Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot

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Happy, I agree with Dee Dee, my sugars have been great since banding. The highest in the am (when I have my highest) has been 125. Before they were between 145 and 175. Good luck to you.

And happy new year to everyone and get this holiday food out of my house. I have cooked 4 big meals for it seems like hundreds and they refuse to take the sweets home. I must get back on track and look to you all for my support. Thanks so much to all. Dot

[Katydid 0]

AMEN!!

Me, too!!

All the decorations are gone, all the goodies are gone and our DD & SIL are gone.

So, time to get back to NORMAL!!

We started the NEW YEAR right by going to the pool as usual at 9 a.m. I got the CD player out of the locker room assuming someone besides DH & I would show up on NEW YEARS DAY, and we ended up with 14 people! So, good to start out the first day of the new year with exercise!

Hi Phyllser,

Your new photo is wonderful. I wish I had your energy.

It is 38 degrees C = 100.4 F over here right now and even though I have the air con on I am still melting.

I really miss my swimming pool. Had it pulled out when Mum and Dad were moving in so that Dad could have a big shed put there. Many times during heat waves I would just walk straight in fully clothed and be in seventh heaven. It's strange reading about all the snow etc while I'm melting.

One good thing, I'm not hungry at all but thirsty? Oh yes!

Another frozen coke coming up.:confused:

Best wishes.

[lynnt1215 1]

Katy - I want some of that heat you have. Windy, cold,32 F

But a frozen coke does sound good..

I am enjoying my Protein hot chocolate, mm and so soothing.

New Year and new dedication. I did lose 3# of the 5 I gained from Thanksgiving. Just got another fill..so that should also help.

Have to do a bit of shopping, my co-workes commented on how loose my clothes are and that made me self-conscious of my appearance. Why not show off the new figure. so off to find some sales..

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all Be healthy and safe

[reportergirl 0]

What kind of hot chocolate Protein Drink do you have? Is that what you usually have for Breakfast and do you try to stick to a low carb diet? Just needing some suggestions to get my weight loss moving. I think that I didn't use my band as simply a tool but thought just reducing my intack would make me lose but it hasn't -- just at first. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

[IndioGirl55 32]

What kind of hot chocolate Protein drink do you have? Is that what you usually have for breakfast and do you try to stick to a low carb diet? Just needing some suggestions to get my weight loss moving. I think that I didn't use my band as simply a tool but thought just reducing my intack would make me lose but it hasn't -- just at first. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

No darling imho you gotta change your eating habits - you gotta learn to eat healthy.. I allow carbs but not alot - I really eat balanced - protien 1st - veggies & a little carbs/starched - but not tons - I eat mostly sugar free and exercise.. That imho is the secert to losing the weight and keeping it off - it's about lifestyle change..

Tracking calories measure foods eating low fat - limited sugar/refined carbs - are all the things you have to do..

It's (our band) is only a tool - it doesn't make our food choices or exercise for us...

I know that so many people say I didn't get banded to go on another diet - well I am not on a diet - I eat healthy - i did weigh and measure and log my food as learning tools - the band isn't going to stop us from eating 1 cup of mashed potatoes loaded with butter 4 x a day - and if we continue to eat that way then the weight isn't going to come off.

[reportergirl 0]

What is imho?

[lynnt1215 1]

What kind of hot chocolate Protein drink do you have? Is that what you usually have for breakfast and do you try to stick to a low carb diet? Just needing some suggestions to get my weight loss moving. I think that I didn't use my band as simply a tool but thought just reducing my intack would make me lose but it hasn't -- just at first. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

check out www.MyDailyPlate.com it is a great tool for tracking your intake..as well as exercise..

[IndioGirl55 32]

What is imho?

In My Humble Opinion :biggrin: But some would say I am not too humble That I am quite opinionated :confused: with my tough band love - but the main word is love.:tongue:

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I wish the sugar free stuff would not make me crave sugar too. As I said, my doctor and nutritionist both agree that our bodies don't know the difference between sweet and sugar free sweet. It keeps the taste for sweets in our brains. I am going to try to just have a sf popsicle late in the evening when it's almost time for bed.

If I have something sugar free right after dinner, then I am looking around for what else I can find even if it's sugar free. It makes me want to eat all evening long.

[livn4jesus 0]

Reportergirl: Listen to Indiogirl she knows what she is talking about and if anybody can help you get on track she will. She can kick butt but in a loving way. :-)

Thanks Indiogirl, I love to read your posts. Happy New Year

[Apples2 19]

In My Humble Opinion :tongue2: But some would say I am not too humble :thumbup: That I am quite opinionated :cursing: with my tough band love - but the main word is love.

