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I decided to erase my score card from GFG this month. I wasn't really enjoying the challenge and I have decided to give the scale a break for a while and just not get weighed. My weightloss pattern and my personality mean getting weighed all the time doesn't make me feel good and so I decided once a month! Yep...a month. I am having some physical probs too that I'm trying to overcome steadily and healthily and so not feeling accountable to a scorecard makes the whole thing calmer for me. My leg is much better now and so I do believe it was just a cramp from lack of salts in my body...now fixed with capsule for a while. I called my doc about a 3rd fill but he's in Australia until 10th September. So, I decided, rather than go to the clinic in Athens, I'll keep going til he gets back and see where I'm at by that point. Maybe I need a fill truely and maybe I need to get back to some decent level of exercise which haven't had since vacation with one thing and another. There...decisions made...

Paul and P'Nut, how many fills had you guys had before you got to this stage? I'm thinking of going for 3rd fill because I can eat more than I should but this is point where I know if there is gonna be trouble it's going to be now...dunno what to do now!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Good morning all, I had a lie in this morning :notagree which was jolly nice. Hubby has gone biking up the mountain but I think I'll stick to walking for now! Firday was Jordan's mum's Name Day and so we went upstairs to eat in the evening. They were planning on ordering souvlaki...so, didnt eat much (virtually anything) during the day because I love the chicken and salad. I should have thought about it more, because although my band gives me little problems, I have realised that I have trouble at night. Most others have probs in the morning but I like being different!?!?!? I ate one piece of chicken and that was it...stuck. I didn't pb it but it took forever to go down and so I just sat quietly and waited. I didn't eat anything else but drank a cuppa-soup when we got home just to have some calories and stop my sugar level falling too much. Saturday was a quiet day and I did my walking. Got a bit of a fever last night - 37.8 but went to bed and seem to have slept it away which is good. Off to the cinema-gold class- tonight to finally see the Da Vinci Code. Means we get lazy-boy recliners and waiter service LOL. Costs more -of course- but we don't go to cinema that often so why the heck not eh?

Hey everyone! I have been doing well..until this month! We went on vacation and although I tried to eat well I haven't done so well since we came back :phanvan I lost 2lbs and then had the worst day since banding and I ate and ate and ate everything in sight <sigh>. Still, it was one down day and the nibbles have passed. Now my body is acting up...all I wanna do is walk LOL My knee gave in for two days and then when I got going again I got the most terrific cramps at the back of my knee and couldn't walk as far as I wanted. hey, ho hum. Moan over:clap2: Next month is the 6mth anniversary and lets see where we all are by then. Love to all and keep up the good work.

Where has everyone gone? Summer vacation time????? I have had the worst week food wise since I was banded but I'm over the naughty nibbles now and back on track to see where I can get to by my 6mth anniversary in September...at least drinking several rivers of water each day is easier in this heat!

Good morning all, I had a lie in this morning :notagree which was jolly nice. Hubby has gone biking up the mountain but I think I'll stick to walking for now! Firday was Jordan's mum's Name Day and so we went upstairs to eat in the evening. They were planning on ordering souvlaki...so, didnt eat much (virtually anything) during the day because I love the chicken and salad. I should have thought about it more, because although my band gives me little problems, I have realised that I have trouble at night. Most others have probs in the morning but I like being different!?!?!? I ate one piece of chicken and that was it...stuck. I didn't pb it but it took forever to go down and so I just sat quietly and waited. I didn't eat anything else but drank a cuppa-soup when we got home just to have some calories and stop my sugar level falling too much. Saturday was a quiet day and I did my walking. Got a bit of a fever last night - 37.8 but went to bed and seem to have slept it away which is good. Off to the cinema-gold class- tonight to finally see the Da Vinci Code. Means we get lazy-boy recliners and waiter service LOL. Costs more -of course- but we don't go to cinema that often so why the heck not eh?

