Julz Jungle Jym!!!

[SpookyJulz]

So far I haven't done a me thread!! But, since I got my motorcycle I decided that I needed to do a thread for myself. I think mostly for my own journaling. I have had a rough time with my health, but hopefully this year will be better and I will be able to get on top of this weight thing. I want to get going on losing weight again. Exercise is still not something I can handle but I've been much better about my food choices.

Actually some of the changes started when I got my puppies in Nov. I would never have gotten puppies before. I was just too sick all the time to take care of them.

Although I haven't lost a lot of weight. I am doing better health wise than I was before my lap band. Except that I have a terrible cold right now. I have a 2 year bandiversary coming up on April 2nd and I know that if I hadn't gotten the band, I would never have considered buying or riding a motorcycle. I am in my element when I'm riding.

I am still on Meds for BP but I'm no longer borderline diabetic, I haven't taken arthritis meds for awhile, all of my test results were lower the last time I had them done. The worst thing right now is that I have no energy whatsoever. I am going into they gyno this week because I'm menapausal....whoo hoo!!!

Pain, my health, and stress have mad it impossible for me to work. I haven't worked in almost 3 years. I have only worked a few years since 2000. I have found a salon in Boise and I'm going to do permanent makeup there. I've tried other times and it hasn't worked out for me. However, this is a nice spa/salon. The gals the own it are very nice. I know I do much better if I can schedule my own hours. I'll be moving my stuff in on Tue. Plus I'll get some exercise because my room is upstairs...LOL

I welcome everyone to visit here.....So come on over to my Jungle Jym and hang for awhile!!!

[SpookyJulz]

More pics of my bike!!

I was really disappointed it was snowing like crazy awhile ago and I couldn't go ride my bike. LOL But it has melted now so I might just go for a spin around the block!!

[newlifeat57]

Julz, this sounds like a wonderful place to hang..... ;) You have Fibro... don't cha? Is that why you can't exercise? Good news about not having to take BP meds. I can only wish.....

I'd like to know more about permanent makeup. I know nothing about it. mind sharing??

Good luck with your new job.

[sassy46545]

Way to go Julz! I loved meeting you last time I was in Boise and re-visit the pictures occasionally to realize that we have a supportive loving family all over the country!

Tracy

[SpookyJulz]

Mel,

Yes I have Fibro. Plus RA, migraines, chronic fatigue.
But the reason I can't exercise is that I have an immune deficiancy and if I exercise I get sick. It stirs up toxins of something and I end up with a cold or flu or some kind of infection.

It sounds crazy however, it has happened to me for over 20 years now.

Permanent Makeup is tattooed on. There are pigments specially made so that they are not as intense in color as regular tattoo inks. I have mine all done. Eyeliner, brows and lips. I very seldom wear any other makeup because of allergies.

Tracy

That was a very fun morning!! Hope you can come back sometime. It's always great to meet people we've gotten to know on here!!

[SheryBery]

Oh Julz....you hot momma!! LOL...I'm so jealous....I love motorcycles! Exciting that you have a salon to work in. I'm still toying with the idea of some eyeliner!

[newlifeat57]

I love the pictures. You look Hawt!!! You look like youre having a great time.

[Dirextor]

Get it girl...you make me wanna get some action shots on my motorcycle. I LOVE to ride!!!!

You are a walking testament to determination.....keep it up Lady....One day at a time...

As Kristina says "Woot Woot"

[Nick N Ava's Grammy]

Oh Julz. how I envy you and the motorcycle.. I love to ride, but I'm not long enough or even brave enough to take one out on my own. I used to ride with Oscar (he's like a Dad to Max and I), he had a Gold Wing then had it made into a trike .. it had everything but birth control ;) .. but he sold it after we were in an accident about 6 yrs ago. I've not been on one since. Not sure if I could even, but just the thoughts of riding again sends pleasant thoughts thru my mind. What a great feeling that was!!! I'd fall asleep on the back of it, that's how relaxed I was.. lol

Anyway.. you look great.. and I can't wait to meet you in Oct!! Congrats on your job opportunity .. I know you'll have a great time meeting people. I miss that the most since I sold my salon.

[MoOrLess]

woo hoo Julz! You go girl - nothing is keeping you from loving life and that's fantastic!!! Best wishes on your new career opportunity!

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

Julz, you little biker *itch, you !!! Love the pics & looking fwd to seeing you in action. Glad you finally started your thread. I'll definitely be lurking here from time to time to keep up on what you're doing next ,,, Lordy, lordy, no tellin what it'll be.

huggs, yer roomie, judy

[SpookyJulz]

You all just made me smile as big as I was on that motorcycle!!

I colored my hair yesterday just so Tom could take pics of me!!!! LMAO

My mom's not thrilled that I have it....she told me that it was ok if I rode it but that she didn't want to know!! LOL (she worries a lot about me.)
that's what I used to tell my kids!!!!

One thing about me....I may feel like sh*t but I can still smile!!! If having a motorcycle keeps me smiling....it's all worth it!!

[SpookyJulz]

Well, I started getting a cough last week. It has steadily progressed into a nice hacking, wheezing, hurt my throat cough. So, I called the Doc first thing this morning....mind you I'm not a morning person, especially if I'm not feeling well, I went in at 10 and I have bronchitis. Not a surprise to me. She prescribed antibiotics, although it's viral, I know me and it will turn to infection. My ears are itching and hurting, my head hurts, my back and chest and jaw hurt from coughing. She also prescribed ear drops, codine cough medicine...yum and gave me an inhaler. Plus the other meds I had to get....$200 later....I was on my way home. Took the cough medicine and slept for a couple hours and I still feel like POO!!!!

But, the good news is I got my bike registered....AND.....I took the written test for my permit and.......*****drum roll please***** PASSED the test!!!! I didn't even finish reading the book!! Whoo Hoo!!!!

But, I feel like POO and can't go ride!!! Bummer!! When I'm better, I can ride whenever I want to except at night and on the freeways, and I can't take a passenger. But, those aren't things I'd be doing right now anyway!!

[Stitchy]

Julie, you look so happy! You go girlfriend!

[MoOrLess]

Congrats Julz on passing the tests! not a small feat for sure -- hope you feel better real soon so you can get out there and ride!!!!

[kristina]

WOW! u look so happy on that bike....happiness is beautiful! i will def. be a recurrent guest on ur thread Julz!

[SpookyJulz]

Stitchy~that's the most fun I've had since Band Camp!!! LOL

Mo~I only passed the written....I still have to ride around the cones before I can get my endorsement....but at least I have a permit now!!

Kristina~Thanks girl' I will be happy to have you visit regularly!!

[Dirextor]

Congratulations Julz....its a pretty cool feeling ey?

[redgrldj]

Woohoo Julzzzzzzzz.. I sold my bike when Sammie was 3 months old.. I miss it.. I have ridden since I was maybe 10 or 11..

Permanent makeup sounds awesome.. Maybe I should have you do my lips if I ever get my butt to Iaho..

[SpookyJulz]

Direx~it is an incredible feeling. My hubby got his last year and I love riding with him....it's a different feeling riding your own.

