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Thank you for all the feedback guys! I am going to mention this to my PA at my next fill appointment just to be safe. In the meantime, guess ill be investing in some strong breath mints and upping my water. Argh!!

Let us know how you feel after the fill! Breakfast - 5oz yogurt lunch - 3/4 ranchera beef lean cuisine dinner - 4oz baked salmon, 1/4c baby spinach salad with 1tbsp light Catalina dressing Dessert - 1 skinny cow fudge cone Liquids - 8oz skim milk, 16oz tea, Water No exercise

Donna, I know you don't know me but I just want to tell you how proud I am of you! Your honesty is inspirational. My weight gain in the past was ALWAYS tied to emotional pain, family problems, and a lack of self esteem. I am slowly beginning to heal, and I know that you will too.

JLynn, you look fabulous! Keep it up.

Breakfast - 6oz Greek yogurt w/ blueberries lunch - 6oz Wendy's chili w/ cheese, 2 saltines snack - 6 unsalted almonds, 4oz yogurt, 1 strawberry dinner - 4oz Thai Soup, 1/2 mini pita, 1 tbsp PB liquids - 6oz fat free hot chocolate, 2 8oz skim milks, Water Exercise - 30 min elliptical, 15 min weights

We're all at different stages of this process, so don't compare yourself to others. Personally, I think everyone here is beautiful, regardless of size. We have all lived life as obese people... so there's no judgement here. Show off your pictures proudly.

You can add me to that list. I have lost over 100lbs since I began my journey. I am about 25 from goal. For me, the key is exercise. There is no substitute for the hours you put in at the gym. But whatever works for you individually -- it is about making small consistent efforts every day and doing the best you can whatever your circumstances. I never thought I'd be shopping for size 12 pants or a size M shirt! But the greatest reward I've experienced since losing the weight is the new found sense of freedom (no longer the constant worry of "how will I look?" "will I fit?" "can I do that?") and confidence I have in myself.

Can anybody recommend a good Protein Bar?? Everything I see is higher in fat and cals than I'd like. I figure a bar would be a good breakfast or snack on the go. Breakfast - 6oz greek yogurt lunch - 1 cup Thai shrimp soup, 1/2 a curry wonton dinner - 4oz Greek yogurt w/ 1 sliced strawberry, 1 mini pita w/ PB Liquids - 8oz skim milk, 16oz hot tea, Water Exercise - none today

@Lose_It Very true... I am taking your advice to heart. My fear with treats is always that I WILL overdue it, but I see now I have more self control than I thought. And it's unrealistic to think with my lifestyle I will never ever have a piece of cake or a margarita again. But I got the band to help me controller portion and not overdue the way I used to. I am sorry to hear about your hubby's grandfather. There is nothing harder than losing a loved one. I will include your family in my prayers tonight. I think I did ok today.. Could've done better though. Breakfast - 6oz Greek yogurt lunch - did not have it.. Didn't have "breakfast" til 1pm. Bad I know. dinner - 3/4c chicken tortilla soup, 3 cool ranch Doritos Dessert - 1 chocolate chip cookie, 1/4c fruit salad Liquids - 8oz apple juice, 8oz skim milk, Water Exercise - 35 min wii fit

Dry beef or shrimp are a no-go... but I am able to eat both if they are moist and I chew a lot. Spongey cakes Pasta (I can do it, but would rather not as I get that stuffed-and-about-to-explode feeling after literally 3 or 4 bites) Fried foods... I only eat them once in a blue moon, but when I do they often give me a stomach ache. Especially chinese food.

That is so odd!! For me, the week near my period i am very tight in the mornings. Otherwise, not many issues. I think you'll feel a lot better once you get some Fluid out. Tomorrow is treat day. Having tortilla soup then cookie with ice cream for dessert. just have to make sure to get solid 45 min of cardio. I am not a real happy camper since I just weighed myself and I have not lost anything in the past 5 days. Zilch! I haven't gained either.. But.... What gives? Any tips? Breakfast - 5oz yogurt lunch - 1/2c baby spinach salad with 4 almonds, craisins and fat free raspberry vinaigrette. 1/2pita with 2oz grilled chicken. snack - 1/2 sm banana, 6oz blueberry yogurt dinner - 1sm pita with 2 tbsp Peanut Butter, 1/2 sm banana sliced Liquids - 8oz milk, Water, 6oz fat free hot chocolate Exercise - 30 min elliptical

