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What's that thing in my lap? -  OMG, it's my lap!  LOL   I just realized today that I actually have a lap.     Oh lap, how I have missed you!    

SHAGDOLL - more on my coffee conversion - I have gone from being a coffee hater to a coffee-lover (though it has to be on the weak side) thanks to your skinny vanila iced coffee.   This morning I made a latte with vanilla ...

Best NSV for me yet! -  For the last three years I have taken my daughter to a week-long horse school in Perry, GA.   The equestrian/livestock complex is huge and all hot white concrete and asphalt.   If...

Working on my grocery list .... -  So I have the Publix ad out and am working on my grocery list and am struck by the amount of things I will no longer buy even if they are BOGO and I have a coupon. :)   I can't be...

Shagdoll, it's all your fault!! - My daughter wanted to stop by Starbucks this morning (yes, 13 YO likes coffee, I do not)  so I thought I would try your skinny vanilla iced coffee just for the heck of it.   OMG, i...

Thinking of Savannah Rock and Roll 1/2 - This may be a little too ambitious but I am seriously considering signing up for the Savannah Rock and Roll 1/2 in November.   I'm not even through week 2 of C25K (nor am I doing i...

Give me strength, they are cooking grits! -  My co-workers are cooking lunch today..venison sausage, grits and biscuits.  I brought my lunch so there's no need to partake.   Passing on the biscuits is no problem, a tiny bit ...

RANT! about restaurants that don't have nutritiona -  I understand a Mom and Pop restaurant not having nutritional info available.   I can't, however, give large chains a pass.  Neither Logan's Roadhouse or Buffalo Wild Wings have in...

talk to me about diet coke - On the one hand I hear we shouldn't drink diet coke because it can stretch our stomachs. On the other I hear it does no such thing. The other argument against diet coke is that ...

Shopping is more fun now but also more frustrating -  Back in the 350lb days shopping consisted of ; 1. it doesn't look too much like old lady clothes  2. it covers me up  3. I like the color.    That is was flattering was a non-issu...

how to cut the sweetness of a protein powder -  I bought a big 'ol expensive tub of Protizyme chocolate cake powder last night.  I tried some this morning and it is way too sweet.   Since I spent $45 on this tub I am going to d...

Exercise and fitness ADHS -  My problem is no longer "I really need to workout, UGH" now it is "I want to run, I want to bike, I want to swim, I want to lift, I want to zumba...).   This is a paradigm shift f...

Oh Diet Snapple, how I love you! -  Wow, I have tried 4 flavors so far and I am in lurve with all of them.   :)

My teeny tiny foray into the PS world - As I have lost weight I have noticed the sano-labial folds on my face have become more prominant.  I can cover my arms, I can wear spanx but there wasn't much I could do about my f...

Weird and slightly annoying NSV -  Here's one I never thought about, LOL For the last couple of weeks my office chair and been bugging me.  I had trouble scooting it up where I wanted it and it alwasy felt like ...

5 wonderful months out! with pics -  The before pics were taken about 2 weeks before surgury.  I look like Jabba the Hut with blonde hair!   I have had trouble seeing just how much I have lost but putting these pics...

Off Topic ankle bracelets - cute or tacky? -  I have always leaned towards thinkng they were tacky though I am not sure why.  However, with my new slim ankles and calves I am tempted to wear one.  

Having arms done while overweight? - I want to wait for TT, LBL, etc until I am at a stable weight but I am so ready to have my arms done.   Between my weightloss and strength training my shoulders, back, and arms loo...

NSV - Bangle Bracelets! -  Just for kicks I decided to try on some that have been sitting in my jewlery box for ages. They slipped right on and are comfortable!   Yay for the little things!!  

Facial fillers - dermatologist or plastic surgeon - I am a long way from being ready for plastics but I do want to do something about the melty face I have developed. As my face has slimmed down my marionette lines have gotten deepe...

Movie theatre NSV - I went to see The Hunger Games with my daughter Friday night.  After I sat down it occurred to me that I didn't have to squish my butt between the arms to get in.  Then I realized ...

Soaking in the tub with a protein shake. wait, wha - I had to giggle at myself a little while ago.  Back in the day I used to love to soak in the tun with a glass or two fo wine.  Tonight, I had a soak while sipping on my dinner.. a ...

No clothes! - Don't get me wrong. I am thrilled to be getting rid of big clothes.   But yikes, this warm spell we are having is killing me.  I have no shorts left and don't plan to buy any for a...

Soy nuts, wonderful soy nuts! - 2 tablespoons, 65 cals, 5 grams of protien, 5 grams of carb.  They are a great salty/crunchy snack and just that little but fills me up for  a long time.  

Goodbye 300s! (and good riddance) -  After the depressing football losses yesterday, I was thrilled to stop on the scale this morning and find I have broken 300 lbs!  I LOVE My sleeve and would do it all again in a h...