Patti~I started riding when I was 10 or 11 also. My dad had a Hodaka 100. They don't even make them anymore. LOL I thought I was so cool when I learned how to ride it. I also rode a bigger bike, of my cousins, some. I got bucked off the back of that one trying to do a wheelie!!! LOL

You would love perm makeup!! I love mine. Lips do hurt to have them done. If you can get a dentist to numb your lips it much easier to tolerate. My dentis will do it but he's too far from the salon now. So, I'm going to have to look for another one now.

I hardly ever wear other makeup now. I am allergic to a lot of it, plus I have such horrible hot flashes that it's gone shortly after I put it on anyway!!

[kristina]

Julz...i have a Gf that has 4 tattoos and the perm eyeliner..she said the eyeliner hurt worse than any of the tattoos!!!!! yowza!!!
is there numbing involved at all? just lips?

[christie]

I would love to have some permanent lip liner to define my crazy wierd lips! I'm too chicken of the eye liner. I can't even wear contacts because the thought of touching my eyeball is just too much! I love my tattoos though and I'm thinking up one for my port scar.....what to do.....what to dooooooooooooooo!

[kristina]

ur putting one over ur port scar? thats a cool idea!

[PhotoNut]

Sweet ride, Julz! Love it! I'm glad to see you've found a hobby that gets you out of the house and puts a smile on your face!

I'm also glad to see that you've started a thread of your own! If you are going to make this a thread that follows your band journey, we'll leave it here in the Testamonials forum. If you want it to be more of an off-topic chatting thread let me know and I'll move it to the b2g Cafe.

You and Tom will have to come by on your bikes soon! You need backpacks for your dogs to ride in! LOL!

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

How ya feeling today, darlin? Hope you're lots better. Being sick is no fun at all, and you deserve FUN !!!

We're getting snowed on right now, and I am so past that being a good idea.

Take care.

xoxo

[christie]

ur putting one over ur port scar? thats a cool idea!

Probably around the port scar since normally tattoo artists won't go over scars. I might try to incorporate it somehow. I'm in the very early planning stages!

[kristina]

well your on the right thread...our julz is quite the tattoo designer! :)

[SpookyJulz]

Julz...i have a Gf that has 4 tattoos and the perm eyeliner..she said the eyeliner hurt worse than any of the tattoos!!!!! yowza!!!
is there numbing involved at all? just lips?
k.....eyeliner isn't too bad with numbing. The most annoying part of it is that it tickles your eyelashes!! LOL
Lips are the worst...they hurt, unless you get them numbed by a dentist.

I would love to have some permanent lip liner to define my crazy wierd lips! I'm too chicken of the eye liner. I can't even wear contacts because the thought of touching my eyeball is just too much! I love my tattoos though and I'm thinking up one for my port scar.....what to do.....what to dooooooooooooooo!
Christie~I've seen people with really thin lips do perm lip liner and it's amazing how it gives them much more defined lips. But, if you ever do it don't let them thicker than your natural lip line. Even though you may have thin lips going outside of the lip line isn't recommended.
I love my eyeliner. I was a bit nervous but it wasn't that bad.
I've seen alot of tattoos over scars to hide them.


Sweet ride, Julz! Love it! I'm glad to see you've found a hobby that gets you out of the house and puts a smile on your face!
I'm also glad to see that you've started a thread of your own! If you are going to make this a thread that follows your band journey, we'll leave it here in the Testamonials forum. If you want it to be more of an off-topic chatting thread let me know and I'll move it to the b2g Cafe.
Thanks Susan, Yup this is going to be my Band Journey thread....
You and Tom will have to come by on your bikes soon! You need backpacks for your dogs to ride in! LOL!
LOL...yup will have to figure out something!!


How ya feeling today, darlin? Hope you're lots better. Being sick is no fun at all, and you deserve FUN !!!
I'm feeling about the same. Was supposed to move my stuff to the salon today....but I will have to wait. The coughing isn't quite as bad but now I'm exhausted from it.
Bronchitis sucks!!
We're getting snowed on right now, and I am so past that being a good idea.
Yuck!!!!
Take care.

xoxo


Probably around the port scar since normally tattoo artists won't go over scars. I might try to incorporate it somehow. I'm in the very early planning stages!
So many things to put on a port scar.....a sun, a sunflower, a daisy, a tribal sun, a moon and sun, an arrow pointing to the spot to fill the port...LOL I love my tattoos, I'm always thinking of new ones to get...LOL

[Stitchy]

Julie, I passed the riding motorcycle test once. The real trick is to keep your wieght on your feet and your butt off the seat. No problem.

[MarkB]

Alright another biker... Chick. Way to go Julz.

I am a biker too and have a Honda 750 Aero. My wife Carol has grown to love riding with me. Before we bought this bike she had never really been on a bike before. I bought hard bags and a trunk along with a custom Mustang seat to help her with the feeling of comfort and safety. The seat has more cushioning and the bags and the trunk keep her comfortably tucked in. We try to go out all the time in the summer for trips for about an hour or so. The bike is really not big enough to go for long trips of more than 150 miles at a time. So maybe in the next year or two we might have to upgrade to a bigger bike. I keep trying to talk Carol into thinking about riding on her own, but so far she hasn't seen fit to do that. Maybe sometime in the future.

BTW, what bike do you have? I can't really tell by the photos.

[SpookyJulz]

Stitchy~I have to pass the riding test, I will remember your advice.

Mark~Mine is a Honda Shadow 600 cc. I have never ridden street bikes. It's different but it will be fun.

[wingsfly825]

Hey julz....
Just came across your jungle gym now. congrats on passing the written test. I hope your feeling better i know how getting sick can lay you up , my sister has fibro, lupus and chrinic fatigue .
Wishing you all the best in your new salon i wish i lived closer i would have you do my lips and eyes. That would be awesome to have as you get older and its so much harder to do without messing up the lines lol.
im glad you made a thread of your own .. wishing you light and love always...namaste

[sprintmom]

Julz,
You look great on that bike..I too love riding, my husband has a bike and now I can ride in comfort since I was banded and lost some wt...he loves it too, don't you just love riding with the wind blowing by you, it's a wonderful feeling be free and being banded...you keep riding and lookin good....
Ella

[SpookyJulz]

Teresa,

Welcome to my Jungle Jym!!!
Thanks for the well wishes and support. I used to get sick and recover fairly quickly now with the RA, Fibro and CF it's much more difficult to recoup. But, I'll get there. Today was better, I got tired but I'm not coughing as bad.

I had perm makeup done because my RA got really bad and I couldn't hold my arms up long enough to do my hair and makeup. plus I had eye makeup allergies. love and light!!

Ella,
Thanks love!! I know, if I hadn't lost weight and inches with the band I wouldn't have even thought about getting on a bike. Let alone riding one myself. It is definately a wonderful feeling. I loved my convertable because of the feeling of freedom and the wind blowing, but a bike is a totally different feeling.

[MarkB]

Mark~Mine is a Honda Shadow 600 cc. I have never ridden street bikes. It's different but it will be fun.

You will love this bike. It is very similar to the one I have, just a little smaller engine. They ride very nice and look and sound good. Just make sure to wear enough clothes to protect yourself in case of a spill. A road rash can ruin a summer.

I learned to ride in the dirt for about 2 years before I had a true road bike. Then I got crazy and bought a street bike and started to drag race and road race too. Foolish young kid that I was didn't think I could get hurt, but boy was I wrong.

