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Working out is a big key ... and like I told Lei, that is an OPPORTUNITY machine, not an evil machine! Good luck to you today! DD

I have already had one protein drink, my vitamins, a plum and 20 oz of decaf coffee. I vow to do NO white carbs today at all and keep calories below 2000. Since I am nursing an injured left knee, can't do exercise today though. Baby steps.....

Ohhhh, can I empathize with the knee! I had my surgery the last day of January and had knee surgery the first of May. It certainly confirmed how much slower weight loss is without exercise. I hope it gets better quickly. Good luck with your vows today! DD

Today I VOW: Drink 64oz fluid Eat at least 1000 calories Get parts for my disc harrow (I need to prepare my riding areas so I can start riding my horses again ... I need the excercise AND the outlet)

I can't wait to be at a low enough weight that a horse doesn't run scared when he sees me coming with a riding crop in my hand! Good luck with your vows today. DD

Mornin Dee Dee, Have I mentioned lately that I adore you? Yesterday was the best day I have had in months but it was NOT perfect! BUT, I believe I can still be proud of what I accomplished. I also went to the store ang bought protein items like chicken, turkey, ham and cheese. Yummy! Today I vow: To be better then yesterday. To get at least 65 ounces of water/liquid in. To get at least 60 gm of protein in. To AVOID Oreos!!!!!! This is a start, not perfect but it is a start. Next week I start back at the gym. I even ran in to a gal I work out with, she says she has missed my humor and my up beat attitude. That made me smile BIG time! Now I am even more excited to go back! Chooooo Choooo Choooooooooooo Theresa

Theresa, I'm so grateful that you mentioned the protein train! I've never actually tried to do this before but by golly I just need to finally make it to the century club!! Even though I'm a WLS grad I got held back a year by having to re-do the surgery because of a staple line disruption. Yesterday was so awesome to actually remember that the pouch is small and when I eat dense meats I don't consume nearly as many calories. You did great too --- and I know you're determined to hang in there with us and that's what counts. And getting back to the gym will be a huge bonus to accomplishing whatever you want. Thanks again for recommending this and I look forward to all of us posting big successes in the next week and beyond! DD

I have a question. I noticed the times that were indicated on your messages to the board. They are in the early a.m. Does anyone else have a problem sleeping at night or sleeping for more than a few hours. I think my seratonin levels are at an all-time low since surgery! Marilyn R.

Sorry, I just answered my own question. I see by my reply that the boards are 3 hours behind my time. Marilyn

This is my check in. I already had 2 protein shakes @35grms.each. (I know we only absorb 1/2 the amt. because it's liquid) and approx. 2 1/2 oz. of tuna. 40oz. of water. I have a question DeeDee. How many total grms. of protein are we supposed to have. I thought it to mean-45 grms.of supplents ie.shakes/bars. plus 3oz. of what is on the list 5x's per day. I haven't done the treadmill yet. I just got in from helping my friend out. I am planning on unpacking then getting on it. I will check back in again later. Jeannie Chooooo Chooooo!!!!