OK we just had an earthquake...hate em! Those of you who've been through them will know what I mean We don't have them in the UK, so it's something I've had to get used to here in Greece- downside to everything eh? This one was a bone shaker...only 4.7 but very near to us. We had a huge one in February which was far away but was 6.9 and the first one ever felt by all Greece simultaneously. So, what natural phenomenon have you been through and how do you deal with em?

I'm feeling better today. My knee still aches but I did my walking ...slowly! I feel bad in general now if I don t walk and that from someone who hated walking LOL I went for a walk outside this morning and then did the treadmill this afternoon. I ate carefully today...yog and protein drink so far and we are celebrating hubby's mum's name day today so I will eat some chicken or pork tonight when we go upstairs. It's been a looooooooooooooong time since I lost it like that. TOM brings mood swings for me and Im resigned to them and just get on wioth it but TOM is well over a week away so not that! Anyway it left as quick as it came so onwards and upwards...well downwards better....ummmm

I have a couple of NSV's to report and something that happened to me that is surely a direct result of reading posts on LBT... When we were on vacation, there were times when we all wanted to do different things (we were with my in-laws). So one afternoon hubby agreed to drop me off in Lagana (We were in Zakynthos Greece) and take his parents to view some small churches they wanted to see. He gave me an hour and a half and left me with the reassurance that there were plenty of cafes and I could rest whenever I needed to...from the good old days when a trip out was a military campaign..where can we park? where will I be able to sit...will I have to stand for more than a couple of minutes?... I set off criss-crossing the road and browsing the shops. It was a hot afternoon and I thought I'd been going about 20mins and I'd have a break. Then I checked my watch...I'd been up and about for an hour and twenty mins and hadn't noticed. No back pain, no shoulder aches. I felt fine and even better when I realised what I had done...yay for the treadmill! 2nd NSV was yesterday. For the first time in years I did the supermarket shop myself. Wandered around for over an hour, got stuff from trolley at checkout and packed the bags at other end. Might not seem much but felt like a huge achievement for me! Now the other thing...when I was in Lagana it was like being home there were so many English tourists. I am sooo English and have pale skin so no need to guess where I'm from. As I was walking along I heard (in Greek) "Look at how the fat English girl is walking..."laugh, laugh, laugh. I remembered the thread about the lady who had been mooed at in a store and some of the advice...quick as a flash I turned round and in perfect Greek said "Yeah, and look at the stupid Greek donkey with his friends...I can lose these kilos as I choose, tell me please what you are going to do?" His chin was on the floor and his friends were laughing at him..."You understand Greek..."he managed "You managed to work that out by yourself...some Greek animals are better than I thought!!!!" I replied and walked off triumphant. It was empowering...thanks ever so much LBT.

Thanks ladies for the comments...I tend to go with the flow and so am relieved to be feeling better. Fill..umm dunno, if Im back on track and still dont lose then I will but if Im losing I wont just yet....

I blew it... For the first time in my five months since banding I don't feel in control. I have been feeling generally blue the last couple of days and can't say why...not TOM or anything and nothing going wrong in life etc I just am! Today I wasn't bad when I woke up and started off OK by just eating a yoghurt for breakfast. I did some errands and house jobs and then I got ready to walk on my treadmill...my knee was killing me. I put on my brace and tried again. I even tried to walk limping and holding on to bars...no can do. I don't remember doing anything to my knee, it just went. I started nibbling and have just eaten and eaten since...another yoghurt, with chocolate bits, an egg and cheese sandwich 2 cookies from upstairs an ice-cream and a bag of chips and an iced coffee with sugar..God knows what my suagr levles will be now. To be honest I dunno how it all went down...was over a few hours mind and I feel stuffed and sad and deflated and out of control...I am scared to death that now I did this I wont be able to stop myself and I don't want to feel like that again... Hopefully I can take stock and when knee is better tomorrow i'll just get back on doing what I was doing. We're all human but this came from nowhere and it's scary the power these damned demons have when they finally get a hold... Am not going to give in to this mood..I will be better and I will move on...to tomorrow then!

