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Hey All! Brandy - Congrats on the losses! Excellent, you'll be in Onderland any minute now!! CC - Congrats on your daughter's wedding! Aren't you glad you did this 8 months ago? I find myself feeling that way a lot! Your pics are gorgeous and I can definately see a difference. Brandy is right, you'll make a beautiful mother of the bride! Cubs - I'm glad you are going to give the C25K a try. I know quite a few people who have been really successful with it. I'm glad I could help. Who knows? Maybe you'll find that you do really love running after all! You've got a great attitude and I know you'll do well. I finally ran today after....umm, well I can't remember how long. I know 5-6 days for sure! YIKES! Last week I had finals and then I was running crazy all weekend long. I did play a very intense game of Ultimate Ping Pong! LOL! I'm glad to read everyone is doing well. And cubs, you are not the only one who looks forward immediately after achieving a goal. I couldn't wait to get to Onderland and now that I'm at 194, all I can do is dream of the day I get to 189! Although, I have to say I am really enjoying life these days. I want to loose the rest of my weight, but I'm okay right now just enjoying the journey! Hope you all have a great week!!

Jachut, I agree with you totally. I don't do the "band diet" either. I eat good, wholesome foods in all food groups. I don't do protein overload and I'm doing just fine; however, I am in no way suggesting anyone should deviate from their surgeon's advice, this is my choice. I'm loosing at a rate that I'm happy with, but more importantly I feel great! I'm exercising and am very active. My skin and hair are healthy too. I did give up all white foods except for the occasional indulgence. I eat whole grains, fruits, veggies, and lean protein. I decided when I got my band that I wasn't going to diet anymore. I eat what I want, but I have it in moderation. I do log my food most days, but that's just something I like to do so I can see what I've been doing. Especially around the holidays as there is so much mindless eating. Also I tend to get very busy and believe it or not I sometimes forget to eat and tracking allows me to make sure I'm getting in enough veggies, etc. The good news is that I don't stress about food anymore. This past Thanksgiving was the first holiday I can remember not feeling guilt. I had what I wanted in small amounts and had a great day. No guilt!!! That, IMHO, is the best thing about the band. I eat like a normal person and I don't worry about it every day, all day. And also, I haven't had a fill in about 4 months. I have good restriction, but am not overly tight. I know everyone is different. And just like Jachut, there is no judgement in my comments. This is just my experience and my preference. I'm enjoying life like never before and the band is the tool I use to do that.

Hey Everyone! Hope you are all well. kcmagu - what kind of nursing do you do? I start nursing school in January and I just hope I can stay away from the junk food! My plan is to be prepared with healthy Snacks and such, but you know how that can go.

Cubs, I know how you feel. I was always self conscious about working out in front of people, especially men. I finally had to just tell myself it doesn't matter. I'm the only one who will suffer if I don't go. And like mom and your husband said, no one is probably even looking. I took two phys ed classes this semester and one was weight lifting. I was in there with all of these young, cute guys. I just finally sucked it up and did what I needed to do and you know what, they ended up being really nice and respectful. I also gained their respect by playing ultimate frisbee and the like. If I hadn't of done it, I would have missed out. Also, the fire academy cadets are on my campus, so it was a bonus going outside and running behind them! LOL!! I didn't care what they thought because the view was spectacular! I've now begun running 5Ks, yesterday I did 5 1/2 miles. You are my age, so if I can do it, so can you!!! Just start somewhere. You might want to look into the couch potato to 5K (and I'm not insinuating that you are a couch potato, that's just the name of the program :thumbup:). It lets you build your endurance a little at a time. I could barely do a couple of minutes at a time when I started running again, now I can do 40+. I love running and I miss it if I skip a day or two. I used to dream (literally) about running again, and now I am. If I can help you in any way, please don't hesitate to PM me or leave a message here. Good luck!!

