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Ok...feeling back on track. Last week I had 1cc removed from my band due to being stuck. So after Christmas Day I decided I was going to go back on a three day clear liquid diet, then soft foods. Believe it or not the clear liquid was not as hard as it was before I had the surgery! Today I am adding back foods slowly. I get my fill back next week. THANK GOODNESS. :frown: I know my sweet spot and I want to keep it. So...on top of going on a liquid, I decided to take on a new workout routine. I purchased the 10 Minute Trainer with Tony Horton. It looks good on TV, but let me tell you....OUCH! Each 10 minute segment is kicking my B-U-T-T!:wink: It's like puzzle pieces so you do (3) 10 minute segments a day to equal 30 minutes. It contains Yoga, Cardio, Upper Body, Lower Body, Abs and Total Body. I promised myself for once in my life I was going to fully complete a program, so this one is 30 days. On the first day, I made it through----BARELY----then promptly cried. I swear, I thought it would be easier. I mean...I have been exercising on a consistant routine every since I had the band in May 2009. I use the treadmill up to an hour a day, I do water aerobics, Bellydance....etc. BUT NO....I am using muscles I did not even know I had! So today is Day 3 of the program and it's a small day. Instead of 30 minutes it only wants you to do the 10 minutes Yoga....I am afraid....VERY AFRAID! I will do it this evening!:w00t: I sure hope at the end of 30 days I will be able to report some serious inches lost! On top of all these crazy ideas I have had....I am now PMSing...BAD! And I never lose during this week. BLAH BLAH BLAH!:tt2: As the New Year approaches I have found myself reflecting on this year, personally and business wise. I guess all of us do. Personally....I am so very happy with where I am, I have never been happier in my life. I feel sexy, strong and beautiful. Business wise...well I am a Realtor and even though I had a good year it was NO WHERE near what I wanted it to be. This market has just got to turn! *sigh* So....with that in mind....I want to let you all know you mean a lot to me. I have gotten the support here that I needed before, during and after my LAP-BAND®®. I could not have asked for a better support team. So...until 2010! BLESSINGS!:eek: P.S. I am wearing size 12 jeans today....I feel so skinny!

You are such a joy to follow! Sending you much love and joy!

I am so EXCITED for you! I was banded May 2009. I have lost 99lbs as of today. My life has changed drastically. What amazes me everyday is the people I run into who have not seen me in a while. They walk by like they don't know me...they say I look so different. It's fun! So enjoy the journey and do what you are suppose to do. Exercise, eat right and have fun!

Ok...feeling back on track. Last week I had 1cc removed from my band due to being stuck. So after Christmas Day I decided I was going to go back on a three day clear liquid diet, then soft foods. Believe it or not the clear liquid was not as hard as it was before I had the surgery! Today I am adding back foods slowly. I get my fill back next week. THANK GOODNESS. :frown: I know my sweet spot and I want to keep it. So...on top of going on a liquid, I decided to take on a new workout routine. I purchased the 10 Minute Trainer with Tony Horton. It looks good on TV, but let me tell you....OUCH! Each 10 minute segment is kicking my B-U-T-T!:drool: It's like puzzle pieces so you do (3) 10 minute segments a day to equal 30 minutes. It contains Yoga, Cardio, Upper Body, Lower Body, Abs and Total Body. I promised myself for once in my life I was going to fully complete a program, so this one is 30 days. On the first day, I made it through----BARELY----then promptly cried. :present: I swear, I thought it would be easier. I mean...I have been exercising on a consistant routine every since I had the band in May 2009. I use the treadmill up to an hour a day, I do water aerobics, Bellydance....etc. BUT NO....I am using muscles I did not even know I had! So today is Day 3 of the program and it's a small day. Instead of 30 minutes it only wants you to do the 10 minutes Yoga....I am afraid....VERY AFRAID! I will do it this evening!:bye: I sure hope at the end of 30 days I will be able to report some serious inches lost! On top of all these crazy ideas I have had....I am now PMSing...BAD! And I never lose during this week. BLAH BLAH BLAH!:Dancing_wub: As the New Year approaches I have found myself reflecting on this year, personally and business wise. I guess all of us do. Personally....I am so very happy with where I am, I have never been happier in my life. I feel sexy, strong and beautiful. Business wise...well I am a Realtor and even though I had a good year it was NO WHERE near what I wanted it to be. This market has just got to turn! *sigh* So....with that in mind....I want to let you all know you mean a lot to me. I have gotten the support here that I needed before, during and after my LAP-BAND®®. I could not have asked for a better support team. So...until 2010! BLESSINGS!:eek: P.S. I am wearing size 12 jeans today....I feel so skinny!

After Christmas blues....I am going through it too. I love Christmas and I get so sad when family goes back home! *sigh*

Keep your head up girl. It's going to happen. We are complicated as women, so it could be hormones, cycle, or the wind blowing in the wrong direction. Try something new as an exercise, maybe bellydance! It's fun and it will shake your body up! You can do it, I just know it!

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Hi Family! I tell you, sometimes life has a way to just knock you down and make you shake your head.:eek: After that wonderful trip to Hawaii with my family and even losing weight while I was there....I came home and got stuck! Right before Christmas no less...so they took out 1cc and I am at 4.6cc's right now. Needless to say...NO REAL RESTRICTION! So for Christmas, I ate! *sigh*:thumbdown: Pick yourself up, brush yourself off and get back in the saddle! *blah* I have to say I am not whining and crying over it. :crying: It's just a minor set back, however it's the policy of my doctors office not to give fills the week after Christmas. I guess people abuse it. Not the case with me, I was really stuck. So I have to wait until January 5th to get my refill. It's amazing to me just how precious your sweet spot is...one point on or off and it can really throw you out of whack. So...since I did some eating on Christmas. I have decided to go back on my three day liquid diet. Sort of a fast from all the crap I ate. I have to say it was not sweets or things like that, but I feel I need to start fresh. :drool: So three day liquid diet for me, then back to liquid/pureed for a week. Then back to normal. I have a goal to keep! I want to be at my goal weight by my birthday. (Feb. 23) I have just 10-15 lbs to go. I think I can do that. I got my Tony Horton 10 minute workout DVD's and I scanned through them last night. I measured myself and now I will start the program. Hope it works....I will report the progress. Some of those ab things look like puzzle pieces. I don't know how I will be able to do them but I will try. I might get one in per their 15 count but I guess it's a start. (giggle):laugh: Overall, I am still very happy with my progress and I can't complain. I feel I am doing fantastic....and I am still very, very, blessed!:thumbup: AND MAYBE....just MAYBE...next week I will be reporting I have hit the 100lbs loss! BY THE WAY....I got some of those crazy Skechers Shape-Up's and I have to say I love them. I did feel a difference in my legs and now I workout in them. So if you were on the fence, why not give them a shot. It can't hurt, but it does take some getting use to. Love you all!

It's all a learning process and it's just LIFE. You will be just fine and congrats on your first dinner!

Take another day...all to yourself! Go get a massage, a foot rub, or a manicure. Just you! You can do this! We all have our setbacks. Go on...brush your shoulders off and hold your head up high. And while you are walking away from it....add a little switch to the hips!

You can do it. Slip up's are just a part of the experience!

GIRL....you will be in that saddle in no time, then you will have room in that saddle, and you will look back and laugh and be happy! Whee! Enjoy the journey!

Oh yes...Dreams do come true. My true reason....SINGING. I sing in my hubby's band. Last year when he had promo photos taken I refused to be in them. Now he will be lucky if he gets a head shot....I will pose with even a thought of a camera around. I feel I can really belt my songs out now and be as sexy as I want to be. HOW WONDERFUL! Oh yes....I am blessed!