I'm feeling better today. My knee still aches but I did my walking ...slowly! I feel bad in general now if I don t walk and that from someone who hated walking LOL I went for a walk outside this morning and then did the treadmill this afternoon. I ate carefully today...yog and protein drink so far and we are celebrating hubby's mum's name day today so I will eat some chicken or pork tonight when we go upstairs. It's been a looooooooooooooong time since I lost it like that. TOM brings mood swings for me and Im resigned to them and just get on wioth it but TOM is well over a week away so not that! Anyway it left as quick as it came so onwards and upwards...well downwards better....ummmm

I haven't been through the hurricanes or tornados but have firmly decided that Natural Stuff is the worst..when Mother Nature has her TOM boy does she let everyone know LOL!!!!!

Thanks! :biggrin1: I must admit it was almost worth the comment for the look on his face when I turned and spoke Greek hehehehehe. I doubt I'll ever be silent on these issues again!

I blew it... For the first time in my five months since banding I don't feel in control. I have been feeling generally blue the last couple of days and can't say why...not TOM or anything and nothing going wrong in life etc I just am! Today I wasn't bad when I woke up and started off OK by just eating a yoghurt for breakfast. I did some errands and house jobs and then I got ready to walk on my treadmill...my knee was killing me. I put on my brace and tried again. I even tried to walk limping and holding on to bars...no can do. I don't remember doing anything to my knee, it just went. I started nibbling and have just eaten and eaten since...another yoghurt, with chocolate bits, an egg and cheese sandwich 2 cookies from upstairs an ice-cream and a bag of chips and an iced coffee with sugar..God knows what my suagr levles will be now. To be honest I dunno how it all went down...was over a few hours mind and I feel stuffed and sad and deflated and out of control...I am scared to death that now I did this I wont be able to stop myself and I don't want to feel like that again... Hopefully I can take stock and when knee is better tomorrow i'll just get back on doing what I was doing. We're all human but this came from nowhere and it's scary the power these damned demons have when they finally get a hold... Am not going to give in to this mood..I will be better and I will move on...to tomorrow then!

She went and did it...and looks as gorgeous as ever...you don't need that bandana girl....your face is more stunning than ever and that's the truth!

Hey there, take your vacation to enjoy yourself and each other for a while away from home and work and his family... Then when you come back you need to work on yourself and the best choices you can do for you and hopefully hubby will fall in with you and want the same things you want... "If" he doesn't then finally there isn't so much you can do. I know when those I loved tried to 'help' me out and I didn't want to do what they said, I went into 'bite your nose to spite your face' mode and ate even more. Your hubby is an adult and he has to decided to make good choices for himself...no chips in the house is a good start and he should respect that for you...but if he goes and buys them and eats them elsewhere then not much you can do. So start by enjoying some time out together and then see if that can transfer into a mutual support for health and diet when you get home. Have a great vacation!

We got to Wednesday already, how did that happen:confused: ? I was more than surprised to see I'd dropped 2lbs this week. I guess the treadmill doesn much more of a job than swimming as a general rule..well for me anyway but am still gonna go to my pool cos it makes a change. I went for a walk outside today and enjoyed it although it was very hot. Then later I had an NSV...Jordan always does the shopping when I do my lessons because I could never cope with standing so long...my back would be killing me 10mins in. Today he needed to go see his kids and so I said drop me off at the supermarket and I'll see how I get on. I did the lot. Shopped, did the check out and packed the bags. Then I wandered around the little stores around the edge of the supermarket and in the bag store a new bag just jumped into my trolley and refused to leave...what could I do except buy it???????????????????????? Jordan despairs...he said was I gonna do the shopping every week now- until I asked if I could visit the stores too every week :eek: :guess :confused: That's all..see ya next time in Ali's wonderful world of complete and utter nonsense and ramblings...great place to visit but get out while you can!

