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I had an interesting talk with my trainer/nutritionist the other day. He wanted to measure me again to see my progress. I didn't want too. I tried to explain that I knew I was losing weight and inches because my clothes are fitting differently. He insisted that I needed to SEE the progress on paper. "Everyone wants to see their progress." So he measured away. For some reason I was disappointed in the results. My head thinks I should have lost more inches. I was really bummed. He was happy with the progress. I asked him if it was more important for him to be happy or me? Ya see I was happy with the progress as seen from the clothing standpoint. Like someone said here about wearing clothes that fit and seeing the proof that things are going well. Now I have these tape measure numbers in my head. They didn't mean anything to me until he made a big deal out of them. Yet I can't accept his judgment that the numbers are good. It really wrecked the workout that day. My head was somewhere else. He kept saying not to let it get to me. Ya easy for him. I'm finally in a good place with this journey. I'm accepting that it will take me a while to get to a healthy weight. I'm working with the band. I'm getting into a groove with exercising. I've set a goal with the Triathlon. I've set a weight goal to be 200 by my anniversary (10/12). I'm actually allowing myself to believe this is working. I think my judgment is the best. But now someone tossed a wrench in the works. Grrrr. It's so frustrating. :cool2:

Are you hungry? Cause that is what the band helps with. If you have your hunger under control then it is something else. Plateaus happen. Sometimes it is your body regulating itself. The good thing is that you can do something about it. Are you working with a trainer? Do you see a nutritionist? If not then that is where I would start. Even one session where you map out a plan is worth it. Are you journaling your food? If not, most of times we think we are eating within our limits but after writing down everything that goes into the mouth it is seen that is not true. Sometime you don't get enough food and your body goes into survival mode and hangs onto every calorie. This is when you need see a nutritionist. Are you doing the same old, same old, when it comes to exercise? If so shake it up a bit and do something completely different. Use different muscles. See a trainer. I hope this helps. Wanting to change is a great place to start. Now plan some action. Good luck.

To know better is to do better. Knowing is half the problem. Now set yourself up with a plan to do better. Good luck.

I had an interesting talk with my trainer/nutritionist the other day. He wanted to measure me again to see my progress. I didn't want too. I tried to explain that I knew I was losing weight and inches because my clothes are fitting differently. He insisted that I needed to SEE the progress on paper. "Everyone wants to see their progress." So he measured away. For some reason I was disappointed in the results. My head thinks I should have lost more inches. I was really bummed. He was happy with the progress. I asked him if it was more important for him to be happy or me? Ya see I was happy with the progress as seen from the clothing standpoint. Like someone said here about wearing clothes that fit and seeing the proof that things are going well. Now I have these tape measure numbers in my head. They didn't mean anything to me until he made a big deal out of them. Yet I can't accept his judgment that the numbers are good. It really wrecked the workout that day. My head was somewhere else. He kept saying not to let it get to me. Ya easy for him. I'm finally in a good place with this journey. I'm accepting that it will take me a while to get to a healthy weight. I'm working with the band. I'm getting into a groove with exercising. I've set a goal with the Triathlon. I've set a weight goal to be 200 by my anniversary (10/12). I'm actually allowing myself to believe this is working. I think my judgment is the best. But now someone tossed a wrench in the works. Grrrr. It's so frustrating.

I had an interesting talk with my trainer/nutritionist the other day. He wanted to measure me again to see my progress. I didn't want too. I tried to explain that I knew I was losing weight and inches because my clothes are fitting differently. He insisted that I needed to SEE the progress on paper. "Everyone wants to see their progress." So he measured away. For some reason I was disappointed in the results. My head thinks I should have lost more inches. I was really bummed. He was happy with the progress. I asked him if it was more important for him to be happy or me? Ya see I was happy with the progress as seen from the clothing standpoint. Like someone said here about wearing clothes that fit and seeing the proof that things are going well. Now I have these tape measure numbers in my head. They didn't mean anything to me until he made a big deal out of them. Yet I can't accept his judgment that the numbers are good. It really wrecked the workout that day. My head was somewhere else. He kept saying not to let it get to me. Ya easy for him. I'm finally in a good place with this journey. I'm accepting that it will take me a while to get to a healthy weight. I'm working with the band. I'm getting into a groove with exercising. I've set a goal with the Triathlon. I've set a weight goal to be 200 by my anniversary (10/12). I think like Christine said I'm actually allowing myself to believe this is working. I think my judgment is the best. But now someone tossed a wrench in the works. Grrrr. It's so frustrating. :tt2:

I was at the mall yesterday and thought there was a celebrity having a meet & greet, so many people crowded around the central strip. As I got closer I started to notice the banners for WiiFit. They were having a demo day for the WiiFit and had 20 of the things set up and ready for playing. There were lines at each one. Everyone looked to be having a great time. Especially the guys watching the girls hula hooping.

Sorry I don't have one but I would think it would fit. Nobody has complained of it not fitting. Probably not. I don't think I have really great restriction but I couldn't eat a full size anything right now without feeling some discomfort. I think the real question is should you?

Why don't you adapt some of the bandster ways. Not drinking with or 1 hr after meal. Upping your protein. Perhaps lowering your portions. It's all stuff you would have had to do anyways, so why not give it a try now. Good luck and hang in there.

Ive started my training for the Triathlon. Feels good to have a focus. Weight loss stalled. Haven't lost for the last week. I think it is because it has been hot here and I have been reaching for the juice. To many calories. I've been tired lately too. Perhaps because of the increased exercise. I think I will be hitting the pillow early tonight. TTFN

Hi KC. My sister lives over in Brookside. I love visiting. Welcome to LBT. Just follow your Drs guidelines and you will do fine!! Good luck. Amanda

Iam more of a lap swimmer but I did go to a water aerobics class a few years ago with a friend that could not swim. She made me promise to stay by her side. By the end of the session she was bopping along with the best of them. We would have done another session but the pool was being closed for repairs. So if you aren't going because of a fear of the water-GO! You never put you head under. You can stay in the shallow end, about waist high. Water is the perfect environment for gentle workouts (easy on the joints).

Have a super time. I did the Eastern last year and it was truly beautiful. Just remember to check the dance floor for slippery stuff. Appetite suppressants? what did he give you?

It wasn't until I was married that I did it.

Chris I'm so sorry about the swimmer guy. I was surprised you even finished the race. I would have just sat there and freaked. I wonder how many folks passed him by before you got there. That is one of my fears that I will just drop from a heart attack or something from the exertion/excitement of the day. If you're the hugging kind of guy---HUGS--

Wow I can't believe the thread is so quite today. Guess everyone is doing fine. Which is really wonderful. :biggrin2:

I started my Tri training yesterday in the pool and on the bike. Times sucked but it is good to have a goal to shoot for. Question to the ladies (of size)out there- where do you get your tri-suit?

BACK AWAY FORM THE scale... Actually can you go on how your clothes are fitting to gage how you are doing?

Why don't you pop over to the pre-op or the general support board and start a thread asking for someone your age to talk with. I don't think you will have a problem finding the support you are looking for. Good luck.

Get an appointment and talk to the Dr. Have everything written down that you want to say. Even how the insurance co will cover the procedure. Get a good family history with any co-morbidities. Have the name of the Band Dr ready to show how you are serious and ready. Give it a shot. You are the client.

you should look over on the regional support threads. Good Luck.

Jonathan Im not sure if you want us to call you on the excessive menu choices or tell you it's good you're keeping track haven't gained and are aware of the pitfalls of restaurants/social eating. Sometime I suck at this support stuff. Sorry

Ronda I think you know what you have to do. Get that scale away from you. Kind of like an anorexic has to step on th scale backwards and have someone else read it. That is what my trainer does with me and just keeps telling me "its going down". Little does he know Im on the scale at home everyday. Perhaps we need to lock it in a closet. As for the food, well your life is really centered around it right now and having it in the forefront of you mind is only natural. How many years did you have a full dinner size plate? I think repetition is the only answer regarding your mind. Soon this new portion will be normal for you. Hang in there.

Annie could you be craving a certain food? Maybe your body is telling you you need something. Iron? Salt? CHOCOLATE!!! I think you are at the point where most folks are faced with the fork in the road- Left- F*this. I suck at dieting, just give me the chocolate!! Right- I will be truly virtuous and never touch chocolate again ever in my life. Center- give yourself a bit of a treat each day that is counted in you total cals. Plan for it and accept it. As for the bping. I've been told that if I get stuck it's liquids for a day to help relieve the inflammation around the band. Keep your chin up(and mouth closed around the sweets) this to shall past.

My trainer said I should only do one of the two races because they are one week apart and that would be very hard on me (the recovery). So Im only going to do the one on Aug 2nd. (I think. I have until the race day 7/27 to decide) Walking on the beach is soo good for you. You use your core because of the uneven sandy surface. I even heard it's good for folks with joint issues because of the softer surface, no pounding. It beats the treadmill any day.