@Lose_It Based on what you ate today and what you said, it seems like you may be a bit too tight. But then again, some people say it is trial and error the first few weeks after a fill. Not just with the foods you are eating, but smaller bites and eating even slower. Chili has always been a go-to food for me but it does fill me up very quickly (and I only have 1cc in my band)! Keep us posted on it. Also super proud of you for getting that walk in! you look fabulous in your picture. Breakfast - 5oz yogurt lunch - 1/2 wheat pita with 1tbsp reduced fat PB, 4oz yogurt, about 8 blueberries dinner - 2/3c caesar salad light kit, 2oz grilled chicken breast snack - 5oz vanilla yogurt, 5 unsalted almonds, 1 strawberriy sliced (about to have it now) liquids - Water, 8oz tea, 8oz skim milk Exercise - 30 min elliptical, 15 min weights

Thts great about your job! You are full from just soy milk at breakfast? Breakfast - 1/2c yogurt lunch - 1/2c baby spinach salad with almonds, craisins, 2 tbsp fat free raspberry vinegrette. 1/2c yogurt. snack - 1/2 pita, 1 tbsp PB with sliced banana dinner - 2/3 lean cuisine, 2tbsp salsa, 1/2 banana 8oz fat free hot chocolate 2 8oz servings skim milk Water Hot tea Exercise - 1 hour zumba class I feel like I are a lot today. But I did well on exercise so I am not too worried. Will do better w/ Protein tomorrow.

Breakfast - 6oz yogurt lunch - 3/4 wheat pita with 2tbsp PB, 1 strawberry dinner - 1/2 wheat pita with 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 1/4c boca crumbles, 1/8c blueberries snack - 6 almonds, 5oz vanilla yogurt, 1 strawberry 10oz skim milk 8oz fat free hot chocolate Water No exercise today

Happy Monday everyone. I got a Polar heart rate monitor today in hopes of maximizing my work outs. Used it tonight for my cardio and I love it. It's a bit pricey, but good quality. Breakfast - 6oz yogurt lunch - 3/4 ranchera beef lean cuisine dinner - 1 medium wheat pita with 1/3c Boca crumbles, 2tbsp tomato sauce, 1 strawberry snack - 5oz Vanilla yogurt with 1 sliced strawberry and 8 blueberries, 5 almonds unsalted 8oz skim milk Water Hot tea 8oz fat free hot chocolate Exercise - 30 min elliptical

I try to do that but have a hard time enjoying treats guilt free. Ive been craving apple pie or apple crisp w/ ice cream like CRAZY! Going to have it next weekend. Today wasn't too exciting.. Didn't really cook lol Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 5 almonds lunch - 1/3c scrambled eggbeaters with 1 tsp fat free cheddar, 1/3c baked Beans, 1/3 wheat pita snack - 8oz milk, tea dinner - 5oz vanilla yogurt, 6 almonds, 2 strawberries Exercise - 30min Wii fit

@Lose_It your menu today sounds so yummy. I have the groceries to make turkey burgers and oatmeal too but I have the hardest thing getting through all my groceries w/ the bandster portions lol. Anyways proud of you for working hard to get back on track. You can do this! Today went ok for me. I felt hungry a lot of the day though. Went out for dinner for friends bridal shower but barely ate. I still struggle with anxiety and finding easy to eat foods at restaurants. Breakfast - 5oz vanilla yogurt lunch - 1/2c apple walnut salad w/ grilled chicken, 1 strawberry, 5 unsalted almonds snack - 6oz yogurt Dinner - 1/2 of a chicken enchilada, 1 tortilla chip, 1tbsp guacamole 4oz apple juice Water 6oz tea 8oz milk Exercise - 32 min elliptical

