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Good Morning Everyone: It has been a few days since I have posted but I have been doing good. I am up to jogging 2 miles every other day and lifting weights on the machines the other days and am down another pound. YES!! Linda you still inspire me as do you all.. So good to here from you Joann it is amazing we can communicate in this way from such a distance. I was in Tokyo years ago and the traffic was frightful. Enjoy the short time you have left there. Actually kimshee sounds good to me. Good job on the weight loss…. Long so wonderful to have those two weeks off. Your going on a southern cruise, right. Take care. Janet you reached me with: It has been ringing in my head every day since you said it. I have to write down every day that I took my Vitamins on my food journal. That works for me. Have a good day!! Holly May exercise 2/20 Banded 1/29/09 [/url][/img]

Good Morning Gang!! A lot of B-days here going on. I really thought I wouldn’t be tempted but….Well just a small piece of cake. I did plan ahead, just in case I got weak and couldn’t pass on it like I have done in the past. Now I am awake and realize I am going to have be careful I could go into a tail spin… at these events. Linda=wow you have inspired me to step up my exercise. Two hours and ten minutes in one day. The Water aerobics for 60 minutes is intense, I used to do that with my daughters a few years back. That alone in one day would wipe me out. You are a strong woman. Keep up the good work. Mrose= hugs. I hate colds. Charlene=I can not do nuts on a daily basis. It increases my fat grams to much. 1 day=I was so relieved my test showed no H. pylori before surgery because I was having serious reflux problems. All gone since the band. Mrs. Bubba= Wonderful to get those things off you, careful not to over do. Meredith and Lyndsay=it is so nice to have some one going thru this together with. My hair is coming in pure white now used to have dark brown hair and have always kept it long. But don’t know what to do now?? Welcome newbies!!! Janet=I would love to see pics of your roses when they bloom. On face book or here. Have a good day!! Holly April exercise 19/20 Banded 1/29/09[/url][/img]

Now how did that happen? It doubled entered on me… Sorry Holly April exercise 17/20 Banded 1/29/09

Good morning!! I love it when it looks like it going to be a sunshine day…But we woke up to heavy frost good thing the corns not up and the tomatoes are not out in the fields yet. Apples, do your guys have the corn up and growing yet. I thought about you last weekend at the lake with all the rain? Hope it went ok. Linda good job on sticking to your menu. I love fish. I haven’t tried catfish since the band. Been into my love of herring pickled in wine. :thumbup::redface:A bit pricey but it is my treat… Peas your little guy sounds so caring about broke my heart he got so upset… Mrose deepest sympathy on your stuck day….Been there it is very humbling. Charlene congrates on your finding of the insulated bowl. I thought about you last weekend and how much rain you were having…. Every one have a good day!! Holly April exercise 17/20 Banded 1/29/09

Good morning!! I love it when it looks like it going to be a sunshine day…But we woke up to heavy frost good thing the corns not up and the tomatoes are not out in the fields yet. Apples, do your guys have the corn up and growing yet. I thought about you last weekend at the lake with all the rain? Hope it went ok. Linda good job on sticking to your menu. I love fish. I haven’t tried catfish since the band. Been into my love of herring pickled in wine. A bit pricey but it is my treat… Peas your little guy sounds so caring about broke my heart he got so upset… Mrose deepest sympathy on your stuck day….Been there it is very humbling. Charlene congrates on your finding of the insulated bowl. I thought about you last weekend and how much rain you were having…. Every one have a good day!! Holly April exercise 17/20 Banded 1/29/09

Rain-Rain-Rain Those of you east of me have this and those of you west are enjoying sunshine. Phyl are you heading north back to Washington? If so happy trails… My MIL is heading back from Quartzite were she spends the winters dancing her feet off. Long, you are an inspiration. Such good work. You go girl…. Meredith you got it right on, with this clothes thing. Janet how many rose bushes do you have? Of course the next question is what kind??? Names??? Which one is your favorite? Do they do good in Part shade down there in the sunny desert?? LOL, I was thinking about having popcorn this morning before I even read your post. Is that what you did sat. morning?? Every one have a good day!! Holly April exercise 15/20[/url][/img] Banded 1/29/09

