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    Re: Wondering about Alcohol

    I do that too, but love the UV Blue. I am still trying to figure out if that is causing me to gain though. I stopped drinking wine, because I am pretty sure that caused some of my regain. I am just...
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    Re: Gaining quickly!

    You-know-whatting! Haha! I did better the past 2 days. I am off until Monday, so will be busy snd be able to do my workout as I like. We are going to the zoo with the grandkids tomorrow so will have...
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    Re: Gaining quickly!

    Holy smokes, look how great you are doing! Great job! Yes, getting back on track is no small feat. Even with 20 lbs to lose, it sometimes feels insurmountable. I have come home and exercised the past...
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    Re: Gaining quickly!

    Oh so wonderful! lol!
    I am only 5’2” so I looked great at 117 because I have a very small frame. All of my clothes are tight now. I am gaining in my hips and behind but i just cannot force myself...
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    Re: Gaining quickly!

    Thanks so much-I am sooo grateful! My 1st marriage was so unhappy...
    Yes, I do think not being as active is part of it. My new job is very sedentary, which I wanted because I can work longer but...
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    Gaining quickly!

    Hey everybody!! Well, it has been awhile! So many wonderful things have happened! In March I got married to the most wonderful man ever (yes! The one I said doesn’t give a damn about my saggy legs!...
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    Re: Just saying hi!

    Update! I got a job as the Director of Rehab in an assisted living facility-scary but so cool! Starting Monday! More to be grateful for...:)
  8. Re: WLS just makes your stomach smaller--otherwise, you're the same

    You look sooo amazing!!
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    Hey Bob!! BTW, you were right-there was a guy I adore, and he doesn't give a damn about my saggy legs! lol! Ann, I am still looking at yoga classes-my kids have kept me busy during my hiatus. Oh, I...
  10. Re: Almost 4 years out and still the best thing I've ever done for myself!!

    So glad to see others come back on who have maintained!! You look fantastic and I agree with the above-your happiness shines through! Cheers to you! ��
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    Re: I Ran...I Actually Ran!

    Well look at you, missy!! So happy for you! 😊😊😊
  12. Thread: I'm normal!!

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    Re: I'm normal!!

    Sooo wonderful Pam!! You are an inspiration! ��
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    Re: Just saying hi!

    Thank you!! Wow, you are moving on in your weight loss!! Congratulations to you too! :)
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    Re: Just saying hi!

    Thanks Kindle! Good to see you are still here too - I know how much it meant to me when the vets took the time to answer my posts with the compassion and encouragement I needed. Looks like you are...
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    Re: Frustrated after 5 years.

    I was wondering too! How are things going? Yeah, maintaining is a bit** but gaining it is worse! lol! I have to fight it all the time, but the nice thing about being where we are now is that it's a...
  16. Re: Has WLC affected your marriage/relationship with your spouse or significant other?

    My ex and I had the sleeve within a few months of each other and divorced 5 years later - it was never a good marriage, and now he is remarried and I am dating someone wonderful - we are so much...
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    Hi there!! I'm so glad you stayed too! I totally understand about stress eating - that is still my middle name! Stress over everything - need something to comfort. I'm still working on that. I...
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    Just saying hi!

    Hello old friends and new ones! It has just been so long since I posted that I wanted to let you know I'm still doing well. I have been able to keep my weight between 116-123-ish. I still keep to the...
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    Re: Nuts and Rice.....

    Agree with the above-want to stay away from rice, because of the carbs...esp now.
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    Re: Bummed

    Yeah...don't do that! lol! It accomplishes nothing-trust me. Feel free to message me any time! I haven't been on as much lately, because I was doing great, but the last few weeks have been...
  21. Re: 4 Years and 4 months post op - turning myself back into the group for support

    Hey! Just checking on you! I hope you have been able to put the reins on. I am struggling with hormones and school stress right now, along with new relationships. We still have to put our eating up...
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    Re: Bummed

    Hi there! Let me assure you that this will be something you will have to deal with the rest of your life. I am working on re-losing the last 4-5 lbs I out back on. Just eating a lot of crap, not...
  23. Thread: Confession

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    Re: Confession

    I am also going to school, and I know for me, I still crave sweets when I have a lot of stress like now. You just have to be so mindful of it and say to yourself - this is why I am feeling this way-I...
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    Re: What Am I Doing Wrong??? I'm at wits' end!!!

    That reminds me, net carbs can mess with you, because IMO, you cannot cancel out carbs, no matter how much fiber is involved. Take it for what it's worth. It makes my life much easier! lol
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    Re: What Am I Doing Wrong??? I'm at wits' end!!!

    Lol, ladies! I am no expert on this low carb thing, just learned what has worked for me in the past. If I ate 100 carbs a day, I would never lose weight but would gain. I still watch it, but will...
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