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Placing my pocketbook in the trunk of my car, so I won't be tempted to get drive thru fast food) Cynpat - LOVE this idea!!!

Take small bites, and Chew Chew Chew!!! I was one to "Shovel" my food in ... lol Some days I still eat too fast, or take too big of a bite, and I end up PB-ing... Be Careful! :-)

Silly question ... and I wanted to ask you guys so I don't get chastised by others Calories - <all hypothetical of course > I need X many cal a day , lets say 2000. Does it matter WHERE those 2000 cals come from? Whether its all protein, sugar, fat, etc... ???? 2000 cals should be 2000 cals, right? And i'm not wondering about the benefits, bad fod choices, good choices, or anything like that. I'm just asking out of curiosity. Also, does it matter if you eat all 2000 cals in one sitting? Or over 3 meals? Or grazing all day ( as long as you dont go over ) Just some thoughts my brain is having tonight. Thanks for any feedback ! :-)

Good Sunday to all! :-) Well, let's see, where to start .... First of all, who ever on here sugested cottage cheese and pineapple toppping - YUM!!!!!!! :w00t: Second - It seems like everyone is, so far, doing quite well ... Congrats to all on NSV, SV's, exercise, etc... So Yesterday. I went to Sears optical to meet with this guy, Charley. He gave me an application to fill out. SHOCKED, Right????? Anyway, it was more promising than the Target Optical guy. He went over the job w/ me, and told me I need to take a test online before we can have a real interview. Hmmmmmmm . OK. Did that when I got home. Then he proceeds to tell me its 20-25 hours a week, and because its not full time there wont be any benefits. <that sucks huge> BUT, he did say that some weeks will be 40 hrs as others take vacations, etc... And it could turn into full time later on. So, rightnow, any job is wunnerful :-) I'm meeting him tomorrow between 10-11. ANd there are other part time jobs available in town. But ... no benefits ,,, :tongue::crying::cursing::crying::sad::crying: Why do I need Benefits so bad? one word - MEDS!!!! I'm with those of you who have depression. I take Wellbutrin, and 2 different strengths of Effexor daily, as well as Triampterine daily for Lymphadema in my lower left leg, that also has major vericose veins. I also have Fibromyalgia, migraines, acid reflux,TMJ, Irritable Bowel, Croens disease, Renards Phenomenon, Arthritis in my back, and RA in my knees and hips. I have Colon Polyps removed every 1-2 years, and I have more sleeping pills and pain pills than any one person should have! ANd NOW, my hot flashes are coming on full speed!! SHEESH! BUT! The upside? ( and there is always an upside to everything ) I DONT have cancer, or any other ailment thats life threatening, terminal or that could kill me at any time, ya know? Everything I have is controlable, deal with-able, and tollerable. So if I get a bit weird, down, sad, pissed, or upset on here sometimes, now you know why. However, I'm usually happy most of the time. I figure as long a I wake up each day, The rest is just ,:confused: I can pretty much deal with whatever comes my way. Sorry to go on and on. Just needed to vent a bit. It seems with everything else going on in my life right now, my diet has taken a back seat. I'm still stalled, and not feeling great about it. OH! I was approved for food stamps:thumbup::thumbup: So THAT helps ... Looking forward to hearing from you guys today. I know it sounds strange, but you're my" best friends that i've never met " :-) I cant wait to read what you're all up to, and how things are going, and what struggles we each have, and how we're dealing... Blessings, Bobbie

Originally Posted by MissyMS So grant yourself some grace, and step into today with a fresh heart. I love this too ! I'm gonna "borrow" it, ok? ;p

Thats SOOOO Cool ! Congratulations! I was banded 16 months ago, and just bought new pants a month ago... I went from a 26/28 to a 16/18 - talk about screaming in the dressing room! LOL ! Best of luck to you, and keep up the good work :confused:

AM I the only one? I love yogurt - greek, sweet, whatever - but it doesn't go down very well. I can eat steak and chicken, but not yogurt? Anyone else have this goofy issue? :biggrin:

Thanks, Bets ! That means alot to me :-)

Ok all ... BIG PUSH of Happy Thoughts and prayers !!! Got a call from the guy I met with on Wed for the "Interview", and he told me a friend of his from Sears Optical is looking for someone right now, and gave him my name, and told him about me. Anyway, this guy wants to meet with me tomorow morning :-) Keep fingers crossed... and toes, legs, eyes, everything! just dont fall or walk into any walls LOL Thanks all ! I'll report tomorrow and lat you know how it went :-)

OK, here's the deal. I don't have a huge sweet tooth, but was at a hockey game over the weekend, and i just HAD to have a Cotton Candy! I love the stuff. So, after a few fluffs, i felt really full! i mean, like i would if I ate chicken or something. And then, yesterday at work, a co worker gave me some Sweet tarts ( love the bunnies, ducks and chicks for easter ) i ate about 4 of those, and felt so full again! Gurgling, belching, tight. The Sweettarts i could maybe see, but Cotton Candy???? Anyone else go thru this????

