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Holding myself accountable . . . I figured that making a weight ticker would be a good way to see my progress because I am not seeing the progress from day-to-day, but when I gain weight I notice, a lot! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Diet Plans"] Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Diet Plans [/url] So I made this and will make another for a short term goal. I really need to stick with the ten pounds a month weight loss plan. That will make me happy and I will see progress that way. I need to structure my meals more and get my butt to the gym more than twice a week. I just did the math, too, and 36 pounds is 25% weightloss from where I was at my highest to where I am now. That's good remeber that. Okay so here is my small goal . . . Currently 240, 25% more of the weight I want to lose is 35 more pounds, for a total of 71 pounds lost. Let's try to get under 200 pounds. Lose 40 more pounds to be at 198. Get there by Anthony's Birthday, September 18th. That is a really ambitious goal and is twice what you can lose each month, but even if you don't get there the progress will be awesome. So it is Thursday, I have lost 4 pounds as of yesterday, and this morning i'm a pound heavier. NO MORE ICE CREAM! Remember to eat only what you can not as much as you want. Stick with the smaller portion. you haven't been hungry in a long time. Eat a banana for dessert instead of ice cream, and figure out how you can be happy with less on your plate. Use a smaller plate, that worked before, it will work again, just stick with it.

skeeterbait8, thank you for the pep-talk :-D Abby

I got on the scale last night, which I knew was a bad idea. I just got back from a week of "vacation." I worked out on saturday for the first time in a couple of weeks and felt really good, but felt my double-chin coming back so I hopped on the scale. I gained 3 pounds and am not happy. Abby! Get Back on the Bandwagon! I hate feeling like I'm starting over. But here I am again, starting over. Granted it isn't as bad as a couple of months ago, where I ignored my scale for almost a whole year, but non-the-less, starting over. I'm not eating a whole lot, so my band is still at a great restriction, it is the fact that I sneak treats. I need to stop sneaking treats. I need to get back ont he food log. That keeps me accountable each day. The scale is only keeping me accountable each Friday. No more icecream, no more cookies, no more making treats for Anthony and then eating them like I can. I know this will be an easy transition. I don't really want those treats. I just need to stop justifying it. Stress is not going to be an excuse anymore. No more fast food. Be diligent with my food choices and even though I'm doing well I could be doing better. No more excuses: Get my ass to the darn gym! No more icecream, brownies, etc! Use my food log! Be good, I will be happier in the long run! Use this blog to vent and be an emotional wreck! - that is an acceptable outlet I need to be my own hero! Live for me, Be happy for me, Put as much time into me as I do into others. Going to the gym, walking the dog more, and eating better will make me feel better about me. My happiness is the best motivation!

Holding myself accountable . . . I figured that making a weight ticker would be a good way to see my progress because I am not seeing the progress from day-to-day, but when I gain weight I notice, a lot! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Diet Plans"] Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Diet Plans [/url] So I made this and will make another for a short term goal. I really need to stick with the ten pounds a month weight loss plan. That will make me happy and I will see progress that way. I need to structure my meals more and get my butt to the gym more than twice a week. I just did the math, too, and 36 pounds is 25% weightloss from where I was at my highest to where I am now. That's good remeber that. Okay so here is my small goal . . . Currently 240, 25% more of the weight I want to lose is 35 more pounds, for a total of 71 pounds lost. Let's try to get under 200 pounds. Lose 40 more pounds to be at 198. Get there by Anthony's Birthday, September 18th. That is a really ambitious goal and is twice what you can lose each month, but even if you don't get there the progress will be awesome. So it is Thursday, I have lost 4 pounds as of yesterday, and this morning i'm a pound heavier. NO MORE ICE CREAM! Remember to eat only what you can not as much as you want. Stick with the smaller portion. you haven't been hungry in a long time. Eat a banana for dessert instead of ice cream, and figure out how you can be happy with less on your plate. Use a smaller plate, that worked before, it will work again, just stick with it.

I got on the scale last night, which I knew was a bad idea. I just got back from a week of "vacation." I worked out on saturday for the first time in a couple of weeks and felt really good, but felt my double-chin coming back so I hopped on the scale. I gained 3 pounds and am not happy. Abby! Get Back on the Bandwagon! I hate feeling like I'm starting over. But here I am again, starting over. Granted it isn't as bad as a couple of months ago, where I ignored my scale for almost a whole year, but non-the-less, starting over. I'm not eating a whole lot, so my band is still at a great restriction, it is the fact that I sneak treats. I need to stop sneaking treats. I need to get back ont he food log. That keeps me accountable each day. The scale is only keeping me accountable each Friday. No more icecream, no more cookies, no more making treats for Anthony and then eating them like I can. I know this will be an easy transition. I don't really want those treats. I just need to stop justifying it. Stress is not going to be an excuse anymore. No more fast food. Be diligent with my food choices and even though I'm doing well I could be doing better. No more excuses: Get my ass to the darn gym! No more icecream, brownies, etc! Use my food log! Be good, I will be happier in the long run! Use this blog to vent and be an emotional wreck! - that is an acceptable outlet I need to be my own hero! Live for me, Be happy for me, Put as much time into me as I do into others. Going to the gym, walking the dog more, and eating better will make me feel better about me. My happiness is the best motivation!

