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So a week ago I stepped on the scale and discovered I had gained 20 pounds since my wedding day (June 11, 2011). YOWSERS!!!! MUCH worse than I thought it was! That's the price I pay for 4 months of indulging in whatever I want, whenever I want (also was battling a too-tight band and acid reflux problems, so was eating a lot of unhealthy slider foods). So hubby and I got back on track this week. On Monday we started the South Beach diet which, I have to say, is a pretty easy band-friendly program. The first two weeks is carb and sugar-free and we're eating so much other healthy, delicious food that I'm not missing the carbs and sugar at all! We made this sweet nut & seed granola mix from the South Beach Diet book that is soooo yummy. It beats any Halloween candy! Not even one week later, I've already lost 7 pounds and I'm feeling so much better! My energy level is back up, I'm not a grumpy b***h, and I'm enjoying the gym again (although I'm a bit sore from lifting, but that will go away soon enough when my muscles remember where they're supposed to be). Ok, in full disclosure I did cheat a little yesterday...it was Halloween at our school so I had a couple treats. And we had birthday cake for my Hubby on Wednesday. BUT, I only had 1 small slice, and only a couple pieces of candy. I was controlled and did not sabotage my weight loss. Nothing like what I was doing before. I'm definitely eating A LOT LESS, and I can actually feel my band working again. I swear my band feels tighter (in a good way), and I think it's because I'm eating a lot of lean Proteins and veggies instead of sliders so my pouch is getting full more quickly. I sure hope this energy continues, because DAMN I FEEL GOOD!!! :)

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