KarenG.

I was in the Gap today and decided to try on some size 16 pants just to see how far I had to go. Well, they closed and I wasn't in pain! They didn't look good but the last time I came close to fitting into that size I was about 18 -20 lbs lighter and that was 6+ years ago.

not complaining either in 10lbs i will fit easily into most "regular" size stores!

I did week 3 workout number 5 today. I also did one more interval of 90 seconds and one extra 3 minutes. I feel like I could start week 4 tomorrow I hope! It is cold here in NY and tons of marathon runners and watchers about.

I am three months out and my port sticks out so that you can see a lump when I am standing up.

"Go" He says it on some of the intervals but not all of them! I think it is a little hard to get used to at first because I also am waiting for him to say "go". I did week 3 - 4x this week - the last being this morning. It is hard but feels short so I am thinking I will move on to week 4 and if I can't do the 5 minute run I will go back to week 3 and do it 2x for a week- what do you guys think of that? I dont feel like I need to up the intensity so much as make the actual workout longer. Anyone else feel the same way?

They don't do it for free just because you are in a trial usually.

Jeni - I am right there with you! I have another 9.5 until I reach my T-day goal and if I make that I am hoping to get as close as possible to 100s!

Good to know a trainer says it is ok! Thursday would be bad for me anyway.

I know that I am not supposed to go 2 days in a row but I am probably taking the day off tomorrow and the park will be very empty! Who would have thought I would want to go running on a day off!

The endorphin thing is really great isn't it?

It really wasn't that bad - it wasn't a walk in the park either. I felt like at the end of the three minute run I like i could possibly go a little bit longer. The worst is that I am so slow that people are jogging by me left and right. I guess I shouldn't worry about that for now - once I have more endurance I can try to pick up speed?

I had a similar question last week. The answer from our wiser more experienced banded friends was that we should eat really slowly and stop when we could possibly be full. I am finding it difficult if I am not home to measure out my food. But when I do measure out my food I am finding that 4-6 oz fills me up.

My throat feels like that after I have eaten sometimes. I am waiting out until my next appt on 11/7. Julie - what is your fill in your VG band? I had 6 for my first one and then an additional 3 on my second fill.

<p>Actually I don't officially weigh until wednesday but after losing 3-4 lbs for the past two weeks I already know that i haven't lost any this week. I think it happens - my clothing feels looser today!</p>

<p>That is the worst - I am constantly dealing with cake parties and generous co-workers also! </p> <p> </p> <p>I am jealous because I would like to go run today too but I am a strict rule follower!</p>

Is everyone but me doing this on the treadmill?

Hi Candle, I hear you about the vacation! I went to France about 3 weeks out and although I wasn't weighing myself I know it was not good - then I had my one month follow up the day after I got back! Don't worry your first fill will be very helpful.

<p><p><p>It is rough. That is the three minute runs but overall ity also also felt really short. Did it feel short to anyone else?</p></p></p>

Wish me luck - doing my first week 3 run in a bit.

Definately let your doctor know and please know that we were all eating a lot before the first fill!

It really is think about how hard it would have been before to lose that in a year. Go to your doctor and get a fill.

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I am very much looking forward to shopping but I have enough clothing from previoud diets for at least another 15-20lbs. I keep a big pile of old jeans on my couch and it is very very exciting when I can wear them! Also, keeping a giant bag to put clothing that I cannot wear in.

is that your dog?

we should. i guess the problem is that the songs aren't usually the right duration for the intervals.