Well people..... Today is my one year anniversary! I must begin by boasting.......I walk an hour a day (uphill one-half of the time..down hill the other) thank God! I also write everything down...I am now on my "lap-band journal #4". I probably don't keep the most accurate books, but I will say I have been loyal. Free days .....yes I've had a few....drunk days...yes I've had a few....fun days....yes I have had many, but most of all I will say exercise days! Mind you I really don't like it , but somehow it has gotten into me.....when it is summer it is 7:00 IN THE A.M.....In the winter, it is two times a day for 30 minutes! Wow that is crazy! The other thing is I was on a platue (which I learned how to spell really, really good) for about 3 months, did not lose a pound, but I went down 3 sizes.....as I sit hear in a lose size 14 heading on to 13 (by the way I am 5'9") I have to tell ya it has been worth every single second! Journaling, exercising, and eating to your height , weight, and age....make a huge diff......Happy Bandiversary to me! Peace out and party on.......!