[SpookyJulz]

Mark,

I haven't got the clothes yet...but, I'm working on it. I have boots LOL
DH says he has a leather jacket in storage that will match my saddle bags and back pack. They are all patch work black leather. The only problem with my boot is that they are brown....I'll have to get black to match the bike and the leathers. LOL

I road dirt bikes as a kid....but that was many many years ago!!! this is a new one for me. Luckily I was never hurt real bad. Just a few spills here and there. But, I wasn't a real crazy rider either.

[GirlyGirl]

Hi Julz! I just came across this! I have so much trouble keeping up! So glad you have your own thread!

I'm subscribed!

Love your motorcycle!

[SpookyJulz]

Thanks Jeralin!!

I know what you mean. I have a hard time keeping up too. And I'm home most of the day...LOL

[SpookyJulz]

I posted this on the log your food thread but I'm posting it mostly for myself so that I can get Me back into gear. I tend to go up and down about 6 lbs....which is not unusual especially for me. I was up a couple of weeks ago and my clothes felt horrible. But, I've been trying to be good and I'm back down the 6 Lbs. I don't seem to get much below that but at least I'm any higher than my low.

Tom has been laid off work since Nov so we tend to eat more when he is home. It sucks because we both gain during that time. Then we stable off and he goes back to work and he loses like crazy and I stay the same.LOL

Ok...so I've been in the midst of a fibro/chronic fatigue thing the last few days. I didn't have the energy to cook and Tom was busy doing stuff. He stopped at Jack in the Box and got me 2 Tacos I ate those and a few fries, Not many fries cuz they stick bad. I drank diet coke which I normally don't do....but it took me all afternoon to drink 1/2 of it. LOL and part of that time I was napping.

Then last night I had the most wonderful dinner.
We have a place in town called Smokey Mtn Pizza. They also have other foods. And now and then they come up with something that doesn't have pasta or bread or deep fried.
This spinach and tomato in between 2 thin slices of grilled chicken breast. Then there were grated carrots and pea pods that were sauteed. And mushroom risoto.


OMG it was divine!! I had enough for 3 meals. It was kinda peppery which I love but it was burning my belly. I got over it though!

So food wise yesterday was better than usual. I didn't eat chocolate or cookies, or bread!! LOL

[MoOrLess]

I'm right there with you Julz...that is exactly what happened to us when my sweetie was unemployed --- but since being banded I just don't go there anymore....but the exhaustion and living opposite hours from other people IS hard - I have the same hours you do for sleep and waking up - wonder if it's just the fibro?.....interesting.......

[wingsfly825]

hey julz..reading you describing your dinner made me freakn hungry....lol

[SpookyJulz]

Mo,
I'm having my second bandiversary in April. It's taken me this long to wrap my head around all of this. My biggest problem is over eating and eating too fast. I still do it. I know how much I'm supposed to eat. But, it never looks like it will be enough.

I think the weird sleep schedule is definetly a Fibro symptom. Most of the people I know who have Fibro don't sleep well. I either don't sleep or I want to sleep all the time.

I just keep trying to get it all under control. I guess never give up is my new mantra.
LOL
Teresa,
I was getting hungry thinking about it!! LOL

[MoOrLess]

yep Julz...I have just enough restriction that if I eat too fast or too much I hear about - PB here I come!

I find that just sticking to MY own sleep schedule is best for me - because when I have to adjust the schedule it gets bad for me and throws me off completely.....

"never give up" is a good mantra! It doesn't seem possible it's been almost 2 years - wow....I'll hit my 2 yrs in August....time sure does fly! lol

[wingsfly825]

Julz my sis has trouble sleeping all the time too. She wakes up in the middle of the night and will start doing things around the house because she hates just lying there trying to fall asleep

[Dustbunny]

Hey Jullie nice ride! Can't wait to see photos of you in your leather. (not in a creepy way) just want to see your smile. Have fun and feel better soon. DB

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

I, too, love your mantra Julz. And we've all seen you living it, regardless of the challenges you face. You're quite inspiring my DiVine friend !!!

[SpookyJulz]

Awe Thanks everyone ***wiping a tear from my eye***

Mo, I agree I have to stick to my bodies schedule. If I can't do anything until 2 in the afternoon then Oh well. If I don't sleep and stay up all night Oh well....it sucks but that's the way it is. I usually have to sleep until at least 9 am. Usually it's closer to 11. Luckily I don't sleep until between noon~2 as much anymore.

Teresa, I know how she feels. I do try to go back to sleep but if I can't I get up and do stuff on the computer or whatever. I never used to have trouble sleeping. I could fall asleep anytime anywhere.

DB~you are too funny!! I can't wait to see me leather too

Judy Dear, You have my heart!!

[kristina]

stoppin by to say hello to my motorcycle ridin hot mama b2ger!

[wingsfly825]

hey julz, hows it going? you getting all settled in the business? Hope your feeling good.
love and light...teresa

[SpookyJulz]

Hi Kristina, Thanks for stoppin by. I haven't been able to ride for awhile because the weather has sucked bad. But, hopefully soon.

Teresa, I am getting settled into the new salon. I had an appt the other day and I have one coming up next Fri. I might even get to switch rooms with one of the massage therapists. It's a bigger nicer room. I'm really excited to be working there. The people are all very nice and there is very little drama. It's a good location and we have a lot of walkins. In fact the ones I've gotten were walkins. Thanks for stoppin in and for your well wishes. love and light to you too!!

[SpookyJulz]

PS....I forgot I am upstairs at the salon. I go up and down the stairs several times while I'm there and when I get busier it will be more. I've gotten to the point that I can climb up the stairs without almost passing out. LOL

[MoOrLess]

PS....I forgot I am upstairs at the salon. I go up and down the stairs several times while I'm there and when I get busier it will be more. I've gotten to the point that I can climb up the stairs without almost passing out. LOL

funny you should mention stairs -- that is the most obnoxious part about letting myself stop exercising for a couple of months -- I got back to school and took the stairs UP - 3 flights -- I wanted to die!!!! Now that I'm exercising again more regularly I'm not passing out anymore either lol --

glad things are going so well Julz!!!!

[SpookyJulz]

Thanks Mo...
I still have anxiety over having to climb the stairs....but it's getting better..LOL

[MoOrLess]

Thanks Mo...
I still have anxiety over having to climb the stairs....but it's getting better..LOL

every time you go up the stairs it will get easier - then one day you'll forget you ever felt anxious about them

[503-250]

We went to one of my client's office for an interview....
I have always dreaded going up the stairs at any office because I felt it made me look weak, or unable to perform because I would take forever to walk up the stairs (one at a time) and be hideously out of breath when I finally did get up to the top. Now add in that the stairway is narrow...and there is nothing more comical then a fat guy limping up one step at a time and bumping both walls while stepping closer and closer to a heart attack.

So, back to the recent meeting.
We get to the office and they ask us to head upstairs. Of course...I get stuck in the front of the batch and have everyone behind me as I head up. Now, it's been quite some time since I've had to take one step at a time, but...I was able to run up the stairs and not be out of breath and had to wait for everyone else.

Steps no longer impress me much.

[MoOrLess]

We went to one of my client's office for an interview....
I have always dreaded going up the stairs at any office because I felt it made me look weak, or unable to perform because I would take forever to walk up the stairs (one at a time) and be hideously out of breath when I finally did get up to the top. Now add in that the stairway is narrow...and there is nothing more comical then a fat guy limping up one step at a time and bumping both walls while stepping closer and closer to a heart attack.

So, back to the recent meeting.
We get to the office and they ask us to head upstairs. Of course...I get stuck in the front of the batch and have everyone behind me as I head up. Now, it's been quite some time since I've had to take one step at a time, but...I was able to run up the stairs and not be out of breath and had to wait for everyone else.

Steps no longer impress me much.

Awesome testimony Bear!

[PhotoNut]

Bear, you bastard. You made me cry. *hugs Bear tight* Congratulations, my friend.

[503-250]

I've been having a few of these revelations lately, I can't seem to find the time to get my whole story written out.
The sad part is that this sexy super intelligent woman mentioned that she would help me write my memoirs if I ever started...as if I needed more incentive. I really need to set aside time.

[MoOrLess]

I've been having a few of these revelations lately, I can't seem to find the time to get my whole story written out.
The sad part is that this sexy super intelligent woman mentioned that she would help me write my memoirs if I ever started...as if I needed more incentive. I really need to set aside time.

seriously...I mean, who needs sleep anyhow! :neener:

[SpookyJulz]

Bear,

That is fantastic!! What a great feeling!! I still can't run up the stairs but I can make it to the top without feeling like I'm going to die.

Sometimes I don't even go upstairs at work. If I don't have an appointment or need to put something in my room I usually don't go there. But, I've set a goal for myself to climb the stairs 3 times while I'm there. Just a start.

[SpookyJulz]

So, yesterday I felt terrible. I had a horrible migraine. I know part of it was the weather and part of it is that I've been eating garbage....again!!! When will I ever learn?

The garbage eating goes along with depression, bordom, husband being home too long. We are terrible about talking each other into eating. When I start to crave something, I can't turn off the craving until I eat whatever it is that I'm craving. I constantly overeat. I don't know why I do it. Plus I've been really tight this week and nothing is staying down well.

But, I had a really good day today. I went into the salon and did 2 permanent makeup procedures and made $300. plus she gave me a $30. tip. I went up and down the stairs at least 3 times. I was almost running up them by the time I was done. I feel productive, I'm excited, and I'm happy.....whoda thunk it????? LOL

The gals at the salon are talking me up. Getting me clientel. It's so cool!!

I keep saying that maybe I'm getting this Band thing under control.....and at some point I'm sure I will. I keep going back to my old bad habits. But, I at least can recognize it and pull myself back easier than before. As I've said before....I won't give up!!

[MoOrLess]

Julz...that's the real answer, isn't it? Learning what triggers our bad habits and then avoiding them or doing something else -- keeping busy definitely IS the answer for me -and I know all about having hubbies home too long and being a bad influence lol

[SheryBery]

Good job Julz! I'm so glad the salon is working out. I'm still saving my pennies for eyeliner. Keep working your band....we WILL succeed!!

[MoOrLess]

Congrats Julz on a great day - and great tips! I'm so happy for you that this new venture is taking off with a bang!

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

Glad to hear things are going well for you at the salon, Julz. If'n I wasn't such a freakin coward I'd schedule you to do some eyeliner for me. Maybe sometime we're together you can get me drunk, and I'll see if I have more guts.

Luv ya

[christie]

Julz, that thread got closed but I just wanted to say that I don't need to be picked up from the airport with my bags, maybe just a cruise????

[wingsfly825]

hey julz
Sorry your not feeling so well. but a big congrats on the success of your business taking off. you must feel so proud of yourself ..dont be so hard on yourself for eating its a learning process , we took years to form our bad eating habits unfortunately they dont disappear when the band gets put in.. wishing you better days ahead..happy easter

[SpookyJulz]

Congrats Julz on a great day - and great tips! I'm so happy for you that this new venture is taking off with a bang!
Thanks Mo!! So far it's been great!! Hoping for more greatness!! LOL

Glad to hear things are going well for you at the salon, Julz. If'n I wasn't such a freakin coward I'd schedule you to do some eyeliner for me. Maybe sometime we're together you can get me drunk, and I'll see if I have more guts.

Luv ya
LOL Judy! Ifn your drunk then I'd be drunk too and thats not a good combination for permanent makeup....LMAO!
We'd have to find you a sedative!! LOL

Julz, that thread got closed but I just wanted to say that I don't need to be picked up from the airport with my bags, maybe just a cruise????
Christie......how about a ride in the GTO??? As much as I would love to give rides on the bike....I may scare the hell out of you!! Or me!!! LOL

hey julz
Sorry your not feeling so well. but a big congrats on the success of your business taking off. you must feel so proud of yourself ..dont be so hard on yourself for eating its a learning process , we took years to form our bad eating habits unfortunately they dont disappear when the band gets put in.. wishing you better days ahead..happy easter
Thanks Teresa!! I am hard on myself that's for sure. I try not to be but that has been done for years too and it's gonna take many more to undo. Happy Easter to you too and everyone else.

[SpookyJulz]

So yesterday was my son's 30th birthday. A bit after midnight, it hit me that it was his birthday and I had my crying time. Then I couldn't sleep. I realized that I hadn't had my antidepressants for a few days. I started getting dizzy yesterday so I went and got them and did real well most of the day.
I've had a headache for about a week now and with the weather being so up and down, I just can't seem to get rid of it. And of course when I don't feel good I want comfort foods. Which doesn't help the headaches.

I kept thinking that today was my son's birthday. I did real well yesterday and now today I'm kinda blue and weepy. But, luckily not as bad as it's been other times.

I did go into the salon yesterday for awhile. It's a way for me to get out of the house, pass out some cards, and walk the stairs...LOL
It makes me feel good just to go in and help answer phones or visit some.

Oh and I didn't walk the stairs 3 times, but when I did I wasn't huffing and puffing after the first time. Whoo hoo!!!

[SheryBery]

Julz,
Sending you love and hugs at this time which I know is so hard on you. When Connor had his accident it brought home to me how precious life is. Know that you are loved by this Ho!

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

Sending great big hugs your way Julz. Anniversarys are always sooo hard to to make it through. I'm so sorry that you have had to experience what every mother dreads most of all. My brain totally rejects even wrapping around the concept. Glad you made it to the salon and walked those stairs. Be tender with yourself and feel my hugs and love...

[SpookyJulz]

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Today is not a good day. Thought I'd made it through but I didn't. Tom left for a bike ride....so I'm going to go lay down for a bit!!
Love ya all~~~HUGS

[MoOrLess]

hugs and love to you Julz....I think you did a great job - missing a child is never an easy thing to handle...and I think you show your love for him in every way, daily. He would be so pleased to see you out and about, climbing stairs and doin' your thing at the salon AND riding a bike -- continue to celebrate life - it's the best testimony to our children, here on earth and those in heaven

[wingsfly825]

I am so sorry julz i did not know you had such a tragic loss. Im sending you love and light. May you find strength in knowing your son is around you always and im sure is so very proud of his mom. Even when our nights are the darkest the sun always rises in the morning. Like the phoenix we rise above the ashes and gather up our strength to face another day. Im sure your alot stronger woman than you give yourself credit for. Eternal blessings always........teresa

[503-250]

Just dropped in to send some love your way

[SpookyJulz]

Awe!! Thanks Bear!!

