Pinkylee

We no longer own property in Midland, Michigan!! Thank you for your thoughts and prayers and above all patience with my continued requests.

You're right Socalgal - throw out the junk. I'm just sooooo cheap. Getting rid of some junk has to be better than buying bigger clothes. It's been so long since I've had 2 losing weeks in a row, I couldn't tell you what would work right now. I'm sorta treading water and hoping I don't gain anything more! I love the Biggest Loser. It motivated me for almost 8 hours today. Drat. I have to get with it or buy a straight jacket or SOMETHING.

Hey, Just posting how well I've done today (relatively speaking) has given me more resolve to be good the rest of the day! Drop the pride, and tell us about your day. It may sound boring or nothing to be proud of, but it just might help lighten your mood or give you strength to say no to a craving.

I've done fairly well today myself. Not enough liquids, but I did 20 minute hard workout on eliptical and have had small salad, small bowl of the new Curves cereal (it's pretty good) and 4 ravioli's. On and a box of raisins I ate too fast and I gurgled throughout a dentist appt. Embarrassing. Wish I could say the same for my mood. Looks like a week of rain. I went for a manicure and my manicurist's dog was really ill and she was so down. I should have made an excuse and left. Next time I will! I have some great students this afternoon and DD just invited me to go to park for a nice walk. Maybe all those clouds on the radar are really empty.

Cindy, you are awesome for sharing. I hope to have the same surgery, but can't consider it until I'm in the 170's. I've been more than a little intimidated by the horror stories. You reminded me that the difficulties from surgery don't last forever. Although we close on Michigan Thursday, there is still drama. Long story short, they may come after us for more taxes due to rental situation. I really wanted Thursday to be "it", but we may have more issues. At least we won't own it. Thanks for "listening", and your thoughts and prayers. Thursday, 3:30 EST is the closing. Whatever your spiritual feelings are, your thoughts and prayers are important to me and I try to remember each of you as you share your struggles. I got my hair cut today. It made me feel so good. You inspired me Leila.

The one biggest motivating factor for me is fear of failure. These last few extra pounds make me realize I can eat around the band.

Well, I'm still kinda chubby, but I look so much better than this time last year. I'm more upset over regaining 4 of the pounds I lost and also watching my waisteline grow even when the scale is staying the same. I've actually dreaded going to church (we've been out for several weeks). I don't want my friends to be disappointed in me. NSV - went walking with DD today (in this heat) and I feel so good. 3 miles in 90 degree weather is quite a haul. It's been several months since we've been. She's doing great with her new lifestyle and is enjoying the attention a new body brings. I'm as happy for her as I am for myself! (almost) We both have an October and January goal. Today has been a good day. I'm forcing myself to eat slower and chew chew chew. House issues continue to be ironed out.

I must say, Cindy and Leila, for some gals who are "struggling", you're lookin' great doing it. I think we're all having similar issues. I did really well at lunch. Small healthy portions, but then after everything was put away, I grabbed some chips! Drat..... NSV - I did manage to eat slowly and enjoy the food. My latest little trick has been to eat faster and ignore the warning signs of imminent pb's. I kinda think I was waiting for the band to maybe ..... disappear? Somehow I haven't gotten around to accepting this implant as a lifetime deal. I want to get back to losing too. I'm certain junk food is keeping me from being a good bandster. Anyone else have an epiphany on why the Junebies (for the most part) are struggling?

At goal in 2008. That's a great thought Socalgal. I've been better today as far as calories go, but exercise hasn't happened yet. I think housework counts, but probably l/4 as much. I'd rather take a dog beating than do housework some days!

