Road to "TWOterville"

[waterlily1072 5]

Wow Marcy, Natesmom and ericsmom!!!:clap2:

Youa re all doing great!

Thanks for the encouragement I need it today. I caved in to donuts, ugh, they go down so well and have sooo many calories. Monday's fill will be none too soon

[ericsmom 2]

Good luck with the fill on Monday, Molly! Looks like you're used to getting them You're doing great, too!

[waterlily1072 5]

Thanks ercismom

I am tracking my intake and seeing where my habits have changed for the worse and since tracking now changing for the better again And as you can all see my ticker is moving again Maybe I just needed a break fro the dieting mentality for a little bit, I dunno.

[ericsmom 2]

WTG Molly!! Congrats on the ticker moving again!

[JulieNYC 4]

Go Molly! You can do it! Keep that momentum going and come on over the border! I bet if you commit to fitday until you're "safely" at 295, you'll be there in no time. I lose the best when I'm tracking as well. As long as the head hunger isn't too bad, knowing what I've had and what my goals are really helps me to make the right choices later in the day (my danger time has always been dinner).

Lapbandit, I finally decided my Christmas goal is 235. It's aggressive, but I do better with an aggressive goal. I'm not too hard on myself if I don't meet my goals, but if I meet them early, I'm prone to slacking off until I set the next one. So, that's 2.7 lbs per week. I know it's aggressive for a bandster, but I think I can do it.

[LapBandit 5]

Lapbandit, I finally decided my Christmas goal is 235. It's aggressive, but I do better with an aggressive goal. I'm not too hard on myself if I don't meet my goals, but if I meet them early, I'm prone to slacking off until I set the next one. So, that's 2.7 lbs per week. I know it's aggressive for a bandster, but I think I can do it.

You're awesome, you go get it girl! I would be so happy for you! You can do it!

I'm chicken...I'm sticking with 250. But, 235 would be incredible.

Anyone else want to join in with their Christmas goal? We can start a list and track it each month? Let's "weigh in" each 25th. Since August 25th has passed we'll just use our current weight. If you want to join just copy the list and add your info in. (Julie, I'm using your signature weight, you can change it if it's not current.)

Name August Weigh In Christmas Goal

JulieNYC 282 235

LapBandit 291 250

Molly-I am so happy for you! You are doing great!

[JulieNYC 4]

Great LapBandit! I love it! My goal for the September 25th weigh in is 269. I like this goal strategy!

[Josette 2]

I hope to be down to 340 by Christmas. I'm currently 372.

To get below that would be AWESOME!

Name August Weigh In Christmas Goal

JulieNYC 282 235

LapBandit 291 250

Josette 372 340

[waterlily1072 5]

I'm getting coser !!!

[LapBandit 5]

All right, great! Now, we got a plan going. We're going to hit those targets and start the new year off great! My September 25th goal will be 280. A bit steep but I'm gonna try!

Molly-that is wonderful. Yes, you are soooo close now!

[waterlily1072 5]

OMGosh, I hope I don't end up being too tight! I could feel the Water going through at the doc's office. Haven't felt that since initial post surgery swelling I know I will have good restriction, it is a matter of getting through the next two days when I typically swell a bit after a fill. I will feel so much better when that pesky 3 is long gone. I am right on schedule at 2.1lbs per week averaged and my fill nurse was very pleased but since I could still eat bread gave me another full cc in my little friend. With a little luck and self discipline (ice cream ehem) I should be in twoterville very soon :eek:

For those of you who love salty crunchy Snacks I found something new today. Savory Mini Thins found at Trader Joe's there is two flavors one salty one more plain. 35 crackers per serving at 110cal. That's a nice snack I recommend trying them

[NatesMommy 0]

Well guys my weight loss has pretty much come to a crashing hault. I know that u are not supposed to be worried about weight loss until after your first fill but it felt sooo good to just watch the lbs come off. Oh well I guess I just have to hang in there . I hope you all are doing well!

[JulieNYC 4]

NatesMommy, when is your fill? Hang in there! This is the toughest time of the whole journey, but you will make it.

[BPM 0]

Go Molly! You can do it! Keep that momentum going and come on over the border! I bet if you commit to fitday until you're "safely" at 295, you'll be there in no time. I lose the best when I'm tracking as well. As long as the head hunger isn't too bad, knowing what I've had and what my goals are really helps me to make the right choices later in the day (my danger time has always been dinner).

Lapbandit, I finally decided my Christmas goal is 235. It's aggressive, but I do better with an aggressive goal. I'm not too hard on myself if I don't meet my goals, but if I meet them early, I'm prone to slacking off until I set the next one. So, that's 2.7 lbs per week. I know it's aggressive for a bandster, but I think I can do it.

My X-Mas goal is similar....230 lbs by then.

My current pace of weight loss will get me there with a bit to spare....

I have only hit 1 plateau that really wasn't a plateau except in my head...so maybe I can keep the pace up but I suspect it will get harder and harder...at which time I will have to continue to increase the intensity and duration of exercise.

If I hit it...it will be a Merry X-Mas. :heh:

[waterlily1072 5]

It will get better Natesmommy :mad: You get so far and are so committed to the long term goal and then all of a sudden someone pushes the pause button. It won't be long till you have a fill or two in you and then you will really be on your way