Tanks for the Hugs !! :,-)

And HB???? HOLY CRAP!!!! LOL I couldnt take my eyes off the video! I mean, I've seen some of the things they did before, but some of that defied gravity and the laws of human nature!! Especially all in one family - SHEESH! Thanks! :-)

Hey all :-) ok, heres what went on yesterday and today ... I went to my "interview" and was given an application to fill out. Thats it. When I talked to the guy last Friday, He said they were opening up a full time position, and that he'd like me to come in and talk to him. Then yesterday, he says he's not sure there will be any openings now, but he should know in a week or two. So he gave me an application, talked to me for 5 minutes, and I was on my way. :smile2: So today I went and applied for food stamps, and housing assistance. Neither sounds too promising yet, but will find out next week. I also won't receive any unemployment until April 23!! 2 people who got let go at the same time as me have already found jobs. GOOD jobs. I'm feeling totally useless right now. And a bit worthless. I rarely ever feel like this, but for some reason today the feeling is hitting me like a ton of bricks. I'm sure it will be better by the weekend or so, but today???? <heavy sigh> Is everyone else doing ok today??

WOOT! WOOT! :thumbup:

Thank you all for the prayers and well wishes for tomorrow!! I really appreciate it. You guys mean the world to me :-)

Also, Where's Bob? Is he boycotting us? I see him on FB. Doesn't he like us anymore ?:thumbdown: Leigha - set a fire under his butt and get him over here! lol

Stacie - high 5 , sister!! lol I'm right there with you and your lousy food choices. I need to lose 50 by 10/14, and I cant break Onderland either. I'vebeen stuck for the past 2-3 months. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!

Happy Tuesday, Bandsters !! From the looks of things, everyone is doing well:thumbup: Gardens, flowers, spouses, families, dogs, and diets... I'm so glad to hear that... So now, a bit about me, then I'll shut up :-) I'm doing ok. Had a little pity party the past few days, but now the party is over !!!!!! I'm feeling much better about things right now. Yes, we BOTH are unemployed, and money always sucks, but we're healthy, we have each other, we both woke up this morning,The sun is shining, and I'm still cute as hell So, I applied for food stamps and housing assistance today, he filled out a few job aplications, and I have an interview tomorrow with an optical place in town. So I may be down, but I'm , by no means, out ! ROAAAAAARRRRR ! < I am woman, and all that stuff > Anyway, I need to run a few errands, and I'll be checking in later. Have an amazing day, all my good friends whom I've never met ! Looking forward to reading your posts today...

Next year DOES seem a long way off, but I got to see my last yeas pics, and I now have a neck !! ANd a Coller Bone! ANd I"m down 6 sizes!! I was sure "next year" would never come... but it ALWAYS does :-) Best of luck to you !

Hi... Yes, I throw away tons of food :-( I keep leftovers for a few days, and eat what i can, but most ends up in the trash. I'm from the Clean Plate club, so sometimes I tend to over eat. then I puke several times. Even after 16 months, i still do this sometimes. Every day is a learning experience...

Hello to All ! :-) It sounds like everyone is doing well, keeping on track, and lovin' life! :bored: I may need an additional boot kick in the next week or so. Those of you on FB already read this, but for the rest of you, I lost my job on Wednesday... Actually, we ALL lost our jobs. Some of us on Wed, some in 2 weeks, some in 4, and the rest in 6 weeks. My company decided to close our branch down. I went to work on Wed morning, in a great mood. Then went to an all employee meeting at 1:30, and was escorted out by 2:30, It totally sucked ... Been there almost 3 years, fully vested, and full bennies. Now, no severance, no notice, no Medical Ins, no nuttin' !! I've been having MAJOR financial dificulties for the past 6 months or so. Hence, my depression has been out of control at times, and my diet has stalled, which contributes to my depression, which makes me eat crappy, which stalls my diet, etc...and round and round <you get the idea> So, I need happy thoughts from you all that a job will come my way very soon. And I'll need more than just a stern talking to from you guys about my choices - I NEED THREATS OF BODILY HARM!!! lol Ok, not really, but i could use an occasional pep talk, alright ??? You guys are the best! I just feel my day isn't complete until I check in and see how everyone else is doing :-) Good,Bad,Or Indifferent, We're all in this together!! We're like family <I'm the black sheep > So... BAAAAAA BAAAAA ( talk to you all soon! )

OK, Christie R - there are over 60 Christie Reids on FB ... I dont know which one u are! lol I'm on there as bobbie wallis. shadest8 - i dont know your name on there either.. so both of you can add me, ok ? :-)

You can go to www.highproteinfoods.net and see the protein values of foods you eat. I don't think it lists carbs, tho. You can also just type in high protein foods on google, and tons will appear :-) Good luck!! :frown: