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Topic: Need Dating Advise
I met someone!! God has blessed me this year for sure. The women I met has also had the surgery, like me she is a divorsed single parent. We have been to church together and I met each others kids. How do I know if there is more there or I am just excited about being with someone. For myself, I feel like she is someone I want to be with a lot more, I not sure how she feels. Aside from asking her directly, how do i know, how do i proceed...haven't been in this position for quite some time.
Thanks and God Bless,
Mark
Oh yeah, I have lost 90 pounds so far!
Topic: RE: Let's do something new.
1) Hubby's new attention. I now catch him staring at me, and saying things like "I didn't think that hugging you could ever feel better than it did, but it does now!" 
2) Shopping on the "other side" of the store, and having a bigger variety of clothing available to me! (The only downside is my tearing up when I realize that I'm not in the plus size section!)
3) Both hubby and I can fit in the shower, and when we switch sides, we don't touch!
4) I don't feel like I'm going to have a heart attack when I put on my shoes!
5) I can fit in the seats at the theater, and even curl up in them!
6) Exercise!! It's the best high!
7) New found confidence! I'm now going back to school to be a nurse,and wouldn't have done that before!
8) I now have a better understanding of myself and how and why I react to things the way I do. No more running to food for comfort.
9) Better relatioships with my loved ones. Those who truly support me have shown themselves after surgery, and thanks to #8 (see above) our relationships have gotten better since I can open up to them.
10) Having a life again & the discoveries it holds! I'm no longer mentally and physically trapped in my body, and notice changes to my body on a weekly basis!
Merry Christmas, ya'll!
2) Shopping on the "other side" of the store, and having a bigger variety of clothing available to me! (The only downside is my tearing up when I realize that I'm not in the plus size section!)
3) Both hubby and I can fit in the shower, and when we switch sides, we don't touch!
4) I don't feel like I'm going to have a heart attack when I put on my shoes!
5) I can fit in the seats at the theater, and even curl up in them!
6) Exercise!! It's the best high!
7) New found confidence! I'm now going back to school to be a nurse,and wouldn't have done that before!
8) I now have a better understanding of myself and how and why I react to things the way I do. No more running to food for comfort.
9) Better relatioships with my loved ones. Those who truly support me have shown themselves after surgery, and thanks to #8 (see above) our relationships have gotten better since I can open up to them.
10) Having a life again & the discoveries it holds! I'm no longer mentally and physically trapped in my body, and notice changes to my body on a weekly basis!
Merry Christmas, ya'll! Topic: RE: Carb, Protein,Calorie, Fat confusion
When they talk about "Carbs" typically it is meant refined carbs. Remember FIBER? That essential thing we all need for satiety and colon health? It's a carb!!!! Just remember that all carbs are not created equal. Get your carbs from fruits and veggies. Our bodies need 130g of carbs just to function properly, and more if we are moving around! See, our nervous system (aka brain) runs of carbs, not anything protein can make, so they are essential to our diets. However, eat a handful of chips and see if you want more, or eat the same amount of carrotts. I bet you want more of the chips! It all has to do with how refined the carb is and the amount of protein.
Wow, I just rehashed a whole lecture from my nutrition class!
HTH!!!
Topic: RE: :-) OT Four things about me
This is fun!! 
A) Four jobs I have had in my life:
1. Collections specialist
2. Insurance biller
3. Accounts payable clerk
4. Data conversion operator
B) Four movies I watch over and over again (or the most)
1. Coal Miners Daughter
2. National Lampoons Christmas vacation
3. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory (the original)
4. Miracle on 34th Street-either version
C) Four places I have lived:
1. St. Petersburg, FL
2. Warren, MI
3. Rossville, GA
4. Chickamauga, GA
D) Four TV television shows I watch:
1. Top Chef
2. Project runway
3. Extreme Home makeover
4. What not to Wear
E) Four places I have been on vacation:
1. San Diego, CA
2. Las Vegas, NV
3. Daytona, FL
4. Washington, DC
F) Four Web sites I visit daily:
1 OH
2. Ebay
3. Bariatriceating.com
4. gameblast.com
.
