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Hi, Tammy!! Wow, 4lbs is wonderful!!! You are doing great! I am definitely maintaining on WW, just not losing as much as I would like! I am going to try the protein shakes and add more fruits and veggies as well!! I am also stepping up my exercise, adding weights and trying to burn 100 calories each on the elyptical and stationary bike to start the day and then add in some walking and bike riding!!! Thanks for asking and keep up your great work!! Tenaj, I am using the Atkins shakes, only because they were on sale and I am so cheap, he,he,he!!! But thank you so much for the info!!!!  I will head to GNC and look for Pure Edge! Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Hi Girls,

I am recovering once again from my second bout of bacterial conjunctivitis. I've used a ton of Lysol. The other day I was fixing my hair and accidentally grabbed the can of Lysol instead of hair spray! Fortunately I caught myself just in time. Good grief! I am a hot mess. It seems like since December with the broken toe and then the flu and later a sinus infection and conjunctivitis twice I just can't seem to win. I am back on the antibiotic eye drops now and feeling better. The roads here are icy, so no walk today. Maybe I'll get on that exercise bike and go for a spin. I need to do something. I've gotten away from exercise too much with all the illnesses. 

I hope you all are doing well, and feeling well. Congrats on the weight loss Tammy! You go Girl! Keep up the good work everyone and I hope to be joining you on the success stories!

Hi, I'm Paula, and I have taken myself on as a project! 

I had BMX January 29th, and after a very smooth recovery I appear to be developing lymphedema. That is not a good thing, but it helped me make the decision not to pursue reconstruction (I was leaning in that direction but the LE pushed it over the edge for me), and I have decided to spend my time doing what I can do myself to improve my health. I am overweight and want to shape up and feel better (and of course enjoy the health benefits). So far I have met with a dietitian, seen my internist for a checkup, and have bloodwork (cholesterol etc) scheduled for next week. I'm trying to hit this from all angles. I have access to a gym at work, and have a lot of support, so I'm the only thing standing in my way. 

Yay for spring--the cold has made it miserable for getting outside, but yesterday was beautiful, and my son and I went for a walk after dinner, so I feel like I've officially "kicked off" my plans.

Paula, welcome!!  Walking is a great start.  My DH and I track our steps with a pedometer and it helps us to stay on track.  Walking is also good to relax the muscles after the gym.  Sounds like you have the right head space 

Rocket, love the new pic....you look beautiful....and healthy....

Janet and Kathy, hope all is well with you....

Welcome Paula! You will find everyone here very encouraging! They are some really sweet ladies!

Kathy, you truly are inspirational! Thanks for the compliment on the pic. The dog I'm holding is Baxter. He's a love bug as is his brother Murray. 

I am finally starting to feel a bit better. I haven't been sleeping well at all. Last night I did get an extra hour of sleep. I take enough sleep meds, and I fall asleep pretty well, but wake up several times each night. I just can't get comfortable. Maybe I need a new mattress or pillow. Or maybe I need to do enough exercise to get my body exhausted - then it won't have a choice but to sleep.

I hope all of you ladies are having a great day!

hi ladies! Everyone sounds like they're doing well, very happy to hear. We  dodged a major storm today...it went out to sea.  Yay! No snow but heavy winds....it is still so cold here, more than usual. I did get my bike tuned up & I'm ready to go. I've lost 4lbs so far & hope this trend continues. I'm still mostly eating soups, protein drinks, yogurt & eggs. Staying away from the breads & pasta. I haven't eaten pasta in 3 weeks! This is crazy cause I'm married to an Italian & we eat pasta at least every Sunday. Very excited that I will be seeing my children this weekend for my daughters bridal shower. Looking forward to splurging a bit.....so I'll so on track....until then.....have a great one!

Hi, Tenaj, you are doing great!!! Have fun at your dear daughter's bridal shower!!!  Yes, those protein shakes are great, thanks for the tip!!! Keep up your great work!!!! Blessings to everyone!!!!

WARNING- DO NOT wash your hair in the shower!!

It's so good to finally get a health warning that is useful!!!

IT INVOLVES THE SHAMPOO WHEN IT RUNS DOWN YOUR BODY WHEN YOU SHOWER WITH IT.
WARNING TO US ALL!!!

Shampoo Warning! I don't know WHY I didn't figure this out sooner! I use
shampoo in the shower! When I wash my hair, the shampoo runs down my whole
body, and printed very clearly on the shampoo label is this warning, "FOR
EXTRA BODY AND VOLUME."

No wonder I have been gaining weight! Well! I got rid of that shampoo and I
am going to start showering with Dawn Dish-washing Soap. It's label reads,
DISSOLVES FAT THAT IS OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE."

Problem solved! If I don't answer the phone, I'll be in the shower!

LOL at the shampoo! That must be what happened to me!

I am not off to the best start with my "project" but am revamping my plan a little and hoping the weather will cooperate this weekend so I can get outside and work in the yard. With some sunshine and some visible progress, it won't feel like work. 

Thanks to everyone for the welcome!

Good to see you, Paula!! Happy Spring everyone!! Yard work is great exercise!! I miss it, now that we live in a condo!!! Enjoy, enjoy!!  Have a great weekend!!!

hi, Tenaj! Good question!! When I lived in Pittsbugh, I saw my breast surgeon twice and he moved to Michigan!!! We then got moved to Alabama, and my new oncologist said I only needed to see her, since I was 3 years out at the time! Since then, I only follow up with my onc!! Hope that helps, hon!!! However, I just thought of this, I did not have any reconstruction!! I am sure the other ladies will chime in!!

Thanks Kathy & Rocket. Last year was a joke. I waited almost an hour, got felt up & come back in a year. Don't get me wrong, I like him as a surgeon, he did a good job but I believe his job is done. Another $40 & office time for what?? Thanks I just wanted to her how others felt.

I had a wonderful weekend. The shower went off smooth & a good time was had by all & I always love having the kids home. I am exhausted though. I worked today too & had the weirdest weather to work in. (I travel to people's homes & they are never shoveled, especially right away) It decided to snow like a blizzard, where I was traveling for work got 5 inches in 2-3 hrs....anyway....I'm just so tired of this weather. Parts of the Island got rain (Montauk) & in the middle where I was, got all the snow. I can't believe people don't think there is climate change!!

I won't go on the scale for a few days as I need to resume proper eating. Have a wonderful week!

Hello, I got back on the scale & as I knew I would be up a bit from the weekend, but good eating since Monday & I am down about 1/2 lb now. Every little bit counts. Now to keep that trend going......I wanted to get outside to do some work & take a ride today but it is still not nice enough... Maybe by the weekend. I do see some of my perennials coming up, good thing I managed to get the leaves off them about a week ago. So looking forward to some nicer weather. Stay well dear ladies!

Hi, Tammy!!! Glad to hear your job is going well, but yes, take some R&R this weekend!!! You deserve it!!! Blessings, Kathy

Dear Tenaj, have a wonderful bike ride!!!!Hello Spring!!!