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CindyG...........204...........202...........184...........18 TxArcher.........299...........299...........280...........19 Hollyberries.....253...........250...........238...........12 Momto1plus1......203...........202.2.........185...........17.2 Lindata..........176.5.........176.5.........160...........16.5 Sades............194...........194...........185............9 Mariegabrieleee..235...........235...........215...........20 Skinny Jill......167...........167...........157...........10 Foofy............233...........233...........220...........13 Kuchiegrl........251...........251...........235..... .....16 Peaches11........203...........203...........183...........20 Huskerette.......180...........180...........165...........15 Another pound down! This new low carb eating is kick starting my weightloss...yeah!

I'm in! I will be committing to 5 weekly 60 min sessions of Water aerobics. I am looking to lose 15/20lbs by the end of the summer....bring it on. Cindy

Sades- You might want to give low carb a shot after you find out the results of your test and another fill. I am now through day 3 and I must say the cravings are gone. I mean it. I made brownies for the family today and frosted them with vanilla icing....usually I would like the knife off and grab a spoonful of icing but not today...didn't have it...weird. As a matter of fact, I didn't even eat lunch today because I was not hungry. My meal was: B: 2 eggs scrambled with 3 tbps of real bacon bits S: Almonds a handful L: Not hungry S: Almonds S: coffee w/cream & 2 splenda D: 3 oz. Top Round Steak with 1 1/2 cups of tossed salad and Ken's Greek Dressing S: Atkins crustless cheesecake....mmmm good! I didn't really eat that much today but I am satisfied and not craving anything. Tomorrow is the real test because I am home all day and usually I want to snack all day long. Not sure what will happen but I am going to be very aware tomorrow. I will let you know. Best wishes on the test...I really want you to get something from it for you own sanity.....wishing you good thoughts. Cindy

How was everyone's day? I didn't do to bad... B: 2 eggs with 3 tbps Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Bits S: Almonds L: Wasn't hungry and food shopping during lunch S: Almonds S: Coffee w/cream & 2 splenda D: 3 oz. Top Round Steak, 1 1/2 cups of tossed salad w/Kens Greek Dressing S: Atkins Crustless Cheesecake (no strawberries) If anyone is interested here is the recipe: Atkins' Crustless Cheesecake Ingredients: 12 oz cream cheese, softened 3 pkts Splenda 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 Cup heavy cream 1/2 Cup fresh strawberries, quartered. (optional) Combine cream cheese, sugar substitute, and vanilla extract in a bowl and mix well. Beat the heavy cream in a separate bowl until it forms soft peaks. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Transfer the mixture to a large glass bowl and chill, covered with plastic wrap, for at least 25 minutes. Top with berries if you like. Serve immediately or store, covered with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Serves 8. 2.6 carbs per serving (7 carbs if using berries.) Have a great night everyone! Cindy

Great Job Mamato#! Awesome job at onederland. I can't wait until I get there. I haven't seen it since...hmmmm...I can't remember. Keep up the great job everyone! Cindy

Good Morning Low Carbers! We will stay on plan today...we will do it....we are victors! I started the Atkins Induction on Friday to kick start my metabolism. I am keeping my total daily carbs under 30 grams for the next two weeks. Today is day three and I feel great...the cravings are pretty much gone and I have a lot more energy than I did before. Also, working for me is the exercise. I know sometimes we don't want to hear that but I am a believer in it. As for Low Carb...just for two weeks this strict induction and then on to probably more like a South Beach approach because it includes good carbs. I have definately found my issue is carbs and I will need to keep them at bay. Funny thing is when you begin to look back at the post op diet plan it indicates Protein, fruits/veggies & then carbs if still hungry...I guess I forgot and needed a kick in the pants. My diet has included solid protein and salad or cooked veggies, nuts and eggs/bacon/sausage. I think I am going to make some deviled eggs today for Snacks or even lunch. I like how I am feeling eating this way and hey I am down another 1lb. Funny story for you...yesterday morning had to go to my son's All Star Baseball game...I needed to eat Breakfast out and thought I would just get scrambled eggs and a sausage patty at McD's. Well, do you think that I could find a McD's..nope drove for over 20min in two directions from the baseball park..nothing. Now I am starving...by damn I am not going to eat any carbs if it kills me. We finally find a convenience store and I think hey I will just grab some nuts and cheese...they had a Dunkin Donuts so I grabbed a Sausage/Egg/Cheese Bagel sandwich...now I bet you all thought I ate the bagel, Huh! Nope, ripped the egg/sausage/cheese from the middle and made the boys eat the bagel. I stayed on plan but had to be quite creative with it. Off to Water aerobics...have a great day everyone! Motivation is key....think bikini. Cindy

I haven't tried this but have been on a plateau myself. I started the Atkins Induction on Friday to kick start my metabolism. I am keeping my total daily carbs under 30 grams for the next two weeks. Today is day three and I feel great...the cravings are pretty much gone and I have a lot more energy than I did before. Also, working for me is the exercise. I know sometimes we don't want to hear that but I am a believer in it. As for Low Carb...just for two weeks this strict induction and then on to probably more like a South Beach approach because it includes good carbs. I have definately found my issue is carbs and I will need to keep them at bay. Funny thing is when you begin to look back at the post op diet plan it indicates Protein, fruits/veggies & then carbs if still hungry...I guess I forgot and needed a kick in the pants. My diet has included solid protein and salad or cooked veggies, nuts and eggs. I think I am going to make some deviled eggs today for Snacks or even lunch. I like how I am feeling eating this way and hey I am down another 1lb. Just letting you know what I am doing. Cindy

Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! The November Nymphs are the best friggin support group in the world..Shout out to my Nymphs; Sades in Australia, Bandpal in Isreal(sp) and TxArcher in Oh Yeah! South Carolina formerly of the great country of Texas...and the rest of from the good ole' United States (and anyone I missed like QatarPhil) all kidding aside this is a great group of people who all genuinely care about each others success. We motivate each other and never criticize. You know I have read other post on this board and others that do that but I have found that we truly do not. We encourage when down and we Celebrate successes regardless of how small. You have come to the right family. Stick with us sister you are in for the ride of your life... Not to mention bikini's next year down under in Australia with Sades! Cindy

Lindata! Congratulations! We all want to be like you when we grow up. Keep up the great work before you know you will be "Normal". Cindy

After reading this whole thread through, I decided on Friday to start Low-Carbing it to break this plateau that I have been on. For two days I have done quite well...keeping the carbs under 30 grams and all this without the proper food to start with. We can do it! We can do it! Cindy

OK...it has been awfully quiet on this board lately. I miss my Nymph friends. I love reading about all your successes. So...how are things going? What have you been up to? Are you enjoying the beautiful weather? Especially in New England. How has your weightloss been going? Any NSV moments? Just plain anything to talk about. Things going pretty good here. I am on a small plateau but happy with my weightloss. I cleaned out my closet this week and had 8 bags of clothes that don't fit anymore. I have finally hit the lowest size in my closet (size 24) which means I need clothes. I have been buying a few things but still waiting until more weight comes off. I tried on a size 22 bathing suit because I am going to do Water aerobics at the "Y" and I looked pretty good. I got it home and was jumping up and down to see how things would work while in the water and to my surprise the girls found their way out of the bathing suit. Needless to say I do not want to put on a show at the "Y" for everyone. LOL! So I returned the bathing suit in search for a more respectable one for water aerobics and to save myself more embarrassment since the pants falling down episode. Would love to hear some stories from my Nymph family! Tag...your it. Cindy

Sades- I know what you mean because my Burn Baby Burn classes are on Tuesday & Thursday nights at 7pm and don't finish until 8pm. I am usually flying high after the class and can't get to sleep until real late. I hate that it is that late and am sure during the fall/winter it will be harder but I do like this particular class because I get a lot from it. We will see for now it is a joy, wait for a few months when the newness wears off and than I will let you know. For now, I hope to get my booty in shape. I want to be in the Bikini next summer. Cindy

Froggi...congrats on your impending surgery...it will be the best thing you will do for yourself. You will be in the November 2008 group but hey we like everybody. However, the Nov 2008 Bandsters will have more in common with you than we will because we will be a year out and experiencing different things from you regarding the band. I highly recommend bonding with the November 2008 group because the support is was is vitally important to success. I consider these Nymphs my friends and supporters. Best Wishes Cindy

I am with Sades on this one! I can't explain it because all knowledge indicates that it takes over 3000 calories to gain a pound...I think. Well, hell I know that I am not eating 3000 calories and I still gain. I really think it might be water/salt our bodies...our bands....our husbands...our kids...awe heck no idea. Just hate it. Cindy

