LadyBugRed

Want2beme, can you purchase a small refridgerator for your room? If you can I would do that. I would also keep your food in your room. They can't take what they don't know about! Isn't it amazing how family is? My sister in law is now hell bent on "beating" me to show me that you don't have to be banded to lose weight. I have known her since first grade and it is always a competition between us. I actually stepped way back from her around a year ago. I see her on family occasions only. She also lives two blocks from me! Hang in there! You are not alone with the family issues!! PS - Checked the scale today...I am down 1.4!!:whoo::whoo: 201.4 I am on first aid duty today but found coverage to take my 3 mile walk. Its a bit cold but I am going!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Frangipani...I really hope so. I has been very slow going for me. I need to keep the motivation and momentum going!! Everyone here helps so much its amazing! You are doing so well. That helps me not give up and keep going!

Hi Mckelmer, I haven't had any issues. I don't take the fiber powder. I do however take 2 stool softeners every day:embarassed::embarassed:. I can't believe I am already down to 202.8!!:whoo: I started my Excel spreadsheet for trending. Hopefully tomorrow will bring me a pound! No more of that type of gain...not worth it! Had I weighed myself daily I would have caught it quicker. Amazing how much weight I can lose when I really put my mind to it!!!!!!!!!!!

You all look amazing. I will post mine soon....I want to drop a few more first so there is a difference!!

I did my 3 mile outside walk today. I flew through it from running on my treadmill so much. It felt so good!! I am back to 202.8 as well!! Maybe I am getting on the "band" wagon....FINALLY:whoo::whoo:

30 minutes on the treadmill today for me. It is supposed to be warmer tomorrow so outside I'll go for a good change!

Hi everyone!! Need some advice here. I would like to know when you weigh yourself. Is it everyday? I weighed myself this morning and nearly passed out. I am really up from the holidays. I did not weigh in during them. Big mistake!! Thanks!!

Thanks everyone! Daily it is. I use sparkpeople.com to log my weight each week. I am having a rough time getting this all together but I will do it!!!

I'll take 45 minutes on the treadmill for today!!

Salsa - you rock!! Congrats on the weight loss!! Great job!:clap2::clap2:

Boy Becky, do I envy you!! I would LOVE to ring in the new year at a beach house with hubby!! Things are going GREAT with my 17 year old. I hope it continues. He told me he was proud of me for my weight loss efforts. Merry Christmas to me! I even hit the treadmill instead of the fridge when I get angry. I won't make my exercise goal but I am happy where I will land!! Thanks to all of your for all the support!

Hi everyone! Back on the "band" wagon and the treadmill for me. Sounds like everyone did very well. Hooray for us!!:clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2:

Merry Christmas everyone! I am kind of glad its over too. My husband's family is tough to take. They all stared at me during dinner. They could not fit another morsel on their plate and mine was just where it needed to be. Two of my lovely sister in laws asked me if I regreted my decision to have the surgery during dinner. I was so mad!! My answer was of course no and I actually gave a small laugh and looked at their plates. They got the hint! I haven't weighed in but I am back on being a VERY good girl!

2 more days down for me. I am having treadmill boredom. I seem to be losing doing it but it gets boring. I am going to try and mix it up a bit doing 30 minutes in the morning and 30 at night. It should help. Frangipani - hang in there and I hope you get your luggage! That is great you are using the hotel gym. Good for you!

Hi everyone!! Just checking in to say hi! I have actually been doing so much better since my fill. I am praying to be in wonderland by Christmas. My family still has my scale hidden:rolleyes:. It is for the best though!! You are all an inspiration to me!

I meant to say the first Holiday season where I didn't gain weight. Frangi - thank God that dog was friendly!! My neighbor's dog is just like that. A large golden retriever.

I feel the benefits of exercise but I can't seem to just accept that I have to do it!! Old habits die hard. This will be the first holiday season that I LOST weight instead of losing. My family still hides the scale but I should be in wonderland this weekend. Merry Christmas to me!! I must have really gained when they took the scale. Last week I lost 2.8 and this week I lost 2.2. I still can eat pretty much what I want but not as much. I see the Dr on January 2nd and I will schedule my 2nd fill. Texas Becky - I just LOVE your attitude!! You keep me motivated!!

40 mintues on the treadmill. I did it early so I knew I would do it. I am really going to fit the exercise in every day. What a difference it makes!

Thanks Becky! It is emotionally and physically draining. I hit the treadmill early this morning because we did the Santa Parade here. The Fire Departments and our EMS drive around town with the trucks all lit up and make stops so the kids can see Santa. It is a great time.

Thank you so much. I did have a bad day but managed to make it on the treadmill twice that day. Anyone dealing with teenagers out there??? I have a 17 and 14 year old. They are both boys and I am going through hell. My 17 year old went to stay at a friend's this weekend because he hates his brother so much. Monday morning is a call to make an appointment for a therapist....this is a horrible way to live.

Texas Becky you are amazing!! Unfortunately I had a BAD BAD BAD day today. How do you keep motivated?? I binged today for the first time. I was actually doing okay until today. I plan to hit the treadmill again but I sabotage myself all the time...:faint::faint::faint: Please give me words of wisdom...I so want to be there too. I see the surgeon on Jan 2nd and will schedule another fill at that time.

Made it back to the treadmill yesterday and today. It is snowing, hailing, etc here today. Kids are off from school. Trying to keep the exercise going. I know it is a crucial part of losing.

Glad you enjoyed it! It is something you can do at anytime. I try to do the 1 mile in the morning to start me off. Nice and quick!

Candle, Believe me, they WILL notice a 67 pound loss!! You are doing amazing. How is that book you are reading???

Hi Kathy, I feel the same way as you do. I have not had a great weight loss at all and I struggle. It is better now with my fill but I have some hurdles to overcome. Still haven't found my feet yet. Welcome back!!