I heard about this on the news! What a horrible tragedy!! I hope they caught the person who did this!!!!

I will pray for him and his family!

Beth

 If any of u were at the Barix meeting 2 months ago and met the Zumba instructor that gave the demonstration that night.

Her son John Wa**** by a hit run driver last week and is in very critical condition he is is end stage,if you could just  pray for her n her family that God gives them the strength to get thru this, this is so tragic
Thanks Susan










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Who's on your priority list?...or more importantly, who's not??

Posted: 26 Jul 2012 02:35 AM PDT

Have you ever realized:

"I haven't learned yet how to put myself on my list of priorities."  Notice I didn't suggest putting yourself first; I just want you get on the list. --Sarah Ban Breathnach

Are you on your list?  I can say with almost complete certainty, you are not at the top of your list (otherwise you wouldn't be reading this blog).  But are you written in somewhere?

We all know we should take better care of ourselves -- mentally and physically.  But when it comes to actually making that happen, it seems like there isn't ever any time, right?

It's my assertion that there is time -- you're already spending that time and we can reroute it so you can get more bang from your buck.

Paying attention to the food you're eating (when you're eating it) is a great way to put yourself on your priority list.

Choosing foods that sound great -- and then spending the extra 2 or 3 minutes during a quick lunch to appreciate the taste, texture, color, etc. can give you the chance to nurture yourself. 

We have to take time to eat.  What if, by spending a little conscious effort on experiencing the foods, we can reach our healthy weight AND take care of ourselves mentally and physically?  Wouldn't that be worth the time you put into it?

Lisa,

I was very excited today, because I was able to change the my sticker and for the first time in quite a while I am in the 170s, woo hoo. . .  a ways to go before I get where I was happiest, but it is progress we aim for now, isn't it and in the past 2 months I've dropped 5 lbs. and while to some it does not seem like a lot, I was told by Elena, the nutritionist at Barix, it could take me up to a year to get to where I was, so I am now closer by 5 lbs. . .  and I expect to do more before my 5 year surgiversary, my goal for then is to be closer to 170. . .

Yay us, the truth is not easy to tell, but, for me personally, I lied to myself for years and look at where it took me. . .

Hugs, Laureen

Happy Thursday everyone. . . and today it is a happy one for me, as my scale is showing a downward progress and I am finally back in the 170s, as part of my maintenance, I weigh myself almost daily in the mornings, it keeps me in tune with my body and logging my food choices here with you all has helped me in a positive manner, so I am grateful to share my food plan and to those of you who look in, as well as those who participate. . .  so here it goes, at 4 years 9 months post-op, my plans today are as follows. . .

B:  1.5 ricotta apple pancakes, along with some watermelon

S:  Some pretzel crisps (single serving) with laughing cow cheese spread on them, a 1/4 cup of homemade fruit salad consisting of mango, cantalope, watermelon and blueberries

L:  Chicken, tomatoes, red onion in balsamic vinegar and half of a whole wheat portguese roll, gutted

S: Fruit salad

D:  Sushi

S:  Biscotti

Vitamins, calcium supplements and plenty of water, today promises to be a hot one, please remember to stay hydrated!!!