Black bean soup sounds yummy! How are you feeling since your fill? Didn't work out this evening. Had a big presentation today and between stress and getting ready I didn't make the time. Mad at myself but i can only do better on Saturday. Breakfast - 6oz yogurt lunch - 3/4c salad with pulled chicken, 2tbsp lite ranch, 2 strawberries, 6 almonds unsalted snack - 6oz blueberry yogurt with 2 berries, 5 almonds unsalted dinner - 1/2c apple walnut salad w/ grill chicken, 1/4 slice baked potato pizza (went out with friends) 8oz milk 8oz tea Water

Lose_It, we all have bad days. Be determined to make tomorrow a better one. And if you know your eating may not be the best on a day make sure to get that exercise in. I am proud of you for making the needed changes to make your health a priority. I know how you feel 100%.. My temp job has taken over my life... I'm not even dinner til 9pm some nights and when I do it's a lean cuisine. Gotta readjust my priorities :/ Breakfast - 6oz yogurt lunch - 2/3c chicken chili, 3 tortilla chips, 1/4 banana snack - 5oz vanilla yogurt, 1/8c blueberries Dinner - 2/3 lean cuisine fajita egg rolls with 2 tbsp hot salsa, 1/2 plum. Worst heartburn ever!!! UGH. Snack - 8oz milk.. Hope this helps with heart burn. Exercise - 30 min elliptical Had a NSV today. Went to Victoria's Secret, got measured (I actually fit into their stuff for the first time in my life) and bought a gorgeous bra and panty set. I feel sexy in it! Who woulda thought? Proud of you all.. Lets keep up the good work going into the weekend.

Whymomwhy - Sounds like you are prepared to have a great trip and stay on track! Sleepy one - Thank you. I miss seeing you post around here and hope that you're alright. Always here for support. Today went in for my monthly follow up. Had a great convo with the doctor and got all my questions answered. It felt good to get reassurance that I'm healthy and doing well with my band. I have been thinking about doing a 5k in the spring. Breakfast - 6oz yogurt lunch - 2tbsp hot salsa, 1 fajita egg roll lean cuisine, about 6 blueberries snack - 12 blueberries, 5oz vanilla yogurt, 5 almonds unsalted dinner - 1 wheat pita with 2tbsp PB, 1/4c sliced banana 8oz skim milk No exercise today.. Gotta get to the gym tomorrow

Whymomwhy - you can do this! It's always hard to stay on track when you are out of your normal routine when out of town though. I am going out of town myself in November and pretty scared about that :/ just gotta plan for it with lots of exercise.. If at a hotel, get ourselves to the fitness center. Drink plenty of Water, and focus on non food activities. Lose_it - missed you around here I had a plateau too. Stepping up my exercise was the biggest help. Breakfast - 6oz yogurt lunch - 1 pita with 2tbsp PB dinner - 1/2c chicken breast, 1/4c Caesar salad Dessert - 1 (5oz) skinny cow ice cream (I recommend this. Yummy and only 160 cals so guilt free) snack - 8oz skim milk, water, fat free hot chocolate

Today was stressful but very good as far as my eating and exercise goes. I am very proud of all of you... we can do this, even if it's not easy. Breakfast - 5oz mango greek yogurt lunch - 1/2 lean cuisine of steamed broccoli and steak tips, 1/3 plum dinner - 3/4c chicken chili, 1tbsp fat free cheddar, 2 crackers snack - 6oz blueberry greek yogurt w/ 5 raspberries, 5 almonds liquids - 8oz skim milk, 8oz tea, 8oz fat free hot chocolate, Water Exercise - 35 min elliptical, 15 min weights/abs

I have not tried doughy, crusty breads. Rare occasions I have pizza, I rip the crust off. I'd rather not go there because I know my stomach will rebel! I have no problems with pitas (LOVE Joseph's brand), toast, crackers, or sandwich thins. I also have no problems with cakes or pie crusts.. unfortunately. lol

Very true, Heather! Have you tried the Nestle fat free hot chocolate? really liking that. Fried foods and grease give me the stomach ache from hell now. Haha. Breakfast - 6oz yogurt lunch - 5oz chicken chili, 5 tortilla chips, 1 tbsp salsa snack - 6oz yogurt, 6 unsalted almonds dinner - 1 pita, 2tsbp Peanut Butter, 3 raspberries, 1 mini banana sliced Snack - 8oz milk, tea and Water Exercise - 30 min elliptical