I am feeling much better today. I think some of the headaches have been allergies. I took a teeny tiny piece of a teeny tiny allergy pill. I slept good was awake at 7:30 am. Which is totally unlike me. I put ALL of the laundry away.....I have a very small house with very little space for anything. Also I have felt so yucky for so longthat I don't do much more than wash and dry the laundry. I've rearanged the office so that stuff on the floor is now put away in the armoir. I've dusted.....I did forget to sweep the floors...LOL Then I was tired and laid back down for a bit, maybe an hour....usually it's 3.

And......I went for a ride on my motorcycle tonight!!! I haven't been out riding because I haven't felt good. It was wonderful!! Tom put a new chain on it and it rides great!

Tom and I are both working on eating more healthy. He's been better at it than I have. But, I'm not beating myself up over it. I'll get there!!

[redgrldj]

Aww Julz if I would have known I would have taken flowers to him... I am going in the next week or so I will make shure to visit for you..

I also have a big big big favor to ask of you... Will you design a tattoo for me?? I want a pink ribbon /survivor tatt for the lower part of my neck between the shoulders..

[SpookyJulz]

Thanks Pattie,
That would be wonderful!!!

I would love to design that for you. I'll start working on it soon. I've been feeling better and designing tats comes easier when I feel decent!! LOL

[MoOrLess]

glad you're feeling better Julz! Allergies have been kicking my behind too lately -- I agree, putting things up and keeping dust away is the only thing that really helps, along with some kind of allergy medication...it makes all the difference for me too!

[wingsfly825]

hey julz ...just stopped by to say hi...glad your feeling better. have a gr8 week !

[503-250]

Glad to see our good pal Julz back in stride...big hugs

[SpookyJulz]

Thanks Mo, Teresa Bear!!

It all just comes and goes. Todays been kinda crummy again. But, I've kept taking the allergy meds and it has helped.

[MoOrLess]

Thanks Mo, Teresa Bear!!

It all just comes and goes. Todays been kinda crummy again. But, I've kept taking the allergy meds and it has helped.

we ALL have those kinds of days - some of us just have them a little more often...yep allergy medicine is a two-fold issue - some medicine makes us tired but without it we'd be even more zombiefied

[SpookyJulz]

I got to ride my motorcycle tonight!! It was wonderful!! Went to see Susan and Dawg....and SARA!! LOL Was a nice evening for a ride.

I'm doing good on myfood. Tom and I are watching what we are eating. It's helping we're both down a few lbs.I've been eating something in the mornings. I got Yoplait yogurt from Costco and some granola in the bulk isle at Fred Meyers. It's light on the sweetener. I put a tsp of protein powder and a tsp or 2 of granola in it and it's yummy.

[PhotoNut]

What a wonderful surprise to see you and Tom tonight, Julz! You look hawt on your hawg! hehe

See ya tomorrow! *winks*

[MoOrLess]

Sounds like Julz is one hot mama!!!!!

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

I'm just stoppin by to say thanks, Julz, for saving our McCall memories for posterity and posting them for us all to see. You're so good. I'm still jacked from getting to see you!! Longer would have been better, but even that little bit revived my soul and gave me my Julz fix until the next time ,,, luv ya so much!!!

[wingsfly825]

Hey dropping by sitting my arse on your bike just to say hi.. Hope your feeling good and business is doing well..If your ever in manhattan oh say for a permanent makeup convention feel free to let me know..i can be your demo girl lol alright maybe not girl lets just say mature model ok maybe not model but i am freakn mature lol. Ive beend meaning to ask you are you into reiki? i notice you always send light and love so i was wondering. wishing you a terrific weekend , hope you get on your bike. My bf is looking for a bike now, its a long story but i had a 550 i was just learning to ride when my back took a sh%t so i gave the bike to him to learn on , now he needs a bigger one. Ill let you know what he gets, he has been looking on craigslist.
talk to you soon....T

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

Hey there, T, as one "biker" to another, I HATE the thought of you giving up riding because of your back. Part of what threw me into such a huge 6 month depression was the thought that with my painful shoulder there was no way in h that I was gonna be able to ride any more. Now the shoulder is way better, and I'm thinkin riding is back in my life again ,,, YIPPEE !! Only have to wait for some warmer weather to hit Alaska again !! LOL. Anyway, I'm sure hoping you're only having a hiatus from riding and not having to give it up totally.

[SpookyJulz]

T You are welcome here anytime!! I should have named my thread Julz Bike/Band Ride...LOL I know how back problems can ruin your lifestyle. I have battled back problems for about 15 yrs. I did have surgery which helped a lot with range of motion however I'm still in pain. It's better than before but it's still there.

Your bf will love a bigger bike. My husband got an 1100 a year ago. He loves it!! We both got our bikes from CL LOL

If I ever get to Manhatten, for any reason, I would be happy to do your makeup for you!!

[wingsfly825]

Judy i never actually learned to ride. Now that im losing weight i might try again..after back surgery i can lean over for too long if i do then i cant straighten up lol.
I envy that 2 eagles were that close to you. I see hawks here but no eagles..

[wingsfly825]

Julz your so sweet ..hope your having a gr8 wknd.........

[SpookyJulz]

T
I forgot to answer your question about Reiki. Yes I do Reiki. I have had the 3 levels of attunement. I have done energy work, crystal work,and other things. I don't approach people about it. So I don't use it much. Mostly use it on close family and friends.

[wingsfly825]

Oh thats so awesome i found a bandster reiki master..wooohoo. I do work with crystals , i have a few Amethyst geodes too. I use oils also. You should check out youngliving oils. I go to healing circles twice a month.
It is one of my great passions.. I would love to eventually volunteer at a hospice , its just hard because reiki is not often recognized.

NAMASTE

[redgrldj]

Ok.. as for back problems and riding ... Go get a kidney belt from an offroad ATV shop.. it will help support your back alot.. I wear one when I ride a quad...

[wingsfly825]

Pattie , i have 2 fused discs and a cage where a 3rd disc shattered. I dont think a belt will help because i also have 2 other discs that havent been repaired. Maybe this summer i will try and learn again. I just feel if im going to be on a bike im the one that needs to be driving it . i dont like the passenger scene to much..

[wingsfly825]

Hey julz ....Happy monday...hope its riding weather for you..smiling is good for the soul

[redgrldj]

T.. the kidney belt helps my father in law.. he has serious back problems.. He is a retired fire captain.. he has been blown up a couple times and fell off the back of the fire truck.. It really does help...

[wingsfly825]

ok ill check into it thanx..

[redgrldj]

This is just one that I found really quick online.. I would recommend going and trying on a couple different ones...http://www.ufo-productions.com/products/ChestKneeBelt/BeltsKneeShin.htm

[wingsfly825]

your so sweet.. thanx for taking the time out to look for me

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

What 'cha up to, Julz, baby? Hope yer doin great. Missin ya ,,,

xoxo

[redgrldj]

heya Julz... I soooooooooooo am loving tohe tatt design more and more as I look at it.. I Might have to have it done bigger than I had orinially planned...

[SpookyJulz]

Judy my love, I'm doing ok. No worse than usual! But not horrible either! I've had a lot of allergy crap going on so mostly I've been dopey and hung over from the allergy meds.
Miss you Much!!! Love you!!

Pattie, I loved that design from the minute I saw it!! It's not a Julz original but I did
take the nips off of it for ya!! LMAO I just thought it was so you!! One nice thing is that you can shrink or enlarge the designs to what you need.