G) Four Places I would rather be right now OR four things I'd
like to be doing:
1. In Michigan, with my parents, sisters, niece, nephews, great nieces and great nephews
2. On a romantic date with hubby
3. Driving around looking at Christmas lights
4. Playing pool
A) Four jobs I have had in my life:
1. Collections specialist
2. Insurance biller
3. Accounts payable clerk
4. Data conversion operator
B) Four movies I watch over and over again (or the most)
1. Coal Miners Daughter
2. National Lampoons Christmas vacation
3. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory (the original)
4. Miracle on 34th Street-either version
C) Four places I have lived:
1. St. Petersburg, FL
2. Warren, MI
3. Rossville, GA
4. Chickamauga, GA
D) Four TV television shows I watch:
1. Top Chef
2. Project runway
3. Extreme Home makeover
4. What not to Wear
E) Four places I have been on vacation:
1. San Diego, CA
2. Las Vegas, NV
3. Daytona, FL
4. Washington, DC
F) Four Web sites I visit daily:
1 OH
2. Ebay
3. Bariatriceating.com
4. gameblast.com
.
G) Four Places I would rather be right now OR four things I'd
like to be doing:
1. In Michigan, with my parents, sisters, niece, nephews, great nieces and great nephews
2. On a romantic date with hubby
3. Driving around looking at Christmas lights
4. Playing pool 
Topic: RE: Twas the Friday before Christmas - Weekly Update!
1. What types of food did you eat this week?
Chicken, chicken and more chicken. I had shrimp twice and some beef too. Veggies were limited MOSTLY to broccoli and I even had some mashed garlic potatos which I dont normally have.
2. What types of exercise did you do this week? NONE
3. How much weight did you lose? 4
Total loss? 120 lbs
4. What was your biggest challenge? exercise and staying away carbs the last 2 weeks.
5. What are your thoughts on plastic surgery at this point? Will have to have it. Skin is a saggy mess
*Fun bonus question:
Take a moment to think about what you are grateful for...name your the first five that come to your mind?
Im thankful for my family and freinds, my surgery, my health and my HUSBAND!!!
Topic: Fantastic news!
Two days shy of five months, I have lost 75 lbs! Starting 239, current 164 (two consecutive days!) Fabulous early Christmas gift! Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all! Hugs galore, Patti
Topic: RE: Twas the Friday before Christmas - Weekly Update!
1. What types of food did you eat this week? Primarily protein: orange roughy, baked turkey, broasted chicken, crab and scallops.
2. What types of exercise did you do this week? Yoga Pilates, Pilates, and walking.
3. How much weight did you lose? 2.5 Total loss? 74.5
4. What was your biggest challenge? Remembering to eat--still no hunger nor cravings at five months (25th)
5. What are your thoughts on plastic surgery at this point? Definitely not necessary for this bod!
*Fun bonus question:
Take a moment to think about what you are grateful for...name your the first five that come to your mind? I am grateful to my surgeon and program, my WLS friends here, my blossoming friendship with Ed, my cat Chloe, my family and friends. And the #1 'big happy': still having no hunger...priceless!
Topic: RE: happy holidays
Let there be peace! Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all the proud losers! Hugs, Patti
Topic: RE: Let's do something new.
1. Feeling sexy and confident.
2. No more seat belt extenders on an airplane
3. Passing clothes down to my sister.
4. Able to shop in major department stores instead of plus size specialty shops
5. Can feel the bones in my hips and my collar
6. Love getting my picture taken
7. Catching men checking me out
8. No longer the largest person in the room
9. Seeing the amazement on peoples faces who haven't seen me for a while
10. Liking how I look in my clothes.
Topic: RE: Twas the Friday before Christmas - Weekly Update!
1. What types of food did you eat this week? chili, cheese, tri-tip, pork chop, top sirloin, salads, fruit, tea misto's.
2. What types of exercise did you do this week? water aerobics, walking
3. How much weight did you lose? 2 lbs Total loss? 110lbs gone forever!
4. What was your biggest challenge? eating and drinking enough
5. What are your thoughts on plastic surgery at this point? Bring it on!!!
*Fun bonus question:
Take a moment to think about what you are grateful for...name your the first five that come to your mind?
1. My wonderful supportive husband and family
2. My surgeon and that I've lost 110 lbs!!!
3. Good friends
4. I'm alive
5. I have a great job
Merry Christmas to everyone!!!
Jan
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