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Great job, you all! I think it is awesome your still seeing the nsvs!!! I think the nsv's are so important too! Okay well I am hitting the gym tonight as long as I get my crazy homework done...I have to hurry!!! I will report in when I get back with my totals...

Hi all! Para- I bought it and it was top of the line..I paid like $1900 for the elliptical. It was nice, but I have small kids and I just felt like I had so many interruptions at home...My elliptical was an Octane 35. It was awesome, but it was also huge and took up a lot of room. Not to mention, here I have this super nice elliptical, and I always use the precor at the gym...IT was hard to do both. So we decided to sell it...The good thing is it found a good home hopefully and it will be used a lot.. Whosyadaddy, we all have weeks like that, but I know you will kick butt at the gym this week!! You can do it!! Okay well I hope your trip to Cleveland is good!! I can't believe your in Ohio!!! I hope you all have a great workout week! Take care!

Hi you all! Wow Ceraded! Your kicking butt! 1500 calories...woo hoo! Whosyadaddy! You can do it exercise your butt off!! I bet you will be burning up the hotel gym tonight!! Stef! I am so glad you got back to the gym it must have felt great! Okay well I hit the gym too! I didn't do zumba but did hit the elliptical, and strength training, targeting my lat pull downs, and abs today.. I also found out no fill until Mar 4....How will I survive...I did the two days of liquid and well...hopefully that helped a little. Doc's office said if I want to eat just grab stuff with protein, no carbs...That is so hard to want to do... Anyways I will keep trying my best!! Everyone take care and have a great workout week.

Hi all! I hit the gym Saturday, and had a fabulous work out...I was excited so I thought I would let you know...

Okay well after my two day liquid diet so far, I am positive I need another fill too! I am going to call my doc on Monday..I am going to continue the liquids because I would like to keep some weight moving..I stayed still this week and the doc told me if I didn't lose to give him a call so I will in the morning that is for sure...At first I thought it was just me having bad habits, but I think I am positive I am needing the fill. Ceraded and Stef!!!! Great job you guys are doing awesome...I hope your fill makes it better...Ceraded what a workout!!! Holy cow... Okay everyone have a great new week of exercise!!!!

Stef~ No problem My weight loss is slowing down, and I am getting more hungry..So my doc wanted me to wait to get a fill almost two weeks ago, so I decided the other day that I would do liquids with another friend from chat on LBT. So we are on full liquids, to help get head hunger straightened out. Sometimes I get so used to eating that I forget how much food I really need to live, so it's important for me to revisit that every once in a while, to help me remember that my body needs food but not a whole lot of it..So it is my way of maintaining and trying to get a handle before I go back to the doc's for a fill. Even though I have the band, I still sometimes don't feel full even though I know I must be..I never try to over do it..But I have felt lately that I have been getting carried away, so I am just trying to take it easy for this week, and see if I can get my portion size under control, and not the eating because of head hunger.. I hope this makes sense..I just realize that at some point my band will almost be full and I will have to learn to control this on my own so I am trying to be more accountable for it now..But I am starving...for chewable food!! LOL!! Take Care!

Okay Everyone, I hit the gym hard today and enjoyed every single minute of it!!! I did zumba, and I was so excited because I am not even the biggest girl in my class anymore, which feels pretty darn good!!!! I saw some people having trouble to day, and I felt bad because the class is hard..Even now when they change up the routine but it's just such a great work out...I worked 40 minutes elliptical, 60 min class, strength training, abs, legs, and arms. I also included some free weights on my arms today!!! I also found out that lat pull downs are great for the back so I work that to the bone..I know I will be sore tomorrow but it's all good!!! So today I went back on liquids, full liquids but liquids because I need a fill and I just feel like I am head hungry and need to fine tune some habits..You all know what I realized...How bad I still hate full liquids..I swear it is like detox but I need to battle this out for myself so...I gotta do it! Stef- I absolutely love those pictures!!! Wow that must be so nice to ride on a trail like that!! They were beautiful!!

Well I am excited that you got your fill Firebolt, and what exciting news to hear your mom is having the band!! Wow, it does tend to get discouraging, and scarry before you go in and have surgery. I was really scared too when I signed those papers. Penny It does take a lot of waiting at first but every day, it gets one day closer! Well when you get recovered after the band we will have to take turns going to each others zumba class!!!! LOL!!! I love it. Especially this one instructor..She is fabulous!!! Annie, that is great your doc is so understanding about your fills. I have decided to go back on liquids for a few days to give my tummy a break, I am doing a little head hunger eating and that is not good for me..So I got to put a stop too it, and start over just for a week. To get myself adjusted..I will need to get a fill soon but I know I still have to learn how to do this and so no to "head hunger". Well I hope you all have a great weekend, and Take Care!!!

Okay, you all I hit the gym today, been pretty crazy this week with all my tests. But I did finally get some gym time..I am looking forward to hitting the gym tomorrow again..Love all the pics, with the babies Stef! Too cute. I like those shots of the sun coming up too! I haven't seen the sun since last Friday in Ohio. Okay well everyone have a good weekend!! Ceraded-Hope everything goes okay... Whosyadaddy-Everyone is asking where you have been on chat so they are missing you to say the least, just thought I would let you know... Take care! Stef- I would love to have a trail like that to ride on! And it sounds like you have some awesome tunes to ride too! I actually like a lot of that music especially Fleetwood Mac!

Sounds like your doing a great job...Just say positive things to her and I think you will have it made! Go whosyadaddy you ladies man, you! Someone taught you well! Have a great anniversary 10 years is something to be proud of!

I think of preop diet as detox. That is what it felt like to me..It's always a pain waiting for that appointment time. Well look at it this way..either way by the end of the day..your starting your whole new part of your life! Good luck with everything!!!

Whosyadaddy, I better not tell the man who is buying it that guys look feminine on an elliptikill!! LOL! We are always harder on are selves...Well you all I am in the pits this week..I can't get to the gym to save my life..But me and my zumba DVD are getting along great... I think I am going to go to the library and rent some kick boxing DVD's. I need to make sure I have some things to do here if it's going to keep snowing... Your so lucky whosyadaddy that your going to Florida soon!!! I need some good old fashion sunshine...This snow is not working for me, as if I have a choice. Have a good week you all!!! Hoping to get to feed my gym addiction tomorrow since I have church tonight..

That is awesome Paragirl! Sounds like your doing great...Sad news today..I sold my elliptical. That is okay though it's been so hard to work on it at home. I am still scared to see it go. They will come pick it up tomorrow. Now I will have to force myself to get to that gym...Maybe that's a good thing. So I got measured on Saturday, and it's so hard when others measure you, because no one measures in the same place. I am going to have to devise a plan so I can have my mom or someone I know measure me so it won't change. But I only lost 6 inches, 2 from my waist, and 1 from arms, 3 from hips, which I am sure I can thank to zumba, and the elliptical I am sure.

Everything is closed here...I am so bummed. So now I am at home in the house cleaning, studying, and watching my kids climb the walls. I will have to shovel the snow and do exercise at home today, thankful I atleast have zumba videos...LOL!!

Stefanie, I love that one "Cardiac Room" That is too much, so is the eliptiKill* Oh you all make me laugh I love it!! I am getting hammered by snow tonight, freezing temperatures, and sick kids...Not to mention a project I just found out about today....Don't you love those...Then on top of it my own homework! Uggh..So I am very behind...Stefanie, I will get you my numbers by tomorrow, as soon as I get caught up! I did do my elliptical today but no gym...I was dissappointed..but snow and kids trump my gym time...Take care everyone...Have a great workout week!!!!

Okay you all, I had great intentions, but I am just getting whammied here in OHio!! Snowing, kids sick (pink eye), and college..All I want to do is exercise...I feel like saying that old commercial, "CALGON, Take me to the gym!" instead of "Calgon Take me Away." Frustration has now set in ...No zumba at the gym today for Jess....Only elliptical at home...

Penny, I am so excited for you..The next couple of weeks will be hard but worth every minute of it!!! I am sure you will have a great experience with Dr. Siddiqui! It's so exciting to hear about everyone journeys!!! It makes me get excited about my band all over again.. Hey Dayton girls!!!! Where is everyone???? So will there be snow tonight...That is the question? Okay well I found out my favorite zumba lady is doing zumba on Monday Nights at 9 pm...If anyone would like to go to the gym I am sure I can get some free passes!!! Okay well got to study.... Take care all. I hope your doing well!