Just had to let you know that the lenders allowed us to remove the repair contingency, so we have a green light to closing. When this is done, you will hear me shout from Pearland! :whoo:

The small basement repair is keeping us from closing. Our buyers will lose their interest rate if the repair isn't complete by the end of next week. Miscommunication kept the worker from getting a key to the house yesterday. What a nightmare!!! Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers. On a more positive note---We all know that losing weight is mental as much as physical. There is a book out by psychologist Judith Beck called The Judith Beth Diet Solution Weight Loss Workbook. I read about it in my Health (for Women) magazine. Socalgal, it's much like your hypnosis program. Reprogram your brain for success. The article is in the September issue of Health magazine. There is a link to more info at Health.com/beck. If anyone would like to exercise together by speakerphone one or two days a week for the next few weeks, please pm me. I'm available CST from 6:00 - 8:00 a.m. I'd also like to get an evening group together one night a week around 7:00 pm CST. I have free 3 way calling.

<p>Socalgal - you must look amazing. 175 sounds really thin to me. Not too many of us have hit 175. Except Regina who has seen 150's!!!!!</p> <p> </p> <p>I do exercise - most days, but I hop on my eliptical machine for 20 minutes. Somehow one hour of walking was a better deal. BP and heart rate seem to like the shorter more intense stuff, but the scale sure doesn't.</p> <p> </p> <p>Barbara465 - did you have a nice time with Dick this weekend?</p> <p> </p> <p>House stuff is clicking along - thanks for asking. We will close on or before 9/14.</p> Cathygr8 - You are really closing in on Onderland. Congratulations!!!!!

Can't say I did well with food this weekend, but it wasn't too bad. Fried catfish and Pei Wei's Asian salad 3 chocolate chip cookies. Choices could have been better, but no damage done since I was too tight to get in volume. Today I've had 2 waters and am dressed to work out, but keep finding "other" things to do. Hah! I have a great incentive to stick with the rules. DH has a 40 year class reunion in October. Would love to go 10 pounds lighter. I have 7 weeks. Seeing that invitation made me realize just how fortunate I am to have a band.

Barbara12 - So good to hear from you. Lunch sounds good, but NO MEXICAN for me! I too lost while in Michigan and quickly put it back on after a day or two of treats. We have to put more muscle behind the band. Enemy #1 and #2 - empty calories and recreational eating. Where were we a year ago? I was EXCITED and closing in on onederland. Shopping in the "regular" sizes was definitely amazing. Socalgal - thanks for reminding me about the ticker. Somehow that gives me something to work towards. At one time, I had lost 60 pounds. I did a little ab work yesterday and my band seemed to be tighter, but not uncomfortable. NSV - I had my old standby as an evening treat last night. Bottled water and my vitamin carmel. It was pretty good.

Well, Junebies we are still alive and well. Barbara4, all I can say about Good and Plenty is--I coulda used some yesterday! Coming to grips with emotional issues without food is tough Cathy. I've eaten my way around the band, to no avail. No lift. Even sugar from the bowl isn't fun any more. Must be we are passing through another phase. I did get a lot of help after taking a Vicodin to sleep the day my tooth was pulled. I woke up with a rested brain. I wish anti-depressants worked that well on me. Somehow I don't think I can justify the Vicodin. Happily, I don't seem to need anything now. Still depressed at times, but coherent. Today is a better day. Basement work has been scheduled and we had a showing on our present home (our first) today. I got out my fall decorations and put out all but the black cat. I don't think they're unlucky, but some prospective buyer might. I've had 4 waters, oatmeal (it actually went down easy), hard boiled egg and a salad. I haven't grazed this afternoon. Enjoying some peach tea. You guys are still the best diet aide out there. THANKS!

DRAT. I'm still the only Junebie for the day. I'm ready for another challenge. Please post how your day went each day. We won't worry about running totals of water, calorie or exercise counts. I would like to hear how each of you are doing. Maybe someone's good day will rub off on me. So far I've had lots of tea, coffee, lite lemonaide and 2 waters. I've ate my head off - thankfully I've gone through most of the treats in the house I've sat on my fanny most of the day except when I was at Hobby Lobby. :whoo:Who's gonna be brave enough to "tell all" for the next few weeks. It should be a hoooooot!

