The E-LAB Project

Finally, some movement on a Friday!

145.6

Cake ~ YAY for you!!! Congrats on breaking that wall! You should feel so good about yourself. A big {{hug}} your way. I never worry about Mc'y D's - don't like that or Burger King either. (maybe a Wendy's burger once a year, if that). I don't eat much fast food, but I really do love Quizno's Bourbon Honey Chicken sandwich, my lips are smacking!!  

Sheila ~ My lips can really get smacking when there are Doritos around! And I'm buying a bag this weekend because I told DH I would make Taco Salad this weekend for him. BUT, I'm putting them on the side so I will only take a few, hopefully a very few.  ;=)  I have been meaning to tell you Thank You for the recommendation of those Edy's Ice pops - they are fabulous!! The pomegrante is super good, the Acai Blueberry is out of this world. I'm going to try the Lemonade next. I told my DH how good they were & that he should try one, but so far he hasn't & I secretly hope he doesn't, so I can have them all to myself.    Portion Control: That is the key for me. I try to take half of what I used to. I have even gone so far as to use a smaller plate, that really does work ladies.

pauldingmom ~ Love your lost love tale. And, elimar, love your reply: "it's for the best this way". We really do have a love of food in this country. I truly think we become addicted to sugar & salt, it's horrible. It's so hard to get away from. It's such a struggle & we have other battles to contend with.... A baseball game, I don't like beer, so that would not be a problem for me, I always have water with me. You're probably thinking, my goodness, what does that woman like!?! (sweet desserts!!!! Frozen Strawberry Margaritas!!!! Ice Cream!!! Cheescake!!!) Like Sheila has brought up, it's portion control. MORAL SUPPORT ALERT: Have half of the sub, have half of the brat (ick),whatever the main item is, eat sloooow, TALK ALOT, drink lots of water, count out cheese-its before hand & have your own little baggie full.  

carolinachick ~ I need to get my "jigglies" tan, maybe that will help me when I look in the mirror. LOL

Well, I'll get off my soapbox now. Hope it wasn't too much. 

Love & {{hugs}} to all 

Okay I have been MIA and it hasn't been so great but I still am up but I was at 153.2 this morning.  Sad that I really need to get below 150 again 145 would be awesome because honestly you can see the 8lbs on me. 

I love Edy's Lime Bars.  I got addicted last summer and always tried to have them on hand, but that was impossible with two teens foraging constantly in the fridge.  I then resorted to buying two boxes, one for the family and one just for MOM.  I didn't even care if that was fair or not.

AINM  Way to go girl! Personally, I think she must be cheating. How did ya do it? I wanna loss 3.44 lbs. in a week!!!!!! 

Wishing all of you healthy eating and small portions this weekend. I always remind myself that's it's smart choices that make the difference. So that said, "Smart Choices to You All."

(off to call Edy's. Should I say Seyla888 sent me?) 

Leave me the same this week.

Just flying through on my way to bed after watching my Red Wings WIN !!  YAY!!

angelsabove ~ Welcome! You will find lots of encouragement & support here. These ladies are the best! I could not be doing doing this without them!

Meece ~ Oh my goodness, please feel better soon.

{{hugs}} 

Meece once again leave me the same for this week, at 158 lbs.  I hope next week will be a better weight loss week.  I'm afraid it won't be.  My dad is once again back in the hospital.  They put him in there from the rehab side this afternoon.  He started having a bleed again in the same place whre they remove the fistual on last Friday when they did the surgery.  We are really concerned.  Praying for a miracle.    Hugs!!

Renee

Renee ~ still not in bed yet, saw your post. Sending prayers for your Father & family.

Love & {{{{hugs}}}}

Valerie

Just attempting to get caught up.

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I realize that my posting a quantem leap forward in my exercising/walking can indeed create angst for those 'unable' to walk..... my sincere apologies, if it came across as boastful or bragging. I wasn't thinking very clearly. my intent was to show that progress is possible. after my BILAT in Jan i was able to susatin 15 minutes of walking at a time -- at the slowest pace possible. So for me to walk an hour, a mere 3 months later was mind boggling.

We each must wrestle with new limitations and threats to our activity level.

No weigh-in for me this week. We are staying in the 'shell' of my DD2's 'new-to-them' home. Sleeping on an inflatable mattress. Sitting on porch chairs we bought last night.

Everyone make some good choices today and be content with that progress for today.

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Strength and courage.

Strength and courage.

Strength and courage.