I started eating the banannas and pb because of working out in the afternoon I thought it would give me the boost I need but dang I didn't know a bannana had that many calories I guess I need to rethink those bananans.

I was wondering if everyone would post ideas for snacks that are full of protein that you can have at your fingertips that are healthy for you. I need more variety and I am sure with everyone wanting to lose weight we are all looking for better things to eat. I know I have been trying to eat complex carbs with protein so I have been eating a bananna and peanut butter together but I wonder if the bananna has to much sugar in it even tho it is healthy. This is where I get confused about eating. Thanks for the advice!!

basically with Shel being pregnant she can eat whatever the baby wants (within reason) - I think she's got a great hold on what she needs to do and how to handle it...as long as she keeps up the exercise she'll do great...the baby comes first and what baby wants baby gets!!!! glad to see you're back to being focused - I can't wait for all the sugar and carbs to leave my body! Linda

I am so ready to get this new year jump started and starting with a bang!! I have started the last two weeks of doing the cross trainer and weight lifting so I am ahead of the ballgame I Still ate what I wanted to but at least I did excercise while doing it. This morning I have had 2 cups of decaf coffee with cream and a protein bar yum yum!! I have to work today so I am still trying to figure out what I am going to have for lunch I forgot my soup at home that I was planning to have at lunch!!! OH yea how are you eating 10 cheesepuffs!!! bad bad bad, I am trying my best to stay away from chips my doctor said they are so bad for you I don't even eat chips eat pretzels instead!!!

Hello all and Happy, Happy!! I cannot believe how time has flown away!! I cannot believe it is Jan 07. I cannot believe that in 5 days, I will be in surgery for a tummy tuck, hernia repair and breast lift!! It is costing me a bit( insurance will not cover anything) but I desparately need it all done. I am hoping you all will be sending me your thoughts and positive healing energy as I am trying to only miss two weeks of work. Cross your fingers, say your prayers, whatever it is you do!! I had an interesting Holiday as I got a last minute flight from Germany to Florida to be with Family... Now I remember why I live in Germany!! My poor parents did not even notice I have lost 115 pounds!! I saw them last year Feb(06) and they did not even say a word!! YIKES. on the other hand... my 6 year old adorable niece did notice(saw her last Dec 05) and had much to say!! What a sweet child! I got to go to the beach for a day and then right back home to Germany!! My sister remains a close support and it was worth it to see her and her three lovely daughters( We went to the beach one day and sister and I shopped one day) Ok, I will stop here!! I have been reading and catching up: Paula is moving... Best wishes. Thank goodness we can still communicate via this forum. Everyone else seems good?! I hope. Welcome Ilsa: Glad you found us. Hello to both special Donna's and Barb: Hope you are well. I am sure I missed a few of you out there.. Jet lag still!! Hugs to all, love Jacqueline