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I use a digital scale.(my best buddy) some of the items I use show calories etc. in grams or ounces. this works very well for me. I measure everything, everything!

good for you I love to hear success stories, gives me hope that this is the last time Ifight this "weight thing". Love the grandpa story! What a nice complement. Thanks for not acting on it. I am "older" and I plan to get my first tattoo as a special reward too. I have been wanting to do this for years! I agree with others size 6 is purrrfect!

great choice, we missed you!

GOOD FOR YOU!

yes, I felt the same. seems ok now, I have lost 41.5 inches since August including 6.5 inches from my abdomen and 7.5" from my waist. If they didn't measure me every month I wouldn't believe it!

I try to stay at 1000/1200 high protein, low carb

so, you started this post with lots of honesty. yes, we all agree this is the hardest thing we have ever done. keep posting and try to get back to the basics. start logging all your food, exercise at least 3 days a week. cut out all sugar. when I are doing well with my weight loss it means I plan better. I shop for fresh foods, avoid processed foods, no fast food meals, exercise everyday and think in a positive manner. try to remember that you are worth all of this effort. No more excuses.

thanks, good info

if they do an endoscopy they will be able to determine if it's an ulcer. get to the doc!

loved your blog lap band girl! it is so cool to see all the before and after pics of people. I am sure a lot of people wouldn't believe you were the old fat girl!!

Love it, I didn't know that!

thanks I had forgotten about the protein before a workout. so much to remember.

I guess that is the 1st question, what's your trigger food. attack it first. remember that Protein has to be the first thing you eat, ALWAYS. log everything (even the crap). you are the only one who will see it so you can be very honest! logging might help you see where the problem is. You do want to get back on track, right. keep posting, if you are honest and open to suggestions it will happen! TRUST

Wow, I looked at the Cheesecake Factory menu, I am impressed! I always loved that place! I usually have a fish item and substitute any potato with a veggie. I love salmon so that is the usual choice. yesterday I went out and forgot to have the sub and had wild rice pilaf with the veggie. I obviously used all my carbs once I ate that! It was delicious but I do not want to do that, way to stressful! I took a look at the baguette they put on the table and decided it was not worth it. At least I made that choice correctly!!!

Ohhhh, that is so sweet!!

go to a Vitamin store, they have so many brands and you can buy individual packs to try. I love Jay Robb, lots of Protein, 1 carb and no artificial sweeteners! they really taste pretty good!! you will be surprised.

your food looks good. your weight loss is fabulous!! CONGRATS!

Cazzy you are amazing!! you must feel like a reborn person! give us some wisdom

found a good link, check it out. http://www.quinoa.net/181.html

I agree with Elcee, we have to change so much more than our eating habits. we have to think like healthy thin people do. walk like you mean it, do park as far away from the building as possible. it will all make a difference. I sometimes forget how sedentary my life was, of course I didn't feel well and never lost any inches. sweat is good for us! with the approval of your doc do what you can, it all makes a difference!

Welcome to the group! this is a great place to learn how to get the most from the band, read a lot and ask questions!

Elgrande you need to get a ticker on your posts. type in ticker info in search box on top right of this page to learn how to do it. congrats on the weight loss!!