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So far, so good! Sorry these jopurnal posts are slowing down but blessedly, there's nothing to report, really. Life is great! So instead of a lengthy description of pretty much the same ol, same ol', I'll leave you with a song to ponder :) If you haven't heard this, you've got to check it out!

Just Fine by Mary J. Blige

You know I love music
And every time I hear something hot
It makes me wanna move
It makes me wanna have fun
But it’s something about this joint right here
This joint right here
Its makes me wanna…..Woooh

Let it go……
Can’t let this thing called love get away from you
Feel free right now, going do what you want to do
Can’t let nobody take it away, from you, from me, from we
No time for moping around, are you kidding?
And no time for negative vibes, cause I’m winning
It’s been a long week, I put in my hardest
Gonna live my life, feels so good to get it right

So I like what I see when I’m looking at me
When I’m walking past the mirror
No stress through the night, at a time in my life
Ain’t worried about if you feel it
Got my head on straight, I got my mind right
I aint gonna let you kill it
You see I wouldn’t change my life, my life’s just…..

Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Just fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
You see I wouldn’t change my life, my life’s just fine

Feels so good, when you’re doing all the things that you want to do
Get the best out of life, treat yourself to something new
Keep your head up high
In yourself, believe in you, believe in me
Having a really good time, I’m not complaining
And I’m a still wear a smile if it raining
I got to enjoy myself regardless
I appreciate life, I’m so glad I got mine
So I like what I see when I’m looking at me

When I’m walking past the mirror
Aint worried about you and what you gonna do
I’m a lady so I must stay classy
Got to keep it hot, keep it together
If I want to get better
You see I wouldn’t change my life, my life’s just…..
Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Just fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
You see I won’t change my life, my life’s just fine

I aint gon’ let nothing get in my way
(I ain't gone let nobody bring me down, no, no, no)
No matter what nobody has to say
(No way, no way, no way)
I ain’t gon’ let nothing get in my way
No matter what nobody has to say

Feels so good, when you’re doing all the things that you want to do
Get the best out of life, treat yourself to something new
It’s a really good thing to say
That I won’t change my life, my life’s just fine

Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Just fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
You see I won’t change my life, my life’s just fine

So I like what I see when I’m looking at me
When I’m walking past the mirror
No stress through the night, at a time in my life
Ain’t worried about if you feel it
Got my head on straight, I got my mind right
I ain’t gonna let you kill it
You see I wouldn’t change my life, my life’s just…..

Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Just fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
You see I wouldn’t change my life, my life’s just fine

I've lost 41 pounds! YAY! Everything is going really well for me. My weight loss really slowed down for a whil but I started really focusing more on protein. Vegetables are great but I think too many was just too carby for me. I have been eating only fish, eggs, salad as well as a few vegetables in moderation. I have found that Atkins cinnamon breakfast bars are a great way to start the day. I haven't had much problem staying on track these days. It seems like less of a struggle to make the right choices than it used to. I feel great, look a whole lot better and I just love this time of year. It really doesn't get any better than this, folks :)

40 pounds gone forever! Just thought I'd share

:::big hugs to everyone:::

Once in a while I come here to look at the before and after galleries. It kind of disturbs me when I see people put comments like "tub o lard", "fatty", "fat pig", "slob" and other things I would never say to anyone, ESPECIALLY not myself. If someone said that about a friend or even a complete stranger withing my hearing, I would jump to their defense! Wouldn't you? Why is it ok to say these things about ourselves?
This body has borne and nourished 2 beautiful, healthy babies, made love to my husband and carried me all over the country! This body deserves my respect.
I love myself at any size. I loved myself enough to take this WLS journey! More importantly, I respect me!
It doesn't matter how much you weigh at all. What matters is how you feel physically and about yourself.

I hope we can all look at our old pictures with understanding and love for the person we were. The person we were created who we are today

"I am a spiritual being having a human experience"
~Unknown

I know I'm a little late but really there's nothing to report. Same thing...feel great and losing weight!

My favorite meal Right now...

1 Wasa Crispbread spread with 1 tbsp whipped cream cheese. I use walmart brand. It's just as tasty :) topped with 1 slice deli turkey and a few mild banana peppers. YUM!!!

I went to Goody's last night to buy my oldest boy a couple pairs of shorts since I got a coupon in the paper. I decided to buy a bra and panties 2 sizes smaller than what I (think i should) wear to have as a sort of motivator. I went home and tried them on and they were too big. 

 I'm going to laugh all the way to the return counter....LOL

Slowly but surely I'm on my way down. I haven't lost much at all this week but Aunt flo should be dropping by any day now :) Take care, Y'all!

Still doing great! I feel great, no problems. I've gotten lots of exercise working in the garden getting ready for spring. It comes early to the gulf coast, ya know! I started taking vitamin e for my heart and skin plus SAM-e for my joints and it also helps mood which is a big bonus. The "rice crispies" in my knees don't snap crackle and pop anymore. Ha ha! I've lost 32 pounds since my surgery that I will never see again...I've never been happier

PS- I learned that you CAN eat too many shrimp. I got to talking and lost track. I was miserable! That's why I usually eat out of a measuring cup.

So far, so good. I'm losing slower than I expected I would but that's ok. I'm eating healthy, exercising, drinking enough water and taking my vitamins. What else can I do? I feel great and that is the most important thing. 
By the way, there's a full lunar eclipse tonight. 
Ooooh, magical!

6 weeks out and doing great! I managed to get a sunburn saturday but I'ts turned tan now. Imagine a sunburn...in February! It's crazy I know. We had a gorgeous weekend and I was so excited. I won't forget my sunscreen next time, ha ha! Dan is doing well on his deployment. I get to talk to him every day which is great. I bought a nicer webcam so I can SEE him too! I'm pretty tickled with that and the kids are super excited to see daddy on the 'puter. 
I have been sticking to a rather bland but healthful diet of eggs, fish and salad. I also eat a piece of double fiber wheat toast with my egg. I think it helps to keep the plumbing clear. I feel great and don't have any problems. I feel that weight loss, a healthy diet and exercise every day keeps me feeling great!