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When we go to Toronto (wheter its to visit TLBC or not) we always stay at the Howard Johnsons in Yorkville on Avenue Road, its about 1-1/2 blocks away from the TLBC. Depending on what time of the year it is their rates usually range from 100 - 140. www.hojo.com Carol

Scotch! Just

This thread couldn't have started at a more convenient time....I'm just burning mad! Tonight I had a table of 6 in the restaurant. 5 ordered appetizers and Entrees, and 1 gentleman ordered just an entree. So, of course, when the appetizers were delivered there was nothing for him. The 5 ordered all the same entree so my husband plated all 5 at once and the gentleman's (and I use that term lightly) was delivered last. When all 5 got their plates first he bellowed at me "What? am I the wrong colour or something?" I got so mad.....I was at a loss for words...everyone in the dining room turned to look at this ignoramous. Finally I contained myself and asked him "which colour would you be referring to, no....wait....don't answer that because there is no wrong colour in my world. Outbursts of this nature are not tolerated in my dining room, if you can't refrain from being inappropriate and down right offensive then I will have to ask you to leave." I could feel myself getting upset the more I stood at the table so I left to tend another table...on purpose...he waited a good 10 minutes for his dinner while everyone else at his table were eating their dinners with very red faces.....oops, no pun intended! Carol

LOL @ Yoda......I'll take what I can get....quickie, nooner, whatever! Carol

I have had two different people do my fills so far, 4 in total. I have never had freezing or numbing....it doesn't hurt a bit....just a tiny prick of the needle, barely felt a thing. Carol

LOL....gotta luv him!

Do you exercise Kim? Carol

Arggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhh! Just thinking of my routine makes me ill.....here goes. I get up at 5:50....weigh myself, shower, brush teeth, dress and walk to the gym I own. I set it up for the members then do my routine. Then I sit at the desk with a cup of decaf tea and check email and new posts at LBT, then get my paperwork done while chatting with the ladies. At 10:30 I leave the gym and go home which is also my other business. I freshen up, change into my dining room dress code, throw in a load of laundry, and go downstairs to open the restuarant for lunch at 11. I then make myself my Breakfast and another cup of tea. If its not too busy I check email again and LBT. At 2:30 we close after lunch and take a break.....then I have lunch and run errands. Throw in another load of laundry (this is everyday) and then maybe have a quick 1 hour nap or ride on motorcycle with hubby. AT 5:00 I open for dinner and we go til 8 or 9.....depends on how busy it is. I have another cup of tea, do the email and lbt thing again. When we close I have to walk to gym again to close it. Then I have dinner and watch about 1 - 2hours of TV before I crash. Carol

I think we'd all be fibbing to ourselves if we said that we don't see race. Race is out there and a huge fact of life. Everything is relative (not meaning that it is right).....if you see a storefront with fruit bins outside you automatically assume it is a food store.....if you are chatting online with someone and they are using "urban" slang and lingo....the assumption would be that you were chatting with a black person. Race lends a difference in culture, appearance, etc......but, its was we make of, and do with these differences that counts....afterall, isn't it the "differences" in this world that make it go around? I am adopted and have no idea what my heritage is. My adoptive family are from Scotland and Malta. For years in grade school I was called everything from daigo, to wop, to whatever! Carol

Breakfast - 1/2 cup nuked egg beaters with a bit of tomato and onion 1 pc rye toast Snack - sugar free jello Lunch - 1/2 of a toasted whole wheat, peameal, tomato, lettuce sandwich with no butter, no mayo....about 5 small fries with ketchup Dinner - 1 ounce of pork tenderloin roasted, 1/2 cup of garlic broccoli

Hi: I own an independant version of Curves......the 30 minute circuit concept and the equipment is the same. I have 18 stations...9 pcs of hydraulic equipment, 5 joggers, and 4 steppers. The success of this concept is like anything else in life....it depends on you.....the harder you work at it, the better benefits you will receive. The beauty of this type of workout is that it is geared to any shape, size, age, or fitness level. The more you put into it, the better the results. Each piece of equipment works at least 2 muscles groups in the body. The faster your reps, the more intense the workout. The more aerobic you get on the joggers and steppers....the better the fat burning zone. Some hints....keep your heart rate up between 80 - 85% if you want to burn fat...over 85% will start to burn muscle. When on the joggers and steppers get your arms moving to keep your heart rate up. When on the equipment.....focus on what you are doing. I have found that too many of members who are not benefiting from their workout do not pay enough attention to what they are doing in the circuit.....they would rather socialize....too much chatter can also distract other members and set them up for accident or injury. Also....stretch before and after your workout...this help get the body ready and to cool down, eliminating some risk for injury and soreness. If there is anything else I can help you with just let me know. Carol

I have to get busy and buy some new clothes.....recently I did get a pair of black jeans (stretch, size 12P -- from a 2XX) and a few new shirts. We have a black dress code for the restaurant, I was wearing black stretch pull ons with a black shirt. I haven't replaced that wardrobe yet. The other day my husband was calling me Luigi....he said that from the back with the droopy drawers and my big comfy black sneakers I looked like a little Italian construction guy! I am going to TO on the 23/24 for what I hope will be my last fill. I plan on shopping for a winter coat.....want a traditional casual duffle coat. I'm kinda a plain Jane....love Holt Renfrew, maybe they will have one. Carol

