I just HAD to post these.....
 

I got this email, just today from my grandmother.......

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I know what Victoria's Secret is.
The secret is that nobody older than 30 can fit into their stuff.

FYI: the above quote is from the email, not my thoughts!!

LOL !! Thank you & yes you can say Bite me !! :p :p - I sure said it enough in this thread -

I think we all have our comfort level ...I guess that's what's getting me - I'm UNcomfortable and it wouldn't be so bad as if it weren't for being hungry 24/7which I've never been....not like this at least :(

so far ...the ideas are wonderful - we have Veggie Soup - Hebrew National Hotdogs - Low Cal Peanut Butter & Salad dressings....smoothies that sound really easy - then everyones tips & this is just what I was looking for...this thread has been really interesting and VERY helpful thank you !!

Jenn - on the thyroid - I remember a long time ago (last time I saw a doctor for mine) reading sometimes our thyroid function can be blocked yet show normal on tests ? There's also something called 'Adrenal Function' which goes with Chronic Fatique Syndrome that you may want to read about....weight gain is a part of it - add hormones and it can wreak havoc on us -

LOLOLOLOL !!!! You got that right !
go Grandma !!

another email about womanhood
 

Hee,hee..........ENJOY!!!

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The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.

Just when I was getting used to yesterday, along came today.

Sometimes I think I understand everything, then I regain consciousness.

I gave up jogging for my health when my thighs kept rubbing together and setting my pantyhose on fire.

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Amazing! You hang something in your closet for a while and it shrinks two sizes!

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A friend of mine confused her Valium with her birth control pills. She had 14 kids, but she doesn't really care.

The trouble with some women is that they get all excited about nothing and then they marry him!

I read this article that said the typical symptoms of stress are: eating too much, impulse buying, and driving too fast. Are they kidding? That is my idea of a perfect day.

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I missed this when you posted it - sorry !! and GOOD FOR YOU ! My girlfriend wanted to get that surgery so bad and her insurance denied it. I don't understand why when it would improve her health so much to have had it.

that isn't taking the easy way out at all. I know they only do it for those who tried everything else and all I can say is if you can afford it and it'll work then WHY NOT go for it ?? I would !! Man - with all the elective surgeries out there - that's one that really IS life changing - You must feel really good now

LOL JENN !!! OMG that was funny ! it's got to be Maxine cartoons right ???

Thanks V!!! I will check into that. I have just been very unhappy with all the doctors I have seen in the past few years. The best doctor I ever had retired and now I have NOTHING!!!

Connie - those Ice Cream sandwiches sound so good I'd have a hard time eating only a few - YUM -

so what do you put on your sandwiches ?? I've been eating NO bread at all

ok on a serious note, I started reading a book the other day called the PH miracle and it is supposed to not only be good to help you lose weight, but help you get your bad health back which I am in serious need of. I will let you know how it goes. The main thing it stresses is we arent fat, our bodies are acidic and that is what is making us fat and killing us too. It is very interesting and makes alot of sense but I am only on the second chapter so we will see.

I watch her show on PBS and I have her Water w/ Lemon book (very good) and her cookbook - she is all about measuring it, lower calories, eating right, but eating what you like, etc. She isn't strict, just gives you tons of good recipes and helpful tips. Her cookbook is full of yummy recipes AND tons of helpful tips, tricks,hints, etc.

http://www.zonya.com/healthy_recipes.html

go to the website and click on the Miracle Soup recipe. It makes a LOT, but freezes well (that's another thing she likes, make a lot of good stuff, freeze it and keep it on hand). I have made this numerous times and it is good!!!

I have made other things too and so far, they have all been yummy and even my DH will eat them! (that's a HUGE plus)

I may have to check that out. Let us all know what you think once you get through the book.

My sister once had a book called "eating for our blood type" or something like that. It is eating food that is on the list for your blood type. I glanced through it once, but never really read it....I need to see if she still has it.

I definitely don't know much about breast reductions and insurance (because I certainly need the opposite!) but I know my best friend would do anything for a reduction. One day when/if you do have insurance, be sure and have the dr. document like crazy how much it bothers you. That's what she's working on right now. She can't even buy a bra off the rack..... she has to go to a specialty store.

And V, thanks for the compliment but that hourglass shape can so quickly turn into a pear shape if I don't start watching it. I realize now what "they" have all been saying about age and your weight catching up with you! It would help if I could just exercise a little and tone some stuff up but I'm such a lazy bones by the time I get everything done around the house at night.

You can do it! You've gotten some good tips here. Just don't do anything to jeopardize your general health. I knew a lady who's kid went to my kids' daycare who was taking one of those diet supplements years ago (that they have since taken off the market) who got in her car at the gym and had a stroke and died instantly. She was only in her early 30's maybe. They say it was caused by the diet pills she was taking. Sad thing was no one thought she even needed them. Be careful and do it right.

OMG Angie !! Thats awful !! Was she taking Ephedra ?? Back before it was banned and I had first noticed I was gaining I used them - they really worked but man they were tough to sleep on.

the upside is - I have lost 5 lbs already since starting this and all the posts in this thread are a huge help !...

oh and Ang...I'm one of those "they" people just putting it out there - when women hit a certain age things DRASTICALLY change ! :D :D My advise is nip it in the bud before it becomes a problem

Yep, I think that could have been the one. It was really an eye-opener for some women I knew when that happened.

You know, I have always been a string bean and it wasn't until recently that I started filling out a bit. Problem is still my arms are little sticks which make everyone comment on how skinny I am..... they aren't looking at the thighs and gut that could use some toning! :D

Sounds like you're doing great! Sometimes it just takes some motivation and tips from others in the same situation. Good luck!

No carbs after 6pm works wonders and stay away from sweets