Have faith...it's ok to have your pity party for now. It's that time of year anyway. Reflection can sometimes make you cringe. Have you talked to your nutritionist? Have you tried writing everything down and looking over your diet? What about exercise? Are you doing something fun to keep you moving? I know it's tough, but I know you can do this! I am sending some major love your way......

Hi Family! I tell you, sometimes life has a way to just knock you down and make you shake your head.:mad: After that wonderful trip to Hawaii with my family and even losing weight while I was there....I came home and got stuck! Right before Christmas no less...so they took out 1cc and I am at 4.6cc's right now. Needless to say...NO REAL RESTRICTION! So for Christmas, I ate! *sigh*:thumbup: Pick yourself up, brush yourself off and get back in the saddle! *blah* I have to say I am not whining and crying over it. :frown: It's just a minor set back, however it's the policy of my doctors office not to give fills the week after Christmas. I guess people abuse it. Not the case with me, I was really stuck. So I have to wait until January 5th to get my refill. It's amazing to me just how precious your sweet spot is...one point on or off and it can really throw you out of whack. So...since I did some eating on Christmas. I have decided to go back on my three day liquid diet. Sort of a fast from all the crap I ate. I have to say it was not sweets or things like that, but I feel I need to start fresh. So three day liquid diet for me, then back to liquid/pureed for a week. Then back to normal. I have a goal to keep! I want to be at my goal weight by my birthday. (Feb. 23) I have just 10-15 lbs to go. I think I can do that. I got my Tony Horton 10 minute workout DVD's and I scanned through them last night. I measured myself and now I will start the program. Hope it works....I will report the progress. Some of those ab things look like puzzle pieces. I don't know how I will be able to do them but I will try. I might get one in per their 15 count but I guess it's a start. (giggle):sad: Overall, I am still very happy with my progress and I can't complain. I feel I am doing fantastic....and I am still very, very, blessed! AND MAYBE....just MAYBE...next week I will be reporting I have hit the 100lbs loss! BY THE WAY....I got some of those crazy Skechers Shape-Up's and I have to say I love them. I did feel a difference in my legs and now I workout in them. So if you were on the fence, why not give them a shot. It can't hurt, but it does take some getting use to. Love you all!

This is YOUR decision, not anyone elses. When I decided I had one friend who said....Well just pretend to have the band and eat like you have it. Now we all know that does not work or else I would not have been 110 pounds overweight! This is a decision for you and you alone. Pray over it, what is your true desire? Are you ready for the changes this will make in your life? Are you willing to make the mental changes it will take to live with the band? Nobody can answer those questions but you! I do think you will be pushing it if you try to work that weekend. It took me a week to not sleep most of the day. Don't put yourself at risk of slippage or hurting yourself because you are trying to hide the surgery. It's not worth it and can cause many other issues. So please, please think about that seriously. I too was overweight all my life. I was the overweight kid always getting picked on. Most of the time people would guess my weight wrong as well. So I know how that feels. I was 280 when I started this journey and currently I am 182 with only about 10-15lbs to goal. I do not regret my decision but I also was very ready in the head for it. I suggest you go into your prayer closet and meditate and talk to God. This is not an easy decision to make but regardless of what you decide you will have to be "ok" with the results. I wish you much love and many blessings and I am going to say a prayer for you today as well.

Everyone is different, but I dropped that. I was doing everything my doc asked me to and that was the result. I was banded May 21, 2009 and I am now almost to goal. 98lbs lost so far.

Girl...I love your posts! So colorful and honest!

Your band will help you in regards to self control. I am speaking from my own experience. It only takes once to have an unplesant feeling then you remember it and are not apt to repeat it. (giggle) You can do this. Your fear is a normal one. I was banded May 21, 2009 and I am 98lbs down. I have about 10-15 to go. Have not decided if I should stop at 170 or 165 so that's why the indecision on how much more. My band is a tool. Yes, you hear it all the time but it's true. It tells me when to stop, it tells me when she does not like something and she assists me daily. I have named her Lilith (giggle) I have faith in you. Just take it slow, it's a learning process and enjoy your journey.