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I hear ya niche, but I was told that cardio and abdominal workouts can be done daily but not weight training. I do cardio everyday unless I'm traveling, etc. I'd feel like crap if I didn't.

Dawg, I was in a chat room late last night with a woman who was 200+lbs a few years ago. She is now a certified personal trainer, certified pilates trainer and yoga instructor. Her body is "SICK" I mean she has a killer body. She is 5ft 7inches weighing 150lbs and just put on a size 4 pants with 14% body fat. Her pictures don't lie. She made me and another bandster rethink our goals. It really isn't about the weight on the scale, it's about your body composition. Muscle v/s fat. Muscle weighs more than fat and she looks extremely fit @ 150lbs. I have rethought some things through last night and I think I will be changing my goal weight to ......what looks and feels good.

oh sheesh lins12. Aww hon, you are going to get through this. (huggs you and squeezes you till there's nothing left) Breathe baby girl and know that everything will be alright

Yeah in the before thread I told Heathergurl that she looked like a superstar being snap shotted by the paparazzi. Look at how well her chin,neck and torso is defined. Your belly is almost flat. Yes, my favorite feature are your eyes, you have smokey eyes. Hotness!

06/20/2006 - Upper Body Circuit Training 5 min treadmill run at 4.5 mph for warmup Chest press - 15 reps, 3 sets Chest Fly -15 reps, 3 sets Rear Delts - 15 reps, 3 sets Bicep Curl - 15 reps, 3 sets Tricep Curl - 15 reps, 3 sets Shoulder - 15 reps, 3 sets Back Row - 15 reps, 3 sets Back & something else 15 reps, 3 sets Abdominal 15 reps, 10 sets Cardio Workout 30 minutes - Arc Trainer Burned 350 calories 1 mile @ 4.5 - 5.0 mph burned 200 calories<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

It just hit me one day as I got out of the shower. I saw myself in the mirror and flipped. I cried, yelled, screamed, pinched my fat, threw myself on my bed crying. Slight breakdown I think. But I'm good now

Doc, you have a gorgeous family. You did good woman!

DIET is a 4 letter word. To diet with the band is setting yourself up for failure. It really is about making better food choices not about tediously dieting, taking pills, eating only boiled egg whites, salads, no dressing, no cakes, Cookies, eating only meat and veggies, etc. Sheesh! Everyone always says "The band is about lifestyle changes" and they are right. That's what it's about. Cooking at home or eating out. It doesn't matter. You can always make the decision to make or select foods that are low in sodium, low in fat and low in calories. You NEED to become more active if you know you are living a sedentary lifestyle. EXERCISE, in my opinion..is the most important aspect of weight loss and most important part of creating and maintaining good health and overall well-being. I went out to eat at Mimi's cafe with my in-laws (7 of us) and ordered Blackened Cajun Salmon with steamed vegetables and mashed potatoes. I didn't eat the mashed potatoes b/c it tends to get stuck a bit but, I also had a Water topped with a freshly cut lime . My husband, on the other hand ordered the Hibachi Salmon dish ... honey glazed/teriyaki sauce (over glazed), jasmine rice, steamed veggies and he ordered a side cream of chicken Soup. He also ate the banana nut bread they brought as a starter. He ate half of a small loaf of bread. He ate 2 pieces of a chicken quesadilla appetizer and fried zucchini sticks, (I don't remember how many, sighs). He also ate nacho chips with spinich, cheese dip, which was extremely tempting! :speechles My husband had Sweetened Ice Tea, then a Sprite. Sister in law ordered Chicken parmesan, father ordered Mahi Mahi, steamed veggies and mashed potatoes, with side soup (cream of chicken). Mother in law ordered exactly what my husband did, etc. Choices..it's about making the right choices, not about dieting. Overdoing a meal can be soo easy. I think my husband over did it. I'm pretty sure he wasn't even that hungry b/c 2 hours before we went out, they ordered a pizza from Pizza Hut . I didn't eat any of that either, I promise! Anyway, my point is......... things can be very simple for us, we just need to focus on 3 things when it comes to achieving and maintaining good physical health. 1. Food & Beverage Choices (sodas, alcholic beverages, juices) 2. Food portions (not eating hungry man or buffet sized portions) 3. Exercise (not just taking a quick 5 minute walk)

