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Name, real or screen~ Stephanie Goal weight for December 31st~ 180 (my 45th birthday) Weight on December 1st~ 185 Age~ 44 City/State~ Cincinnati, OH Dietary goal for December~ Increase my Protein, drink more Water Exercise goal for December~ Complete 5k without stopping to walk Personal goal for December~ Stay focused Date banded~ 1/11/13 Total weight loss since banding~ 49 pounds Favorite Holiday Activity~ Christmas in Mexico on the beach

Complete life changing experience for me and I've never been happier!

I think I'm a slow loser too. One of the hardest things to do is stop comparing your progress to someone else's. Trust me! We are all different and some will simply lose faster than others. Next, are you tracking your calories? I use MyFitnessPal to track everything and it keeps me in check. I do think exercise is very important and my doctor suggests doing something for at least 30 minutes every day. Also, take your measurements on a regular basis. You are probably losing inches and not even realize it. Take pictures too. They are a great reminder of how far you've come. Last, don't give up. You got this!

That's so awesome!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Good idea!

The only way I can figure is to not add your exercise. That's what I do.

Hello and welcome!

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

What a great post! Congrats to you!!

Salve Rosetta! Welcome!

No cooking for me this year so that will help with the grazing that used to happen all day. I am spending Thanksgiving with my best friend and her family and I plan on having a little bit of everything I normally would (minus the bread) and just enjoy the day. I'm also going to attempt a "Turkey Trot Virtual 5k" and time myself for the first time ever. Hopefully it will be more running than walking! Hope you all have a wonderful holiday!

Almost 50....a small bale of hay

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You look fantastic!!

Trust me, it takes time and a lot of patience! Keep up the great work!

Eating healthy usually does cost more, unfortunately. Is there something else you can cut back on? The pre-made or ready-to-drink shakes tend to cost more than the powder you can mix at home. Just stay focused and remember why you started this journey to begin with. Best wishes to you!

It's easy to get addicted to fills or want to hold on to your saline, trust me I've been there. But what you're describing does not sound healthy or normal. Even a slight unfill could make a big difference. It's okay to let a little go, really it is.

"Man in her life or not, she was not going to let her weight become an obstacle in her moving on with life." Wow, just wow! What a great guy you have there! And way to go for doing this for YOU and no one else. Sounds like you guys are lucky to have each other. I'm in awe right now.

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For sure!! Way to go!

I usually get the lettuce wraps there and haven't had any problems. Yum!

Is there twerking involved?

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