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  • Congratulations. What an inspiring story. I'm so frustrated with myself it isn't even funny... You've given me hope
  • OMG is right..Congratulations that is a triumph. You have truly inspired me.. Good luck with the surgeries and knee replacements. Amazing!!!
  • I am also looking for smoothie ideas..I love my red river cereal with dried cranberries and slivered almonds, but I've been reading a lot that "super green" smoothies are a great way to get your veggies and fruits. Does anyone have a great recipe idea that is tasty? Thanks
  • Congratulations!! you look amazing!!
  • Happy New Year to everyone :smile: A new year...count me in!! I too am deperatly hoping that this will be the year to see some exciting changes, both physically and mentally. I finally have the emotional part more or less under control. Let's hope :ohwell: Now, weigh in's on Friday's.. that should work. Here's to us all…
  • Hi...I'm back. I was doing really well before, and somehow I lost myself, lost ambition and feel just awful. I even lost this bookmark. So now that I have found it..I would love to start this again. I really need some help from you out there..staying motivated and keeping on track seems to be a big issue. From what I can…
  • ha ha..my boyfriend hugged me the other day and said, wow, your stomach is not in the way!! wow buddy what a turn on!! lol NOT
  • wow...I've lost 20 and no one has said anything.. I guess that's because I have so much to lose..sigh. maybe they will notice something when I get to the next 10 which seems to be difficult. I've been stuck at this weight loss for a bit now
  • thanks good idea...I am almost going into panic mode...already gained 5 pounds back (haven't entered that though...argh) I hope this isn't going to be a long winter!!
  • Crap...I was doing relatively well. This time of year makes me feel like a bear. getting ready to hibernate. I feel the need (and trust me the need has won too many times the past two weeks) to chow down on all things in my way but mostly carbs, this incesant need for cheesies and potatoes!! The thought of a salad just…
  • Congratulations...you look great!!
  • Congratulations!!! what a great feeling that must be. Enjoy every minute of your success!!
  • Saturday is my day,,, as that is usually when most crazy things are happening. I already plan for it and am really careful throughout the week. Even though it's my cheat day, I certainly don't go overboard, but I just allow myself little treats..I don't deny myself anything. I find that I am able to stay on track for the…
  • Thanks everybody...I really appreciate all your input and great thoughts. :blushing:
  • I've lost 14 pounds since June 18.. for which I was feeling really great. My best friend and her daughter started Dr. Bernsteins the second week of August and my friend has lost 38 pounds and her daughter 30. Because I have at least 75 pounds more to go I am feeling really frustrated and well I admit envious whenever I am…
  • Oh wow..that does sound like a terrible day.. It's horrible when things happen to our kids.. but he sounds like a real trooper..and for the MacDonalds..no big deal.. tomorrow is another day.. you probably burnt alot of calories with the worry!! I know I sure would have. :cry: You will be ok.. hang in there. ((big hug))
  • Hi Thanks for the comments.. I think it's true about the stress and stuff. Even though I am busy with post vacation crap, argh, I find myself having to stop the automatic pilot to head to the kitchen open the fridge door have a peek...not sure what I am expecting to be there when I open it time after time...unless there is…
  • :glasses: Hi Everyone, I hope that you are all enjoying the last summer fling before the September rush begins again. In Canada where I am, the summer temperatures have finally started. From today through to the end of the week they are calling for 26-30 degrees celcius!! woo hoo. A month or two late, but happy just the…
  • OH MY GOODNESS... TO RUSSIA1513 way to go!!! I just noticed how amazing your stop smoking results are.. WELL DONE :flowerforyou:
  • I have a friend that had the surgery almost two years ago. She swears by it..despite all the complications that she had and being in and out of hospital. I got to the point that I was so depressed about how much weight I had gained that I felt that I had to do that..then I heard about lapband surgery. Not as drastic…
  • HI I never used to be much of a "make sure you eat breakfast, it's the most important meal of the day" kind of gal..even though I preached it to my kids.. :wink: What I have noticed oddly enough is, now that I have made it an absolute must to have a carb, protein and a dairy for breakfast, that my energy level is vastly…
  • That sounds amazing...can't wait to try it. Where do you get "better n peanut butter"...is it only available in the States, or does anyone know if it is available in Canada.. Thanks
  • That is an amazing goal that you have already accomplished.. I can't even imagine how exciting that must feel for you.. You are an inspiration to us al. :flowerforyou:
  • Thanks for the information that's great!! ...you guys are awesome... :flowerforyou:
  • sounds like a plan!!...I am in for sure!! starting.............now!!
  • Great to hear from all of you...thanks..the day was great..headed downtown Ottawa. The day couldn't have been better. Apparently it was the most in attendance so far. After walking around for almost 4 hours, my legs felt like rubber.. so to help them, and I think I had burned off some calories by this point, haha, I…
  • Good Morning Just wishing all the Canadians out there a very Happy Canada Day.. what part of Canada are you in and how do you celebrate the day? I live in Ottawa and usually head downtown to partake in all the festivities, music on the hill and later fireworks behind Parliament hill. The weather is perfect today. 26 and…
  • Welcome aboard!!...it's true YOU CAN DO THIS and YOU WILL.. this site is amazing, the people are amazing and all you can do is take it day by day...I've had moments that I take it hour by hour and reading the board and all the positive things people have to say, has been awesome. If you have a bad day, remember that…
  • They say to find something you love to do and do it.. well I love to swim. So I have been doing laps, started out at being able to do only 5 laps (or 10 depending how you count them) and now I am up to being able to do 22 (44).. I then follow that with about 35 minutes of my own version of aquafit, which is alot of…
  • That is amazing..I am so happy for you.. what do you think the secret to your success has been so far.. Congratulations again!! woo hoo:smile:
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