losingjusme

wow, 5 pounds on vacation! great job!

and i am pretty much the exact opposite. if i go below 1000-1100 cals a day, i stop losing. i have to consistently hit about 1200 cals average, but i usually really stagger mine. one day i will have 1600, next 1000, then 1200, then 1100, then 1500, etc... keep the body guessing so it doesnt get too comfortable ...

glad to see some familiar and new faces around here. welcome!!

sorry, i'm an Atkins shake girl... LOVE the new Caramel Latte Shakes. throw in freezer and they taste like a frapp from Starbucks!!

that's great darr!

faith, i dunno ... im really really nervous about my goal. i want to do it, but i dunno.. mpalen, that's your call. i will check in weekly. good luck this fall!! no need to thank me at all .. i NEED this challenge!

OK, Thanksgiving day challenge is posted. I am really nervous now, i set a very aggressive goal.. here's the thread. please feel free to join if you'd like! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f15/weight-challenge-september-thanksgiving-2007-a-40565

faith, i gotta ... October 9 is my 1 year bandiversary and if i drop 21.something pounds i will hit 150 gone in my first year... and then "only" 72 to go til my final goal

i am staying on plan today because it is the first day of a new month, have to set a good example to myself for the other days ...

SEPTEMBER Challenge Name..............................Starting........Loss.......Current.....Goal......ToGo losingjusme..(Christine)..........273.............0.............273.........252..........21 please add your name if you would like to participate in the September challenge. i dont want to assume anyone wants to join. Good luck everyone.

insub, sorry you didnt make it. i forgot to update... Name...............................Starting……....L oss.......Current…....Goal….....ToGo losingjusme..(Christine).........293.............. ..20 .............273...........275............-2 tann.............(Tammy)...........211............ ..... 3..............208..........198............10 Josette......(Josette)..............322……......... ..8..............314...........307.............7 RidinMyHDDream..(Carol)......264.................. 4 ..............260............254............6 FaithMD...............................308......... ........5..............303...........299.......... .6.4 Elisabethsew..(Elisabeth)......275................ .0..............275 ...........265............10 Libra.....(Angela)...................214.......... .......0..............214............208 ............6 glindab.................................282....... .......3.4............278.0..........265.......... .13. Inner_me...(Chris)..................295........... .....0..............295............280 ............15 waterlily1072...(Nicole)...........289........... ....12..............277.............0............. . 0 Rainer...(Lorraine)..................311.......... ......12..............299.............260......... .39 staindgal....(Bridget)..............319........... ....5 8...........313.2...........299..........14.2 jbtullis...(Jonathan)................317.......... ......17.............300............299...... ......1 Insubordination.....................311........... .....11............300.............299............ .1 Squale.................................334…....... ........9.............325……......310….........15 ShaunECook........................256.2........... .....0...........256.2……......245........11.2

yikes, Metal i am so sorry you are having AM problems. i've always been tight in the mornings and now have an Atkins Mocha or Caramel Latte shake. it's my "starbucks frapp" ... and it actually works!!

20 pounds last month!

20 pounds last month!

donna, welcome to the boards! my advice would be to take a day and just start reading threads here. MANY great posts! good luck!

i start from my initial consult with my lap band surgeon. i've been higher but (somehow) lost that bit. i change my ticker - up or down - when i weigh. i need the accountability. i dont want others to notice i gained, so i try to do that as little as possible. remember, this is your time for healing. once you get a good restriction, you'll be great!

i am sorry you are having such a difficult time. what kind of pre-op diet did your surgeon recommend? what should you be eating right now? should you be on liquids only? mushies? sounds like some may be head hunger. drink your Water ... if you are eating eggs and cheese, then you are in the stage where you could really drink some major water (60-84 ounces a day spaced out - not at once). water load, then eat, wait the required time, then water load again. your urine should be near clear. maybe call your surgeon to see what they think??

gotcha. (i know everyone is different but...) i am VERY well restricted and can eat anything i want. had a burger for lunch today, 2-ish oz of rib eye last night, shrimp, etc... you really are doing SOOOO well. ~C

a frog with a waist ?? well there's a first ... congrats!! :clap2:

why not? *adding characters cause it wont let me post less than 10 letters*

i bought a great digital food scale from Amazon and it works wonderfully. most of the time now i can eye ball it but i try to use the scale as often as possible. good luck

momto1, sorry to hear about your slip. best of luck to you and your decision.

YES!!!! i also get the endorphine rush after intensely working out, so i'm sure that helps a bunch!

everyone is doing SO great!! :clap2: i do not think i will make it, but i'm going to really try. everyone, please post on Monday or before. i will start a new thread Monday or Tuesday for the Turkey Day (US) challenge. Name........................Starting….......Curren t …...Goal….....To Go losingjusme...................293..............273 ...........266...........7 juliegeraci....................226..............22 6...........206...........20 areellady.....................251.5...........232 .........230..............2 punkeyb88...................306.............238.. ..........225..........13 Chris_NJ......................326.............284. ...........290.......... -6 PaulaD........................222..............222 ............200..........22 MM............................248...............24 8............230.........18 sdakotaRN..................255...............255.. ..........230..........22.2 Babygrl1234...............224................213.. .........199..........14 faithmd.....................312...............308. ..........285...........23 Jan421......................267...............262. ...........247..........15 Metalband.................203...............188... ..........183...........5 tann........................223................208 ............198...........10 Banannie..................182..............175.2.. .........162...........13.2 Josette....................322...............314.. ..........299...........15 chickatee.................217...............203... ..........199...........4 beachgirl..................270................220. ...............155.........65 Marlluvia...................220...............220. ..............200...........20 Jennifur....................222…............214... .........200..........14 KariK.......................179..............179.. ..........155..........24 MarCar.....................296............ 280.............276...........4 Punkeyb88................238............238....... ..... 220......... 18 Jadrad7....................243............230..... .......220..........23 Denise......................265...........259... .........240..........25 Wen.........................303...........288.. ...........285.........3 SWEETY...................217...........205........ ......199.........6 Lochnagar................249...........235.... ........221..........14 glinadb....................285…........278...... .....260..........18 Denise....................330............265...... .......240..........25 mel........................254.4........237.6..... .....230..........7.6 Amelia40..................285...........277....... .....255...........22 Crabby54.................257...........245........ ....232.........25 Sunny 112...............219...........169.............16 5........4

hi, is it possible to have a subscription to the journals area as well?