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Breakfast - 5oz yogurt lunch - 1/2c turkey meatloaf, 1/4c mashed yams, 1/8c broccoli dinner - 3/4c chicken chili, 1tbsp fat free shredded cheddar, 5 tortilla chips, 1tbsp hot salsa Dessert - 1/2 slice of lemon raspberry cheesecake (tasted yummy.. Then I felt super nauseous a half hour later. :/ ) snack - Water Exercise - 30 min elliptical

Didn't have dinner til super late tonight (10:30pm). Not the best idea I know. Tomorrow is treat day (going to allow myself a piece of cheesecake) so definitely going to make sure to get on the elliptical tomorrow. Breakfast - 4oz yogurt, 9 unsalted almond snack - 8oz skim milk lunch - 3/4 lean cuisine fajita eggrolls, 2tbsp salsa, 1 mini banana Snack - 6oz yogurt Dinner - 3/4 wheat pita with 2 tbsp PB, 2 strawberries

Thank you! It's a fight but I'm trying my best. Good news -- weighed myself this morning and I am OVERWEIGHT!!! My BM is now below 30. So I decided to treat myself. lol. Went to Sports Authority and bought myself a new Nike outfit to work out in. Bought my sister and I tickets to a Kathy Griffin show. And I emailed a wonderful (though pricey) local photographer and asked her if she would be able to take professional photos of me. I told myself when I lost 100lbs I would get photos done and I am excited We all deserve to Celebrate our victories. Breakfast - 4oz yogurt, 1/2 banana lunch - 1 wheat pita with 2tbsp Peanut Butter, 1/2 banana sliced dinner - 1/2c turkey meatloaf, 1/4c mashed sweet potato, 1/4c steamed broccoli snack - 3 strawberries, 6oz vanilla yogurt Tea, fat free hot chocolate, Water, 8oz skim milk Exercise - 30 min elliptical

Thank you ladies. I went to the gym tonight which lifted my spirits a little but. Heather, I feel your pain.. This time of year is always the hardest for me. Breakfast - 5oz yogurt lunch - 8oz shredded lettuce, refried Beans, salsa. Diced tomatoes, ground beef. 3 tortilla chips. snack - 6oz yogurt, 8 unsalted almonds dinner - 1/4c rice, 1/2c Thai curry chicken Snack - fat free hot chocolate, 8oz skim milk, Water, tea Exercise - 40 min elliptical

I have been battling some depression the past couple of days. I am terrified of relapsing back into old habits. My exercise hasn't been that great and I didn't do any today :-/ I am not feeling like my usual upbeat bandster, appreciate any prayers. Breakfast - 5oz vanilla yogurt, 5 raspberries lunch - 1/2c cashew chicken, 1/4c rice, 3 raspberries snack - 6 almonds, 4oz berry yogurt dinner - 1 hard taco shell with 3oz ground beef, 2 tbsp refried Beans, 1 tbsp shredded cheese, mixed veggies, 3 tortilla chips snack - 8oz milk, 16oz tea, Water

Thank you Heather. The encouragement means the world to me. Knowing we are all in this together keeps me going. Great job whymomwhy! Breakfast - 4oz Greek yogurt, 2oz mixed berries lunch - 1/2 sm pita turkey sandwich, 5 carrot sticks, 3 cherry tomatoes, 2tsbp lite ranch snack - fat free hot chocolate, 16oz hot tea, 8oz skim milk dinner - 3oz white rice, 4oz thai chicken curry Snack - 6oz mango yogurt Exercise - 30 Min elliptical, 15 min weights

I didn't do very well today. It was a result of poor planning.. Not listening to my body..Running around all day, not packing a lunch, then eating something unhealthy at a restaurant. Ugh!! Feeling crappy! Just packed my lunch for tomorrow (half turkey sandwich and veggies) and will be doing cardio in a few minutes. Seeing my trainer on Monday thank god! Breakfast - 6oz mango yogurt Lunch - 1/4c mixed nuts dinner - 1/4c white rice, 1/4c Thai chicken curry, 1/4 egg roll Dessert - 1/4 fried banana, 2 tbsp coconut ice cream snack - 8oz skim milk, Water, tea Exercise - 30 min wii fit

Breakfast - 4oz vanilla yogurt lunch - 1 wheat pita with 2 tbsp PB snack - 6oz vanilla yogurt dinner - 6oz beef chili with 1 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese, 2 saltine crackers, 6 raspberries Snack - 6oz fat free hot chocolate, 8oz milk, Water, tea Exercise - 30 min wii free step

I picked up some Nestle fat free hot chocolate today and it is pretty yummy. You add it to 6oz of hot water, and it's only 20 calories. I recommend it! Satisfies a bit of that sweet tooth.

Another day without exercise. Ugh not good! Breakfast - 4oz key lime yogurt lunch - 4oz vanilla yogurt, 6 blueberries, 1/4 pita with 1 tbsp PB snack - 6oz mango yogurt dinner -1/2 shrimp spring roll, 1/3c Kung pao chicken, 1/4c Asian noodles (it was my treat night) Water Tea

Breakfast - 4oz vanilla yogurt, raspberries lunch - 1/3 wheat pita with 1/4c chicken, 1tbsp light ranch, and 3 cherry tomatoes in it. 4oz berry yogurt. dinner - 2/3 lean cuisine fajita egg rolls, 2tsbp salsa, 1/3 banana snack - 6oz mango yogurt Water 8oz skim milk Hot tea

First of all, congrats on having a workout routine and sticking to it. That's half the battle! I agree that you are probably losing inches even if its not reflected on the scale as quickly as you'd like. My doctor had suggested to me when I hit a plateau that I needed to change the order of my exercise. For example, if you do cardio first then weights, flip it. When was the last time you tried a new machine at the gym or a new class? I'm sure your trainers can help you mix it up. Also, after my plateau I found upping my fluids and eating "cleaner", less processed foods worked wonders. Keep us posted!

Hi Bre! Missed ya! I know where you're coming from. I recently started a new job and life is so much busier now. However, you must make the time for yourself! It's great your hubby came up with a routine for you, but I think you'd feel more motivated to do a work out that doesn't feel so much like a work out to you. How about trying Zumba, Water aerobics or kickboxing? On the days I feel lazy, i save my favorite TV show to watch while I will do the Wii free step. I find that having cute clothes to work out in, good quality headphones, and a playlist with a bunch of new songs helps me stay motivated. You got this, girl!!!

I went to an amusement park this summer for the first time in years, and was able to fit on every ride! Funny how something so simple can be a dream come true for many of us, huh? I got a little emotional just walking into the park that day. LOL! I am 5'9", and weighed about 240 at the time. Carry most of my weight in my hips and thighs. I think you will be ok.

I can also always feel my port. The more weight I lose, the more prominent it is under my skin. Sit ups were painful for me up until 5 months post op. i think I'm weird. LOL. My doctor has given me the "ok" now but I proceed with caution. She said occasional port soreness is normal, especially after ab work outs so you may need to ice the area afterwards. Take it very slow and if it starts to hurt, stop and listen to your body.

Are you exercising? Activity is every bit as important to this journey as the food you put into your body. If you are, that's great! You will probably need to add 5 or 10 minutes to your work out, switch up the order of your routine, or increase intensity. I hit a plateau a few weeks ago and my doctor suggested adding variety to my diet and exercise. That worked for me. There is nothing wrong with occasional chocolate. However if your craving for it is increasing, you just may not be able to eat it for the time being. There are certain foods I know could trigger me, so I try to avoid them or only eat them when I am out (like a restaurant or friend's house) so I am not tempted to binge privately. If it is the sweetness you are craving, how about vanilla yogurt with some fresh fruit sliced into it? Or just a glass of skim milk for a snack? Stay strong.

Just wanted to congratulate you all on beginning the lapband journey. I love my band and my new life. The pre op diet can be brutal (mentally and physically) but it will all be worth it in the end! Hang in there guys.

Busy week. Ahh. Breakfast - 4oz berry yogurt with raspberries lunch - 1/4c potato salad, 1/2c chicken breast dinner - 3/4 pita with PB, 1/2 banana sliced snack - 4oz vanilla yogurt, 4 blueberries 8oz skim milk Water Tea Exercise - 30 min wii free step

Keep up the greatwork!! :)Chicken chili sounds delicious! Makes me want to break out the crackpot. Hmm Breakfast - 4oz berry yogurt with blueberries lunch - 3/4 fajita eggrolls lean cuisine, 1tbsp salsa, 5 raspberries snack - 6oz vanilla yogurt, 1/3 banana dinner - 1/3 banana, 1/2 pita with 2 tbsp Peanut Butter toasted Snack - 8oz skim milk, hot tea No exercise today... Gotta make sure I do it on Weds!

Thank you so much! I am doing my best to work with my band I am so sorry about your brother in law and my prayers are with your family. Do not beat yourself up over some slip ups.. take it a day at a time. Missed seeing you around here! Breakfast - 4oz vanilla yogurt with blueberries lunch - 1/2 small pita, 1/4c pulled chicken, 1/4c Greek salad snack - 6oz yogurt with raspberries dinner - 1 chicken leg (no skin), 1/4c potato salad Snack - 8oz skim milk, tea Exercise - 30 min elliptical

Breakfast - 6oz yogurt snack - 8oz skim milk lunch - 1/2 plum, 3/4sm pita, 1 1/2tbsp Peanut Butter Snack - 8oz fresh squeezed OJ dinner - 1/2 chicken leg, 1/4c potato salad, 1/4c tomatoes Snack - 4oz yogurt with blueberries

Breakfast - 4oz berry Greek yogurt lunch - 1 small wheat pita with 2tbsp Peanut Butter, 1 strawberry snack - 6oz mango Greek yogurt dinner - 3/4 slice of pepperoni pizza (went to happy hour with friends) Snack - 8oz skim milk Exercise - 30 min walk

Today was weird.. Didn't have dinner til very late. Lots of yogurt. Felt tight and hungry most of the day Breakfast / 4oz vanilla yogurt with 8 blueberries lunch - 3/4 beef tips and broccoli lean cuisine, 1 strawberry snack - 6oz mango yogurt Snack - 8oz skim milk, 4oz berry yogurt Dinner - 1 strawberry, wheat pita with 2tbsp PB Exercise - 30 min elliptical

I miss all of you but hope you are doing well on your journey. Have a great weekend everyone. I am going to continue posting in this thread daily because it helps me to see it in writing and be accountable in a way. Breakfast - 6oz mango yogurt lunch - 1/2 wheat tortilla w/ vegetarian sausage and Tomato sauce snack - 5oz vanilla yogurt, about 10 blueberries dinner - 1 wheat pita, 2 tbsp crunchy Peanut Butter, 1/4 banana sliced, 1 strawberry Snack - 8oz skim milk, hot tea no exercise today, had back pain :/

breakfast - 4oz berry yogurt, 1tbsp granola lunch - 1/2c baby spinach salad, 2tbsp light ranch dressing, 1 vegetarian breakfast sausage patty dinner - 1/2 wheat tortilla w/ Tomato sauce and 1 vegetarian sausage, sliced onion, 2 strawberries snack - 4oz berry yogurt 2 8oz glasses of skim milk 2 8oz cups of hot tea Water exercise - 20 min elliptical, 5 min wii zumba