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I got a magic bullet today at Linens & Things...I mention the store because you can register with them online that they'll e-mail you a 20% off coupon!

I also asked my mommy if I could borrow her (rarely used) sewing machine, since mine is kaput for now (kiddo broke it). I plan to take up some clothes when necessary.

I already have some shorts and pants that are too big since losing 25lbs on my own :biggrin:

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I'm on the liquid diet phase and just wanted to mention something helpful I found. Splenda has additives made for coffee.. but I've started using them to add to my Protein Shake. After 3 days, my Optifast shakes started tasting like baby formula < gag> ... So.. I added Hazelnut splenda pack.. and YUM! I just found Mocha as well,and on the box it shows they make it in Caramel too. I found them at Wal-mart.

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i would check with your doc about dieters tea .. it sent me to the hosp once ... with your new tummy .. i dont know if you want to have explosive bowels

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Tammy, I'm sorry you had that awful experience with the tea. A doctor told me about it several years ago, and I've used it occasionally, when needed, with no ill effects. It's works very naturally, but the doctor did caution me to only drink the the recommended amount as given on the box. Possibly it affects some people more than others too.

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