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I think one of the arguments against gum is the xylitol can cause gas? I haven't had any gas issues... I don't chew all the time though... every thing in moderation. I NEVER drink soda... he he he don't like it anyhow LOL

I chew... I am a massage therapist.... great way to keep your breath fresh for the clients!

I hug trees, my kids think I am a froot loop... I am a healer... or should I say I facilitate healing for others. I do tai chi and appreciate buddism

sOeXCITED.... be proud... you look and are beautiful! Hey we need to do coffee again!

I was watching losing it with Jillian this week and the father had a bypass and it "failed" daughter had one too and she looked great but she was an enabler to the rest of the family to be obese. She felt un worthy etc and was having a head trip with it all... Jillian really gave her a talking to. I have so much trouble with the head stuff... I don't like the attention iam getting for looking better etc. I am struggling. We can have this tool but we all need to deal with the head space. I am thinking of going back to counseling.... I just started marriage counseling..I think that that is the major problem I have with my weight. I think the insurance and dr should put more emphasis on therapy to help us be more successful. JMO

ya'll are doing great..... I am holding at 155lb... I have my checkup on June 1st I believe hope to lose a few more before my appt. I am still having a hard time wrapping my head around it all. but my body feels great. Energy , endurance etc

Yup a great tool. I still have to work with it... Eat right ... Not cheat it. Best thing I have ever done for myself.

If you catch that money fairy, please send him or her my way... I have plenty of teeth playing the toothfairy and I am more than happy to give them up for some help!!!! Need clothing!

I am stalled again for a week ... Ok that is not much of a stall...lol I went to khols today and bought a bathing suit for the first time in 20 yrs! I got a pair of size 8 jeans! (not stretch) have a problem... I still see the morbidly obese person... I have a store I can shop any part of and so many beautiful clothes... I have NO CLUE how to shop for myself... HELP!

me too I love my band!

I have to tell you all.... I went camping this past weekend in a canyon with Healing Hands School of Holistic Health. It was a retreat weekend and NO modern convience ie water toilet electric... Lots of hiking up and down trails, climbing.... Unlike the camping trip 18 months ago with my daughters 5th grad class. I did not feel like I couldn't breathe, did not have my heart beating out of my chest, I could run faster than my friend LOL who is normal weight, but apparently I beat her in Cardio! I could keep going without problem... the hike down to the canyon was a little over a half mile... then we had to go back up twice each time down carrying gear and supplies! Not a problem... Piece of cake... not that I eat cake LOL. TODAY I weigh 161 so since August I have lost 59 lb! I feel really good.... I have purged my closet multiple times now and all I have is 3 pair of jeans size 10 loose, using a belt) and about 9 shirts..... I am swimming in my PJs .... I eat almost NO MEAT incl chicken.... don't worry I am getting enough protein. Legumes, greek yogurt, egg whites and isopure on occasion, oh and some fish not much though. I have eliminated almost all white foods. I go to the seafood buffet , Ha Ha like tonight that is my destination, on occasion and fill up on crab legs and shrimp so I feel I get my $$$ worth LOL. Sometimes I feel physical restriction, but I think the mental restriction is more dominate. Which is really good and makes me happy. So there is the official report! Hope all is well with you all.

I just cleaned out my closet AGAIN! Now I have NOTHING LEFT of my old life... just clothing I have recently purchased... todays weight has put me into a new BMI category.... I am proud to say I am no longer obese...... I am just overweight!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG never in my life did I think I would be proud to be overweight!

I too have purged my closet and drawers! have all new stuff including underwear and socks. hoping to have to go shopping again in a couple of months ;o)

you are right about the celery... the strings can be an issue... the onion my nut told me it can cause uncomfortable gas. Heck I have onion and garlic etc in everything I eat no problem... the one thing I totally avoid is soda... never was a fan anyhow. I don't like sweet drinks.

yes I am saddened by that.... No one ever says the , Christian man, the Jew , the Hindu. Killed his wife and family etc. They NEVER DO... but someone if they are Arab or Muslim they are quick to point it out in the media as if they want to keep the people under constant fear of these people. Some of these people that do the henious crimes are your neighbors and gasp of the same ethnic group or religion as many of you.... How many times has it hit the news of the Christian man who beat his wife???? But many say that Muslims beat their women. I am Muslim (convert) I do no know ANYONE who is abused by their husband. I do not KNOW ANYONE who is Muslim who harms another. Even that thing with "Jihad Jane" What was that about??? The news later said she had no religious affiliation. However the damage was done. Many Muslims in America are closet Muslims. It is a shame because we are nice, caring , law abiding citizens that want the best for our families. It is a shame you May never know that your neighbor is Muslim because he is afraid to tell you.... The are Millions of beautiful Muslims in the US. I am a former preachers Kid... Should I judge Christianity by the KKK? Amazing what the media gets away with. It feeds so much anger and hate and mistrust in our nation. There is good and bad in every culture and religion. The challenge is for us to be the most compassionate and understanding of others. We need to respect each other for God knows what we do. He knows our hearts. I pray God has Mercy on all of us and Softens our hearts toward each other.

Great Job..... In the begining it is easier to be gungho and lose steam. As we loose the band gets a bit looser since there is less fat for it to be wrapped around. small fill may do the trick and you will feel back in line! Keep on keepin'on you are doing wonderful!

Biotin and a liver cleanse that is what comes to mind when you say that.... Liver is responsible for more than 400 conditions in the body... keep it clean and better all around health... including hair!

I so totally know what you mean!!!! Sometimes just a little bit of certian things will throw me... and you put it well waking up out of the daze... that is what it is like!

I am so glad I did, and I didn't know my insurance would cover it... had I known I may have done it earlier, but was I willing to give up my old ways... not so sure.... I know my opposition before was under the cloak of financial. but really I knew it would require change. I have encouraged a couple of people I know to go in ... but others are ... nope I could never do it. I guess it is just were we are at the moment and have we hit rock bottom yet... are others afraid of the stigma? Hummmm not sure. I am glad I have done it.... I feel great in my size 10 jean this am!

give it a shot Mandisa , hope you like it! easy way to get in breakfast and protein in the morning when you need to hustle and don't feel you have time!

I use coffee to drink my Isopure LOL I make a gourmet coffee with it LOL.... not givin it up!

I know what you mean... last week I went to Khols and bought 3 pair of jeans, and a couple of tops.... Wow what a feeling not to buy in the plus sized section. I also bought 3 bras since my boobs were totally lost in my others LOL.... I just bought bali ones they are cheap enough to toss later so I won't cry. I bought them so that they fit the on the last hook in... so I can keep them longer and move them in 2 notches. Hopefully the next time I buy I will be very close if not at goal. I also bought a new pair of running shoes... didn't need to use orthodics.... OMG they are so comfy... they have the gel sole... by Asics...... still got to workout that belly! I need to bite it and commit to the gym..LOL I am still finding that the cup of herbal tea when I want to munch really helps me curb that feeling... but I need to make the right choice at that moment. My husband bought this FAbulous cheese from costco I LOVE IT ... yup not good... I should have never tasted it!!!!! So I will need to eat like half an ounce (weighed) and but the dag gone block away... or never have it at home again!!!! Logging on helps me a lot because Idon't allow anyone to eat at the computer. Keeps me busy and engaged HOWEVER my husband resents my computer use when he is home even if he is doing something else or watching a program I am not interested in. so I do it during the day when he is not home. Any one watch Dr Oz? His shows have been fantastic and he is constantly dealing with weight issues! Thank you Dr Oz for showing tasty healthing alternatives to a high calorie meal! www.doctoroz.com Hey, So Excited we have to get together again sometime!...{{{{{{{{{{{{{}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

I too have the same problem. I get to a certian # on the scale just below 170 and I freak.... Well I stopped losing a couple of weeks ago... then I gained a pound or 2... now it is coming off, but will it go any farther???? I do notice I stopped tracking my food a few weeks ago again.... when I don't track it I don't lose. I feel like I am making almost all the same food choices but I think I am fooling my self. Me and weightloss is one big head game!!!!! Lets get to the root of this and figure out how to turn it around !!!!!

Great Job! I can't wait to get to that point!

I am glad you feel he is a good surgeon. That is great my friend found someone who will do right by her. Now she has to put forth the work and follow the plan to be successful