Arb

Way to go! I have let bad habits slip back in and really need to get with the program again. Thanks for sharing. This helps me refocus. Keep it up!

Thanks for the suggestions. Was using the daily plate but don't like the changes. will check them all out and see. I definately need to track again. Grazing has set in :tongue_smilie:

Tried to get on chat but wouldn't load. Can someone give me sites where you track your food consumption? The one I used has changed and I don't like it. Thanks!

Tried to get on chat but wouldn't load. Can someone give me sites where you track your food consumption? The one I used has changed and I don't like it. Thanks!

I have realized I need to "crunch" when I eat. If I have cottage cheese and applesauce for breakfast I am full. I have gotten good nutrition. BUT...unless I have something that goes "crunch" I am not satisfied. So, what to do....I find, since being banded and changing my entire way of thinking, that I can actually "crunch" but in moderation. A half piece of multi-grain bread well toasted, a few crackers, a few pretzels w/lunch. Anything that goes "crunch" and I am satisfied. 30-50 additional calories is going a long way in keeping me from binging. A good self-discovery, I think.

I have realized I need to "crunch" when I eat. If I have cottage cheese and applesauce for breakfast I am full. I have gotten good nutrition. BUT...unless I have something that goes "crunch" I am not satisfied. So, what to do....I find, since being banded and changing my entire way of thinking, that I can actually "crunch" but in moderation. A half piece of multi-grain bread well toasted, a few crackers, a few pretzels w/lunch. Anything that goes "crunch" and I am satisfied. 30-50 additional calories is going a long way in keeping me from binging. A good self-discovery, I think.

Totally normal. LOTS of gas, fluids, etc. I hope you don't get the pukes. Hurry to the pharmacy for anti-naseau pills!

You are AWESOME! I'm gonna keep my FAT pants, too. Thanks for the idea! By the way, you're header on your post was quite a catcher........ LOL

You can't remember your passwork to LBT:smile: Yep, it's been too long. I really took a break in December and am now trying to lose the 5 lbs I gained. Don't let anyone tell you you can't gain weight when you are banded. Anyway, it's a new year, my 6 months bandiversary is on the 15th and I have lost 52.5. Will have lost 55 when this last 2.5 lb gain goes away I'm back to planning meals, staying away from snacks and will make another fill appt. if I don't stay on track. Bought myself a walking tape and have walked 4 or last 5 days. Great I know except my foot hurts like #@$#*&^:w00t: Anyway, I'm going to keep it up. My goal is to do a 5k walk by my 50th BD in May. My other goal is another 15 lbs gone by then. I know staying in touch here will help me reach both of those. Couple of NSV's to start the new year.... I can now take my blood pressure with a regular size cuff instead of stretching the BIG cuff to the max. I can get up and down with my beautiful grandson all day long and not feel like I'm dying. I can wear my winter clothes that would not fit last year. I hope everyone is having a wonderful New Year and wish 2010 to be a year of great health and happiness to all of you.

Way to go! Party!!

Good luck to you! Don't give up.

You can't remember your passwork to LBT:smile: Yep, it's been too long. I really took a break in December and am now trying to lose the 5 lbs I gained. Don't let anyone tell you you can't gain weight when you are banded. Anyway, it's a new year, my 6 months bandiversary is on the 15th and I have lost 52.5. Will have lost 55 when this last 2.5 lb gain goes away I'm back to planning meals, staying away from snacks and will make another fill appt. if I don't stay on track. Bought myself a walking tape and have walked 4 or last 5 days. Great I know except my foot hurts like #@$#*&^:thumbup: Anyway, I'm going to keep it up. My goal is to do a 5k walk by my 50th BD in May. My other goal is another 15 lbs gone by then. I know staying in touch here will help me reach both of those. Couple of NSV's to start the new year.... I can now take my blood pressure with a regular size cuff instead of stretching the BIG cuff to the max. I can get up and down with my beautiful grandson all day long and not feel like I'm dying. I can wear my winter clothes that would not fit last year. I hope everyone is having a wonderful New Year and wish 2010 to be a year of great health and happiness to all of you.

UTI's are AWFUL! Way to go on the 3 lbs!

I miss hot chocolate! Here in cold, gloomy Missouri where it's going to be 10 degrees Wednesday night. Thanks so much for the recipe. I will definately try this!

RU really getting enough calories? Just wondering if you have been losing or plateaued?

I love reading your blogs because we seem to mirror each other quite a bit. I have been stalled, or actually in a gain/lose patter for a month now. Lose one week, gain it back the next, back and forth back and forth. End result I'm about the same as a month ago. I, too, was going to do the shakes this week but decided I need to address the problems that are causing this. I have actually called to make an appt with the psychologist that I saw pre-op. I know I am very stressed right now with alot of personal issues and I know, even though I appear to be handling it well on the outside, it's really getting to me on the inside and I'm back to my comfort zone....FOOD. I thought about getting a fill, more restriction, less food. But that would lead to more stress worrying about pbing, getting stuck. I have come this far with minimal restriction and know I can continue. I'm not suffering with true hunger, only emotional head hunger. I need to fix that problem. Thanks for continuing to blog and keeping me motivated to face the true issues and stay the course.

You do have to be committed. It's NOT easy. But I have found it worth every minute, every struggle. I also eat whatever I want, just in MUCH smaller portions. I have discovered (and I think in a large part due to the pre and post liquid diet portion) that I view food entirely differently now and my eating habits are so different. I do eat sweets occassionally but have found 1 or 2 bites completely satisfy me. I don't have to eat the whole darn cake! LOL If you are indeed committed to a new lifestyle, go for it! LBT is a great place to find support! Good luck!

You go girl! Looking marvelouw!!

Congratulations to you on your weight loss, your engagement and your "back on track" status! Even if you don't lose the 100 by your bandiversary I know you must feel like a totally new woman! I have only lost 52 and have 98 to go but I think if I never lose another pound I will consider this well worth the journey! Keep up the great work and keep plugging away!

Please don't go away! You have been a constant support/comfort to me from the beginning and you always make me laugh! I never thought I could actually "miss" someone I didn't even know but I have found a few "friends" here that I would definately miss if I didn't hear from them occassionally. Congratulations on your journey and please feel free and wanted to post here any time! Arb

You look AMAZING! Keep it up!

Happy Bandiveersary!!

You're not getting older,you're getting better! You go, girl!

My daughter and I pretty much couldn't be in the same room from about 14-19. She's 26 now and she's a wonderful young woman that I love to be with. Hang in there!

I forgot to bring salad dressing for lunch today. What to do? Ranch is the only thing offered on our salad bar. WAAAAY too many calories. I looked in the fridge and I had lowfat french vanilla yogurt, yellow mustard and honey. So....I put some of each in a cup, stirred it up and it was YUMMY! Not too many calories and the ones there are pretty healthy. This would make a great dip too. A little thin for dip but it would work. Just wanted to share :confused: