July Bandsters....lets Here You....

[marieistre 20]

Kim - YES! I want to eat more from afternoon until I go to bed. Sometimes I do feel like I need a fill then other days like today I have restriction. Go figure!

About asking for a fill sooner, my dr. told me not to wait if I feel the need for one before appt. I get my 2nd one Oct. 31.

[lucy2.0 57]

Hi everyone!

I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one having problems with my "diet" this week, I'm still at 25 the scale hasn't move in 2 1/2 weeks but I know it's my fault, well at least for this week, I've been eating like there's no tomorrow lol in small portions but foods that I know I'm not allowed to eat.

I want to call my Dr. and ask for a fill, but some days I feel very restricted in what i can eat, maybe I just need to stick to my diet.

About the popcorn, I tried it and nope not an option for me, it gets stuck

I'm thinking of doing a liquid diet of 2 or 3 days to get back on the diet, maybe this will help and I don't have to get another fill, I have a 4 cc band and already have 2 cc in it, so I'm afraid that it will fill up and don't lose weight.

This past two weeks have been really chaotic, my husband found a job (thank God) so I had to send my daughter to preschool, she’s doing really well, but I’m running around like crazy all the time with all the new things that I have to do now, so I haven’t been able to go on my walks and I think that’s another reason why the scale is not moving.

Well I hope everyone have a great day and “just keep swimming” lol

Besos!!

Lucía

[kkccmom 37]

Well, girls, the scale was not kind to me this morning....seem I am up 2 lbs. Now, my only solace is that I am PMSing, and could be starting my period here any day now...I guess the other one is that I HAVE been walking every day, and maybe MAYBE exchanging fat for muscle (i feel it in my rear and legs)...OR, I could be just acting like I'll never see food again and over-doing it.

Probably some of everything?? Rather depressing regardless.

I guess we just TRY HARDER to what we know is right. I too have considered going back to just the Protein Shakes, but that is just so unfulfilling...and really, this is not a race, right??

Well, lots of challenges for all of us, for different reasons, but clearly food has been our first comfort. PAST TENSE. We have to find another outlet for comfort and relaxation. I sure do!!

So, heads upward...and yep, "just keep swimming"!! (BTW, Lucia...congrats on the hubby's new job! What a blessing, I know!!)

[Melissa41 27]

I am right there with you, Kim. I'm up 2lbs. Not sure what the deal is but I am just moving forward and making sure I drink lots of Water today. One bright point for me is that I have to wear a suit to work today because I have a legislative committee hearing (boring) but I am more than one size smaller so I have cute options of what to wear (exciting!).

I have been blending a chocolate Protein Shake with a half of a banana and tablespoon of powdered Peanut Butter. It is YUMMY. Lots of Protein and under 300 calories. And it fills me up!!!

Other than that- life is good.

[kkccmom 37]

Okay...blew it this evening. Took my boys to McD's...ate a dbl cheeseburger (took off the top bun - oh wow, lol), ate some fries and had a few SIPS of a Diet Coke...

Did feel like I was gonna choke a couple times, but think I was just so hungry and so DYING for this food....but you know what...it fixed me. I hadn't had it since my surgery, and really, I don't miss it! So, I'm good to go now.

Sometimes I think you just gotta do it to get it out of your system and realize how LITTLE you really enjoyed it.

So, I'm going to go walk 2 miles and at least not go to bed feeling totally wrecked.

and there ya go....LOL

[kkccmom 37]

Got in my 2 miles...feeling all right. Drank a glassful of ice Water w/ lemon...and ready for bed.

Hope everyone has great rest this evening...and good reports for tomorrow!

--K.

[marieistre 20]

Good morning everyone. Hope everyone had a restful night & that you are ready for what the day brings.

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Okay...blew it this evening. Took my boys to McD's...ate a dbl cheeseburger (took off the top bun - oh wow, lol), ate some fries and had a few SIPS of a Diet Coke...

Did feel like I was gonna choke a couple times, but think I was just so hungry and so DYING for this food....but you know what...it fixed me. I hadn't had it since my surgery, and really, I don't miss it! So, I'm good to go now.