Good morning fellow Banders and up coming Banders! Last summer I had two pair of stretch Levis one size 18 and the other size 16 and they both fit the same. Yesterday, at Walmarts I tried on the non stretch levis, 18 and 16 both too baggy so I tried on a size 14 they fit!!! :lol:So I’m down almost 40 lbs and down one pant size I think So, it depends on the type of levis and at the waist I used to do the elastic loop thing on the button for more comfort. Janet-So, Glad I didn't get a ticket. Spooners is a Cereal.Yesterday was liquids. My food for today is: ½ C vanilla lite fit yogurt w/EAS protein-10 carbs.,18 Protein,125 cal. ½ C Ham & navy beans-10carbs, 2 fat, 16 protein, 122 calories Snacks choices will be: ½ balance Bar-11carbs, 3.5 fat, 8 protein, 105 calories Sf pudding-12carbs, 1 fat, 1 protein, 60 calories 2 Skinny cow popsicle (minis)-19carbs, 2 fat, 3 protein, 100 calorie 2 Hot drinks to curb the appetite-10carbs, 7fat, 7Protein, 180 calorie Maybe some popcorn-23carbs, 2 fat, 3 protein, 100 calories. Dinner will be chicken and veggie. Totals are 84-107 grams carbs, 20-27 grams fat, 65-85 grams protein, And 902-1002 calories Every one have a good day!! Holly April exercise 16/20[/url][/img] Banded 1/29/09

Well now I am humbled. I got stuck on 1 oz. of Salmon. That was all the dinner I could get down. I had 5 grandkids over last night and we all tried this thing were you put Peanut Butter on a shredded wheat spooner and it was suppose to be good. Well I tried it and chewed well and it went down fine but stopped my dinner later. So, I don’t know if Janet is going to give me a ticket or not. In my defense I only had 700 calories yesterday. I was so relieved when my hot drink went down this morning, because at 3am still couldn’t get Water down. Every one have a good day!! Holly April exercise 15/20 Banded 1/29/09[/url][/img]

Sounds like our pets are well fed. We have a black lab named Tabby and she is getting so wide….. On a farm she has a great life. She gets her exercise in. Just eats dog food and some meat scraps-foods very important to her. Linda Happy b-day and I know you will enjoy the Wii…. My food for today is: ½ C vanilla lite fit yogurt w/EAS protein-10 carbs.,18 protein,125 cal. ½ C Ham & navy beans-10carbs, 2 fat, 16 protein, 122 calories 4 oz. Salmon if I can get it all down-9 fat, 30 protein, 150 calories. ½ C. Broccoli-12carbs, 3 protein, 60 calories Snacks will be: ½ balance Bar-11carbs, 3.5 fat, 8 protein, 105 calories Sf pudding-12carbs, 1 fat, 1 protein, 60 calories 2 Skinny cow popsicle (minis)-19carbs, 2 fat, 3 protein, 100 calorie 2 Hot drinks to curb the appetite-10carbs, 7fat, 7Protein, 180 calorie Maybe some popcorn-23carbs, 2 fat, 3 protein, 100 calories. I used to count the fiber also but now I just take ½ dose of Miralax with my hot drink. Totals are 84-107 grams carbs, 20-27 grams fat, 65-85 grams protein, And 902-1002 calories. Every one have a good day!! Holly April exercise 14/20 Banded 1/29/09 [/url][/img]

Good Morning, it is beautiful sunshine here. Lol, now that I know you all a little better I watch to see how the weather is in your locations. LizaLee I enjoy your posts. We all are more alike then different. Done that landscape fabric pulling out thing, it is a pain… Good luck Judy from Florida on next Monday. I think I might have that done someday. I will be watching for your posts. Susan I saw you on face book. I am worried about your Pain, hopefully you got an appointment today… Left side heart right side gallbladder. But still could be either one. Not to be taken lightly. Keep us posted. Elayne, congrates on the Band yes gulping liquids did not bother me in the least until this last fill. Thanks for the hair treatment site and updates. I had my fourth fill last week and I think this is pretty tight. The pa even had to take .5 cc out cause I couldn’t swallow water. It was very interesting… Back on solids now chew and slow is how it is. A lot of times as I am chewing I realize this bite I can not swallow(I don‘t)…. But I am like Janet if I pb it is a short lived and doesn’t go on for more than a few minutes. Thank goodness!! Every one have a good day!! Holly April exercise 11/20 Banded 1/29/09 [/url][/img]