Not sure if you know this and plus this sample is not grilled burger but look at this: Big Mac 530 calories, 28 g fat (10 saturated), 1,010 mg sodium That's alot of sodium in 2 small patties (they are kinda small if I can remember correctly) but there are 2 in this burger. Only other explanation is, water. 1 Gallon of water = 8lbs. Lot's of sodium will cause water retention. You could very well be all water and can lose water weight very easily. Water weight can also be gained very easily too. Just watch your sodium. Also watch your carbs, if they are not complex carbs, watch it even closer. Soups are killers with regards to crazy amounts of sodium. It's best to make your own soups so that you can monitor the amount of sodium/salt you put into it. I was on a strict liquid diet, immediately post op and there was a point where I plateaued. I couldn't figure out how I couldn't lose weight for 1 whole week on liquids. The answer, I was making Ramen soup and drinking only the broth and come to find out, I was taking in over 1,820 mg of sodium in 1 package of soup. I stopped having the soup and started losing again. ____________________________________________________________ Below is a selection of menu items from the restaurants covered in our article, Fast Food Facts, with their nutritional information. McDonald’s Big Mac 530 calories, 28 g fat (10 saturated), 1,010 mg sodium New York Reuben 550calories, 23 g fat (8 saturated), 2,040 mg sodium Chicken Caesar Salad with Warm Chicken McGrill™, 300 calories, 9 g fat (4.5 saturated), 1,100 mg sodium Bacon & Egg McMuffin 310 calories, 14 g fat (5 saturated), 720 mg sodium Chicken Selects -10 piece 1,510 calories, 81 g fat, (19 saturated), 4,090 mg sodium Pizza Hut Garlic Bread (1 slice) 153 calories, 9 g fat (1.6 saturated), 250 mg sodium 14”Large Pan Pizza: cheese only (1 slice) 268 calories, 12 g fat (4.7 saturated), 515 mg sodium 14”Large Thin ’n Crispy Pizza: cheese only (1 slice) 189 calories, 8 g fat (4 saturated), 481 mg sodium BBQ Chicken P’zone 634 calories, 17 g fat (8.8 saturated), 989 mg sodium Chocolate Fudge (Turtle) Cake 620 calories, 41 g fat (13 saturated), 350 mg sodium Harvey’s Original cheeseburger 405 calories, 21 g fat (9.1 saturated), 1,065 mg sodium Fish sandwich 352 calories, 10 g fat (1.5 saturated), 717 mg sodium Grilled chicken pita 452 calories, 16 g fat, (1.9 saturated), 1,107 mg sodium Toasted Western Sandwich 370 calories, 15 g fat (5.5 saturated), 731 mg sodium Onion rings (regular size) 286 calories, 20 g fat (1.8 saturated) Tim Hortons (saturated fat information unavailable for Canadian locations) Sesame seed bagel with 1.5 oz. of plain cream cheese 445 calories, 16 g fat, 723 mg sodium Chicken stew 237 calories, 13 g fat, 968 mg sodium B.L.T. sandwich 430 calories, 17 g fat, 850 mg sodium Turkey Bacon Club sandwich 440 calories, 8 g fat, 1,730 mg sodium Black Forest Ham & Swiss sandwich 470 calories, 18 g fat, 1,580 mg sodium KFC Original Recipe chicken (per piece) Thigh: 321 calories, 23 g fat (6 saturated), 684 mg sodium Drumstick: 160 calories, 10 g fat (6 saturated), 355 mg sodium Macaroni salad (individual size) 188 calories, 10 g fat (1 saturated), 650 mg sodium Potato salad (individual size) 200 calories, 11 g fat (1 saturated), 488 mg sodium Gravy (medium) 233 calories, 18 g fat (4.5 saturated), 1,395 mg sodium Wendy’s Homestyle chicken strips salad 440 calories, 22 g fat (9 saturated), 1,190 mg sodium French fries (small) 310 calories, 13 g fat (2.5 saturated), 270 mg sodium French fries (“Biggie”) 440 calories, 19 g fat (3.5 saturated), 380 sodium Hamburger kid’s meal 270 calories, 8 g fat (3.5 saturated), 590 sodium Homestyle chicken filet sandwich 530 calories, 21 g fat (4 saturated), 1,300 mg sodium Swiss Chalet (for English version) Perogies (appetizer, including cajun sauce) 393 calories, 11 g fat (1.9 saturated), 793 mg sodium 1/4 dark chicken with skin (not including accompaniments) 313 calories, 17 g fat (5.0 saturated), 200 mg sodium Grilled Santa Fe chicken breast sandwich 523 calories, 14.9 g fat (2.3 saturated), 2,225 mg sodium Chalet chicken soup 97 calories, 2 g fat (traces of saturated), 820 mg sodium Colossal caramel fudge cheesecake 760 calories, 46 g fat (24 saturated), 320 mg sodium Boston Pizza(saturated fat information unavailable) Thai Chicken salad 980 calories, 50 g fat, 470 mg sodium Pepperoni Pizza (1 slice large) 240 calories, 8 g fat, 410 mg sodium NY Steak sandwich (with fries) 1,510 calories, 93 g fat, 840 mg sodium Grilled Mushroom Chicken (with spaghetti) 1,440 calories 78 g fat, 3,390 mg sodium Boston's Lasagna (with garlic toast) Half Order: 500 calories, 18 g fat, 950 mg sodium Full Order: 820 calories, 30 g fat, 1,610 mg sodium Subway Veggie Delite 6-inch sandwich (without cheese) 230 calories, 3 g fat (1 saturated), 510 mg sodium Slice of processed cheddar (added to a 6-inch sub) 40 calories, 3 g fat (2 saturated), 200 mg sodium Chicken Bacon Ranch wrap 430 calories, 26 g fat (9 saturated), 1,630 mg sodium Minestrone soup 90 calories, 4 g fat (1 saturated), 1,180 mg sodium Chocolate chip cookie 220 calories, 10 g fat (4g saturated), 160 mg sodium Burger King Whopper 624 calories, 28 g fat (21 saturated), 983 mg sodium Whopper with cheese 694 calories, 32 g fat (21 saturated), 1,379 mg sodium Hamburger 258 calories, 7 g fat (4 saturated), 509 mg sodium Cheeseburger 293 calories, 9 g fat (5 saturated), 707 mg sodium Croissant with egg & cheese 267 calories, 13 g fat (8 saturated), 662 mg sodium

