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I absolutely hate S unday nights. Because there is nothing to look forward to on Monday morning. Especially when I already know I'm behind at work. Sunday was definitely successful in a different way. I accompanied my mother to a Pampered Chef Party yesterday, and my mother owns just about everything that company has ever released. We have tons of boxes in the garage that she hasn't even opened yet. Anyway... If you've ever been to one of these parties you already know, but for those of you who are unfamiliar I'll explain. Pampered Chef is one of those independent consultant companies that sells cook ware, tools, and just about anything related to cooking. And at the parties the host will cook something using these incredibly cool gadgets. Well At yesterday's party the dish was chicken quesadilla pizza. The recipe was super easy and way delicious so I decided to make it for dinner today... Such a win. If you wanna try it out its way simple. Pillsbury piz

I know. Not even gonna address it because it happens soooo often! Thank being said I'm gonna work on the challenge Miss Haneefa i s starting tomorrow. The goal is 15 pounds in 15 week so I can get my sexy on for new years. Def stole the idea from my homegirl Young Black and Banded , but I'm sure she won't mind :) Tomorrow I'll weigh in and do a post on the meal planning thing. That's it for now but I really needed to post something... anything... just to get my mind back right. ***RANDOM ALERT*** I have had this song stuck in my head all day, but I am totally in love Willow Smith

Just started a new schedule woth Monday's off. SO I decided to have my bestie do a mini photo shoot for me! I looked HUGE in most of the pics, just more motivation for me to get my exercise on, but some turned out pretty good. Here's some of the useable one's...

yea... life is going all types of crazy. That hour and a half commute I have to work each way, just became semi permanent. Got a bit of a reality check from one of my old co workers. Basically she said I'm being a selfish ass using my parents house to save for my own apartment, when I know things here rough here. The economy is hitting everyone, I just didn't realize how close to home it hits. And of course... she's right. So that means more long days are ahead. Of course good has to come out of any adverse situation: -I'm saving some (just some) -I'm helping my family -I'm closer to family ...and that's what I'm gonna focus on

...you suck! No piece of fruit can be worth agony that I endure monthly. Not to mention my pregnant woman-like cravings. When ever my monthly comes I crave greasy food, namely hot wings (which had last night). And of course that's not helping me in any kind of way, and that's all I have to say about that. Now, I know I just had my fill Friday and this will be my third time talking about, but I do believe this may be either the best or worse fill I have had yet. On the up side I'm feeling restriction... a lot of restriction. For dinner I could only get down a chicken breast, and I didn't even finish the whole thing. Which leads to the not so good part... I've never been 100% sure of what food getting stuck feels like, our exactly what PBing is versus just throwing up cause I ate to fast, but I think I may have experienced both of those in the past 4 days! Any type of solid food I eat is PAINFUL to get get down if I don't chew for like 10 minutes before s

After sitting in traffic for 3... yes 3... hours, I finally made i to my fill appointment 30 minutes late. Luckily they are always running behind and I was still able to get in. Instead of my usually foreign handsome P.A., the nurse practitioner saw me and decided to give me a stern talking to. Once she realized I haven't had any fills or check ups since last June she made sure to remind me of my arch nemesis carbohydrates. Not that she was telling me anything I didn't already know, but it's always different when someone gives you that conviction. So after my fill she said I need to come back in 2 weeks. Due to my year long hiatus I need to be kept "on a short leash". Im totally ok with that. thus far I have been out of control and I really do need some kind of accountability. Liz has been trying to help me with that and I love her for it. Im just the worse when it comes to follow through!!! In non band related news, this summer is not going at all how I

Just scheduled my first fill in over a year! Super excited... not about the bill that will come soon after but about that lovely restriction that I miss oh so much! Rigt now I can eat a little over 1 and a half cup of food. I think my goal is about a cup... Luckily I do have a little restriction that I definitely felt this weekend. Went back to Hampton to visit my friends and had a great time. Got to go to my fav place Tommy's. Hands down the best breakfast on the east coast, and the cheapest. Sunday beached it up... then back to boring work, sleep, repeat. Really wanted a new tattoo or to have my piercing redone, but I'll hold off. Pics fro the weekend: At Tommy's about to get our grub on 4th of July at Buckroe Beach In Virginia Beach partying...

... just got a text from one of my very close friends in Atlanta and that's what it said. In April I left Atlanta to come back up north to Delaware/Maryland for a job. I loved living in Atlanta. So much to do, so many people, but career wise things just were not working. I had moved down there right after graduation, but I had no job and I was sleeping on the couch in my friends tiny one bedroom apartment. After some serious grinding on the job search I started working 2 jobs and making just enough to get by. When the holidays came I couldn't even go see my family because of work. My first and LAST Christmas spent alone. But all that being said, I had a great time down there and kind of fell in love with the city, and have no regrets. I don't even regret Harry, but that's a whole other topic in itself Now I'm back in Dela-where? and all I can do is think about what I could be doing in the "A". I know moving home was the right thing, but I sure do

A week of liquids and mushies and only down 4? I can't complain because it is definitly better than gaining, but I was hoping to start with a little more of a bang ya know? So no complaint's here just more focus! Really glad I did the test because I can really tell the difference. Mainly because when my pouch is working if I do not have a meal every 4 hours I am STARVING, and I'm not talking about that mental thing. I'm mean stomach pains, growling , almost dizzy type of hunger. So I really need to work on planning out my days out ahead of time. Also on getting in more exercise! As for the weekend... HOT HOT HOT! I thought I was going to pass out on U St. All that sun and no shade, I was way to close to being in hell. And too hot to find my future husband. Maybe next year...

So excited! Just found out I'll be spending my weekend at Carnival in D.C. Now for those of you who don't know about carnival let me explain. In the West Indies and Caribbean Carnival is an annual celebration... or just a big ole' party. There's costumes, music, dancing, parades, and anything fun. Kinda like an island version of Mardi Gras. And island men like their women thick so hopefully I can pull me a ma out of this weekend too! No alcohol though... wait. Who am I kidding. I won't say no alcohol but I will use moderation. I promise! Speaking of moderation, I really think the pouch test thing worked. Today I was eating tuna and and for the first time in a while I felt some restriction. Shows how going back to the basics can really help. Can't wait to hopeon that scale tomorrow!

316 #that is all. I really dont want to say too much about that number, just that it is what it is and it will be gone soon. Goal is by end of Summer. As for the pouch test. This liquid only think is for the birds. I hated it after surgery and I hate it today. Im also terrible at getting in the right amounts of all the things I'm supposed to be keeping track of. But whatever, Hopefully Fridays report will be more positive

I need serious help. I know I'm a terrible writer but I need to keep up with this blog thing, and for some reason reading blogs and LBT are very important factors when it comes to me staying on track. I was banded a year and a half ago and I feel as though I never had surgery at all. Tomorrow I start a 5 day pouch test and it better work. Hopefully I can get some exercise in too. Who knows. Like I said... I need help and I'm in desperate need of accountability. If anyone is willing to help me in that area or knows of someone who can... PLEASE LET ME KNOW. Because I'm out of control... -I eat whatever -I drink whenever -I haven't exercised in 3 months -My pre-band pants fit (o_O) I hate too make excuses but the past year has been a rollercoaster. Graduating, unemployed, no insurance, new job, moving, commuting, and so much more. Lets hope I can get this thing crackin!