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I'm in! I want to lose 22 lbs by the new year. As of today, that would put me at 211.

Going to make an addition to my signature right now!

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It looks like I gained the 2 of the 3 1/2 lbs I gained. I cant seem to shake it. I have been working out to include the couch to 5 k program and I have been so ravenous. I am premenstrual. I stayed within 1000-1300 calories this wknd and to no avail. I ate so much yesterday it was ridiculous. seem Like I couldnt get full. I am going to see if I can push up 1st fill appt by a couple of days

You will eventually hold on and keep moving. It will fall off. I am at a plateau also i have been eating and eating and i have gained but I am at the gym 4 day of the week and im doing my best to keep it moving.

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You will eventually hold on and keep moving. It will fall off. I am at a plateau also i have been eating and eating and i have gained but I am at the gym 4 day of the week and im doing my best to keep it moving.

I have plateaued also. Been at 234 for 2 weeks. I FINALLY lost one today - but I also just started, so hopefully that has something to do with it and the scale starts moving again.

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I would like to join the challenge. I was banded June 4 and am 47 lbs down. I would ( I mean I WILL) be in Onderland by Christmas, that is exactly 20 lbs to go.

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I have to admit that after helping my hubby Celebrate his b'day all weekend that I was only down a pound this week. I was down 2.5 on Friday but gaind 1.5 back! :smile:

I WILL DO BETTER THIS WEEK! I started P90X this morning and I'm already really sore! No pain, no gain....or loss I should say.

Good luck everyone!

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How is everyone doing so far?

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My loss slowed down a bit about 10 days before my first fill was due. I got my fill and now the weight is coming off again. I'm hopeful i'll hit the goal, but time will tell!

I've started exercising and I think i'm losing inches now. The pants I bought three weeks ago are getting big in the thigh and butt region! argh!

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Mine has too! I get my first fill today. I am pretty nervous. How much did you lose after your fill?

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My goal is 218 by the end of the year.

I am weighing in at 233, so that's only 15lbs to go!

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Mine has too! I get my first fill today. I am pretty nervous. How much did you lose after your fill?

My fill was on the 18th and i've only weighed myself once on the 22 and was down 5 pounds! This number could also reflect the exercise regimen i've incorporated.

Either way, i'm following my dietary guidelines exactly and exercising more so i'm hoping this will all pay off come december 31!

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Im down one pound. Went to my Primary/GYN Dr. for my yearly exame and the first thing she said to me was, so I see you have lost over 50 lbs since last year. I said yes I have LOL. any way I had not told her about the lap band.( last year she was not for it wanted me to keep tying to do it on my own. "yea right". Any way She was very very happy with my results and is now working with me on blood test through out the year to make sure every thing is good while I continue to loose my weight.

This made me feel good about myself. I am not very good at that emotion.

So I was wondering should we do a spreadsheet for the end of the year. It really seems to help me keep on track. I have no idea how to do it. So maybe Betsy or Leighanne or one of you very smart peeps could set it up. I also think we should make the last day on Jan 3 its the first monday of the year. Just an Idea!!!!! Im up for what ever you guys want to do....

Thanks for all the support..

3/11/10

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Down one pound so 17 more pounds to Onderland! Once the Halloween challenge is over I will update my bottom ticker for this challenge!

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I am all it!! I want to lose 22 lbs b/4 Jan 1st.

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I'm going to join you guys, I was banded Oct 20th and between pre-op and the last week I've lost over 25lbs. My goal is to lose another 25lbs by New Years putting me right around 256lbs....that would mark my lowest weight in about 3 years. Good luck everyone.

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