[wingsfly825]

hey julzzzzzzzzzzzzz.. you riding at all? i know that brings a smile to your face..sending you L & L...T

[SpookyJulz]

We went out one evening last week for a bit. The weather has been kinda yucky for riding though.

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

And here our weather has been fabulous for the past 4-5 days !! I haven't ridden either, tho, cuz I've been busy working with hubby on the outdoor kitchen we are building. Trying to keep noses to the grindstone on that project as it would be nice to get the roof on it before it rains again. Here's hoping your weather improves so you can ride. Miss you ,,,

[wingsfly825]

Mornig julz...hope its a sunny day for you...If you face the sunshine you will not see the shadows..by NOMAD

[SpookyJulz]

T~Very interesting quote!! It could have been quoted with me as the subject!! LOL

[SpookyJulz]

Ok...so I made it through one entire day, Yesterday, without eating anything bad for me. I did not eat sugar, I did not eat white flour, I ate meals and the only snack was a small 1 serving bag of trail mix. I drank water and some diet 7up.

Tom and I went to the grocery store. Everything we bought was healthy foods. He said we're out of chocolate and I said NO! Wow that felt good. I started to renig and said well if you want chocolate ok. "But, quit being a food pusher. I have a hard enough time keeping myself from eating without you pushing it on me." If you eat it fine but don't try to get me to eat it with you. He said if, "I'm not supposed to eat it and you tell me no then I'm not going to cuz I need to lose weight too."

So, we didn't buy chocolate....even though both of us wanted junk food really really bad!!

So far I don't have the withdrawl headache and the craving isn't too bad. I just need to eat breakfast lunch and dinner so that I don't start grabbing for junk food.

*One brain cell at a time...One step at a time...One day at a time. *
(Never give up, Never give up, Never give up)

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

Yippee !!! Julz. Great job. Sometimes that first day is the hardest. It always is for me. We're now pullin for ya to make today two in a row !!! You can do it Julz, just one more day, just like yesterday !!! Luv ya.

[Want_2_B_Free]

Hi Spooky-congrats on day one. It's always the hardest. So, if I need a design for some ink you can put somethig together, is that correct? If so, I will pm you some ideas, or hallucinations after 4 days of liquid, that I have.

[redgrldj]

Julz.. I hope things work with you cutting out the crap foods... I will probably have my tatt done in July.. That way I have it for the Walk and B2G G2G...

[SpookyJulz]

I was doing soo good. Then I went into the salon. Next thing I knew I had eaten 3 butterscotch candies. Realized what I was doing and stopped. Then I was stressing and was in the backroom and ate choc covered coffee beans. I had eaten them before I realized what I was doing but I did stop. Thank goodness. I probably only ate about 1/3 of what I would normally eat.

So, in a way it was a good day. Because I caught myself and quit. I ate decent meals and no other snacking.

Good for you Pattie....I'm excited to see it at the G2G!!

[redgrldj]

Good job Julz.. Stopping b4 it gets out of hand is sooo hard...

[SpookyJulz]

Hi Spooky-congrats on day one. It's always the hardest. So, if I need a design for some ink you can put somethig together, is that correct? If so, I will pm you some ideas, or hallucinations after 4 days of liquid, that I have.

W2B,
I can do up designs. Give me a few ideas of what you are looking for and I'll do my best to draw it up.
This is a thread that I started for tattoo designs. I felt I could keep it more organized here. So if you want something just post it on here.
Thanks!!
http://band2gether.net/showthread.php?t=9047

[SpookyJulz]

Althought I ate a few treats yesterday, I consider it a breakthrough. I was able to recognize my ways and stopped. It wasn't a total disaster. I also have started using my mini cycle again.

I've felt kinda crummy the last couple days. Today it's overcast and I woke up with a raging headache. I've been quite stressed out also and those are the 2 things that create an environment for me to EAT!! and DRINK!! Alcohol and chocolate....but, not at the same time...LOL!!

I got up early 2 days in a row....not because I wanted to. But, because I am achy all over and have a headache. But, I did get up and have gone back to bed. I've been eating in the morning which I usually don't do because I have a difficult time in the mornings. Yogurt, granola, and portein powder. At least it's a bit of something.

[Want_2_B_Free]

I've felt kinda crummy the last couple days. Today it's overcast and I woke up with a raging headache. I've been quite stressed out also and those are the 2 things that create an environment for me to EAT!! and DRINK!! Alcohol and chocolate....but, not at the same time...LOL!!

Ever had a chocolate martini? Yummy...
Not that I encourage drinking with your food, I am only saying, yummy. Got to follow the bandster rules...
Have a good day Julz....

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

Julz:

I agree that your yesterday was another success for you.

It sorta reminds me of how mindlessly my hubby used to reach for a cigarette ,,, The brain is not even in gear when that happens. Yourgreat success was catching yourself doing it, and then not letting such a mindless slip spoil a day of otherwise great choices.

Way to go. Keep up the good work.

xoxo

[SpookyJulz]

Ever had a chocolate martini? Yummy...
Not that I encourage drinking with your food, I am only saying, yummy. Got to follow the bandster rules...
Have a good day Julz....
W2B!
I had forgotten all about going to a martini bar. I had a chocolate martini and it was Yummy!!

Julz:

I agree that your yesterday was another success for you.

It sorta reminds me of how mindlessly my hubby used to reach for a cigarette ,,, The brain is not even in gear when that happens. Yourgreat success was catching yourself doing it, and then not letting such a mindless slip spoil a day of otherwise great choices.
Way to go. Keep up the good work.

xoxo
Judy~
3 days in a row!! I did have a bit of chocolate at the salon. But, I was starting to get hypoglycemic. But, it wasn't even close to what I usually have and it wasn't as much as the day before.

Because I was hypo and needed to eat and I'm not good at taking food with me to the salon because I'm usually not there that long......I had a McD's double cheeseburger however, I did take off the buns and most of the cheese.

[SpookyJulz]

Ever had a chocolate martini? Yummy...
Not that I encourage drinking with your food, I am only saying, yummy. Got to follow the bandster rules...
Have a good day Julz....
W2B!
I had forgotten all about going to a martini bar. I had a chocolate martini and it was Yummy!!

Julz:

I agree that your yesterday was another success for you.

It sorta reminds me of how mindlessly my hubby used to reach for a cigarette ,,, The brain is not even in gear when that happens. Yourgreat success was catching yourself doing it, and then not letting such a mindless slip spoil a day of otherwise great choices.
Way to go. Keep up the good work.

xoxo
Judy~
3 days in a row!! I did have a bit of chocolate at the salon. But, I was starting to get hypoglycemic. But, it wasn't even close to what I usually have and it wasn't as much as the day before.

Because I was hypo and needed to eat and I'm not good at taking food with me to the salon because I'm usually not there that long......I had a McD's double cheeseburger however, I did take off the buns and most of the cheese. Then Tom make Pork Ribs and onions without BBQ sauce. So I've now had 3 days in a row. I have a good sized headache today.....but it's overcast and rainy.

Thanks for the support!!
Hugs....

[wingsfly825]

Hey julz..........big hugs

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

Hi Julz,

Hope you have a great week, Julz. I'm pullin for ya. I was soooooo busy working outside with hubby last week that I let the whole freaking week of gorgeous weather go by without one trip on my bike! How stupid was that? Today it's gonona be sunny again, and I swear I'm gonna at least take a sort ride to see what if anything it does to my shoulder. Wish me luck !!

