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Good morning folks! I'm suppose to be heading out on a nine-day trip at 5 AM tomorrow morning. (I'll be monitoring the gas suituation all day to make sure we can at least get gas while we're gone.) Jeannie has volunteered to keep this post going while I'm gone starting tomorrow so y'all be supportive. Thanks Jeannie!! Today I vow to: ? Eat fewer than 1000 calories ? Drink a minimum of 80 oz of water ? Pack and get ready for our trip (and PRAY a lot that we'll be able to go) What are you vowing to do today? Have a Terrific Thursday! DeeDee

Good Morning Dee Dee! Hope you have a good trip. We will miss your smiling face. I did pretty good yesterday. Got fluid and protein, strayed a little from my meal plan and walked the dog for 20 min. instead of going to the gym. Had a wonderful time with my lady friends at coffee. Had a good laugh about silly things. Today I vow to go to deacons meeting drink water pick up house a bit. I work 8-5 and the meeting is 7-9pm so it is gonna be a busy day. I am getting worn out as it is day 9 of a 10 day stretch at work. Soooo ready for a 3 day weekend! Look forward to hearing from you when you get back. I was finally down a pound this am after going up 4. The battle continues! Take care--- Lucy

Our family is also going on a trip to Ohio this weekend. We're going to Cedar Point, which is supposedly the roller coaster capital of the world. I'm smaller and I'm going to ride a roller coaster or two. I remember with humiliation the time I tried to ride the Hulk at Universal with my nephew, but discovered I didn't fit. I just said I changed my mind, but it was very embarassing to me. Not this time. I'll fit on all of them -- whether I want to or not! I vow today and this weekend, to get all my water in. To get my protein in. And to exercise -- even if it's just walking -- every day. I also vow NOT to eat junk or snack when I'm not hungry! I wasn't very good yesterday (I gave in to the snack food demon), so I'm back on the wagon today. One day at a time -- and if I have to -- one hour at a time! Have a good trip DeeDee and to everyone else who is traveling this weekend. I have a feeling the gas prices are going to be a killer! Joni

Good Morning DeeDee! I pray things will come together for your trip. You have been planning this and looking forward to it for quite some time now. You will be thought of and missed. Have a great time and we will see you when you get back. Again, thank you for the honor of filling in while your away. Yesterday I got all my water and protien in. Sorry to say that I had some upsetting news and got into some emotional eating. Ughhhh!!! Believe it or not, my on/off button to my treadmill isn't working. I have to have hubby look into it. It's too hot out to walk so I depend on the treadmill. I have to reach out for support instead of food. When will I learn? Today and tomorrow I work for my friend. This will be my last days to work. It was only temp. so I know I won't get into any trouble over there. When I get home later is when I will need to be very aware of my emotions and reach out. I will strive to: 1.Get ALL my Water in. 2.Get ALL my Protein in. 3.Eat SLOWER! 4.NO Emotional eating. 5.Be supportive to someone else. Have a successful, abstinent day! Your Gastric Buddy, Jeannie

Today I VOW: Follow my meal plan Drink at least 32oz of crystal light (try for 64oz), drink

mine is to get enough of the cr@p out of my garage that I can fit at least 1 car (mine) into our 3 car garage. My husband would like to get his in too, so I better get to work.