Hello all! Glad to see this thread active again. I'm doing well and enjoying life. I've got finals this week and have been busy getting ready for those. I don't think I'm going to make my year end goal of 183, fairly certain I can't loose 10 pounds in three weeks , but that's okay. I'm happier now than I've been in a long time. I start nursing school in January so I'm just thankful that I'm in decent shape so I can keep up and have the energy I'm gonna need just to get through it. Congrats on everyone's weight loss. I haven't weighed this week yet, so hopefully I'm down another pound at least. My weight loss has slowed down to a crawl. I knew that would happen. I was hoping to be down 100 pounds by my bandiversary, but I'll be happy if I can get off 75 by then. Keep up the good work everyone! Every ounce adds up! :thumbup: Happy Holidays!

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Hey Mom! Glad to hear from you. I had been wondering how you were doing. Sorry to hear about the issues with the band, etc. I know you'll get back on track soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My weight loss has certainly slowed to a crawl, but I'm still doing okay with inches. Even though I haven't lost much more weight, all of the sudden people are noticing. It's perfectly normal to go through periods of plateau and the closer you get to goal, generally it will be harder to loose. Everyone is doing so well. I hope everyone will be inclined to add pics to the April Avenger's pic site. I don't feel I'm ready to add them to the main photo gallery, but I feel comfortable sharing with you guys. I hope everyone will continue to post. We all go through rough periods, but hopefully we can all help each other. Good to hear from you all!

Carrie - congrats on nursing school too! I know what you mean about all white. I have so much more energy now, and I know I'm gonna need it! Firedad - Starting to measure yourself, excellent! Also, you look great! I just looked at your pics and I can totally see a difference! Now as far as you being tired and gaining, you work third shift my friend! Now it all makes sense! That's a hard shift to work and function normally. Don't beat yourself up. That's probably something you can't always control. The hubby works that shift and he's tired all the time. The best time for him to workout is right before he goes in, but most of the time it doesn't happen. Just do the best you can. Hope everyone else is doing well. My allergies are killing me which causes me to have trouble keeping most foods down except liquids and Soups. I'm out of Mucinex, gotta get some tomorrow! I just really want a piece of chicken or a salad. Tired of soup!

Hi! 196/ -50.5 Thanks for the update!

Hey everyone! I haven't been over here in a while, so I thought I'd drop in and say hi! I'm doing well, love my band! Congrats Pete! You are going to be banded on my b-day, so it's gotta be a good day! LOL! Good luck! Only 4 more days! Firedad - Hang in there. The first few months can be tough because you probably don't have adequate restriction yet; however, you have lost 60 pounds and that's awesome! I didn't get good restriction until my 3rd fill which was probably 4 months post-op. And it wasn't until then that I saw really good weight loss. I also recommend measuring yourself. I started measuring and taking pics from the very beginning. That way if I hit a plateau, I can see the difference in those numbers. As a matter of fact, I've lost more inches than weight. You are doing great, keep it up! I'm starting nursing school in January and I'm so glad I had the surgery. I can't imagine being 50 pounds heavier than I am now and trying to juggle school and home. Hope you all have a great day!!

I've been trying to upload new pics today and every time it tells me "upload failed". I'm not sure if it's my end or if there is a technical problem. I've uploaded pics before. Is anyone else having trouble? Thanks.

I loved this thread. I was banded in April and have lost 50 pounds, which is great, but I really need to loose another 50. I had someone the other day ask me how much I've lost and I told her and she said "really, that's all? I figured you were down at least 80 if not 100". I'm never really sure if I should be offended or if that's a compliment. I feel like I need to constantly defend my weight loss because everyone expects me to just drop 100 pounds overnight. Then a good friend of mine saying "you're not going to try to loose any more are you?" And then still someone else talking about this girl she knew who was really fat, "she must weigh like 160 or something". WTH?!?

Finally was able to post pics. These are from last week. Down 50!

