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I had an episode like that too, a few times. And some horrilbe slimes. but I am only like that a few days out of the month. Mostly I can eat as much and anything I want. I am 5 pounds up right now, but I am premenstrual, retaining a lot of Water and have been weight training. I was told that the muscles swell also and retain water too! But I look thinner and fit myself into size 6 pants!!!

Hey guys! I have been working with my husband so I have not been on for a few weeks. How is everyone doing? Baby

Thanks guys! I don't know why they have to feel like it is their business to know mine. I have a family member who just had some cosmetic surgury,and of course she doesn't want ANYONE to know, but was talking about me. Why do they do that? Thanks guys!

Hey Guys! I have been off line for a couple of weeks. I have been working with my husband and not at home much lately. How is everyone doing? I have still been meeting with my trainer 2 times a week. I feel out of the loop. Any updates? Babygotback

This group is for weight loss support for lower bmi bandsters (of course anyone is welcome!). For encouragement, tips, accountability.... Give stats, helpful advice, etc. How much weight you have lost, how long it took. etc. In some case I have found it takes a lower BMI patient a lot longer to lose the weight. Introduce yourself and jump on in!!!:welcomeB: :welcome2: Audree

You look awesome!!!!! Congrats!

Hi All! I am back! Kids back off to school, finally... I am eager to go back to my workout routine. I was very sick for one week, and still recovering. I also gained a few pounds over the Christmas thru New Years, but I normally gain 15!! Also, due to some privacy issues I have been having with some nosy family, please refer to me only as my screen name. It is sad that some family does not respect our right to privacy and feel the need to "dig". How are you all doing?

Welcome!! The journey for the lower bmi is a different one, for most of us. We do lose slower and dont want to hear that it can take us up to a year to lose, even if it is less, but IT WILL COME OFF EVENTUALLY if you follow the rules of Protein first, veggies then healthy carb last, no empty calories in liquid form, ice cream, Cookies or chips during the weight loss period. Of course once in a while is okay if you can trust yourself to not to make it a daily thing, or if you can keep it to a very small quantity a day. I think lower bmi is around 40ish,what do you guys think? Of course anyone is welcome! And for those who were a high bmi, lost weight and are now a lower bmi!!! This is going to be a great year! Baby

I initially lost 25 in the first 2 1/2 months. Then, I plateaud for 6 months. I started losing again and lost 15 more, recently. Get in your Water and exercise does make a difference. I would have had better results if I had. And keeping to the Protein first, veggies and carb last. Limited sweets, fruit instead, no calorie drinks only, no ice cream, Cookies or chips. Those are Huge pitfalls! I hope that helps! Baby

Visit our Lower Bmi'ers 2008 thread! There are a lot of us there!!

bump, bump, bump!!!!:clap2::clap2::clap2:

I am glad to hear you are maintaining! Congrats! How tall are you? I am 5'5 and my goal was and is 145. I think I can stand to lose about 5 more though! Welcome to our group!:clap2: We also started a new thread for 2008!!! Since you have been banded 2 years and are at goal, can you please share some words of wisdom, on the new thread link? Thanks!!!:clap2:

Thanks for the great suggestion!! Here is the new thread! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f15/lower-bmi-ers-2008-a-48150/

Sula: That is one "trick" I have tried to use, as soon as you go down in size, donate what doesnt fit anymore so if your "new" clothes get snug you have to re access what you are doing or be naked!!! And no stretch clothes! My jeans are a little snug!!! I have been going to the gym at least 3 times a week for weight training. I am also using a self tanner and looking nicely tan! Tan always look tone! I have also been making my own tea blend, black tea, white tea, green tea, ginsing tea and a stick of cinnamon!!! With a splash of vanilla soymilk and a little unprocessed cane sugar! How are you all doing? I got a little sore throat last night, but am feeling better! I am looking forward to kicking in to a higher gear my exercise routine, healthier eating, etc. Our church is doing a 2 week fast (Daniel Fast) and it is also very good for health. Happy New Year my band sisters! Sunshine: It is cool to think we are the "experienced bandsters" now with a year under our belts! I love it when people ask me questions! It makes me feel good to make a difference and help others!

I ATE!!!! And I am bloated, premenstrual, but I am still working out with weight training 3 times a week and cardio 2 times a week. I am up a few pounds and have not taken my QuickSlim30 for about a month. But, I am proud of myself that I didn't gain like I normally did. But, no restriction!!!! I have 3 cc in a 4 cc band and don't really have restriction, maybe a few days out of the month now. But, thank God for my QuickSlim30 or else I'd be crying!!

For me, it helped me with my metabolism, detoxed me, curbed my appetite, reduced cravings, etc. There is also a link to the site at my posts.

You didn't fail! Keep on going! The support here is amazing! Audree

Well, I guess it would mean something different to each of us, but it would be the accountability and for us to be able to encourage each other. I ate like a pig yesterday and today!!! I was able to eat anything and everything I wanted and feel gross!!! The QuickSlim30 really makes all the difference for me and I can't wait to order it in a few days!!! I went to the gym yesterday and did about 20 minutes cardio on the bike and did about 40 minutes of upper body, chest, tricepts, free weights and machines. Merry Christmas!!!

Anybody up for a weight training/cardio/healthy eating challenge?

Congrats Sunshine!!! I also got me some of those leather tall boots and they fit me so nicely!!! My workouts are really re shaping my body and I am really happy with my weight training! I had never understood why weight training was so important but I do now! Lets do a challenge Sunshine, like you tried before, but maybe on this thread for those who want to check in with their progress?? What do you think?

I have a NSV!!!! I tried on some pants, size 8 and not stretch that I have not worn in like 8 years, and wore 1 time AND THEY FIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sure! No problem! I have not taken it since they are out of stock, but I am still maintaining!

I had cream of chicken, split pea Soup, bought a mix to make tortilla soup (only added water) and put it in my food processor (walmart $14), also put chili Beans with nacho cheese in my food processor (only did this during this stage to get enough calories in). Go to the soup isle and see what looks appealing and just put it in a food processor with some water! It is surprising filling and tastes great!

Congrats!! Let us know if you have any questions! It takes time to get to a good level of restriction. None of us wanted to hear that. It has to be creeped up on or you can get over filled and have problems, then get unfilled and start all over again. I only have restriction maybe 1 week or so now out of the month near my premenstrual time. The rest of the time I can eat "normally". I can still occasionally get stuck and pb, but I don't want any more fill than I have. I decided to use a supplement when i was first banded to help me with my appetite and that would help my metabolism. It helped me out a lot. But, you can also do other things to help yourself, like drinking enough Water or like me, I drink crystal light, tea and water when I go to the gym. Take your Vitamins, I was using liquid vitamins. Have enough Protein to keep you feeling full too.

Welcome!!! I felt the same way! I was at 190 but knew the way I felt I was on the upswing again!!! I had weighed 240, lost weight, then up to 240 again, lost some for a wedding, than started gaining again. I was out of control!!! My body had been thru too much already and I didn't wan to gain like that again.