[SpookyJulz]

Good luck Judy!!
Hope it does good!!
I haven't gotten to ride for awhile. The weather sucks here!! But, I'm not complaining because it will be too warm too soon!

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

I got my ride in this afternoon. It was awesome !!! Had not the slightest problem with my shoulder. YIPPEE !!!! The poor old bike was pretty cold blooded getting started though. Mikey even took the battery out of it over the winter and kept it warm in his shop. But I had to run the thing with the choke on for more than a little while until things got to running smoothly. I guess if I hadn't moved since last fall I wouldn't be all that ready to move again either !! Poor thing. FIRST I rode it and THEN I came home and got it all spit and polished up for the year. Sure hope we get more good weather. I'm ready !!

[SpookyJulz]

Whoo Hoo!! Good for you Judy!!
Glad the shoulder survived it!

[SpookyJulz]

It's been a few days since I've posted. But, I'm still being good. I've stayed away from sugar and white flour. Except for an occasional butterscotch candy at work.
I am down 7 lbs....don't jump and scream and holler just yet. It's the same damn 7-10 lbs that I keep losing and gaining. But, at least I'm losing it AGAIN!!

Tom has been behaving also and he's lost 7-10lbs also.

I've still had many headaches, muscles and joint aches and pains, and chronic fatigue. None of that changes much, but the weather has sucked which causes much of that. I did feel the cf coming on. Could barely climb the stairs at work yesterday. When I got to the top I was huffing and puffing and my muscles felt like I had run a marathon. I slept until 1:30pm today also. I feel like I could have gone back to bed anytime today and slept the rest of the day and night.

Well hopefully staying away from junk will help those things.

[MoOrLess]

Sounds like things are going great - Judy's shoulder and your no chocolate - or just a little bit -- great job! It isn't easy and you're both doing awesome! It's great to hear...

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

Congrats on your good food choices and weightloss, Julz !!! I agree, anytime you're headed in the right direction, it's a major victory!! Since being diagnosed with incredible deficiency in Vit D, I'm urging everybody ,,, Have your Vit D level checked !! Folks who live where there's tons of sunshine all year long obviously don't need it, but others maybe do. In any case ,,, damn the headaches, muscle aches, joint pain and chronic fatigue !!! I'm mentally sitcking pins in a Voo Doo doll to rid you of them!!!

[SpookyJulz]

That would probably hurt less than the aches and pains.
In fact it might help me forget about the ache and pains. LOL

[GirlyGirl]

Julz, glad to hear you are losing! it feels good doesn't it? I just bought size 12 white jeans and I am thrilled. I'm still losing slow, but losing I am.

Congrats Julz, keep it up!

[SpookyJulz]

Thanks Jeralyn,
I just have to stay focused. I usually start eating poorly when I don't feel good. I've been tempted but I haven't. I've been good.

[wingsfly825]

YOu can do this julz....manifest..

[SpookyJulz]

Thanks T!!
I've been doing quite well!! Amazingly enough. I usually resort to food. Now I've just become a bigger computer whore so I don't think about it. LMAO

[SpookyJulz]

***Drumroll Please***

I have lost 13 lbs in 3 weeks. I have been off the sugar and the white flour. Except for a bit of candy at the salon a few times.

I had started drinking diet coke....My blood pressure was having fits. I quite drinking the DC last week and the blood pressure is stable. I'm sure that the DC is the same as comfort food. When I'm sick I want my mom, a DC and cookies!! I don't know why because my mom never fed stuff like that to us when we were sick. It was usually peppermint tea and goldenseal!! Yuck!!

Anyway....I've lost about 4 lbs a week and I am using my mini pedal bike. It's been nice to have because my legs ache terribly when the fibro flares up. I'm wearing my size 12 jeans. For the past 3 weeks I've been wearing 16's. Whoo hoo!!

[Nick N Ava's Grammy]

Congrats Julz!!!! I'm so happy for ya! The other day I craved a Diet Coke, or Pepsi.. I really didn't care at that point, but I've not had one sip since before I was banded. I'm scared to death of pain it 'might' cause, but it sure doesn't stop me from trying other things that I know will cause pain. Go figure!! lol

Anyway.. I'm so happy that you're on the losing side again.. I know it's been a while for ya, but you're doing it!! and doing it WELL too! :)

[MoOrLess]

Julz this is fantastic! Your body is definitely in 'losing' mode and that's just awesome. I know how hard it is to exercise, let alone just feel good when dealing with fibro -- woo hoo on the size 12 jeans!

[redgrldj]

Julz you are doing awesome Woman... I was wondering if i coul pass your email onto someone else with MS.. I think my friend Rani, could help you out alot.. She is a superstar, has been a computer buddy for almost 10 years now.. She knows how to handle her MS through diet and has awesome recipe ideas and is a general wonderful person... She helped me lose the weight I have taken off 100+ and will be there for me when i can get back to her chats...

[wingsfly825]

Wooooooooohooooooo Julz way to freakn go girl..you must be feeling mighty sexy in those 12's. I dont know if you have 7 elevens over there in potato country ( lmao) but there slurpee machines usually have one diet slurpee , once in a while they have diet pepsi so you can have the taste without the carbination..
I hope the weather is nice so you can get that size 12 ass out on your bike and smile from ear to ear...namaste my friend

[SpookyJulz]

Donna
I have not had much problem with soda if I drink it slow. I usually don't drink much but now and then I get a huge craving for it. Thanks!!

Absolutely Mo! I just use my mini bike for now. I don't have the energy to do anything else.

Pattie,
I will forward my email. I would love to get in touch with her. Many of the immune deficency diseases have similar diets. It's the recipes that is hard to come up with.

T
It's actually not the carbination that I have trouble with. It's the caffeine. Makes my blood sugar go nuts. But thanks for the idea...if there are other diet flavors it would be a nice change.

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

[quote=SpookyJulz;208748] I have lost 13 lbs in 3 weeks ,,, I am using my mini pedal bike ,,, I'm wearing my size 12 jeans. quote]

I am sooooooo incredibly proud of you Julie. You are awesome, girl. I miss you !!

[wingsfly825]

O i thought you were craving the coke flavor..They absolutely have other flavors ..all crystal light..does that mean you have 7/11s by you, i wasnt sure..

[SpookyJulz]

no 7/11's but there are slurpy machines in the convience stores.

[Want_2_B_Free]

13 #s in three weeks is awesome. I wish I could lose that fast. Well I guess i could if I pushed myself as hard as you do. Congrats.

[kristina]

way to go Julz! 13 pounds in incredible!!!!!!!

[SpookyJulz]

Thanks everyone!! Even though I have felt terrible, I was able to avoid the hazards of comfort food!!

[wingsfly825]

Hmmmm somehow sex must have been involved..when i hear comfort food was avoided ...i think hmmmmmmmm lol

[SpookyJulz]

LMAO T you are so funny!!
My husband is gone all week long. So, sex wasn't involved. Darn it!!

[SpookyJulz]

Goodness, I didn't realize how long it has been since I posted on here.
I'm still doing pretty good with my foods. I have gotten back into a few bad habits. IE...bad food choices. That started when I was selling fireworks over the 4th. Was stuck with limited resources. However, I didn't gain weight. In fact over that 2 weeks I lost some.

