Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot

[orea15 0]

Long, that is wonderful news. What a thrill!

[Diva4 0]

Thanks Orea, yes I try to stay busy. Ususally I'm looking for food when I'm bored. So I just have to stop, think, and adjust my mentality. Hope you're having a great weekend.

[freedom0702 0]

Welcome! I try to keep it to veggies and low fat dip or low fat popcorn, or lean Protein if my body is craving that. I love the sugar free microwave kettle corn, too. I just made up my mind to not eat "recreational foods" any more. If it doesn't have something to offer my body, it isn't going in my mouth. Or, how about sipping a calorie free drink that you enjoy?

But first look at why you are wanting to eat. Are you really hungry? Bored? Angry? If hunger isn't the problem, food isn't the answer. I do little art projects to keep my hands and mind busy. If I have glue on my fingers, I'm not eating! LOL

My newest fun thing is "serendipity squares." You can Google them for instructions, but they take very little in terms of stuff, and no real ability. Just up my alley.

Good luck!

I haven't posted for quite a while, but read the posts often.

Orea -Great idea about those serendipity squares. I googled it and they look like fun. Can't wait to try them this winter when I'm stuck inside and need something to do.

Also, where do you find the sugar free kettle corn. I'd like to get some.

[orea15 0]

Orville Redenbacher and Pop Secret both make the microwave bags. And they are both pretty good.

[bochs 0]

Hey hows everyone doing tonight (Sat). I got news! I hit ONEderland today. I am thrilled. Just wanted to share my good news with you all. I am at 48 lbs lost now. YIPEEEEE! You girls are probably all busy this weekend so I will write more tomorrow. Just wanted to share.

Beckyo!!!!!

[orea15 0]

Congratulations! What a thrill. Onward and downward...

[Diva4 0]

I did really good shopping today. Stayed with the healthy foods and skipped the isles I need to stay away from. I'm going to have to look for the sugar free kettle corn, it sounds wonderful. First time I've heard of it.

[JoannMarie 0]

Orea, it's good to hear from you! You always have such good suggestions for us. I hope you are doing well. Several weeks/months ago you mentioned your hubby was interviewing - has he found something he likes?

I have 26 days to go as of today - I think it's beginning to sink in finally! I've been at this for so long I was beginning to think it was all going to happen by osmosis - or something.

Keep posting - I really enjoy hearing from you.

[phyllser 3]

Congrats, Long, on hitting your 80# mark. Fun to see you so excited about it.

I have had a crazy week so have not had a lot of time to even read posts. We started our corn harvest on Monday. Got rained out yesterday and had snow last night. Raining here today and expecting snow again tonight.

Saw my doc on Tuesday. Am down 5# from my goal weight but he did not seemed concerned about it. He released me until March. Said didn't need to come back for a monthly visit unless I start gaining and want a fill. He still insists on 1/2 cup 3xdaily. I have been adding in healthy snack or two a day to see if I can just maintain. Don't think it will be a problem but it makes me a little nervous.

I feel so darned good in my new clothes and I physically feel great. Heading out tonight with DH to Celebrate out 29th anniversary. (It's Monday). Have a new Jones New York sweater (red and black...my fav) and new black slacks to go with it. Bought it for DH since he loves me in red. Meeting up with friends after dinner for a drink or two. That's about all it takes anymore to make me cross-eyed!

Hope everyone has a good weekend. Mine will be busy with organizing. My favorite thing to do. Went through the kitchen like a white tornado today. Rearranged the pantry and every cupboard. Now I'm off to make some pumpkin muffins and maybe some apple/cinnamon muffins if I have time. I have not slowed down on my baking at all since the band. It's something I enjoy so much. I just end up giving it away to friends and neighbors.

Congrats!! On the anniversary, the new clothes, your great success!!

Sounds like you've certainly had a busy week.... harvest, rain, snow!!

Would you like to come and organize our RV??!!

[thin2bme 2]

Hi Everyone, I haven't been on the site for over a week and just discovered the new look for the website. It think I like it, just need to get used to it.

I wanted to tell everyone that I finally hit Onederland yesterday and I'm loving it. To Celebrate I went out to buy a new pair of jeans, I have been wearing a size 22 for the last month or so and they were falling off of me, so I thought I'll try a pair of 18's, well guess what, they were too big and I was able to get into a size 16. I never imagined a 16, it's been so long since I've worn a 16 I can't even remember how long it's been. I'm guessing 12-14 years at least. Anyway, I'm so excited I just had to share my good news. That's a total of 85 pounds for me for the year, 65 since surgery, woohoo!!

I've had a hard time motivating myself the last month or so and the weight loss has been slow but now that I'm in Onederland, I think that has motivated me again. So much so, that I've readjusted my signature line to show my goal as 150 instead of 160. As the little train said, I know I can, I know I can. Woohoo!!!

[orea15 0]

Orea, it's good to hear from you! You always have such good suggestions for us. I hope you are doing well. Several weeks/months ago you mentioned your hubby was interviewing - has he found something he likes?

I have 26 days to go as of today - I think it's beginning to sink in finally! I've been at this for so long I was beginning to think it was all going to happen by osmosis - or something.

Keep posting - I really enjoy hearing from you.

The interview process as prolonged because the first project they interviewed him for, developed a hitch. They asked him to come back and interview with a different group, but that was postponed because the manager of that group unexpectedly went into the hospital and wasn't well enough for a couple of weeks. So the interview happened last week and we are waiting to hear...DH has been in TX this week and not available to be contacted. I'm thinking their prolonged interest in him is a hopeful thing, but I want it nailed down soon (please God). The good thing is, I'll still be able to stay with Aetna, who paid for my banding, if it works out. We still need to check the fine print and be sure bariatric stuff is nor excluded, but it looks good.

I wasn't hanging around here much because I was pretty dispirited from the struggle with the hunger. Things are much better now that it has abated and I have my second fill. I've done some softish foods this afternoon after my 48 hours was up, and they went down fine. So far, so good.

[orea15 0]

Teri, congratulations! What a huge achievement. You go, girl!

[LoriLei 0]

Hi Everyone, I haven't been on the site for over a week and just discovered the new look for the website. It think I like it, just need to get used to it.

I wanted to tell everyone that I finally hit Onederland yesterday and I'm loving it. To Celebrate I went out to buy a new pair of jeans, I have been wearing a size 22 for the last month or so and they were falling off of me, so I thought I'll try a pair of 18's, well guess what, they were too big and I was able to get into a size 16. I never imagined a 16, it's been so long since I've worn a 16 I can't even remember how long it's been. I'm guessing 12-14 years at least. Anyway, I'm so excited I just had to share my good news. That's a total of 85 pounds for me for the year, 65 since surgery, woohoo!!

I've had a hard time motivating myself the last month or so and the weight loss has been slow but now that I'm in Onederland, I think that has motivated me again. So much so, that I've readjusted my signature line to show my goal as 150 instead of 160. As the little train said, I know I can, I know I can. Woohoo!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

You give me hope! I'm very proud of you!

[thin2bme 2]

Thank you Orea and LoriLei, it feels good to be under 200.

[JoannMarie 0]

Orea, I hate to think you were having such a difficult time with hunger. You have come so far, please stick around for the rest of us. We need your sense of humor, your can-do attitude, your great suggestions. You are such an intelligent and gentle woman and we all need that influence. I was so glad to see you this evening - you had been on my mind all afternoon. I hope this fill gives you the boost you need and you will be back on track. and I hope your hubby's job situation will be resolved soon. DH and I have been through those situations, too, and they are tough.

You are in my prayers...