I thought it was in you HIGH opinion! LOL..Have to give you crap!:tt2:

[Apples2 19]

I wish the sugar free stuff would not make me crave sugar too. As I said, my doctor and nutritionist both agree that our bodies don't know the difference between sweet and sugar free sweet. It keeps the taste for sweets in our brains. I am going to try to just have a sf popsicle late in the evening when it's almost time for bed.

If I have something sugar free right after dinner, then I am looking around for what else I can find even if it's sugar free. It makes me want to eat all evening long.

Denise...I did some SF products during the weight loss phase and did not notice that they made me crave more sweets. I used SF flavorings in my coffee every day also. Was never a big sweet eater b/4 banding. But, I have noticed that after indulging in sweets over the holidays...I now crave sweets more than ever. I have tried to just grab fruit but do allow one sweet thing a day. (Usually my Pure Protein Bar or a small chocolate kiss or something). It's almost like you have to cleanse your body of it and not have it in the house. Yep...the band does not take care of some of those cravings. Darn!!!

[IndioGirl55 32]

I wish the sugar free stuff would not make me crave sugar too. As I said, my doctor and nutritionist both agree that our bodies don't know the difference between sweet and sugar free sweet. It keeps the taste for sweets in our brains. I am going to try to just have a sf popsicle late in the evening when it's almost time for bed.

If I have something sugar free right after dinner, then I am looking around for what else I can find even if it's sugar free. It makes me want to eat all evening long.

Denise - I want to eat all evening long no matter what I eat - I am not kidding you - food really is my drug - once I start I just don't want to quit - Daytime I can deal with it pretty much cuz I am at work and I don't have stuff to snack on at my desk - just my Breakfast and lunch - but at home - OMW I have to be very very dilgent in what I eat... popcorn is a slider - but a life saver for me - if it wasn't for those 100 c snack packs - I would be a goner - I had 2 sf dark choc puddings with walnuts last night ...

Reportergirl: Listen to Indiogirl she knows what she is talking about and if anybody can help you get on track she will. She can kick butt but in a loving way. :-)

Thanks Indiogirl, I love to read your posts. Happy New Year

Thanks Livn4Jesus - That's sweet !!!

I thought it was in you HIGH opinion! LOL..Have to give you crap!:tongue2:

Love it Apples !!!!

Denise...I did some SF products during the weight loss phase and did not notice that they made me crave more sweets. I used SF flavorings in my coffee every day also. Was never a big sweet eater b/4 banding. But, I have noticed that after indulging in sweets over the holidays...I now crave sweets more than ever. I have tried to just grab fruit but do allow one sweet thing a day. (Usually my Pure Protein Bar or a small chocolate kiss or something). It's almost like you have to cleanse your body of it and not have it in the house. Yep...the band does not take care of some of those cravings. Darn!!!

Yep - I want sugar more so now that I have indulged in those Xmas Cookies - but like you the sf stuff is good enought for me... Can't do the kisses - cuz I would keep going back - one or 2 wouldn't be enough....

[lynnt1215 1]

SF does help, but there are times it just won't cut it. Have to have the real thing. As much as I try there are times that cravings win out. Werther's makes a chocolate candy that is great, and a few seem to do the trick for me and they are not too bad as calories go either. Give them a try..

I have stocked my treat jar at work with only SF hard candy. 1 or 2 and I am fine.. But the chocolate pure Protein Bars, Zone perfect bars and the like sure do help a chocohalic like me!!! :tongue2: and I can get in some Protein with about 200 calories and anywhere from 10-18 gms of protein.

I have even started to add unflavored Unjury to my morning coffee..

My recent fill on 12/30 was 1 cc, which surprised me, I figured about 0.5cc would be all. Handling it well..MAkes me eat much slower than I have recently and that is a super plus!! Still have to work on the choices. but everyday is a new day and I find new things I enjoy.

Joining the gym is a PLUS.. It does not seem like a chore to go. I change at work and stop on my way home..they monitor heart rate and BP, a big plus also

Yes, I agree.. Janet is so very helpful, and truthful in the kindest way, but she sure knows what she is talking about, look how well she has done..

[Charlietuna 0]

:rolleyes:It's been sometime since i 've posted.Life is so good, grandbaby 6 bounced into our life a week early,but is doing great.Lost 3 1/2 pounds in the last two weeks.Nothing sounds good to eat, and don't feel like cooking.BUSY EXERCISEING EVERYDAY AND THAT ALWAYS PICKS UP MY SPIRTS. Honey, got me 3 pair of slacks for Christmas, had to take them back was 16-18 ladies, down to 10-12 pettie.Wow who would have thought..Let's all just get out there and move it.. Have a great day.

Edited January 3, 2009 by Charlietuna
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