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It's pretty common for people who are filled too tight to rely on protein shakes and soft proteins but Dr. O is against it totally. He's really stern on that point for sure! I've never been a big meat eater even at my grazing worst. The bulk of my protein now is firm (seafood, tuna, fish) and solid (pork, beef, chicken) but I still supplement one bullet or Booster Juice (Canadian franchise I think?) a day because I work out now and I want muscle recovery. I don't know the manufacturer of the bullets because I'm out of them but I do buy them at GNC. I have to go to a certain mall to get them because the other malls have no idea what they are even though they are also GNC stores. Jann

Thank you for that! I figured if I could quit a lifelong eating habit smokes couldn't be that far behind. I quit one day and just didn't pick it back up again. It's a miracle but I'll take it! hehe -- Jann

EXCELLENT POST! Thanks for that Dana! Jann

I have heard Dr. D. is no longer taking patients but his colleague Dr. Mitchell in Calgary is setting up a new clinic. You could try calling to find out what the scoop is? 403-264-6720 Jann

Excellent post and well balanced from someone who's walked on both sides. Thanks for your insight! Jann

Wow, you've been through so much! I was so sorry to read this post. I really hope it's just the port and it saves you nine months of grief. Nine times is about eight times too many. My doctor hits it first time every time -- well, I've only been twice so I'm fill lite but even so. Good luck and we're so glad you are back! Please let us know how it goes. Jann

I have it in my Booster Juice only because I really liked the taste. I'll have to do some research on this. I know it's heavily promoted but I really didn't know why. Thanks! Jann

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well done! Jann

I would suggest that you get a second opinion from a CERTIFIED doctor. Your doctor is giving you advice for a reason in keeping with the program he's placed you on. If you are unsettled or unhappy with that advice see another doctor. People in the forums do not know your present situation or your medical history. This is clearly a medical question that needs to be addressed in the proper venue. Jann

You sound like a winner! Good luck and welcome! Jann

Welcome, congratulations and we'll be cheering for you too! G'luck new friend! Jann

Thanks so much, Taz! New clothes are a VERY COOL NSV absolutely! Yup, breaking it out is way easier for sure. The second round you are refreshed, your muscles are warmed and you're good to go again! I could have actually gone a third round but I didn't have the time. YAY for you! 20K in a single hike! You and Jude totally rock!! Jann

OMG Jude! CONGRATULATIONS! You totally rock! Leslie's videos also do upper body toning you will be happy to know. Jann

I guess everyone in the challenge is out there walking! Today I did my Five Mile Advance so 10K and walked two malls (Christmas shopping) between one o'clock and six o'clock so five hours of walking. I have no idea what that equates to because I have no pedo. The new one hasn't arrived yet. Bah Humbug! Jann

The violence level has been escalating for about a year with the President taking a hard line against organized crime there. The simple fact is you are picked up at the airport by OCC and you are returned to the airport by OCC. If you are that concerned stay around the Lucerne when you release from OCC. I have no doubt you will be safe there just don't unnecessarily wander around. Jann

We are so here for you! Jann

WOOT! Absolutely gorgeous! Nice work to both of you! Congratulations! Jann

Look at you with the hourglass figure! Congratulations to you!!!! Jann

YAY! I did it! Did five miles at five this morning - Five Day Slim Down, another five miles at two this afternoon -- 5 Mile Advanced Walk, did 30 minutes of TaeBo Elite Bootcamp, Session One (gonna be a long while before I can master this one for sure) and 30 minutes of Jillian Michaels' For Beginners FrontSide (also gonna be a long time before I master this one). I did the second five mile advanced walk because I know for sure I can do those! So, that would be: 5 miles - 10K 5 miles - 10K Non walking exercise translation to miles per Leslie Sansone -- 15 minutes=1 mile, 30 minutes=2 miles, and 45 minutes=3 miles. 30 minutes workout - TaeBo - 2 miles 30 minute workout - Jillian = 2 miles That makes today's total 24K. I didn't include regular walking around because yet again I've lost the damned pedo. I just bought them like two weeks ago, and in pairs no less! Sheesh! Jann

I'm so happy for you! Enjoy your trip and get ready for the next leg of your journey! Can't wait to hear how you make out. Jann

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Excellent! Awesome! Impressive! I'm so happy for you! You are gorgeous! Jann

Only able? Sheesh! That's awesome, Jude! Don't minimize your good work. The difference between my ticker "exercise" miles and walking miles is simply "exercise" miles are Leslie dvd miles specifically. For the most part I do five miles per day in dvds which gives me my base 10K, the rest is just normal walking around. Jann

You will without a doubt succeed, Jude! I can't wait to see your pics! Jann

17,487 by the new "old" pedo for today. For clarification, my ticker only reflects "exercise" miles not full on walking miles. Jann