DeltaDawn: I know exactly what you are talking about. My DH has been my number one supporter and fan in everything I have done.....whether I have succeeded or not. He is genuine and sincere with his comments. When I fail he helps to guide me back to where I'm suppose to be. He never commented, belittled, criticized nor made me feel embarassed or ashamed when I was at my heaviest. If I got down on myself he would remind me what I want and that I know how to get it....and then would encourage me by offering his help. The fact that I have someone like this in my corner sure does make this journey a whole lot tolerable and manageble for me. Carol

I think I know......but don't want to spoil the riddle for others....I'll PM you. Carol

I think Sugarplum has the best idea. Include the girls in your daily "Lapband" routine......they could learn so much from this. Think of how proud they will feel of themselves when they can see your success and know that they have helped by cooperating .... then they'll notice their own success. They will also know that you still have to work hard even with the band and may think differently about your bragging rights. Carol

Best Memory Receiving a compliment from someone who hasn't seen me since end of May. That person asked me how much I had lost... I told her and then finished by saying "I'd like to lose 20 or so more to get to goal"...she replied "no way....you look so great I don't think you need to lose another lb".....Wow....I didn't know that I had changed that much! Worst Memory Having my first PB outside a Wendy's.....I thought I could handle a bit of their chilli.....no way. I got caught right outside their front door without enough time to make it to the car or their washroom and no tissues...it was so unpleasant, I'm always prepared now, just in case. Carol

Tommy....I live in Fenelon Falls but my "Family" cottage is in the Collingwood area...just 6 miles down 26 towards Thornbury....right across from Georgian Peaks Ski hills. Yoda: I can totally sympathize with your husband....that is why this year hubby and I are doing the Thanksgiving thing at the Delta Pinestone in Haliburton...going to have a quick over-nighter. Usually we go to the in-laws but my M-I-L and S-I-L do not cook, their idea of dinner at any time is putting on the buffet pants and making a quick trip to the Chinese buffet.......YUK!!!! We have nothing against Chinese buffet...but not for TG! So, if we want a traditional Thanksgiving, Easter, or Christmas dinner we have to shop for, transport, cook, serve, and clean up after the dinner....which means...since we own a restaurant and Al is the Chef...WE NEVER GET A F****** BREAK! The past few months have been so stressful for us, I moved the gym to a better location but the new unit took a lot of physical work to get it ready for the move....and at the same time we attempted to keep the restaurant up and running. I put my foot down this year and I said NO WAY to travelling to TO to have TG with the in-laws......so we are treating ourselves to this little getaway. Carol

Tracey....statistics speak for themselves. When you reach goal your band will help you stay there.....for 85% of the WW members who lose....they will gain it all back and then some.....when that happens they will eat their malicious little words. Carol

I am self pay but I had the money. I did however look into financing it because if the rates weren't too bad then I could afford the payments and still have the money in the bank. I inquired with two Credit companies in Toronto, Ontario who finance for medical purposes. Both came in pretty close with their quotes but I can tell you this........If I had of gone with either one I would have paid for this procedure 3 times over by the time the loan was satisfied. Their interest rates were phenominal.....27%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....the payments were over $400 / month. Carol

I love shashimi......no problems yet. I also love the eel rolls but the nori wrap gives me problems.....I order it anyhow and just eat the innerds...LOL Also, I have constipation problems since this last fill.....but the wasabi does the trick. Carol

I am so proud of you! Carol

Why did you get banded? Carol

My goal is 8 lbs. Can't wait to get close to the 140 mark. Carol

Yep.....small village, we can walk to almost everything. I'm mostly a tea drinker and lately have been drinking decaf tea because I'm just out of menopause but too much caffiene seems to trigger the odd hot flash or two. I love the FV Cap but it really is way too high in calories.....empty calories. I'd rather have an extra ounce of protein to help keep me full. Carol

Since you mentioned Tim Hortons Coffee....I just about freaked yesterday. I'm in the process of moving my gym and my restaurant yesterday hosted a 5 course gourmet theme dinner...we were sold out. Both situations have been keeping hubby and I very busy and the past few days I have been quite overwhelmed by the amount of work to do. The equipment was moved into the new gym location on Friday....my helper called me and said that the equipment didn't fit and she was in a panic....as soon as I had a chance in between shifts at the restaurant, I ran over to see.....the place was an absolute mess...nothing was placed according to my floor plan so of course it didn't fit. I just couldn't deal with it at that point....I drew a complete blank and had to leave the building. Sooooooo Friday night I couldn't sleep because this bothered me so much, I got up at 4 am, walked to Tim's to get a larger tea.....but had a large French Vanilla Capaccino instead because that was my mood. I felt guilty because I knew it was high in calories so when I got home later I checked it out online......WOW...........way over 250 calories for that lousy drink!!!!!!!!!!! And, I was so tired and upset I didn't even enjoy it! I'll never do that again. Oh yeah.......everything with the equipment worked out just fine.......my helper thought she knew better than I and decided to tell the movers where SHE thought the stuff should be placed instead of going according to my floor plan. Whew! Carol