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You need to have some "safe" chocolate treats for YOU. Chocolate rice cakes, sf cocoa or chocolate sf pudding. Don't deny yourself. edie

Bring to his attention how much your before eating was costing the two of you compared to how much your food intake is now. I figured I was spending at least $7 a day on my daily stash of cookies,candy and ice cream . edie

I take my pills whole. Big pills too . I take one. Sip some sf drink. Few minutes later take another, sip. I tell myself its my snack . lol. I take 8 pills. 4 big 4 small.

I remember!!! I just kept saying 199, 199 , 199 at my hubby that morning. It is a wonderful feeling. Good job. edie

No kids here but hubby 6'1 and 190 lbs is eating less too. He says he feels like a pig compared to me. My hubby had joined the gym too. I think he was a little jealous. I'm 5'4" so walking with him is challenging but good for me. We walked 3 miles in 50 minutes today (huff,huff). He showed off and ran the last lap. edie

Yes I have to wear warm pants and sweatshirts around the house now. I know (think) it because I am not wearing my 85 lb coat anymore. I used to sweat with any movement. It was embarrassing. edie

I'm the same as Missy. Bread and carbonation. Small price for good health. I've had small amounts of all goodies. I do have a sweet tooth. I eat sf pudding and hot chocolate on a regular basis. I love the banana cream and white chocolate sf pudding mixes. They satisfy me. LIke Jack said my tastes have changed .The first couple of months was hard. Now at almost 6 months food is just not interesting to me now. Living life has grabbed me now. edie:) :eek: :)

I told everyone!! I was proud to be getting healthy. Its hard for me not to tell everyone obese that I see about it too. I have approached about 3 and was recieved well. I have to hold myself back . edie

Excellent!!! It IS fun to dress different and feel good about yourself. I hope everyone posts if something like that happens to them. When I read them I just smile and imagine that "feeling". edie

amen edie

Prince Elvis young,old,fat or skinny the Rock edie

I paid (paying) for my band with zero percent interest credit cards until Aug 08 and then they are coming after me. edie I had $2500 in cash and the rest on card . Total $17,500.00 here in Kentucky USA

Knowiong that it would help my band journey made we want to exercise and it HAS!! Use Dr Phils hint, take something away from yourself each day until you do your exercise (just 15 minutes to start). It can be TV or reading , talking to your favorite friend or his suggestion no exercise no makeup the next day. Yikes for some people. edie

Today I took my mother to lunch. She asks where can you eat? I said anywhere you want. She said I haven't had a good hamburger lately, how about G D Ritsy's?. We split a hamburger and cheese fries. I cut the hamburger in half (threw my part of the bun away). I ate about 4 fries with cheese dip and was full. Last time we ate out we split lobster stuffed mushrooms at Red Lobster. At first I thought the band would be a problem for eating out . It's not. edie

I love the Orville Reddenbacher carmel popcorn cakes. Like rice but made of popcorn. I find them at Walmart. Special K meal bars (meal not snack). Find with the slim fast bars. edie

Yes I can take it off but not keep it off. For the first time in my life I won't be "going off my diet" when I reach goal. I think I may have too drink some calories (carnation instant breakfast ) to keep me up to my goal of around 150!!!! The band has helped me expand my world farther then the cookie and candy isles at the grocery store. edie

I had mine in 6 weeks. Then I REALLY felt restricted. I hope this is a good journey for you too. Remember your water,exercise and good food choices. The band is a BIG help for making you feel full. YOU choose what foods make you feel full. edie:biggrin1:

Anything by Prince. edie (47 years old) tee hee

food is just another activitity in my life, food used to be the biggest activity in my life. I would have to go the the store EVERYDAY so I would have my stash of candy and Cookies . I would hide them (from shame) and would forget sometimes where I put them. I would eat it all that night. edie

Sad,disgusting and some people are cheering them on and think no big loss. Everyone will get theirs in the end , if not before. edie

I bet your feet almost float above the floor when you walk now. I am so HAPPY for you. It,s like a touchdown for all lap banders. edie

Hurt my heart when I read this. Godfather of Soul. He was a was a one of kind. Just like when I heard about that sexy Luther. edie :cry

Count you calories . 800 to 1000 should get you losing. Plus 20 minutes of exercise. edie

How cute was that? I think he was a little bit jealous of the time I spend there, about 2 hours daily. We signed him up dec 22 06. He is 6'1" and 185 lbs ....... After 24 years of marriage that was a nice thing to hear. edie and Jeff "DINKS" Double Income No Kids

Today I was able to wear my new size 16 jeans to our family xmas . I'm a rocker and had bought 2 new tees AC/DC and Rolling Stones (size L). I modeled both for hubby to see which one he wanted me to wear. He says TUCK IT IN , it will look better!!!!! That took my breath away. I hugged him and told him how GOOD that made me feel. I guess in my mind I was still wearing my 4x tee that of course you wear on the outside. My band has me living in the state of "tuck in my tops" AND onederland. I guess I'll have to go shopping for some cool belts. Woo Hoo. edie FYI He chose AC/DC (Rock n roll aint noise pollution):girl_hug: