bigbaby

Thanks for the link to ZUMBA.com. There is a class in Ovilla, which is approx 15 minutes from my house. I am going to try the Monday night class. It's $10.00 a class since I'm not a member of that particular gym. If I like Zumba, it will be worth it....just to give my workout some variety. Currently I only do 40 minutes on the elipitcal machine. I'll let you know how it works out.

looks like her other hand if fondling her breast...what's up with that???

CT--family is the most important reason--besides for yourself. Hopefully you will have a supportive family once the lapband is complete. Your wife will have to adjust her thoughts/habits around you not eating as much, trying to cook healthy meals, and NOT POLICING when you do decide to eat something that may not be the best. I can still eat everything I did pre-band--so I don't have "food" issues. This is good because I don't get sick, but also forces me to make good decisions about what to eat. My family is EXTREMELY supportive. I eat what they eat--just less of it. Right now, my church is completing the Daniel Fast (fresh fruits/veggies/nuts etc.--no meat, sugars, white flour etc.)...so yesterday, while had "good soul food", I cooked pinto Beans and brown rice. AND WE WERE ALL HAPPY!!!

hey beckie!!! Looking Good!!!!

Welcome CTman---Enjoy the journey...have you gotten a date yet?

Are there any African American men who are either pre-banded or already banded?

wombat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MERCY...MERCY...ME!!!! You look fabulous!!!! If I looked that great after 6 months, I would have stayed home from work to post them!!!! Congrats!!!!

it's been more than 2 hours...where's new posts?

i good for a meet and greet

I love the new look of LBT. What happened to "New Posts". That's how I keep up with what's going on every few hours. I don't have to subscribe to the posts, I can just read them. Would you please put that category back at the top? Otherwise, I don't know how to find the many, many, many threads that I like to read. Lots of love and God's blessings to ya!!!

Thanks Faith. User CP is there...now how do I find the suggestion forum?????????????

Thanks Karla, I'll check and see if any of those are near me. I saw your pix on the b4 and after thread...YOU'RE DOING FANTSTIC!!! zumba must be the bomb!!!! keep up the good work

beckie--I'm from Dallas TX

I've never been apart of a challenge before. Do I update the current weight and to columns as I lose or do I wait until June 1st and upate the final results?

sorry...didn't know you had kids....gotta keep it then!!!

You're right Dibaby.

Beckie--I looked up Zumba and saw a special on TV during the Christmas break. It looks so fun. I asked my gym if the would get a teacher. they said they can't find a certified Zumba teacher. rhonda--Zumba is like latin dance moves that are aerobic. (At least that's what it looks like) Throw the bad foods out---out of sight---out of mind---out of mouth!!!

pIGS---GO ON THE DATE!!!! You are who you are and a good time and free dinner is just that!!! If you never see each other again, you've had a night out instead of sitting at home. A thinnerDenise--I like chemistry the first time but am willing to go out with the guy again. Mostly just so that I can say I've been on a date and had free dinner....is that cheesy?

SUZZIE...YOU ROCK!!!!------------54LBS IN 4 1/2 MONTHS!!!!!----IT CAN BE DONE!!! CAN'T WAIT TO CELEBRATE YOU!!!!!

I'm "bigbaby". 38 year old African American Woman. I've NEVER and I repeat NEVER had self-esteem issues. I was a cute "big" girl and I'll be a "cute" little girl... Are there any African American banded men in the DFW area? I would love to talk.

I would love to have a relationship with someone who has the lapband. 1. We could go out to eat and share 1 plate (hahaha)...saves the wallet. 2. They would understand the struggle. 3. They would be more likely to exercise with me and understand when I don't want to exercise.

Nadean--we're putting up BIG numbers!!!! WE CAN DO IT!!!!!

I'm going to try....really hard...June 18th is my 1 year banderversary...so this would be a great challenge to motivate me to get closer togoal. NAME.........Start Weight...Goal...Current Weight...To Go Jeni 85........214.4 .......184.......214.4 ........ 30.4 Stacy73........226.4........194.......226.4 ........ 32.4 Nadean.........204.6........160.......204.6......... 44.6 Angie4b1g......237.8........205.......237.8......... 32.8 babs0101.......216..........190.......216........... 26 wombat712......152.8........120.......152.8......... 32.8 bigbaby........207..........167.......207........... 40.0

ja9va---You know I'm not an exercise buff...but two things have made going to the gym easier. 1. A buddy. Get someone that will go with you or meet you there. Even if you don't work out doing the same thing, it's something about knowing that someone is waiting and counting on you. (Now make sure you get someone who is willing to go and won't persuade you to stay at home). It is good if you two can work out together so that you can talk. Talking makes the time go by faster. 2. An ipod or Mp3 player. Good..and I mean GOOD music helps the time go by. If you close your eyes, sing in your head the time will fly.

thanks o2b.....i've bookmarked the page and will add the foods to my list..... I'm like Suzzzie...It's always good to have something in the "backpocket" to mix it up. Suzzzie---You know I told you I was doing the Daniel Fast...You were right...the Boca burgers are not that good. I haven't tried Morning Star yet. I had one by Amy's. It was a BBQ flavored soy burger and it was quite tasty. I have also discovered using sun-dried tomatoes on my salad. They come in a jar with oil. The oil base is enough to coat the lettuce--so don't use dressing. the tomatoes are delicious and add texture.