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Keep the bigger pair. I kept one outfit of my biggest size. I put them on the other day and couldn't believe the difference. Congrats!!

I got mine at CVS

Haven't seen this in awhile and it is just too fun, so I thought I would revive it!! What have you lost? Your weight loss = 1 lb/0.45 kg/0.07 Stone = a Guinea Pig 1.5 lbs/0.68 kg/0.11 stone = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts 2 lbs/0.9 kg/0.14 stone = a rack of baby back ribs 3 lbs/1.36 kg/0.21 stone = an average human brain 4 lbs/1.8 kg/0.29 stones = an ostrich egg 5 lbs/2.27 kg/0.36 stones = a Chihuahua 6 lbs/2.72 kg/0.43 stones = a human's skin 7.5 lbs/3.4 kg/0.54 stones = an average newborn 8 lbs/3.6 kg/0.57 stones = a human head 10 lbs/4.5 kg/0.71 stones= chemical additives an American consumes each year 11 lbs/5 kg/0.79 stones = an average housecat 12 lbs/5.4 kg/0.86 stones = a Bald Eagle 15 lbs/6.8 kg/1 stones = 10 dozen large eggs 16 lbs/7.3 kg/1.1 stones = a sperm whale's brain 20 lbs/9.1 kg/1.4 stones = an automobile tire 23 lbs/10.4 kg/1.6 stones = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year 24 lbs/10.9 kg/1.7 stones = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream 30 lbs/13.6 kg/2.1 stones = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year 33 lbs/15 kg/2.4 stones = a cinder block 36 lbs/16 kg/2.6 stones = a mid-size microwave 40 lbs/18 kg/2.9 stones = a 5-gallon bottle of Water or an average human leg 44 lbs/20 kg/3.1 stones = an elephant's heart 50 lbs/23 kg/3.6 stones = a small bale of hay 55 lbs/25 kg/3.9 stones = a 5000 BTU air conditioner 60 lbs/27 kg/4.3 stones = an elephant's penis (yep, weights more than his heart!) 66 lbs/30 kg/4.7 stones = fats and oils an average American eats in a year 70 lbs/32 kg/5 stones = an Irish Setter 77 lbs/35 kg/5.5 stones = a gold brick 80 lbs/36 kg/5.7 stones = the World's Largest Ball of Tape 90 lbs/41 kg/6.4 stones = a newborn calf 100 lbs/45 kg/7.1 stones = a 2 month old horse 111 lbs/50 kg/7.9 stones = red meat an average American eats in a year 117 lbs/53 kg/8.3 stones = an average fashion model (and she's 5'11") 118 lbs/53.5 kg/8.4 stones = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica 120 lbs/54 kg/8.6 stones = amount of trash you throw away in a month 130 lbs/59 kg/9.3 stones = a newborn giraffe 138 lbs/63 kg/9.9 stones = potatoes an average American eats in a year 140 lbs/64 kg/10 stones = refined sugar an average American eats in a year 144 lbs/65 kg/10.3 stones = an average adult woman (and she's 5'4") 150 lbs/68 kg/11 stones = the complete Oxford English Dictionary 187 lbs/85 kg/13 stones = an average adult man 200 lbs/91 kg/14 stones = 2 Bloodhounds 235 lbs/107 kg/17 stones = Arnold Schwarzenegger 300 lbs/136 kg/21 stones = an average American football lineman 400 lbs/181 kg/27 stones = a Welsh pony

I'm staying on plan today because I LOVE ME SOME ME!!!!!

My doctor has not restricted anything. There are things my band won't let me eat, but she hasn't really given me any ablsolutes. Liquids don't stay in the band as long and won't keep you full. I am not a big jello fan, but I can eat it if I want to.

WAY TO GO MINPIN!!!! It will get better. I didn't want to hear that irritating man talk so I downloaded the second one. It just has a ding when it's time to run or walk. It is not fun to hear someone tell you that you should be able to talk when you think you are dying. I really liked the podrunner!! Give yourself a BIG pat on the back! YOU DID IT!!!!

LOL!! I am the middle of 3 girls. My dad always said that he always wanted a boy, then suddeny he had more boys than he ever wanted! LOL... Then my sisters and I were all pregnant at the same time and all had boys. Life is so funny

Thanks whosya! Of our 5 only 1 is a girl. I must say, girls seem much harder than boys. I always thought the opposite would be true, but nope. Seems to be reverse. I just finished day one. The podrunner really helped. Love the music. Man it feels good to be moving!!

Where do you buy such a thing?? Sounds yummy.

Thanks luluc. That is an awesome story about your brother. I'm sure there is nothing like knowing that he is fixing to add to his life and you were a part of that!! You are right, there are victories much bigger than the scales!!

bonnie, our beginning weights are very close to the same. It is all about making up your mind to make changes. It looks like you have already done that. I can't wait to see your progress pics....

Bonnie, you are funny. Our 19 month old we adopted. So....we wetnfrom 1 kid to 5 in 1 1/2 years. I must say it was very hard in the beginning, but we have adjusted and the only way I keep my sanity is by keeping routines. Nap time, bed time, etc. DH and I have date night every THursday so we can have some time alone. That is very nice to. They are a handful, but very rewarding.

WAY TO GO BONNIE!!!!!!! Haven't done mine yet. I will be running at nap time. Usually around 12:30. Have I ever mentioned that I have 5 kids (4 are 4 and under). Talk about running. LOL. We are foster parents. We have 2 sons who are 19 months and 9 years old. We have 3 foster kids... a girl who is 4 and boys 8 months and 2 years old. We are fixing to adopt the 8 month old. Love my kids..... Anyway, I will be running when they are down for nap!!

Carrot, I typically stick with low carb. I know exercise is very important. It is an area I need to be more consistent in. Sometimes I am great and sometimes I'm not. Today I am starting a couch to 5k to get back on track. Here's the deal. I am not perfect. I am not even always consistant, but my band won't let me do nothing and I try to make good choices each day. If one day I don't then I just start new tommorow. I have good restriction and that helps a ton. I don't do anything super amazing. You are doing great as well. You should be very proud of yourself. Just keep doing and you will get there.

WAY TO GO MAMATO!!!!!!!! :wink_smile::thumbup::bored::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

WAY TO GO MAMATO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to onederland!! Even though you are only showing small ketones, obviously you are burning fat, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. My mom never goes deep into ketosis, but loses weight. I am sooooo impressed with your committment!! YOU GO GIRL!!!

way to go with ketosis Bonnie. I am showing a small amount of ketones this morning. By end of day I plan to be at least in moderated ketosis. I will really watch it today. DH took some new progress pics yesterday. I can really tell a difference. Click on my profile and view the album if you want. I am so motivated today. PS here i come!!

Way to go Carrott!!! Such a huge milestone! ENJOY!!

Thanks for the encouragement!! I ran/walked a 5k in May. I look forward to being able to run the whole thing!!

Ok, I usually post pics every 3 months, but I lost 15 pounds last month and couldn't wait to take pics. I am finally starting to look and feel like a new person. The grey pics are preop at 242. The other pic is today, down 76 pounds at 179!!

Welcome Cindy!! You are right, WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!! Here's to a great week!!

I am going to do my best to do one week at each level, but you kow, I think we can support each other regardless of what week we are on. Everyone needs to do what works best for them. No pressure, just support!!

I have still stuck with my low carbs today!! PRAYING FOR KETOSIS!!!!