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Name, real or screen~ Emma Goal weight for August 31st~ 232 Weight on August 1st~ 237 Age~ 51 City/State~ Patton,PA Dietary goal for August~ Up my protein intake more Exercise goal for August~ Get at least 2 miles in each day Personal goal for August~ Give some time to myself before school starts Date banded~ 3-26-13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 41 since banded Favorite End of Summer Activity~ Last of the camping at the Lake, love the mornings!

Sorry , way late with this. Down 1 for the month instead of 5 but met my other goals, exercised everyday, got my water in, got on the coaster and had the bar latch, applied for our passports to sail in Nov. Will continue to work on the 4 in August. Thanks for the challenge, it helps to keep me accountable.

Morning all, been too long since I have been on. Super crazy month in July with road trips or camping at least 3 days out of every week. Had my second fill on July 21st but only .25 cc. I felt I needed one since I really feel no restriction right now and the head hunger was getting really bad. Seems that the weight loss has also kicked in the menopause symptoms big time. Having terrible hot flashes both day and night. But--have not let any of that stop me from really work on this new lifestyle. Because I am a teacher I am on "vacation" and so have the extra time to really exercise(which I have always hated) Start each morning with either a 30-45 minute walk/ jog or run(an unbelieveable event for the old me). My energy level is great and my stamina is so much better. Treated myself to some new dresses last week when a friend talked me in to trying on two smaller sizes which I thought would never fit--bought them both(on sale CJBanks for 9.99) Helped to see that change since I was a bit frustrated that the scale was not moving all that much and I have been working so hard. Have found that the fitbit keeps me moving and motivated also- if I don't have my 10,000 steps in before bed I run in place till I get them. Stay strong March bandsters!!!

Name, real or screen~ Emma Goal weight for July 31st~ 233 Weight on July 1st~238 Age~ 51 City/State~Patton,PA Dietary goal for July~ Get all my water in each day(even when we're traveling) Exercise goal for July~ Get at least a mile walk in if nothing else Personal goal for July~ Get passport documents all filed Date banded~ March 26th,2013 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 40lbs Favorite Independence Day Activity~$ days at the Lake with a Talent show, Family Cup Contest, Adult Slip and Slide, Major Fireworks Show and so may wonderful times with my family and best friends.

YES!!239.4 this morning so into the next decade which was what I so wanted. Have had the best exercise month in years so got a bit frustrated that the scale was not dropping pounds and pounds but my clothes are getting too big and my energy level is so good, I going to be happy with the 6lbs. Bring on July!

These weeks are flying bye way too fast, life extra crazy since school left out. Not sure that I have remembered to check in at all. Started the month at 245 down to 242 doing lots of mowing and major mulching(at our blueberry farm) plus bought the fitbit to track steps. Pushing myself each day to get over 10,000. Keep up the good work all.

Morning fellow March bandsters, ready the posts many of seem to be in that bouncing pattern with the same pound or two. Was a bit frustrated with it as well but saw the doc yesterday and he was so encouraging. Had lost 8.5 since last appointment so he was worried about it coming off too fast which can lead to issue like the gallbladder. Together we agreed to wait to do a second fill see how this month goes. I have a slight restriction and go pretty well between meals not hungry(except for the bored hunger which is in my head not my stomach). As much as I want the weight gone I also don't want to live constantly nauseous or with things getting stuck easily. Love the quote from Paris "the lapband doesn't make losing weight easy, but it makes it simple. " It has helped me make this life change and keeps me on track.Stay strong all, we can do this!

Yes Yes Yes Guilt is a major dragon for me in this battle. I have promised myself that I will never let it draw me back into that dark cave to sneak eat . This is a life long commitment so there will always be celebrations or special days or even slip days. Unless it makes me ill( haven't found anything yet) then I can have a small portion or taste, enjoy it, chart it and move on to the nonfood fun- part of life. Don't let other peoples concept of what your diet should be dictate how you feel about what you are eating. It gives them way too much power, the food way too much power and you become less. This is my battle and my rules and I plan on winning. So can you. SO glad you are back on track!

Name, real or screen~ Emma Goal weight for June 30th~ 239 Weight on June 1st~245 Age~ 51 Dietary goal for June~ Continue to eat sensibly while home for the summer Exercise goal for June~ Find at least 30 minutes each day to do some kind of exercise Personal goal for June~ Have the bar come down with no problem on the Pittsburgh Plunge Date banded~ 3/26/13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~33 since surgery(46 since first weighin for 6 months with Primary) Favorite Summer Activity Spending time with my family at a slice of Heaven known as McConnell Lake and doing the Amusement Park tour with my kids.

Ending the month at 245, really thrilled to be in the 40's and looking forward to the 30's next month.Thanks for the challenge which really helps to push me stay on track.

Opps forgot to check in on Wed. Down 2 more 245!!!

Hello fellow March bandsters, Had my first stuck episode today. Not concentrating on chewing right and let myself go way too many hours before eating. Was a miserable experience that I do not want to repeat. Go June 5th for next fill, still don't haven't felt too much resistance still day that is. School officially done that day as well so next challenge will be being home for the summer.

Into the next decade 247--down 5!!!

Down 1 and more exciting for me got into jeans I haven't had on in 3 years!!

Ladies I went through those emotional days as well just a few weeks ago,; so much of this experience plays with our emotions and minds. Yes you can do this!!! Keep telling yourself that better days are ahead, experiment with what you are purree.