Good Morning, it is beautiful sunshine here. Lol, now that I know you all a little better I watch to see how the weather is in your locations. Last week when the big snow was here I knew Long was in for a big storm. So glad to here that you are home Julie. Be careful not to over do. Good thing someone is coming by to help with the little one. I had my fourth fill last week and I think this is pretty tight. The pa even had to take .5 cc out cause I couldn’t swallow water. It was very interesting… Back on solids now chew and slow is how it is. A lot of times as I am chewing I realize this bite I can not swallow(I don‘t)…. But I am like Janet if I pb it is a short lived and doesn’t go on for more than a few minutes. Thank goodness!! Every one have a good day!! Holly April exercise 11/20 Banded 1/29/09 [/url][/img]

__________________ You scared me!!! But can we have a get out of jail free card from you or at least have a pay ahead coupon for a future tickets. I did extra exercise today. I tried out my youngest daughters Wii fit Yoga for extra 30 minutes of exercise. It was fun but I think I will just use hers now and then instead of purchasing one. Holly April exercise 10/20 Banded 1/29/09

Welcome home all you Easter travelers. Hope all had a good weekend. I actually tried some new foods for my band. Fresh spinach salad and a tiny bit of scalloped potatoes also carrots. All went down well of course I chewed a lot. So no embarrassing Easter dinner moments!! Not that any one but I would have noticed. Thank you for all recent posts on what you all eat. It has been very helpful. Debb, I was weak for the first month or so I found I felt much better if I had 4oz. Of white grape juice=which is my favorite juice. It will get better. Holly April exercise 7/20 Banded 1/29/09 [/img]

Talking about exercising. Check out the Jen Lancaster web site. (jensylvania.com) Click on books. Half way down she has a you tube of herself exercising. My oldest daughter has been reading her recent book “Such Pretty fat” Jen has a fun personality and perspective. Holly April exercise 5/20 Banded 1/29/09 [/img]

Talking about exercising. Check out the Jen Lancaster web site. (jennsylvania.com) Under books. Half way down she has a you tube of her exercising. Holly April exercise 5/20 Banded 1/29/09

It felt like I had a baby yesterday. I’m thinking next time I do that I will wear spandex for support. Best wishes, Holly April exercise 5/20 Banded 1/29/09

Good morning to you all!! Thank you for all the congratulations (I needed them). Yesterday I went for a speed walk for 2.5 miles and was fine and it felt good until the afternoon then had to take some Tylenol(it did the job). It is good to shake up the routine, right? What does our exercise cop think? Julie and Charlene sounds like your both are on the mend!!!:glare: Best wishes, Holly April exercise 5/20 Banded 1/29/09 [/img]

Thank you Janet! Best wishes, Holly April exercise 3/20 Banded 1/29/09 [/img]

The sun is just rising and looks like a beautiful day. Hopefully for all of us it will be… Well, I am finally in onederland!!!!!! I am so happy. Best wishes, Holly April exercise 3/20 Banded 1/29/09 [/img]

Mrs. Bubba we are all praying for your recovery. So glad you have less pain and they are testing and making sure they have all the information for your diagnosis. Phyl, have you found Janet!! She was going to see Trace Atkins Friday night. Next weekend is Easter weekend and she was going to her sons. Hope all is well, with her. Good luck with your trip to Vegas Linda. Have a great time. Well, I am finally in onederland!!!!!! I am so happy. Best wishes, Holly April exercise 3/20 Banded 1/29/09 [/img]

Ellen!! How traumatic to have your ceiling fall down, right before your eyes! Bless your heart for not stopping right there. I would think house insurance would cover something on that. You were missed. Glad you are back and hopefully coping with it all. Janet, lol your expression looked like the Water was cold when you hit it.. Love all the pics. But especially the water one. Are you training for survivors??? You could win the million. Didn’t make my exercise goal this month but did ok. Better than last month. I go in for another fill tomorrow. So, tomato Soup day tomorrow. Onederland, here I come. Best wishes for all. Holly March exercise 20/22 Banded 1/29/09 [/img]

Welcome home Janet!! You are something else. Repelling and zip line? Gutsy Girl…. How wonderful two new babies on their way. Best wishes to all. Joann Love your quilt. I have done that binding traveling thing before it works with baby quilts. Scales not moving this week. Bad choice yesterday BBQ spare ribs. All the snow and wind here makes exercising excuses come easy. Holly March exercise 19/22 Banded 1/29/09 [/img]

Long, I take Centrum silver chewables, also. They have calcium carbonate in them. So what is the brand name of calcium citrate with Vitamin D you take? Is that called citracal? Thanks, Holly Banded 1/29/09 [/img]

Welcome Lcubed: My Moms birth place was Long Island New York. My Bucket list is to tour there and many other places. Holly Banded 1/29/09 [/img]

Thanks, Charlene I will. Holly