Has anyone's doctors told them to stay completely away from gum? Mine never told me not to but I haven't specifically asked him. I'm curious because I like to have things in my mouth, and after gaining back almost half of my weight I'm curious if gum could be an alternative. My quick fix was to put my tongue ring back in so I would have something to play with at work instead of the various baked goods that are always readily available. Any tricks or feedback is much appreciated. :ohmy:

bmann, I love sushi too. Most sushi bars have some type of rice free roll. I asked at my favorite sushi bar. They called is a volcano roll and doesn't have rice. It is warpped in seaweed and white fish. They also had another roll that was wrapped in cucumber as well if that interests you. Do you sit at the bar or at a table? Try sitting at the bar, the chefs are usually really helpful if you want to special order or pick their brain about a specialty roll. :eek:

Bob, These are amazing. My boyfriend likes them better than the betty crocker mix Cookies. they were perfect, miost inside and flaky on the edges. So yummy. Thank you. :eek: P.S. have you tried a chocolate chip cookie recipe that uses real chocolate chips, not the sugar free ones?

thank you both for your reassurance. I had some broth last ngiht that went down fine and my protien shakes are going down well. Thank you thank you

I apologize if this has already been asked, I wasn't able to find it. I had my 3rd fill this morning and went from 6 cc to 7 cc and I definately feel more restriction when drinking Water than I did on my first 2 fills. I have only had the courage to drink water and crystal light so far. I'm nervous to try Soup or a Protein shake. Everytime I take a sip of water it stays around for a little longer than normal. My question/concern is: Is this restriction sweet spot restriction or am I too full? I realize that I am still probably swollen from the adjustment, but I should be able to get water down no problem even with swelling right? Thank you for any feedback :crying:

Congratulations on school being over (or almost) :crying:

Thank you :crying: I just don't want to be melodramatic. Would you say you hit your sweet spot at 2ccs?

oh no, well at least you are putting an end to the junk food. I get a sweet tooth a lot, too. but then again I've always had sugar cravings

Yeah, really weird. Mine is more of a hunger cramp or an over-full without protien cramp. want-so-bad, have you been working out too much?

After a year of having my band, I have made little progress and am seriously frustrated. I have found this past week that going to various forums have helped put things into perspective and also give me a second wind regarding being proactive with my band. I am almost done paying for it, well most of it, and I can't believe that I was stress medicating again, with food. I've been good this week. Trying to stick with my guidelines: no drinking half hour before or after eating, smaller prtions, and try to stay under 1200 calories. I've been researching fill doctors in my area so I won't have to take a full day off work to see Dr. Feiz. Plus I made myself a monthly food and exercise log so I can actually track my calories, protien and fat intake. I need to get my butt to the gym more. As much as I love Anthony I can't let his being tired after work, keep me from exercising. (I always feel better after a good work out). My goal as of today, that I will work towards, is being at a sexier weight for Halloween. I want to feel good about myself and not feel out of place when I walk in somewhere with Anthony. Whenever I want ice cream I will look at that coop drawing and know that the feeling of looking good for halloween is going to feel better than any ice cream craving or massive sugar binge. Be good and stay on track! I will feel better in the long run in more ways than I can even imagine now. Baby steps still get you there!

After a year of having my band, I have made little progress and am seriously frustrated. I have found this past week that going to various forums have helped put things into perspective and also give me a second wind regarding being proactive with my band. I am almost done paying for it, well most of it, and I can't believe that I was stress medicating again, with food. I've been good this week. Trying to stick with my guidelines: no drinking half hour before or after eating, smaller prtions, and try to stay under 1200 calories. I've been researching fill doctors in my area so I won't have to take a full day off work to see Dr. Feiz. Plus I made myself a monthly food and exercise log so I can actually track my calories, protien and fat intake. I need to get my butt to the gym more. As much as I love Anthony I can't let his being tired after work, keep me from exercising. (I always feel better after a good work out). My goal as of today, that I will work towards, is being at a sexier weight for Halloween. I want to feel good about myself and not feel out of place when I walk in somewhere with Anthony. Whenever I want ice cream I will look at that coop drawing and know that the feeling of looking good for halloween is going to feel better than any ice cream craving or massive sugar binge. Be good and stay on track! I will feel better in the long run in more ways than I can even imagine now. Baby steps still get you there!

MyTurn 2BHappy, I totally agree. :thumbup:

I was also banded last May and I get hiccups after every meal it seems. They usually only last for the half hour until I can have some water or crystal light. But I never had hiccups before my surgery. Mine are really high-pitched and don't hurt. I just try to laugh mine off.

Sherri, thank you it is good to hear that point blank :ohmy:

Yeah, that is what other have said. But I guess my concern about gum is that it makes me hungry for other sweets. You are doing so well, keep up the great progress.

lml32937 Thank you for sharing what your doctor told you. Was that only for the first month after being banded. congratulations on your weight loss :ohmy: Or was that a rule for the life of your band?