Lost -2lbs since last week Date Weight Lbs. Lost BMI 04/10/2006 235lbs -5lbs 43.00% 04/24/2006 219lbs -16lbs 40.10% 05/01/2006 216lbs -3lbs 39.50% 05/08/2006 207lbs - 9lbs 37.9% 05/15/2006 203lbs - 4lbs 37.1% 05/22/2006 199lbs - 4lbs 36.4% 05/29/2006 198lbs - 1lbs 36.2% 06/05/2006 192lbs - 6lbs 35.1% 06/12/2006 190lbs - 2lbs 34.7% 06/19/2006 188lbs - 2lbs 34.4% 06/26/2006 06/30/2006

06/18/2006 - Lower body Circuit Training Day (Updated) 5 minutes Treadmill, cardio warmup Leg Curls - 15 reps, 3 sets Leg Press - 15 reps, 3 sets Abduction - 15 reps, 3 sets Adduction - 15 reps, 3 sets Calves - 15 reps, 3 sets Squats - 15 reps, 3 sets Lounges - 15 reps, 3 sets Abdominal - 15 reps, 10 sets = 150 Cardio Workout 40 minutes on Arc Trainer - burned 600 calories 30 min on Treadmill burned (I donno, calorie scan not working or I don't know how to properly get it to show) 06/19/2006 - Cardio and Pilates today (workout at home day) 2 mile run on the treadmill at 4.5 - 5.0 mph 30 minutes Pilates Ab Workout with daughter (she is soo cute)

Paula, your collarbone is pertruding, skinny woman!

Msheavensent, You have lost soo much that I can see a major difference. You really look awesome! I love the new hair do, curls look great on you. Oh and I DID notice the tan lines. MMMmmmhm. I see that you've been sun bathing :rant: Looking pretty sweet there.

