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hi Ladies....looking fwd to seeing you on the 28th. There is an event there for schools called SCHOOL CHOICE FAIR at the puppet theatre/recital hall. My steel drum band was asked to help kick it off so we are  performing from 10:40-11 (if things run on time) so I should be in good shape to meet you all at lunch time....or....if you come to the park early, come over to the recital hall and see my group. Some of the kids have basketball games so they can't all make it but they are a great group of little kids (3rd, 4th, 5th graders) and quite good little
musicians, too!!!! :)D

Absolutely! Two hot skinny chicks in a Camaro!! hehehe.

I count calories. That way if I have some of the "forbidden food", I either have to exercise like a crazy woman to earn more food calories, or skip the next meal. I really makes me think about everything that goes in my mouth...I stop and think to myself "is this worth it? You know you're gonna want something later, and you won't be able to eat." sometimes it's totally worth it, sometimes I stop. Food and I are friends now, and there really isn't anything that makes me sick, even alcohol is fine in moderation. I count those calories so I am still able to lose weight.

86 pounds gone and down to a size 12 . only 36 pounds left to lose. that is a comfortable 9/10 for my body.

Just remember the further out you are from surgery, the harder it is to lose the weight. Make sure you take advantage of the "golden" months, where it is easier to lose. My body is getting used to 700 calories a day and it is much harder to lose these days. BUT i still consider 10-12 pounds a month pretty good.

Don't beat yourself up, just be realistic...if you cheat you don't lose...if you stay (close to) the plan you will lose. See ya on the 28th

Are we still on for the 28th? Given everyones different stages of eating, I like Deanna's idea of bring our own stuff just to be safe. My pouch is super sensitive, and I'd hate to have a barfing incident while enjoying time with you ladies.
11am works for me and I am familiar with the Timkim museum. How about everyone else?

Hi Debra. I did have a little period of where I started snacking too. But my stomach actually stopped me from continuing down that path. My stomach gets so tight and uncomfortable when I eat a bread product that I just don't do it anymore.
My only suggestion is to be strong and tough on yourself. Our restricted diet is not a forever thing, but it is needed right now. Try and tell yourself that it's not that you won't be able to eat certain things ever again, but that right now, it is not what you need. Also, maybe try eating a bit more protein?? (not 100% sure on this). I find that when I have protein meals, my snacking is drastically reduced. When I'm getting my 100g of protein a day, I'm barely hungry and end up having to force myself to consume a little extra. Try a few different things and see what works for you, but most of all, hang in there, be strong =)
As for the skin issue......*sigh*, yeah, I have some saggy skin too. Mainly my arms and the upper fat roll on my stomach. I'm not happy about it, but would rather it be saggy than filled with fat. For me, it's the better of two evils.

As far as I know, the 28th still sounds like a plan. But as Deana mentioned, I'm still waiting for a confirmation. I'm definitely up for a picnic and walk through Balboa. I can bring my camera too for anyone who wants some pictures taken.