I didn't go completely overboard, but I did have one last cheeseburger and a Quizno's sandwich (not at the same time) because I knew I'd probably have to give up bread. However, I did go ahead and give up sodas before I had to so I feel like it evened out. LOL! I was mentally prepared and ready to make a change, so I didn't really have the desire to do that. Of course I was kicking myself the first week after surgery with nothing but liquids. I got over it though and I've never looked back.

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! What a difference one year and the band makes! I actually enjoyed Thanksgiving with no guilt. Imagine that! Hope you are all well.

Lookin' good Brandy! I keep trying to post new pics, but it won't let me. I don't know why.

***NAME***********START WGHT.*****CURRENT WGHT.********GOAL**********LBS. LOST ***:sad: *************:crying:*************:tt2: *********************:cool2:* 1000words..........237............235............220............2 1dayatime..........259............250............239............9 aJoneen............213............210............199............3 alliemorris73......229............229............199............0 Ariel..............193............193............183............0 Barb12590..........207............199............187............8 Bea1129............198.5..........196.5..........183............2 Brandy.............208............203............198............5 CQQlgirl...........188............186............170............2 crzytchr...........265............259............250............6 JasonR.............366............366............351............0 Jodi_620...........174............168............159............6 KikiVal315.........229............223.5..........215..........5.5 Kirsty39...........237............234............217............3 laurigee...........170............162............158............8 Leslie2Lose........215............214............199............1 LilMissDiva........244............244............225............0 lindar172 .........257.8..........250.6..........240..........7.2 LisaB..............189............184............170............5 mamanmidwife.......275............268............255............7 MegMegs13..........266............260............250............6 mominlv13..........282.4..........275.4..........270............7 noosagirl..........138............138............124............0 Renee74............198............195............185............3 renewedhope........162............161............150............1 SailorChristy......251.5..........248............230..........3.5 southernmissy......209............203.5..........195..........5.5

I know! I'm still not sure I like it. I still have trouble finding what I need. If you go to the toolbar at the top on the right, click on quick links. From there you can edit your info and look at your subscribed threads, etc. Nice to see ya!

Hey all! I've been feeling a little wimpy lately and just haven't been doing what I need to do, until today. I've been trying to log food, but haven't really exercised this week. Today I played ultimate frisbee! OMG, so fun!!! According to dailyplate I burned over 700 calories. I believe it. I looked like I had stepped into the shower, clothes and all. Those little punks thought I wouldn't be able to play or play well. WWHAhahaha (my evil laugh), well I showed them. Of course, I won't be able to get up in the morning, but damn it, I showed them!!! I haven't played anything "full court" in 15 years. Those of us who are up in years were asking for oxygen by the end of the game (1 hour later). I am literally bruised from head to toe from going head to head with the boys. There was only one other girl and she was on the other team. Most of them were shocked that I'd actually fight for the frisbee. They don't know me very well. That's like telling me I can't do something. I was one of the last ones picked for the team and he looked so disappointed. By the end of the game, my team captain was calling me MVP and hi-fiving me. I think those kids have a whole new respect for me. Hopefully they learned a lesson in "don't judge a book by it's cover". Of course, it'll just be our little secret that I've already had to take two doses of Advil and I see another one or two in my future! LOL! I so needed that vote of confidence to get me fired back up. If I can do that now, what will I be able to do with 30 more pounds gone? With 50? I'm considering running in the Turkey Trot (5K) on Thanksgiving morning. I'm fighting with myself because I really don't want to get up and outside on a cold morning by 6:30. Yeah, I know....WHAT A CRYBABY!!! Sorry for the super long post, I just know you guys will understand. I hope everyone is doing well. Where's mom? Leslie - glad to hear from you. You can do it girl! Sometimes we just have to regroup and do something different. If I don't talk to you before then, have a great weekend cold and all!! Have a blast! Turler - hang in there. Stress is a huge factor in our overall health and weightloss. Do something for yourself soon! Brandy - You are right there girl! Keep it up. Margaritas give me the slime too, but so far it hasn't stopped me! HA! Milk has always given me slime even pre-band. Hope everyone has a great weekend!!