Turler, I just found out that there are classes on Mond/Wed...I would like to do both but I just don't and there is a class on Thursday too. I need to do it seriously that many times a week. I am aiming for three times this week. We'll see what happens!

Turler, Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!! I have heard Findlay is very nice! My hubby has worked up their quite a bit.. Don't you love zumba! I am not the greatest at it since I am still so heavy but I have a blast!!! Whosyadaddy you'll have girls to meet up with all over the place, you ladies man you!!! What will you ever do with all that attention!!!

I am in Clark County area..In between Springfield and Dayton, Ohio. I love your quote by the way. There is actually a hospital that was started by Mr. Kettering. Not to far from where I live..I hear he was a very nice man. I love zumba, they have a Zumba studio not to far from my house and I am thinking of trying to go learn a little more..I would love to get good at it...Wouldn't it be fun when I am at goal to become an instructor...like zumba or water aerobics. I don't know if I am that coordinated...But it sounds fun!!! PM me sometime OHJuli, I would love to hear from you.

Hi everyone My name is Jessica, I am 30 years old, married with 2 children. I have been obese most of my life...It took me three years to try and figure out how I could have lap band surgery, and finally in August of 2007, I found the way. My insurance wouldn't approve, so I am a self pay. I am a full time respiratory therapy student, finishing up my first year in the program. At my highest weight I was 349. Since having the surgery I am down to 259 lbs. I haven't seen these numbers in years..I have a very long road still yet to go. My life is so much fuller now...I am so happy I have the band. It has changed my life for the best. Welcome everyone to the thirties thread. I look forward to seeing all of you on the thread...

Stefanie!! LOL, I do love it now. Sometimes it's just hard to fit everything I need to fit in my day, and when my day gets crunched exercise is still the first thing in my head to cut...So somedays I dread it..but I do love exercise, and every time I am done working out, I am so glad I did it! I never regret it after I am done... Well I hit the gym this morning...Oh zzumba was kick butt, but she is changing some of the routine and I get so confused. But good news, zumba is coming to my gym at 9:00 on Mon/ Thurs and 5:30-6:30 on Wed and my gym is now staying open til 11:00pm at night!!! Wooohooo! I am excited about that... So anyways did the elliptical at home this morning, but hit the gym to do my zumba class, and strength training...I worked legs, abs today...Okay so I put a few new pics on my sparkspage...I am so excited!! I got myself into smaller size jeans and I am siked..Down from a size 26-28 to 20 in relaxed jean style..They are still snug but woohooo!!! I am so siked....So that makes ever moment I have ever dreaded going to exercise worth it!!!

Alisa, I wish I had some great advice for you...I am not sure anyone has gotten rid of that anxiety yet..If they have I hope you hear lots of positive ways to do this..I think it's one of those things where you say to yourself, I need this, and I am tired of letting people bother me by the way they look at me..I am entitled to work out, just like anyone else. I really believe that you need to get your mind set that your not going to let people bother you..I think it is easy to have good days, and bad days. Just whatever you do don't give up, it sounds like you have a hubby who is willing to go and be by your side and that is awesome..So if I were you I would go and sweat my booty off! I would love it if hubby would go with me...It would be such an awesome thing. Exercise: Reporting in...I hit the gym. It was so nice...I did my elliptical, and then I did my legs and abs for strength training. Then I hit the pool and swam...Fortunately, I didn't fall asleep! That is too much, whosyadaddy! I will hit it again in the morning to go and zumba!!!! I will talk to you all later..Have a great workout week...

I don't know about being an expert, but I love it...It's like club dancing without the bar scene, and I am shaking my booty off. It's a great work out...I think you can watch it on youtube.com It's a great new class, I believe you could find a class at a local gym. Some of our recreation centers even have the classes around here in Ohio. I just found out there is a zumba studio not too far from my house...Wooohooo! The gym is such a nice escape, I was swimming the other day, I think I could have stayed in the pool the whole day!

You go Arde!!! Well up late tonight, needed to post my exercise..I did the treadmill, and my zumba DVD at home tonight..I went to the doc he said no fill Iwas losing the right amount...How is 1 1/3 pound a week a good amount..I really wanted 3 lbs a week atleast..Okay so he said if I get where I need one really bad to call in a few weeks...I guess I just want this weight off already!!!! I hit the gym in the morning tomorrow, and I am ready for that!!! Okay well everyone have a great Friday!!