Annette 9/2012

Oh, I have been told to chew each bite 20-25 times then swallow!

Sounds like your on your way down on the scale-good luck!

I found that my difficult time is when I get home from work around 8:30 and sit in front of the TV this is my munchie time. I have got to replace this behavior with a positive one. This will break my calorie intake and all the good that I have accomplished this week. I will avoid the trigger- read a book and not watch TV in my favorite chair!

I have tried the Unjury "unflavored" choc and strawberry. I purchased the variety package from Unjury and then I picked what I liked. My friend got me the "cheese sauce" protein but I have not tried it yet. Actually, what you mix with it will make it taste better but at the same time watch the calorie intake of the mixtures!

I have tried Unjury and Walmart brand and CVS of protein powder. I use low fat and latose free milk and fill with ice. I got the flavored "sugar free" carmel, hazelnut to add to my protein shake, you can find it at walmart about 2-3 a bottle. I also have unsweetend Coco powder and pumkin pie spice. I also add cinnamin to my shakes too. I will add a 1/2 pack of stevia to my shake mix and use defaf coffee. youtube has examples of bandsters with alot of good ideas-thats where I found most of my information. Good luck!

Hi- I want to say to you that I hate to exercise too but if you start walking each day and get into a regular exercise program -you will loose "inches" in your body. I started my exercise program in January and I really hated it until I found the exercise program that I find now "a little enjoyable" because I know this is the only way with my band that I be able reach my goal weight. You can read my profile that will give you a little more insight about my journey. Also, you might want to measure out your Protein on a scale. I found that I was eating way too much from a food scale. I purchased mine from K-mart and it was under $20.00. Don't loose it-some people take off the weight slower-keep on trying different things to get those pounds off. Best of luck to you, Annette

Great Job Eric!

Hi- I totally understand about that soda! That soda will keep you from wt loss- no matter if it's diet or not! Water or crystal light "I only use half for my water bottle" or You will face many battles to fight on this wt loss journey. I was told on my pre-op instruction for my band in September "no bubbles" NEVER! I have been on a struggle since January to get this pre-op 10 pounds for my band in September. Exercise keeps me going now and away from my bad habits. Good luck!

Hmm- well you could get a food scale to measure your food quanity. I find that when I did start to exercise my food intake was the problem,,,,,and your building muscle which is more that fat,,, I am so hungry! after a workout! I have to fight not to eat after an hour of exercise. Perhaps keep a food or daily journal and perhaps you could find your culprit! I will be banded in September-pre op stage. But on the positive side, you have lost! Good luck