06/18/2006 - Lower body Circuit Training Day 5 minutes Treadmill, cardio warmup Leg Curls - 15 reps, 2 sets Leg Press - 15 reps, 2 sets Abduction - 15 reps, 2 sets Adduction - 15 reps, 2 sets Calves - 15 reps, 2 sets each Squats - 15 reps, 2 sets each Lounges - 15 reps, 2 sets each Abdominal - 15 reps, 2 sets each Cardio Workout 1 hour on Arc Trainer - burned 600 calories 15 min on Treadmill burned (I donno, calorie scan not working) OmG, I was soooooo sore, I couldn't get out of bed, I had to roll out, all the while moaning and grunting, lol.

Flower your story is similar to mine. My sis gave me small clothes at one time that I embarrassingly couldn't fit, now I'm wearing them and some of them I can't fit anymore b/c they are too big. All of my size 18's are no longer wearable. I look like im drowning in those (had a few favorite pair of pants from Lane Bryant). I'm in a size 16 and some 14's. My tops are 12/14 but my bottoms are 14/16, mostly 16's. I got alot of belly to lose and I think i'd be a comfy 14 if not for my belly, b/c my legs have alot of room in them, but the belly is snug. Can't wait to fit comfortably in the 14's then have surgery. LOL, my lil girl said to me yesterday, "momma, let's get that stomach off and go buy a new one..k?" She said that 4 or 5 times yesterday, she's 4. She's been watching the Discovery channel with me where the women undergo tummy tucks and she knows that I want it done. I swear that they'd cut off about 10lbs of fat off of me. Then I'd have 42lbs to go(sighs), soon enough.

I'm R.S.V.P.ing. :rant:

Before surgery I weighed 240lbs but on preops I was at 235, lost 5lbs. Since surgery I have lost 47 more pounds averaging about 5.22pounds per week, consistently. I haven't stopped losing as of yet. I have hit 1 plateau where I was stuck at 219lbs for about 1 weekish, but I was so used to seeing the numbers go down daily. I have to say that my consistent weight loss is due in whole to both my exercise and my food intake. I exercise, usually daily, sometimes twice per day and I drink shakes twice per day and have 4 other small meals 3 of which are low fat yogurt drinks and 1 or 2 slices of smoked turkey deli sliced meat. dinner is regular, fish or chicken with veggies, etc. I have 6 meals per day.

Jana, maybe you should name him the color he is, Bay Roan. That's just too cute.

I'm very excited and I'm always planning my next home escape to the gym :rant: Emilee, I know you can't wait and neither can I. Once you settle in, life will be great for you again. Anything I can help you with I will! Tricia, no...you rock girl!

06/14/2006 - Lower body Circuit Training Day 5 minutes Treadmill, cardio warmup Leg Curls - 15 reps, 2 sets Leg Press - 15 reps, 2 sets Abduction - 15 reps, 2 sets Adduction - 15 reps, 2 sets Calves - 15 reps, 2 sets each Squats - 15 reps, 2 sets each Lounges - 15 reps, 2 sets each Abdominal - 15 reps, 2 sets each Cardio Workout 1 hour on Arc Trainer - burned 600 calories 15 min on Treadmill burned (I donno, calorie scan not working) 06/15/2006 - 4 mile run on the treadmill at home @ 4.5 - 5.0 mph, pulse 155 - 163 06/16/2006 - Day off (Traveling this day) 06/17/2006 - Upper Body Circuit Training 5 min treadmill run at 4.5 mph for warmup Chest press - 15 reps, 3 sets Chest Fly -15 reps, 3 sets Rear Delts - 15 reps, 3 sets Bicep Curl - 15 reps, 3 sets Tricep Curl - 15 reps, 3 sets Shoulder - 15 reps, 3 sets Back Row - 15 reps, 3 sets Back & something else 15 reps, 3 sets Abdominal 15 reps, 3 sets Cardio Workout 40 minutes - Arc Trainer

EmileeKaye and Funny, I hope everything smoothes itself out for you. There's really nothing anyone can say that you don't already know. Things will pan out for the good. Just remember, cycles of bad usually has good in the end. :rant: Pink, you go girl!

Congrats to everyone on their fine weight maintenance and weight loss. Thanks again for the cheerleading :cool:

C 188 (-52 total, -3 this week)

TriciaK gave me a website that is hilarious, it's called www.stuffonmycat.com check it out. I think these photos should be added Em.

this cat is super gorgeous.