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[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Thanks, sweet Dee! I guess my plateau is over . . . I didn't weigh for a month cuz I was so discouraged and I just weighed and I've lost 2.5 lbs! YAY!!!

That's so awesome what Dr. K. said! That had to feel really good.

Yippie! Good for you!!! :thumbdown: When I hit a plateau or need to get back on track, I always revert to the "pre-op" diet! It sets my mind back to the beginning!

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

I recently read about a Residency program at some medical schools - where plastic surgery residents can do procedures as part of their learning with a physician instructor in the OR. They charge considerably less for the surgery. i.e. Tummy Tuck with Lipo and breast lift with augmentation for $5300.00. One of the programs is at Mass General. The issue would be having to stay there in town for 14 days to have the drains removed. But that would still be cheaper than having it done here in town.

[julie.ann 1]

Well put me down for a 1.7 loss. I am just a couple pounds shy of my goal. I was focusing on the goal and when I got back to focusing ONE POUND AT A TIME I started to eat better and it started to come off again. I hae to keep that in mind. I know that about myself. I guess I just forget.

Good luck everyone. One more week left.

[KayleighsMommy 16]

I am down 3 pounds this week Yesterday was my one year... so I am starting a whole new year and my goal for this next year is 50 pounds

[Mal 0]

I don't know what happened to the boobies on the dancing on the piano banana! It's you, so you tell us what happened to the boobies! (these boobies?)

I love that Undy 5000! You know, you have to be in pretty good shape to run 5K's! I could never do that! I ran in high school, but haven't since. Sad, huh?

YAY! BOOBIES!

I have always wanted to run and thanks to my band, I can! I'm not very fast but I can do it without stopping and after I feel wonderful! The Undy 5000 was fun, my son joined me and hubby waited at the finish for me. awww!

Dee, you can do it. I believe in you!

[Mal 0]

I am down 3 pounds this week Yesterday was my one year... so I am starting a whole new year and my goal for this next year is 50 pounds

HAPPY BANDIVERSARY! :wink:

[Laptastic 0]

No change for me this week.

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Our Freedom From Fat Challenge - F3!!!

Bella - 6lbs-0.0-0.0+1.0:wub:

Deb - 10lbs+0.8-8.6+1.9-1.7:tongue_smilie:

Dee - 15lbs-1.0-3.0-6.6-0.0:tongue_smilie:

Jmegirl - 10lbs

Julie - 8lbs-0.9-2.4-0.3-1.7:tongue_smilie:

KayleighsMom - 10lbs-0.8+1.8+0.6-3.0:tongue_smilie:

Lapdancer - 15lbs+5.0-5.0:wub:

Laptastic - 20lbs-2.0+2.0-1.0-0.0:tongue_smilie:

Lotza - 9lbs-2.0-0.0-1.5-0.0:tongue_smilie:

Mem620 - 8lbs-1.5-1.0:wub:

Snow - 5lbs-2.0

Next week is our final weigh in! Congrats to everyone on their losses! AND for me and Laptastic, congrat that we DID NOT gain! I will be in NYC for the 4th, but I'll post from there! No scale, however! ARGH! Hopefully, I'll remember to weigh on Thursday before I leave! Good luck this coming week!

Edited June 29, 2009 by PrtyAntOvrYt

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

YAY! BOOBIES!

I have always wanted to run and thanks to my band, I can! I'm not very fast but I can do it without stopping and after I feel wonderful! The Undy 5000 was fun, my son joined me and hubby waited at the finish for me. awww!

Dee, you can do it. I believe in you!:wink:

I'd love to run a 5K!

You know, speaking of boobies! I have none! I had always had very large breasts! Even in high school when I weighed 120's, my boobs were DD's! NOW they are gone! Deflated!

I am down 3 pounds this week Yesterday was my one year... so I am starting a whole new year and my goal for this next year is 50 pounds

Happy Bandiversary!!! 3lbs lost is a great way to start a new year! One month from tomorrow will be my 18 month bandiversary! I can't believe how fast time flies!

[Cassy 0]

Hello,

You all seem to be very successful with your eating plans and exersize. Would you mind sharing a typical day with me? I need to get back on track and I need some input from others. Thanks!

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Hello,

You all seem to be very successful with your eating plans and exersize. Would you mind sharing a typical day with me? I need to get back on track and I need some input from others. Thanks!

Hi Cassy,

Looks like you're doing well too. You're almost half way to your goal and you're only 10 months out. Congrats on your 65lbs lost!

I started at a much higher weight than anyone else here on this forum. Everyone here is very nice and extremely supportive. Don't hesitate to come here often and seek friendship of like minded people.

I have lost 153lbs and I'm 17 months out. It's normal to hit plateaus and I have hit several of them. Each time I do, I return to the pre-op diet of Protein and veggies. It makes me go back to the beginning and it kick starts my weight loss. It has worked everytime.

