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I have felt for the last few months that I have been in this state of suspension. I thought I wasn't moving anywhere, up or down. I decided to look back at the monthly challenges, that Lisa Holland so graciously organizes each month, and I see that I have actually been steadily losing! WoOhOo!

08/01 - 205 lbs

09/01 - 198.8 lbs

10/01 - 195.2 lbs

11/01 - 191 lbs

...and this morning I weighed in at 188! So, 17 lbs in almost 15 weeks. I'm not thinking that is too shabby! Averaging more than a pound a week, do you guys think that is a fair loss based on your experiences? Of course, more is always better. ;) Just curious if that even seems like a plateau or if I am doing ok?? FYI, ate tons of candy in October and haven't worked out in a month, so I know I can be doing better and have started to pick things up.

What are your thoughts!?

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That is a great loss. Slow and steady is the best. You are doing fantastic!

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I think that is fabulous. The initial quick weight drop on the liquid diet can create false expectations. A pound a week is super progress. It is better than gaining anytime! Congrats on your progress! Sometimes I have to look back and make the same analysis. Slow and steady wins!

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Thanks ladies! I agree that as long as I continue to lose, I feel like slower is better. Less excess skin and not going through clothes so quickly! I am now out past a year and think it has balanced out some. My plan from here on out is to try and average a pound a month or more. It looks like you both have been doing great as well! Keep it up!

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I think you're doing great ! Like me, you're averaging a lb a week with some weeks more or less. i think were both right on target. i keep a daily log of my weight and food and exercise , not because i live and die by the scale ( i dont) but because it lets me see my progress . Also if i stop loosing or gain i can go back and look at my eating habits and make quick changes to get me back on track in stead of guessing at what i ate. Keeping track has been a huge lifesaver for me. I think you 'doing it the right way, so keep it up ! great job !

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Thanks all!

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That is amazing progress!!! Initially, many of us lose quicker as we are much heavier so to be this far out and still be losing a pound a week that is great!!

Congrats to you! Do you feel different overall? Have you ever checked your measurements?

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That is amazing progress!!! Initially, many of us lose quicker as we are much heavier so to be this far out and still be losing a pound a week that is great!!

Congrats to you! Do you feel different overall? Have you ever checked your measurements?

Oh yeah! I check my measurements at every "official" weigh in, which is with my surgeon. If you have a smart phone, there is a great app called BodyShot that helps you keep track of your measurements, pics and such. See below for a screenshot of my results in inches as of my last appt on 10/9/12!

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Fantastic job! Whatever it is your doing is working out just fine I would say :)

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Thanks PattyGirl66! You guys have just reassured me that I am on the right track. =) Love my LapBand!

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I think that's amazing and you should be proud!

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Congrats!!!! Take it in stride wen u hit those plateaus as they do occur. Lisyen to your body when you need fills or get too restricted. Great job!

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Love that app! Thx!

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