3 Month Bandiversary!

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

Today marks 3 months with Miss Pearlie and I have to say that I'm so glad to have her in my life. Since she's been with me:

I've lost 46 pounds

I've lost 40.5 inches

My blood pressure is normal - 120/80

My blood sugar is 94 (no longer in diabetic range)

My severe obstructive sleep apnea is gone

I don't snore loudly

I feel good

I look younger

I have several NSV's, but these are the things that matter the most to me and many other bandsters. Needless to say, I am thrilled at my progress and it has truly exceeded my expectations.

Good luck everyone!

[LosingAimee 21]

That's amazing, congrats! Do you mind sharing what you normally eat daily?

[kespy74 103]

What does NSV stand for?

Congratulations on your successes. Wishing you many many more!

[Redesigned_Curves 312]

What does NSV stand for?

Congratulations on your successes. Wishing you many many more!

Non scale Victory

[Redesigned_Curves 312]

Today marks 3 months with Miss Pearlie and I have to say that I'm so glad to have her in my life. Since she's been with me:

I've lost 46 pounds

I've lost 40.5 inches

My blood pressure is normal - 120/80

My blood sugar is 94 (no longer in diabetic range)

My severe obstructive sleep apnea is gone

I don't snore loudly

I feel good

I look younger

I have several NSV's, but these are the things that matter the most to me and many other bandsters. Needless to say, I am thrilled at my progress and it has truly exceeded my expectations.

Good luck everyone!

WooHoo!! Awesome!

Lol - Miss Pearlie, love it!

[kespy74 103]

Non scale Victory

Thank you!!

[SeaSounders♥ 225]

Amazing job in only 3 months time! Keep up the good work

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

That's amazing, congrats! Do you mind sharing what you normally eat daily?

On an average day:

7:30am

4 oz. glass of warm Water with lemon juice

Cup of coffee with equal and half & half

10:00am (takes 30 - 45 minutes to finish)

oatmeal or Cream of wheat with 1 scoop Protein powder - or -

CarbWise (Kroger brand) Yogurt with 1 scoop unflavored Protein - or -

1 pc. bacon and a little scrambled egg (eaten verrrrry slowly) - or -

chicken spread - or -

Cottage cheese concoction (fruit juice or spices) with 1 scoop unflavored Protein Powder

1:30pm (lunch has to be late now...I'm full so long)

1/2 container of Lean Cuisine or Atkins meal (avoid most of the carbs) - or -

1 chicken thigh, baked, fried or bbq (sometimes I eat the skin) - or -

Small salad with: chopped chicken, 1/4 Tomato, 2-3 slivers of bell pepper, small sliver of avocado, bacon pieces, 3 - 4 cucumber slices, shredded cheese, 3 - 4 green olives and creamy italian dressing - or -

Home made Soup, chili or seafood gumbo - or -

Beans, salsa and pico de gallo with a few tortilla chips - or -

Cut fruit and a protein shot

3:30'ish (sometimes I'm still full from lunch so I just have a coffee)

If I haven't had a protein shot yet or if I'm low on protein for the day I'll have a shot.

1/2 bag of SmartPop popcorn - or -

A handful of nuts with Water or juice to sip at the same time (too dry) - or -

A couple of pieces of beef Jerky with water or juice to sip at the same time.

7:00pm (still not hungry, but if I don't eat now...I'm going to snack really late)

Small piece of baked fish and broccoli or spinach - or -

Chicken Thigh and a veggie - or -

Home made Soup, chili or gumbo - or -

1/2 - 3/4 can of tuna - or -

The toppings from 2 slices of pizza (no crust) - or -

I find small snack items - peanuts, beef Jerky, chicken spread and nibble until I'm full.

I am strongly in favor of home made Soups - you can put everything we need in them, they freeze well and you make enough to last for several days. I eat pretty much whatever I want to, but I no longer crave too many things that aren't good for me. I'm sure it's psychological, but I'm happy about it nonetheless. Many foods are a challenge for me: ground beef, eggs (any style), Pasta and breads so I just naturally avoid them. I use to really miss hamburgers, french fries and a coca-cola, but I'm over it now - thank God!

[NaNa 878]

Today marks 3 months with Miss Pearlie and I have to say that I'm so glad to have her in my life. Since she's been with me:

I've lost 46 pounds

I've lost 40.5 inches

My blood pressure is normal - 120/80

My blood sugar is 94 (no longer in diabetic range)

My severe obstructive sleep apnea is gone

I don't snore loudly

I feel good

I look younger

I have several NSV's, but these are the things that matter the most to me and many other bandsters. Needless to say, I am thrilled at my progress and it has truly exceeded my expectations.

Good luck everyone!

Congrats!! Keep on working that band.

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

On an average day:

7:30am

4 oz. glass of warm Water with lemon juice

Cup of coffee with equal and half & half

10:00am (takes 30 - 45 minutes to finish)

oatmeal or Cream of wheat with 1 scoop Protein powder - or -

CarbWise (Kroger brand) Yogurt with 1 scoop unflavored Protein - or -

1 pc. bacon and a little scrambled egg (eaten verrrrry slowly) - or -

chicken spread - or -

Cottage cheese concoction (fruit juice or spices) with 1 scoop unflavored Protein Powder

1:30pm (lunch has to be late now...I'm full so long)

1/2 container of Lean Cuisine or Atkins meal (avoid most of the carbs) - or -

1 chicken thigh' date=' baked, fried or bbq (sometimes I eat the skin) - or -

Small salad with: chopped chicken, 1/4 Tomato, 2-3 slivers of bell pepper, small sliver of avocado, bacon pieces, 3 - 4 cucumber slices, shredded cheese, 3 - 4 green olives and creamy italian dressing - or -

Home made Soup, chili or seafood gumbo - or -

Beans, salsa and pico de gallo with a few tortilla chips - or -

Cut fruit and a protein shot

3:30'ish (sometimes I'm still full from lunch so I just have a coffee)

If I haven't had a protein shot yet or if I'm low on protein for the day I'll have a shot.

1/2 bag of SmartPop popcorn - or -

A handful of nuts with Water or juice to sip at the same time (too dry) - or -

A couple of pieces of beef Jerky with water or juice to sip at the same time.

7:00pm (still not hungry, but if I don't eat now...I'm going to snack really late)

Small piece of baked fish and broccoli or spinach - or -

Chicken Thigh and a veggie - or -

Home made soup, chili or gumbo - or -

1/2 - 3/4 can of tuna - or -

The toppings from 2 slices of pizza (no crust) - or -

I find small snack items - peanuts, beef jerky, chicken spread and nibble until I'm full.

I am strongly in favor of home made Soups - you can put everything we need in them, they freeze well and you make enough to last for several days. I eat pretty much whatever I want to, but I no longer crave too many things that aren't good for me. I'm sure it's psychological, but I'm happy about it nonetheless. Many foods are a challenge for me: ground beef, eggs (any style), Pasta and breads so I just naturally avoid them. I use to really miss hamburgers, french fries and a coca-cola, but I'm over it now - thank God![/quote']

You're doing great! Congratulations