Please accept one more post? I had a tooth pulled on Monday. I'm still swollen. My face looks really fat. I've gained 4 pounds since July. Today I will commit to the old rules and hopefully cutting bad carbs will help me lose some of this fluid! Bad carbs - refined sugars are addictive.

I have to amend my last post. I won't be able to make the Dallas trip regardless. Our Michigan house is costing us financially and mentally. Bob and I need to decompress after this. If I take a trip, it needs to be with him. If I hadn't gotten on LBT I might have called a divorce attorney. He might say the same. This ain't easy! Please continue to pray for us.

It's good to read the posts. I've been preoccupied with Michigan. We are still dealing with the hickies, but our buyers are solid. What is it with Junebies - I'm having major food issues too. I've gotten in to afternoon grazing. (putting it mildly) Time to get back at it! I'm hoping to make Dallas trip if it's the 22nd.

:clap2::clap2::clap2:WE HAVE A CONTRACT ON OUR MICHIGAN HOUSE!!!! iT'S BEING FAXED AS i TYPE. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PRAYED AND SENT GOOD WISHES. Cathy, I totally agree with you. The more fill I got, the slower I lost. I have lost my ability to eat normal foods at times and that means hitting the chips and queso, refried beans and the complimentary ice cream cone at my fav Mexican restaurant. One sad thing. I will fly to Michigan on September 14 for the closing and will miss the Dallas meeting. A bittersweet bunch of news. Please continue to remember us in your prayers. We have inspections and some homestead tax issues to deal with, but we are on the right track! :whoo::whoo::whoo:

Adorable, Lisa! I'm struggling a bit. I wish I did PB. I throw up - not a lot, but I get really queezy. My stomach muscle feel really tight. My right leg is a real bother these days. I haven't walked in over a week. Guess walking was good for more than burning calories. Momma - I'm glad you are perservering.

Hi! Good to hear everyone is at least "stable". Back from Michigan in time to plan next weeks trip "back to Michigan". Please pray for our house to sell. Several showings and another tonight. If you're bored, it's on arhouse.com at $155,000 on Wanetah Drive in Midland. I smile when I think of Wanetah. So many good memories. This is a great place and needs a new owner! I am happy to still be under 190. Lisa, I'm going back to the old rules too. No snacks is the biggy for me. No exercise last week, but I worked enough to burn some major calories. Saw a lower number, but we'll see. I did get frustrated yesterday and drank a 7-up (to unclog)very slowly. It worked, but I got on the junk food way too much. Wasn't fun at all, so I plan to remember that new study in Great Brittain. Our bodies react to Junk food (any empty calorie food) the same way (chemically) it reacts to opium! No wonder "one" is never enough. I'm really tight most of the time, but I still can eat almost anything. It's just not comfortable. The only foods I can eat without a little discomfort are cookies and chips and of all things, cherry tomatoes. Go figure.

Poodles, I do hurt when I eat too fast or eat the wrong thing. Almost every time! And obviously it does go down. If I'm stressed, it hurts with each bite. I still eat (and sometimes worry - but not enough to make me stop eating) You might be tightening your stomach muscles without realizing it. The brain and fear and all you've gone through would make me tight at every little sip. I've been a lot happier at meals since I've slowed down. Barbara4 - Michigan house has moths flying out of my wallet. I'll be a definite shopper and not a buyer this trip. This "budget" thing is forcing me to practice my piano. Who knew?

I plan on coming to the Dallas meeting.

Way to go Poodles. Good luck with the EGD. Deb - good to hear from you again. I'm getting more "normal" because I've learned to eat really slowly. Guess I kinda forgot that rule somewhere along the way. I ate l/2 bar-b-q on bun sandwich with onions and pickles today. The corn on the cob wasn't fun. I simply couldn't chew it down enough, so I gave up. I did toast the bun to "well done". Toasted bread seems to be easier. There will always be food I don't care to tackle. Green beans and brocolli are two favorites I may never enjoy again. I've found other new favorites - radishes and cucumbers. Time for a snack! Today is "thumbs up" for the band.