EWB: Mtg Report...x-post

[Guest guest]

Hi, Everyone-

We had our meeting @ Col Ctr Mall in Kennewick last Wed. Just five

bandsters this time: Barbara, , Sharon, Val & myself. A small

but powerful group

I reintroduced myself to the group as I've been away for quite some

time. Was nice to see Barbara again, and she was celebrating her 1st

bandiversary, and said she's lost 50#! Way to go! She was banded the

same day with two of her sisters who have had similar success.

We handed out lots of complements for success, discussed problems,

secrecy issues (not telling others about band), and shared favorite

band dos and don'ts. In the past, holidays were tough (someone shared

that mom would bake 9 pies...NINE!), but we all agreed banded

holidays are way healthier.

We discussed the benes of exercise, proper fill, fill drs, and one of

us mentioned two successive bouts with kidney (?) stones. I've heard

of gall stones with high weight loss, but not kidney stones per se.

So none of us had 1st hand knowledge, anyone else?

Anyway, thanks for your participation and support. I get so much out

of our meetings. Oh, and almost forgot. I recommended folks attend

the Seattle Bash in mid-Feb. The cost is small compared with the

positive aire, success stories, encouragement and comeraderie you'll

come home with.

Thanks and see you next time! Sincerely,

in TC

PS: I have stayed @ Motel 6 in Issaquah off I-90 at Lake Samammish

State Park Exit. They've got $51 +tax internet rate. Otherwise, join

the Seattle Bash group and post an ad to split the room cost in

Tacoma. I guarantee you won't regret attending this event.