Way to Go Cindy~! You must be so proud....50lbs is a big deal. Go buy yourself something nice.....I am so proud of you because I know how much each of those pounds mean to you. Cindy

Oh No Sades...I was asking because I love it as well. I am addicted to it. It is my time and I enjoy getting there and working out. You don't have to do more.....LOL I never thought I would say that I love anything to do with exercise. Cindy

Woo-hoo Foofy! You go girl.....the body is coming along... Cindy

Sades- Do you love it? Cindy

Think positive thoughts about how your going to look...and what size you will be. I lost one whole dress size in a month doing Water aerobics...This week I lost 2 lbs. not sure what's up with that because I have been slowing way down must be the exercise catching up with me. I never thought I would say that love to exercise but this water aerobics thing has been awesome. Everyone! Listen Up! Take your measurements because at the end of July lets see how many inches we have lost....that is another great NSV that we should ponder on.... I am going to be the Cheerleader this month and cheer you all to victory! Cindy

I have 2.25cc's in my 4cc band. Got that fill on May 15th but haven't had one since. I have been a little tight...some meals I have problems and others I don't....this band is finicky. I have fill scheduled for 7/10 and am not sure if I am going to need it. I am going to the appt anyway but may have him just check the Fluid level and if down a bit fill it back to 2.25. Who knows.... Cindy

Congrats....doesn't it feel good. It also gives you a sense of renewed hope. One good thing with the Band is we always have the tool to help us. I don't ever want to go back to dieting on my own....I am glad that God gave somebody wisdom to create it and us the wisdom to use....I will get off my soap box now. Again, Congrats! Keep up the hard work...its well worth it. Cindy

Know what you mean Linda....We have central AC and last year I used have to keep it at 68-70 because I was always so hot...my family be be freezing and me sitting there sweating...now I am always saying, "Can someone bump up the AC to 74." Funny how losing weight changes the internal thermostat. Cindy

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........204...........204...........184...........20 TxArcher.......299...........299...........280...........19 Hollyberries...253...........251...........238...........13 Momto1plus1....203...........203...........185...........18 Lindata........176.5.........176.5.........160...........16.5 Sades..........194...........194...........185...........9 Mariegabrieleee...235..................235.................215........ ..........20 Skinny Jill...........167..................167.................157........... ........10 Foofy..........233...........233...........220............13 I don't know what happened this week but I am down 2lbs. Must be the Burn Baby Burn Water Aerobics Class I started Tuesday along with my morning water aerobics... We can do it!

Name............Lbs Lost........% of wgt lost.......BMI QatarPhil...........55......................19%...............32.2 (39.6) Foofy...............40.5..................15%..................37.6 Sades...............35....................15.2%...............35.6 Shalee04...........66.....................26.6................30.3 Bandpal.............77.66..................27%................34.1(47) Skinny_Jill..........50.....................22.5%..............32.7 Stephanie..........60.....................26%.................27.1 Hollyberries........103.....................26%.................37.1 linda.................49.....................21.5..................30. 46 Abbisgood..........53.....................23%.................?? want2lose..........76.4...................26%................33.5 kandiceb............63.....................26%................27.6 Momto1plus1......67.2...................24.9%..............31.7 MollyBrown.........36.....................12.5%..............36.5 TxArcher............101...................25.25%.........52.8 to 39.4 Cindyg...............49.....................19%.................37 Close.................50.....................20%.................33.1 Tmusicmaker123..73.....................19%.................60.1 to 48.7 plump_princess....57.....................22%.................36 Mariegabrieleee....73.....................24%.................51.3 to 39.1 gabeekeeper.......101.....................30% ..................40.2 stranger138........40......................17.4%.................33.7 shortgal..............40......................18.5%..............33.8 Robin_Bird............85.....................27.8%................33.4 Staysee..............70.....................20%................48.4 Hajohnson1..........45....................16.4%..............40.6 lindseyann2u........63......................?%.................? Cherlita...............44.......................20%...............65 to 57.5 BandChick64..........90.....................30%.............33.9 tyman311..............61.....................31%...............41 to 28 (so far) BarbBee................69......................23%...............39.4 1942.3 pounds lost to date!