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kickbox & spin for lots of very sweaty cardio. body pump for weights & toning. just adding yoga to work on flexibility

I'm still here!!!! just trying to whittle down those last few pounds like everyone else. On Monday I weighed in at 151.4lbs. Its so surreal that I'm on the cusp of the 140s. Like a lot of other comments out there....it seems like its taken forever for the last few pounds to come off but at the same time it feels like just yesterday that I was going into surgery. my brain is definitely having a hard time catching up to my body. I'm still working out a lot, tracking everything I eat & start every meal with protein. Saturday I went out for a long bike ride & ended up going 70 miles. it felt SO great!!!! I feel strong & fit - totally new experience for me. Joan - so sorry about the band slip!!!! please keep us posted on your next surgery. sending happy thoughts your way.... cheers, chloe

so impressive!!! great job

I'm 9 months out from surgery. Down 70lbs!!! last 10 (or 15) lbs to go.... I started out wearing 16/18s & XLs....now down to roomy 10s & size 8 is just around the corner. really, its like a dream. just boought an awesome pair boots - NOT wide calf. Boots are roomy even when I tuck in my jeans. good luck to you

I love, love, love reading everyones' stories!! my blog link is in my sig

157.6lbs this morning. Goal was 157 -so I'm claiming GOAL!!! yeah. cheers, chloe

amazing!!! you are so adorable. love that yellow shirt. I'm into the last 10lbs, too. just gotta stay the course. you are doing so great congrats!

i'm down in the 150s now. its about 10lbs per pants size

I love MFP!!! definitely a critical part of this journey for me. just sent invites to all of you. I'm chloes_countdown over there, too.

oh no, Joan! How scary!!!! how are you doing?? what happens now?

chloe here....weighing in at 159.6lbs. down about 3lbs from last week. ya-hoooo!!!! a new lowest low for me FINALLY broke into the 150s Its gotten sooooo slow - I was in the 160s for over 2 months. I love being at home - so much better when I can cook at home & hit the gym regularly. cheers, chloe

vickyd- girl! you look so fabulous!!!!! what amazing pics. great to hear what all the other December Divas (that includes you, Dave) are up to. As for me, I think I'm coming to the end of my journey....although its gotten *very* slow here at the end. Right now, I at 162lbs (5'8") and have been in the 160s for 2months. I'm somewhere between a size 10 & 8 and medium tops. My original goal was 145lbs but I'm not sure thats the right endpoint for me. I've decided to shoot for 153-155lbs. I should be a solid size 8 at that point & then I can decide what the right next step is. Another 10lbs or plastics? I know why its slow....too many carbs & sweets have crept back into my daily diet. Also, my work travel has jumped up a lot in the last 3 months and I struggle on the road. I'm better when I'm home & on a routine. On the positive side, I don't expect to travel for the next 4-6 weeks which means I can plan my meals, cook at home & hit the gym often. Also, I started doing a lot of cycling & really love it so I signed up for my first big race. Its in 2 weeks and its 67-miles. eek! Going out for a training ride tonight.... cheers, chloe

163.0 lbs today up about 1.5lbs from last week. going the wrong direction!!! hoping this week will be better. I'm not traveling at all which means I can hit the gym regularly & cook at home. cheers, chloe

Sorry I've been MIA. Its been a crazy, busy summer! My weight loss has definitely slowed down a bunch. Here's hoping this challenge will be a swift, kick in the a$$ Name, real or screen~ Chloe Age~39 Weight on August 1st~ 162.2 Goal Weight for August 29th~157 Exercise Goal for August~ 4x cardio & 2x weights per week Dietary Goal for August~cut out my late night snacking Personal Goal for August~ eat slower! Date Banded~ 12/20/10 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 63lbs cheers!

niiiiiiice!

chloe here. weighed -in yesterday at 166.4 & going for a fill this afternoon. yippee!

6 months for me, too!!! 59lbs down - only 20 to go. how cool it is that? check all the amazing details on in my latest blog post cheers, chloe

chloe here. weighed in at 170.4 this morning. same as last week, I think. sigh. I am in desperate need of a fill but can't get in til next week. My goal is just not to gain before I can see the dr. I know, I know - not very ambitious but its realistic. off the the gym tonight! cheers, chloe

agree with reverie. a tiny unfill - you'll be amazed at what a difference it can make! maybe try more fish - I especially love tilapia & halibut. Fast & easy to cook, good Protein & pretty soft so easy to get down. cheers, chloe

first fill didn't do that much for me. "Restriction" lasted about 2 days but then I was hungrier after it. It was 2 weeks til 2nd fill. Just got to power through it. Thankfully, my doc is pretty aggressive with fills. Band started empty, 1st fill was 4.5ccs, 2nd fill was 1.5ccs. 2nd fill turned out to be a bit too much & I got a slight unfill. Waited a few weeks & got a small 3rd fill. I've been at this point for almost 4 months now.....but I think I'm ready for another one. cheers, chloe

checking today since I've been traveling this week. 171.2 ugh! traveling & desperately needing a fill are NOT a good combination.... cheers, chloe

I'm in for another round! Name, real or screen~ Chloe Age~ 39 Weight on June1st~ 170.6 Goal Weight for June 29th~ 161 Exercise Goal for June~ keep going to classes & ride my bike more Dietary Goal for June~ stick to 1200; lose the snacking Personal Goal for June~ enjoy looking cute in shorts! Date Banded~ 12/20/10 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~55

chloe checking in here! weighed in at 169.6 yesterday. down 5lbs last week (even tho' I didn't hit the gym once - weird!) I think I just squeaked past my goal count me in for June!!! cheers, chloe

I start every weekday with a shake. I've never been a breakfast person & I am not going to get up any earlier than I have to just to eat. A shake fits into my schedule very well since I can drink it while I'm primping in the a.m. Starts my day with a lot of Protein & I don't snack mid-morning. everyone has their own preferences when it comes to Protein shakes. You've got to try some before you find something that *you* like. The best I thing I did was go to Vitalady.com. This site sells single servings of all the protein powders they offer. The single servings run about $1-$1.50 each. I ordered a bunch of different ones - liked some, hated most but this approach was a lot more cost-effective than buying a huge jar and then finding out I hated the taste. Vitalady also lists a bunch of shake recipes & ideas. Personally, I found the lower calorie ones (125 ca//serving) needed a little something to improve the taste...so I add 1c. soy milk or frozen berries. I really like the taste of the higher calorie ones (200 cal/serving) & they didn't require any additional enhancers - just some ice & a Magic Bullet. cheers, chloe

sorry I'm late...traveling again! yesterday's weighin: 174.6 down 1lb from last week. officially hit the 50lb milestone cheers, chloe