We got to Wednesday already, how did that happen:confused: ? I was more than surprised to see I'd dropped 2lbs this week. I guess the treadmill doesn much more of a job than swimming as a general rule..well for me anyway but am still gonna go to my pool cos it makes a change. I went for a walk outside today and enjoyed it although it was very hot. Then later I had an NSV...Jordan always does the shopping when I do my lessons because I could never cope with standing so long...my back would be killing me 10mins in. Today he needed to go see his kids and so I said drop me off at the supermarket and I'll see how I get on. I did the lot. Shopped, did the check out and packed the bags. Then I wandered around the little stores around the edge of the supermarket and in the bag store a new bag just jumped into my trolley and refused to leave...what could I do except buy it???????????????????????? Jordan despairs...he said was I gonna do the shopping every week now- until I asked if I could visit the stores too every week :mad: :guess That's all..see ya next time in Ali's wonderful world of complete and utter nonsense and ramblings...great place to visit but get out while you can!

I have days like that too...don't want to know anyone or anything. Thankfully they pass! You seemed focused on the main objective we all have and so you keep going girl and get back to us when you feel inclined to do so!

Hey k@t I'm here....we just haven't logged on at the same time last couple of days... I did have a great holi...the Greek islands are gorgeous and I get to see loads of them :clap2: I have been very housewifey last few days and think my washing machine hates me now but if i have to work, don't see why it shouldn't help out too!!!! Thanks for asking about me though...that's why I love you guys so much

Good morning all, Well my vacation was great...lots of swimming...didn't lose or gain so I'll live with that. C=303 T=-72 -2this week which is a shock really! Hope you have a good one!

Hello there! I checked the scale and it says I neither lost nor gained on my holiday so I guess I'll take that...like I have a choice!?!?!? We had a good time on our holiday. The villa we stayed in www.kookis.gr was brand new and in a lovley location. We were near the beach and it was easy to catch a boat to tutle island and see the creatures swimming around. The weather was warm and sunny but like most islands there was a grat breeze that cooled things down. We swam and ate and slept and read and went on sightseeing trips and passed a delightful week. And now Im home and back on the road to slimishdom...I dont expect much change by Wednesday weigh in this week but would be glad to see a drop by next week but I will see how things go. I didn't want to walk much today but was fine once I got going. Food was easy cos I havent been to the supermarket yet and there's nothing in the house to eat...it's a big holiday week here and Mon. tues especially, everything is closed. So i will be on a water diet til Wednesady LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello there! I checked the scale and it says I neither lost nor gained on my holiday so I guess I'll take that...like I have a choice!?!?!? We had a good time on our holiday. The villa we stayed in www.kookis.gr was brand new and in a lovley location. We were near the beach and it was easy to catch a boat to tutle island and see the creatures swimming around. The weather was warm and sunny but like most islands there was a grat breeze that cooled things down. We swam and ate and slept and read and went on sightseeing trips and passed a delightful week. And now Im home and back on the road to slimishdom...I dont expect much change by Wednesday weigh in this week but would be glad to see a drop by next week but I will see how things go. I didn't want to walk much today but was fine once I got going. Food was easy cos I havent been to the supermarket yet and there's nothing in the house to eat...it's a big holiday week here and Mon. tues especially, everything is closed. So i will be on a water diet til Wednesady LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey P'Nut and everyone else, It's 11:25pm here in Greece and I was just having a final flick around before taking myself off to bed. It's still hot here and the air con is still on. Hubby is on the couch with his laptop and the TV has an H.G Wells thingy showing. I've had a busy day cleaning after we came back from vacation and yet still found time to chat here with some LBT buddies. I love this place because there is both the support and the friendship that I need to help me get through this...you guys are all terrific and I'm so happy I found LBT. Have a great day whatever you are doing ((((((((((HUGS))))))))))