomfortable there when I'm eating...even when I didn't have the band. They don't exactly hold back when it comes to weight and telling you what they think. I especially feel bad when my DH is greated with Gee you put on weight before a hello even comes toward him. The poor guy could of lost 20 pounds and that is still said. His brother picks on my accent to the point where it's not funny anymore. One time DH had to tell him to stop because he could see the tears welding up in my eyes. I can take alot but he was brutal that day. Anyway, once all that crap is out of the way we have a good visit. I'm looking forward to seeing my new nephew Christopher. Well I better get packing and I'm going to run to the pharmacy to see if the pharmacist knows of anything I can take to help this go away. UGH. Love you folks!

Nana that happens to me as well with certain smells but, usually it's when I'm on the verge of losing my meal in the first place. After that nice golfball feeling and I'm in the bathroom it's the smells in there that give that final push to get rid of whatever is bothering me in my tummy. Gross but, sometimes it helps when I need it lol.

Stopping in quick before getting ready for work. Cindy you truly are doing awesome be very proud of yourself! Darcy - Are you able to maybe puree some liquidy Soup that has Protein in it? You and I have the same Christmas Goal...now how neat is that. You're doing better with the exercise than I am. I jump in the pool but, I think I need some kind of weights added. YUCK! lol Eileen - TOM certainly causes problems huh! I know I've been grazin like crazy. I don't normally eat all that stuff but, man the past few days haven't been good. It's not helping that I feel like a bottomless pit right now either. WHAT did I tell you folks about me telling myself I can't have something? Forgive me LBT-NJ for I have sinned! Wellllll, last night my mom comes up and says "I'll treat you guys to ice cream, lets go" Ohhhhh man. 4th time having ice cream in 5 days!!!!! Not only ice cream I had a dang Peanut Butter Cup Sundae. Ohhh yum but, dang nabbit! I think ice cream shops need to stick a big ole sign in each sundae saying how many calories we're consuming so we think twice lol. Oh well...it's gone now hahaha Ok off to get ready for work. Love you folks!

I can't eat soft ice cream (I think too much air in it) but, hard ice cream goes down smoothly. (Now that's one thing I wish didn't go down lol) I can eat an omelet with cheese in it but, I can't eat scrambled eggs with cheese. I just don't get it and I've tried a few times because I thought I was nuts lol. All I can think of is the scrambled is more exposed to the air versus a closed omelet? Eh! Why is it that Cookies go down no problem but, a crisp piece of toast with margarine won't stay down? They're both on the drier side. Fortunately I don't keep cookies in the house!

Oops sorry didn't report in as I was keeping track in my signature line. (I get confused easily lol) This week I'm up 1 grrrr back to 229. Another great website for Christmas desserts/gifts/ideas is http://www.brightideas.com/christmas/ Cute things on there for children too.

I have some markers I bought at Walmart that are Tattoo markers. They wash off no problem. They even come with stencils to use on your body. Maybe you can use them. If not you can always wait until you get to the hospital, tell the prep folks what you need to do and they'll give you the right one to use.

I can't eat pork without a problem. Usually comes back up. Yet, I can eat pork sausage. I can't eat kielbasa but, a hot dog stays down fine. I can't eat fresh fish my hubby caught from the sea but, I can eat a filet of fish (no bun) from McDonalds? what the heck!

Morning...getting ready for work so can't post much. Today is another day and it's going to be a scorcha. (In Massachusetts say it like SKAAAAW' CHA heh heh) So....I'm really due for a fill. Cindy, I totally hear what you're saying...good to have restriction but, sometimes a pain in the ars. Right now though...I know I'm ready for one. After what I ate yesterday I need it I was grazing way too much and got away with it. NO egg, no golfball no discomfort and THATS NOT GOOD. When will I learn? How about stepping on the scale to see an added pound today UGH. I know it's not much but, its in the wrong direction so it's discouraging. I guess I'm beating myself up already this morning because I just don't seem to learn. Well I better stop typing or I'll really self beat myself. I do hope you all have a wonderful day. STAY COOL! Chat with ya soon. Hugs

Hark the herald angels sinnnng, Glory to the new born King, Peace on Earth and mercy mild, Lord and sinners reconcile...Joyful all yeeee nations...hmmm mmm mm hee hee No Christmas shopping here but, I'm thinking about it...does that count? lol

Well....I'm just not going to make it. The scale isn't budging...I really need a fill. August 16th is when my band will be getting tweaked. Congrats to all that made it and great job everyone for trying! Hmmm onto the Christmas challenge for me lol. Maybe after my fill I'll have a shot at that goal for myself. Never give up!

ok ok ok confession time. You tell me I can't have Ice Cream and chocolate and what the heck do I crave, want and don't think about before having? WTF? grrrrrrrrr Before saying I'd be on this wagon....I didn't have ice cream for months...now I have it 3 times in 3 days...hello? lol. Anywho...today the girls at work got lunch from Friendlys. I got the fishamajig. It came with fries and I didn't eat any. I also took the crust off and one side of the toast. (Still afraid of bread lol) They then decided to get ice cream from a homemade place not far from work. I said noooo I'm trying to behave. Wahooo I did it. Well....it's 95 degrees today...came home from work, DH cooked me a nice meatloaf on the grill (we bake with it all the time) and baked potato (sherry size has DH says...which means about 1/4 cup one lol) with fat free gravy. Goes down smooth. Jump in the pool, swim, run, paddle for over an hour and DH says...lets hop on the bike and go for a ride....to get ice cream. I even said...ummmm...I told the gals on LBT I wouldn't eat ice cream or chocolate this week. DH says ohhh hmmmm, I said well.....ok I'll go cause he really wanted to. I could of said no to the ice cream and just kept him company but, man thats like making a baby stare at it's bottle just out of reach lol. Anywho...I had an ice cream SMALL and ate the whole dang cone ta boot. Bad bad bad. I'm sorry....seems I need to go on the NO BROCCOLI, NO VEGGIES diet...hmm ya think that will make me crave those hahahah NOT! I suppose it's still ok cause pre-band I would of had the whole sandwich, all the fries, a soda and the dang ice cream and probably finish if it off with a candy bar. This challenge isn't easy with the temps we're all getting this week huh? Oh well tomorrow is another day.....this 2nd fill can't come fast enough for me. I feel like I'm eating everything in site UGH. I think Aunt Flo is do to visit soon so this may be why I'm feeling so hungry. Well...my head hunger isn't helping either. DS left with his dad today for a week. Nice alone time for DH and I but, I already miss him I hope he has a good time This is the first time I actually posted in the right month on the first day hahahah personals tomorrow I hope. Love ya all and stay cool and hydrated!

1st day and I blew it lol. I ate a handful of peanut M&Ms then I realized DUHHH you said you wouldn't eat chocolate. Sooo I stopped and gave the suckers away so I wouldn't eat anymore! I don't have ice cream in the house and if the guys say lets go I'm going to say sorry....you go I'll stay here lol. I have my grape sugar free popsicles to slowly savor yummm. work is absolutely NUTS! I can't keep up with it all and I'm starting to feel even more stressed. So much for the week off UGH. Betty - That's awesome DH found a job. Congrats! Eilene - carrot cake doesn't have chocolate in it does it? or is it all sweets you're givin up? Besides.....that was news to celebrate by! Thats awesome! I do hope the surgeries that she has to have again aren't as bad the next time around..poor thing. Darcy - It was nice to get rid of the stuff but, at the same time sad. Not because I had to give them up because of the size but, because I really did love the cuteness of them lol. I could buy more but, man they aren't cheap sweaters. I usually waited for them to go on special and I've had some of them for a few years. Oh well.....getting a compliment on my shrinking ars is better lol Anne - Welcome back and I hope you enjoyed your time watching your SciFi with da hubby. DH and I watch Hell's Kitchen on Mondays and So You Think You Can Dance Wed and Thurs lol. Always something. Sunday's are race days of course zzzzzzzzzzzzz lol (Betty you didn't see that hee hee) Pat - Where is ya? Patty, Cindy, Kat, Diane, Chrispy...hellllllllooooooooooo Oh Chrispy was here Sunday and she's forcing me to take that picture for ya'll when I finally lose this last blasted pound to make it 50 lol. I think she's gotta wait a while lol. Going to the doc ummm next week and time for another fill I think. Just a tweak I don't want anything drastic Gonna go watch some tube with DH. Hugs!

Donated 2 large bags of clothes to a friend and 3 trashbags full plus 2 grocery bags full to Good Will. Aaaa feels nice to have that out of the way...hmmm now I have to put the stuff I kept away lol. Back into the future shrinking closet those go :bananapartyhat: Can't play as it's now 10:30 and I really should hit the sack. Yet another lovely work Monday in a few hours grrrrr. No ice cream for me today but, I did have my goodby chocolate cause I'm joining the "no icecream no chocolate" groupys tomorrow :bananapartyhat: Have a great nights sleep everyone and a terrific Monday.

12:09pm and so far went to the grocery store, put it all away, pickedup a bit and now.....UGH...I need to go through tons of clothes that were given to me and stuff other stuff that I already have to see what fits and what doesn't fit. YUCK....dreading it but, I have to get this done. Although I like that I've lost weight...I'll admit I'm going to miss my sweaters. They all from Quacker Factory from QVC. I love the themes on them, and people used to love seeing which ones I had. Some of the themes were fish, movies, Christmas, flowers, bumble bees w/lady bugs, angels, Patritic....I have so many that just are too big for this coming winter. OH well someone else will enjoy them :Banane56: I better get working on it huh? hmmm maybe I'll take a nap first hahaha. OK OK OK I"ll behave and do the clothes! Check in later

Hello all..the ship is finally slowing down and sailing a bit smoother. I only noticed it a few short times today and I'm not feeling it much right now...just feeling tired. It was in the 90s today and sunny. DH and I went for a nice long motorcycle ride in Newport, RI today. Left the house at 8:30am and didn't get back until 2:30pm. Thank goodness I'm not starting the no chocolate, no ice cream thing until Monday lol. Grey's Ice Cream is in the RI Hall of Fame for winning #1 ice cream in RI for well over 10 years. All the flavors are made by hand and there are alot of flavors to choose from. Of course DH stopped there and all I could say was...thank goodness I said I'd start on Monday. I've never been there before and DH has been pumping that place up for months. I had to have homemade Maple Walnut yumm. DH had homemade peach and that was delicious as well. That was actually my lunch and I got a one scoop cone...would of eaten a large before without thinking about it. We came home and jumped in the pool and I got lots of exercise there. My friend came over and we went out for seafood dinner. Turns out I didn't care for my chowder (or chowda as Massachusetts and RI folks say it lol) so I didn't eat much of it. I had a couple of my friends fried clams and a forkfull of my DH's fish. I won't be ordering the chowder next time lol. Nothing planned for tomorrow except a Walmart trip and trip to the grocery store. We have a new one here called Hannafords that has alot of organic type foods. Chrispy introduced me to a frozen brand of French Onion Soup that you bake in the oven. It's yummy and I'm going to pick up some more tomorrow. Eileen - Wahooo congrats on your DQ choice! Way to go. Cindy and Darcy - I'll be with you guys starting Monday. Hmmm I better eat the rest of the chocolate lol. JK I'll put it in the freezer for another day :Banane56: hope you all had a great day!

Funny...I mix that little cup of 2% with 2 tablespoons of meat flavored spaghetti sauce and 2 tablespoons of grated low-fat parmesan cheese and microwave it a bit. Tastes like lasagna without the pasta. You can put a little low-fat/part skim mozzarella too yummmy. Certainly helped me during my mushy stage...for those that don't like curds...puree it in your food processor. Yummy yummy and simple.

http://www.debidawn.com/xmastags2.htm Link to more tags..these you make on regular paper or paperboard. I used the thicker almost stiff like cardboard paper.

You can use regular address labels for these. They work great and you dont' have to worry about them falling off. I used these last year. Address labels are pretty cheap and you can make quite a few in one shot! Have fun...enjoy! HappyHolidays gift tag.doc MerryChristmas gift tag.doc

Posted a few maybe they'll be links so not so much space is taken. Found some holiday tags in format folks can use too. I'll post those next.

another...smiley angel with star

I thought I'd try to post some Christmas Pics in case anyone wanted them for craft projects or emails to friends. Lets see if this works and isn't too huge lol If you right click on it you can save the pictures to a Christmas Folder on your PC. You can use them for home made cards, emails, ornaments etc. (Funny...should a Christmas Picture Thread be started so we don't make this thread too huge? What do you think?)

Coutos to Cindy for resisting temptation! Hmmm now I pray I have the same strength next week What are the rules...sugar free fudgsicles and pudding or are those out cause they are chocolate? It's ok cause I love SF popsicles especially grape. Hmmm why can't they sell just grape by the box? hee hee