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^^^ LOL!!!!!!!!! This outta make your intentions pretty clear... AND get his attention :wink:

I am definitely BUMPing for later - my crappy week just got SO much better and I plan to keep the weekend fun too :wink: Thank you OP for this wonderful thread! :bigsmile:

^^^ DITTO! :heart:

^^^ Ditto!

Wow!!!! :noway: Amazing job! You look fantastic! And that last picture with you and your daughter is absolutely adorable! Congratulations on all your success - I hope you continue to inspire the people around you - an on here!!! :smile:

I felt the exact same way! I did Level 1 for 2 weeks - until I could get through Level 1 with the non-modified versions of the exercises. By the end of 2 weeks, I'm feeling great and starting tomorrow, i'm moving on to Level 2! It just takes time, but slowly you get stronger. Don't feel bad - no one is expected to be able…

^^^ Amen!!! Thank you!

I had the Lap-Band surgery done almost 5 years ago, and if I could go back I would have never done it. Personally, it didn't work for me. Granted, it helped me drop about 50 pounds, but then I ran into some severe complications and actually developed bulimia. Currently, the band is completely loose and I plan to leave it…

This sounds delicious!!! How do you make the ravioli? I LOVE it but I eat way too many carbs.

One of my biggest pet peeves! I usually start yelling "Oh gee, i didn't know they made ::insert car make here:: without turn signals" and then I crawl right up on their *kitten*. I have a severe case of road rage :bigsmile:

LOL!!! Too funny. But very true - you need the protein to help your muscles refuel and rebuild. I actually just learned that the other day and have started to do it myself. :smile:

Gorgeous! Congrats on all the success - you look amazing! :flowerforyou:

1st: Happy Birthday! :flowerforyou: 2nd: You look AMAZING! I would definitely want to mess with you! :wink: You look so strong and healthy. I hope I can get to where you are. Thank you for being an inspiration!

You look amazing! It's such an inspiring story and I hope one day I have one to tell as well. :smile: By the way - i LOVE your tutu! And your smile is just priceless! You look like you're having SO much fun. Congrats! :flowerforyou:

I eat them when I want a bit of chocolate and am having gastro issues. For me, that's frequent and these little buddies will help you out. Overall they're not terrible, but there has to be a better way, LOL!

Metro Detroit area here. And exercise in the cold? Ha - stationary bike in my basement is a godsend. Plus DVDs (including Jillian Michaels) to kick my *kitten* :wink:

Good for you!!! :flowerforyou: I work at a police station and someone brought in (surprise) doughnuts. Somehow, i managed to resist and didn't go snag one. Yay!!! Like pinkandgreen mentioned - it's the little things :happy:

LOL - that would have been pure awesome-sauce! I hate when you think of snappy retorts like, 20 minutes later. Clearly too long to go back and be like "Hey, remember when you said such-and-such? Well.. here!" :wink:

Gorgeous! Congratulations on a terrific job! :flowerforyou:

You look amazing!!! Congratulations on a job well done! :flowerforyou:

You definitely need to see someone and talk about the depression/suicide issues. I had the same thing and i've been seeing a great therapist for years. It helps SO much! Also, I hate going and doing anything in public as well. If you can't do it anywhere except in your room with a computer, try some DVD's - walking, yoga,…

You definitely need rest days. Just for your body to heal and get used to the work. I asked my brother (fitness fanatic) the same thing when I started working out. He told me not to go more than 4 days of working out in a row, max. That way you'll still be working out at least 5 days a week. Just my thought! Hope it helps!…

I completely agree - 100%!!!! :drinker:

BUMP! :flowerforyou: I'm always game for low-carb, high protein cheesecake :happy:

Wow! 26 more from where? You look amazing! :smile:

Va Va Voom girl! You look amaze-balls!!!!! Congratulations! :happy:

Aww, kitty!!! :heart:

That was truly awesome! :heart: I was cracking up at the lyrics, but it was so true. Great job!!! :flowerforyou:

BUMP!! This sounds amazing! I've been looking for some low-carb recipes!! Thanks! :flowerforyou: