Bozzj

Hi, I've been banded since April and today i'm experiencing something new. I don't typically get sick or have problems eating much (i.e. lean cuisine pizzas, etc)...but today i'm so tight that when i took a sip of my iced latte it's making that bubbling noise and is taking a while to go down (and just uncomfortable--not really painful though...just really tight feeling). I'm trying to think what I did differently to cause this and the only thing is i had a big workout last night and also did sit-ups for the first time (30). Could that be it? It's so weird to only have this happen now. ugh i really want that latte too!! Thanks for your help in advance.

b: iced venti chai tea latte. for some reason i was really tight this morning and it took me almost 3 hours to finish this! l: lean cuisine, 330 cal d: going to Houston's...i might get the fish sandwhich minus the sandwhich with a loaded baked potato (i take a few bites and bring the potato home for the hubby). No exercise today.

well i'm not really stressed...i'm normal. i wouldn't mind the noise if i didn't have this "pain" feeling in the center of my chest...i wonder if it'll just pass...ugh

b1: tall double skinny latte, 90 cal b2: oatmeal with peanut butter & syrup, 250 cal l: butternut squash lean cuisine, 350 cal s: (if needed) cheese string, 60 cal d: lean cuisine pizza, 330 cal Total Cal: 1080 I really REALLY want to hit 70 lbs...so i'm going to work out extra hard tonight. we'll see tomorrow...

well i only ended up eating 2 lean cuisines yesterday (660 cal) AND i burned 565 cals! not good..so i'm making sure i'm eating a little more today. b: tall double skinny latte (90 cal) and a yogurt (160 cal) l: flat bread lean cuisine (330 cal) d: probably a pizza lean cuisine (330 cal) s: 150 cal (if needed) I'm not going to the gym today (hair appointment) but i'm doing to do a walking tape at home (burns about 300 cal or so). Total cal: 1060

it snowed yesterday so i didn't go to the gym...just did a 3 mile walking tape with these toning band things...probably burned 300 or so cal. BUT i ate a little more than i should have...back to being strict. b1: tall skinny latte, 90 cal b2: yogurt, 160 cal l: flat bread lean cuisine, 330 cal d: a lean cuisine of some sort (max possible cal) 330 cal s: if needed, 150 cal Total cal= 1060 Exercise: will be doing 60 minutes of cardio (average cal burn= 550 cal)

that's the kind i buy--high fiber. i tried this and i'm hooked...totally good!!

i drink coffee everyday and my doc is ok with it...and he's pretty strict. did he say why? i personally cannot give up coffee

b: oatmeal, little peanut butter & syrup, 250 cal l: potstickers lean cuisine, 260 cal s: (if i eat it) cheese stick, 60 cal d: roasted garlic/chicken pizza by lean cuisine, 340 cal s: (if i eat it) possible cal= 150 I will be working out today for 60 minutes or so. Need to be good because i picked a little too much this weekend:thumbdown: Total cal: 1060

so happy because all my time at the gym paid off this week- lost 3lbs! b: venti iced chai tea latte, 300 cal l: lean cuisine pizza, 370 cal (i think this will go down..lol we'll see) d: going to bonefish grill--i'll likely splurge a little as usual with my friday night dinners no exercise today--will do my leslie sansone walking tapes tomorrow and sunday and go to the gym during the week.

b1: tall skinny latte, 90 cal b2: oatmeal with a teaspoon of peanut butter and a teaspoon of low fat syrup (from another thread on here---was fantastic), 250 cal l: potato, cheese and broc. lean cuisine, 230 cal d: probably a lean cuisine, 330 cal would be the max s: a 100 cal pack total cal: 1000 cal. i've been working out since monday burning 560 cal each day. let's hope the scale moves tomorrow!!

gosh my body burns lol. worked out for an hour-burning 575 cals and i'm aching! today: b1: tall skinny latte, 90 cal b2: whips yogurt, 160 cal l: orange chicken lean cuisine, 300 cal s: (if i have a snack in the afternoon it will be string cheese, 80 cal) Sometimes i need it before the gym..sometimes i don't. d: i might do a 5 cheese pasta lean cuisine, 330 cal s: i usually "need" a snack for head hunger purposes in the pm...it would be a 100 cal pack or a 150 cal ice cream. whatever moves me at the moment. total possible cal: 1110 Will workout for 60 minutes today...even if it kills me:lol:

i'm totally going to try this tomorrow am. i eat oatmeal often...i bet this will make it yumm-may hehe

i've come to learn that i cannot have Snacks in the house because i will eat them. hubby is working the night shift for a little while and last night i worked out (3mile walking tape) and then sat down and had a 100 cal pack of chips AND 150 cal ice cream. i wasn't even hungry. i'm disappointed in myself:frown: Today: b1: tall skinny latte, 90 cal b2: yogurt, 150 cal l: lean cuisine turkey thingie (250 cal)...i prob won't eat all of it like yesterday. d: i might do another lean cuisine or maybe some egg salad (about 320 cal). NO SNACKS!! ugh.

so i haven't written in quite a while...with all of the holidays and such i just got lazy in all areas. BUT i'm back and i'm going to make more of an effort to get this going again. b: tall skinny caramel latte- 90 cal b2: yoplait chocolate whips- 160 cal l: lean cusine (i probably won't eat all of it): some kind of fish variety: 330 cal d: mexican lasagne (made with low carb wraps). Probably in the 400 cal area. I'm going to work out today with my friend from work. And I brought a cheese string just in case if i'm hungry in the afternoon before the gym.

So i've been banded for 3 months and i've lost 41.6lbs. I keep losing each week and i've decided to look back in my journal and see what's "making this work." The day i opted to get the band (i'm self pay...even though my insurance would have covered it) i decided i needed to do something. I'm 29, 5'5 and 250lbs (was 292 the day i got banded). I have people all the time ask me what the "secret" is...and i just say that i'm ready. To someone who is in my shoes...you all know what that means...skinny people just nod and stare. So what am i doing? I guess i'm on the non-diet diet. I've realized that i allow myself to eat a lot of things--like crab cakes, tuna salad with real mayo, potato salad at a bbq, etc. Normally, pre-band, i'd eat a mountain of these things and feel guilty the next day (then eat because i would feel like a failure). You probably know how that feels. So how can you lose while eating (basically) what you want? I'm sure all of you are shouting in your heads SMALL PORTIONS. I guess my "secret" is that i make my meal about protein (so i've never had pasta, bread or rice--that includes pizza and such) but i haven't cared so much if it has fat. To date--it's working--and i realize i may need to change that as i get closer to goal. I listen to my body (which is harder than one would think--again--skinny people don't get that)--i try to make decent choices, but i allow myself to enjoy the things i crave as long as they avoid the listed items above (oh and no desserts). For me--it's a good balance between what i crave and the things i have to give up. I can eat enough of the "cheating" things to make me feel like a bowl of pasta is no biggie. For someone else that balance may be different, but i think it's important to find what works and really believe in it. I've noticed that for the first time i stand a little taller and dream a little bigger. I have a very long road ahead of me, but i'm excited to go down that path.

b: venti iced skim chai tea latte s: 1 mini milky way (the tiny one) l: (will be) salad with goat cheese, apples, pecans & citrus dressing (i'll pick on this) d: going to bonefish grill. likely to get (although shouldn't) crab cakes (2--will eat one) and a side of potatoes (will pick)

Sorry i didn't read this before posting before. Livingston is far from NYC (40 minutes without any traffic)...and it's not the best area--especially at night. I'm not sure if i'll drive there or not...so i guess put me as a maybe.

i'm ok with either nj or nyc because i live in north jersey. i recommend that if you "do it" in nj you have it close to NYC...like in Secaucus or at the Meadowlands..then it would be 10 minutes from the city and people can enjoy it more. Just a suggestion. So, count me in...just let me know the details when you have them.

sounds yummy. i always crave sheperd's pie when it's chilly outside. i use some help from the store during the week due to time issues... pre-made mash (real) in refrigerated section bird's eye steam bag veggies (i use the garlic peas & mushrooms) 1lb lean ground beef reduced fat cheese can ff cream of mushroom can golden mushroom preheat oven to 400 so i start browning my meat. meanwhile i pop in the veggies in the micro. when they are done (veggies) i pop the mash in the micro. So when the mean is browned i add the veggies and about (i don't measure) 2 tablespoons of each Soup. Stir. Dump the meat in a pam'd dish. top with cooked mash. add some cheese. cook until brown and melty. I know many are "afraid" of carbs, but i find that for me--if i still eat what i crave, but i make sure i measure it...then i stay on track. it's work for me so far. :wink_smile:

happy bday bloo!! So today's an exciting day for me because i broke 60lbs!! Yay. b: what else---venti iced 7 pump skim chai tea latte l: ugh i have a business meeting and they are ordering pizza. i never had pizza on the band. it's a thin crust...i'm a little scared...but i might try it and go slow (i can eat bread so i'm thinking i'll be ok with like a half a slice). d: going out to eat. i always slurge and don't even think about calories on fridays...we'll have fish or whatever. i just eat a small portion.

just to chime in here...i also think it depends on what you're eating. i tend to still eat higher fat foods...so if i ate 5x of that i'd be in trouble. so i usually drink my breakfast (chai tea anyone lol) and i usually have cream based soup for lunch aka fattening..but i never over eat...and then dinner. if i snack (and lately i do) i have a 100 cal. pack of something...so that i can still feel like i'm cheating, but it's a small quantity. my method isn't for everyone, but it keeps my sane. i think you'll find what works for you as well.

b: grande starbucks ban/choc vianno with shot of espresso made w/ skim. *This was my first time getting this and it's actually very good. not sweet. has lots of protein and fiber and around 200ish cals if made with skim. i'll get this again. l: (will be) sm. chicken ala king soup. yum. (cream based). d: gosh i have no idea. i have frozen beef/veg wontons at home that i can stir fry with a little sesame oil, light soy & hoisen. then put this chili garlic sauce i have from a house of thai. i might make that. but who knows lol. workout: i'll head to the gym again today with my friend. we usually do 30 min, mon-thurs on the ellipical (wow i can't spell) and i burn around 380/390 cal. and i almost die each time lol lol.

Hi! I buy them. yes i'm insane. it's $4.23 for a venti. I do get a lot of gift cards and i use them as well. I usually order this soup for lunch that is priced well at like 3bucks...so that's why i splurge on the tea. :rolleyes2:

b: venti iced 7 pump skim chai tea latte l: sm. french onion soup d: (will be) leftover sheperd's pie s: if i have--100 cal pringles lol lol