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Thank you so much for your good wishes. It means a lot to me that you are proud. I was so stunned to ever find myself in an addictive situation and am so grateful that through the grace of God, found my way to sobriety. Life is so darn precious, isn't it? I just worked too hard, with this surgery, etc., to throw it all away into a bottle. But there are so many silent ones out there who have not been as fortunate... I see it all the time in support group meetings. When I share my story, occassionally others contact me about their secret lives and it breaks my heart. I do everything I can to help them by sharing my expenience, strenght and hope so that they, too, might find the light.
Here's to a great New Year!!!
Cheers (with a cup of tea)!
Karen
As far as depression and resentments go, I have learned at AA that whenever I am REALLY wrapped around the axle about something....it's usually about me and not the other person. If I take the time to really examine what is bothering me, I can usually spot that it is something that I am upset about with myself and if I can deal with my own shortcoming, the resentment will go away. I can't change others but I can change the way I react to situations and to their crap (like don't get involved). I vow to spend more time in 2009 just listening and not "fixing." It sure takes the pressure off to let others mend their own fences; even our kids.
Happy New Year, my friends!
Karen
I've cooked enough boneless chicken for 10 meals. So, I'm ready to go. I just fixed my husband and me a blueberry milk shake, it was wonderful!! I called my little size 2 sister and told her to send her husband to get them a protien shake. She's been sick for 2 weeks with broncitus, I always think she's going to strave to death, so that's why I sent her the shake.
We can do this, we know how, so let's do it, in 2009. Judy
God has given me this day to use as I will. I can waste it or use it for good. Today is very imporant, because I'm exchaning a day of my life for it.
God has given me this day to use as I will. I can waste it or use it for good. Today is very imporant, because I'm exchaning a day of my life for it.
"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe" ----"Anatole France"
"Joyously grasp the ties that bind you, for they lead straight to the heart"---"Wm."
Kimberly...
That was another thing I was doing at the time was exercising. Soooo of course that must be incorporated into the mix as well. Sad thing for me is I have a membership here at work but am not using it right now. That will be changing as well. 
one thing I want to do is sign up with my local gym. I'm going to go there this weekend!
Hi Everyone! Happy New Year!
If anyone is interested...or in the same boat as me and perhaps gaining or hasn't gotten near goal or is per chance gaining more than desired... I am swearing off SUGAR AND CARBS. Period. I am going back to the basics and remembering how I'm supposed to be acting. Like a wls patient. I am starting to stock up on the typical items. Protein shakes (which I am having now). and Sugar free everything. This is what I've gotten so far:
Sugar Free (carb countdown) yogurt. I actually like this yogurt better than the light yogurt which still has too much sugar.
Sugar free milk. (Calorie Countdown milk) it only has 3 gr of sugar. I use to drink it all the time!
Isopure Protein drinks.
EAS Carb Countdown protein drinks
Beef jerkey
Nuts - Almonds!
All Natural Peanut Butter. No sugar added. just the Smuckers all natural. for when i feel the hunger cravings pounding at me. It ALWAYS helps.
Sugar free chocolate and candies, for those hard days so I wont feel deprived.
High Protein snacks. If I need a chip or something like that...its a high protein chip! I use to do that too... its funny what I forgot I use to eat!!!
Beans. Just good for you if you can handle them. If not try beano. 
Refried beans... love them. They have the fat free kind, but you'll still lose even on the fatty kind. Its just the elimination of the sugar and carbs that gets that weight off!
Fruit! I use to LOVE watermelon. Craved it sooo much. not alot of fruit but that is a good treat.
Protein Bars!!! for the in-between meals when I get hungry.
Veggies! I have my celery (which I love) and little carrots and my little cheat is cream cheese which I can only eat so much of anyway. And of course the natural peanut butter.
Crystal Light and Propel... I still drink those.
Well... thats the start. I have to get more beef jerkey though it just doesnt last in my house the husband and the son devour it. Its so expensive!!! won't buy it anywhere else but walmart! just too pricey!
My meals will consist of protein and veggies. Various kinds and Various dishes.
My one carb slash starch is mashed potatoes or a baked potatoe. I ate that too and did ok. but didn't crave it much after a while.
We are in a grilled cesar salad kick at my house right now. My hubby is Mr. Buff and works out and is on a health kick himself. He's even gotten the protein powders so If I ever run out of mine...i can use some of his! :) which is sugar free too but its got all that muscley stuff in it. 
but it works!
Anyway...thats my New Year's resolution. 
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to stick with the old eating plan and get the rest of this weight off and have a great summer! With God's help!
"Never act until you have answered the question 'What happens if I do nothing?'" - Robert Brault
"Love is borne from soul to soul on the wings of words." - Rudolph Steiner
Elizabeth M