Sometimes I think you just gotta do it to get it out of your system and realize how LITTLE you really enjoyed it.

So, I'm going to go walk 2 miles and at least not go to bed feeling totally wrecked.

and there ya go....LOL

You know, not to encourage anyone to go to McDonalds but if you find yourself there a hamburger kids' meal is 365 calories. I am not encouraging it, but it would be the lesser of many evils there.

[marieistre 20]

New Dawn, you are right about the kids burger. Being we cant eat a lot at one time it is better than some choices I have made.

[lucy2.0 57]

now all I'm thinking is going to McD's lol the worse thing is I don't even like it

[kkccmom 37]

...and the worse thing is, I DO like McDonald's!! ha...their fries are the best...the stuff of my childhood!

good to know about the kids' meal, tho..thanks for that! I don't plan to repeat that outing again anytime soon.

So-so day for me...ate some corn tortilla chips...was STARVING as I was in the store -- managed to keep my paws off the really bad stuff...but tore into the bag on my way home!! Could have been worse. Then I had this craving for corn (what is up with THAT???), so I fixed up a bag of frozen in the microwave and ate maybe 2/3c worth. Besides my b'fast Protein smoothie (about 40g protein!) and a 10g-protein bar mid-morning, that's all I've had today. Haven't drank enough today, either.

Oh well. Its a day. Right??

[kkccmom 37]

Its almost done...whew!

Had Cereal for supper...guess that wasn't the worst thing I could do. I think I'm going to call my Dr tomorrow and see about going in next week for a fill...really don't think I'm sitting at much restriction right now. By suppertime I am just famished....

I still am not getting enough Water, so I really have to fix that....

Got in my 2-mile walk...really didn't want to do it, but did. Glad I did, but don't feel that much better for it. I know it IS good, tho, so in that regard I'm glad I went.

And now, to finish up a couple things and hit the sack.

Night'Night everyone!

K.

[lindabug 69]

I had a day like that Sunday. Our Country club (and it is a COUNTRY club) makes amazing cheeseburgers and I was craving one so my sweet hubby said he would go get it. When he got home I was like a kid in a candy store as I took a big bite I realized I couldn't eat it so off came the bun, ended up just eating the meat and cheese with ketchup but man was it good and I'm over it now.

I can't get enough Water down, any suggestions?

[kkccmom 37]

Linda...the burger does sound heavenly! and I'm glad we're over it! :>)

As for the water...its not my best thing, either...I was WAY under today. After I have my b'fast shake/smoothie, and get my second son out the door, I get to work on my projects...away from the kitchen. And since I've "just" had my shake, Water is the last thing on my mind...so then its noon before I think of it again...and since we're not supposed to drink w/ the meal (I'm not good with that!), I try to steer clear of the Water until after I've had something to eat.

I guess we need to just have it right next to us ALL THE TIME. I love mine REALLY cold with a chunk of lemon...I also really love the Vitamin "Zero" flavored water ("Rise" is my fave). If its not really REALLY cold, I have a hard time getting it down.

I think, for me, its really gonna take FOCUSING on developing this as a HABIT and getting into that groove. I ain't there yet, but gonna work on it.

I tried to not over-do on food this evening...don't think I did. I'm totally freaked out by my 2lb gain...not cool AT ALL. I'm hoping its just one of those fluke'y things and will right itself. But now I'm afraid to get on the scale....and hoping I can get in next week for that fill.

what in the world am I doing up??? I'm usually in bed WAY before now...I'm working on a Holiday order (Christmas cards and various other paper items)...and have to work when the creative juices are flowing...but I think I am slowing down. Will have to pick up tomorrow!!

[Melissa41 27]

Oh my goodness!!! I have had a rough couple of days. I am in the middle of my busy season at work and I have such little tolerance for everone! And I usually eat to manage the emotion of it all. I really need to focus and get back to the task of eating healthy. But it is a struggle. I hosted a big fundraiser at my house tonight and the food looked just fabulous!! But I stayed away. I am hoping the scale is good to me tomorrow. wish me well.

Melissa