I have lost another 3 lbs in the past week. So, I am within 5 Lbs or my lowest since being banded. I've lost 21 lbs since I started this thread back in Mar.

I know my pants are huge on me. I can probably get into my smallest size jeans that I have. I just haven't tried yet.

I think I'm ready to put a ticker back on my thread LOL!!

H258/C227/G150

[PhotoNut]

Julzie! What GREAT news! I meant to tell you that you're looking great these days. When I saw you last week, I did notice a change but we were so busy talking about everything I didn't ever say it! Sooooo glad things are moving in the right direction for ya now! *smooches*

[MoOrLess]

WOO HOO Julz! I'm so thrilled for you - kudos --- and get those skinny jeans on!!!!!

Can't wait to see a ticker on your siggy! Perseverence pays off! You are proof!

[wingsfly825]

GR8 job there julz...i want to see a ticker pleeeeeeeeeeeez

[SpookyJulz]

Thanks Ladies!! I will get that ticker going. Mostly because Mo and T begged!!! LOL

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

Well, now I'm jealolus of your skinny a** !!! Way to go Joooolz !!

[Patrick]

Way to go Julz, before you know it, you will be hittin' on that goal.

[SpookyJulz]

I GOT THE SKINNY 12'S ON!!! !:woo_hoo:The fit and are much more comfortable than the other ones that feel like they are constantly falling off.
They are at least a size smaller than my other 12's:flower_jump: Not sure how that works they are exatly the same otherwise. Oh well who cares I'm happy!!! LOL

[PhotoNut]

:thumb: WooHoo!!! :thumb:


:elephant: :elephant: :elephant: :elephant: :elephant:


:highfive:

[SheryBery]

Yayy Julz you sexy, skinny thang you!!

[SpookyJulz]

Just an update....I have lost another lb. I am at 225.5. I am 3 lbs away from my lowest weight lost after I got my band!! Whoo Hoo!!

[GirlyGirl]

Hi Julz! Good for you! Enjoy and keep it up... I think at a certain point it just kicks in, or maybe we just get kicked in the *ss and start getting our acts together, not sure which but either way, it works!

Take care!

[redgrldj]

WTG Julz... that is great.. I know you struggle with alot of medical problems, so this is a great accomplishment... You rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wingsfly825]

YOur doing absolutely fabulous i am so proud of you...keep up the great work girl...holding you in love and light always...

[Nick N Ava's Grammy]

Great job Julz!!! I'm so happy for you and your size 12 jeans. I can hardly wait to get in that size.. I'll be soooooooooo dang happy.

[SpookyJulz]

Thanks Pattie T and Donna!!
I go through stages of depression and start eating junk.
But, the good news is, I am able to curb it better than before.
If i do it's smaller portions. Plus I've noticed I get a rash under my
arms every time I start to go through the junk food cycles. (Weird Huh?)

[SpookyJulz]

I GOT THE SKINNY 12'S ON!!! !:woo_hoo:The fit and are much more comfortable than the other ones that feel like they are constantly falling off.
They are at least a size smaller than my other 12's:flower_jump: Not sure how that works they are exatly the same otherwise. Oh well who cares I'm happy!!! LOL


Just an update....I have lost another lb. I am at 225.5. I am 3 lbs away from my lowest weight lost after I got my band!! Whoo Hoo!!


I went back up about 5 lbs. I've been working at getting back into those 12's!!! I did it today and..........my weight is at 225. NO .5 LOL
I'm so excited.....just in time for the B2G G2G

[kristina]

julz thank u for touching all of our hearts today. ur an amazing woman, and i just love u.

[Dr.A]

Julz....you are awesome!!! Can't wait to see yor website.... and your awesome "Julz' Jewels" !!

[MoOrLess]

Julz...what a weekend?!!!! So so glad we finally got to meet in person! There weren't enough hours or enough hugs - but it was an awesome time! I so love that your jewelry was bought and worn by so many! Everything is just beautiful - God is good!

[newlifeat57]

Julz.... Loved seeing you again. YOU ROCK!!! Wish there was more time in each day so that we could have sat and just talked. I love LOve LOVE the jewelry I bought from you. It is absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to visit your website.

[Tonya]

Hey Girl I knew I would find you. You are all over the place.... I just wanted to say it was awesome meeting you at the conference and you are very talented and a go getter.I use the mantra if its need to be... it's all up to me....and I love the saying I learned this weekend Keep your Eye on the Ball. Awesome!:sun_smiley: You are a wonder inspiration. Do you have a website for your creations? Also wouldn't you join us at the support group the 4th Monday night at 7? We would all love to see you and come together as a family of support.. Hope to see you there some time!!!

[GirlyGirl]

Hey Julz! I am honored to be in possession of some of your Jewels. I love them and will feel close to you when I wear them.

You are a special lady! And don't forget that!

I luv you very much! You are a sweetie!

[SpookyJulz]

Thanks to everyone for your sweet words!! I haven't posted much since the conference.....I haven't been feeling well. I think I have the PIGGY FLU!! But was too exhausted to go to the Dr on Wed to find out. When I have been out of bed I've been trying to pump out jewelry for a craft show Next weekend. Still not sure that I'll make it.
Love you all....was wonderful meeting at the conference. Wish I could have stayed at the hotel and enjoyed everyone's company just a bit more. But am thankful for the time I did get to spent with y'all!!! Love you all!! Miss you and can't wait to see all of you again at Susan's annual Christmas party!!!!! LOL


julz thank u for touching all of our hearts today. ur an amazing woman, and i just love u.


Julz....you are awesome!!! Can't wait to see yor website.... and your awesome "Julz' Jewels" !!


Julz...what a weekend?!!!! So so glad we finally got to meet in person! There weren't enough hours or enough hugs - but it was an awesome time! I so love that your jewelry was bought and worn by so many! Everything is just beautiful - God is good!


Julz.... Loved seeing you again. YOU ROCK!!! Wish there was more time in each day so that we could have sat and just talked. I love LOve LOVE the jewelry I bought from you. It is absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to visit your website.


Hey Girl I knew I would find you. You are all over the place.... I just wanted to say it was awesome meeting you at the conference and you are very talented and a go getter.I use the mantra if its need to be... it's all up to me....and I love the saying I learned this weekend Keep your Eye on the Ball. Awesome!:sun_smiley: You are a wonder inspiration. Do you have a website for your creations? Also wouldn't you join us at the support group the 4th Monday night at 7? We would all love to see you and come together as a family of support.. Hope to see you there some time!!!


Hey Julz! I am honored to be in possession of some of your Jewels. I love them and will feel close to you when I wear them.

You are a special lady! And don't forget that!

I luv you very much! You are a sweetie!

Thanks Girly!!! I luv you too!! Wish someone would have taken a pic of you sitting on my lap hugging me at Susan's!! That was just fun!

[christie]

Julz....I love your jewels! Take care of yourself!
It was an honor to meet you! Don't forget about us here!

[SpookyJulz]

Christie,
It was so good to meet you too!! I enjoyed the time I got to spend with you!!
Love ya
Julz

[newlifeat57]

I've worn my wonderful necklace and bracelet and earring, a few times, and I get so many compliments. I just love, Love, LOVE them. Thank you soooo soooo much for being so talented and for making them available to me.

[wingsfly825]

Hey julz just stopping by , hoping your feeling better. good luck at the craft show ..i know you will do well...love and light always grandma