I am currently on a 100 day challenge. I give myself these challenges frequently. I choose an event or a special time in my life to motivate me. My 100 day challenge will bring me to my 18 Month Bandiversary. I am doing 100 workouts and trying to reach a specific goal by the end of the 100 days. I am working out several times a day. I ride my recumbent bike at the highest level for 10 mins - 3 times a day prior to each meal. Then I swim 4 times a week at midnight (I work nightshift) And I am doing Barry's Bootcamp 6 days a week. (workouts with resistence bands) I'm trying to get my metabolism in gear! It wasn't easy when I first started and I didn't do all of this at once, but I started with one workout and added another and then another. The swimming came first, second the cycling and lastly the bootcamp. Now I crave my workouts. When I work and can't get in as much time, I miss them! It's becoming a part of my life.

As far as eating is concerned. I have tried it all. After experimenting with different things, I've found that I do best with eating a balanced healthy diet that includes all the basic food groups. I don't eat white sugar, white flour, white Pasta or white rice. I also hardly ever eat potatoes. when I do, it's a treat. (like dessert for me) I've learned how to tweak my recipes to include soy and whole grain flour, brown rice, whole grain pasta and sweet potatoes. I prepare all my meals once a week. So the food is ready when I am hungry. I make 7 salads, 7 yogurt with fresh fruit, 7 bowls of oatmeal with walnuts, and etc.

I eat three meals usually. Breakfast is mostly protein, 1 egg, 1 egg white, feta cheese, asparagus and a Morningstar Veggie Sausage. When I work nights, I'll have my Oatmeal before leaving for work at 6pm. I always measure my food to 1 cup to 1.5 cups. If it's oatmeal, it's 1 cup and if it's salad it's 1.5 cups. Salad is so light that I can eat a little more. lunch is the salad with goat cheese, cucumbers, green olives, jalapeno's, avocado, grape tomatoes and purple onion. (I recently found this great show "Cook Yourself Thin" so I bought the cookbook at Barnes and Noble) there is a recipe for Low fat Blue cheese dressing made with nonfat plain yogurt, nonfat buttermilk, blue cheese and white pepper. I use that on my salad. It's so good and so low in calories and fat.

dinner is usually an Amy's Bistro burger, a garden burger or a Morningstar Farm Griller on half of a Flat Out Whole Grain Wrap. (50 cals for half) half a slice of cheese and lots of spring mix salad greens (I buy the huge container at costco - use it for my salads and my wraps). This is plenty.

After I swim at midnight when I come home, I drink a Premier Nutrition Protein Drink (160 cal, 5 carbs, 3 fat, 30 protein) 30 grams of protein is amazing for an 11 oz drink and it's so good! That's my day.

I learned on this journey to be prepared, keep it simple and enjoy all foods from all food groups. I rarely get hungry, but when I do, I'll have a half a banana, peach, strawberries, or other fresh fruit. When I'm working nights, I eat one snack and it's my yogurt with fresh fruit. I add blueberries and strawberries to nonfat vanilla yogurt (1 cup) and some chopped walnuts or pecans.

All of this comes to between 1100 and 1200 cals a day. 60-90 grams of protein and 30% of total cals from fat. (I log all my food, everyday on www.fitday.com)

Good Luck! Hope to see more of your posts in the future!

dee~

[deboregon 0]

Dee, put me down for -1.7 this week. I, too, will be out of town for weigh in. We are leaving on wed. for our place at crooked river and aren't coming back until sunday. i will post then. probably won't be good as my best friened ann is going with us and that means adult beverages and laughter!

congrats to all of u who r doing so well. i feel like coming back to denver soon just to be with u wonderful women. the night at red robin was soooo much fun! PLUS i lost 8 pounds that week!!!

Dee, have a good time with your daughter.

Mal, Tucker sends u and buster sloppy kisses!

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Dee, put me down for -1.7 this week. I, too, will be out of town for weigh in. We are leaving on wed. for our place at crooked river and aren't coming back until sunday. i will post then. probably won't be good as my best friened ann is going with us and that means adult beverages and laughter!

congrats to all of u who r doing so well. i feel like coming back to denver soon just to be with u wonderful women. the night at red robin was soooo much fun! PLUS i lost 8 pounds that week!!!

Dee, have a good time with your daughter.

Mal, Tucker sends u and buster sloppy kisses!

Wait! Don't go without telling us how your hamstring is doing!

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Dee, put me down for -1.7 this week. I, too, will be out of town for weigh in. We are leaving on wed. for our place at crooked river and aren't coming back until sunday. i will post then. probably won't be good as my best friened ann is going with us and that means adult beverages and laughter!

congrats to all of u who r doing so well. i feel like coming back to denver soon just to be with u wonderful women. the night at red robin was soooo much fun! PLUS i lost 8 pounds that week!!!

Dee, have a good time with your daughter.

Mal, Tucker sends u and buster sloppy kisses!

Congrats on that loss! Have a great time at your Crooked River place. AND enjoy those adult beverages! Live it up! You deserve it!

I'd love for you to come back and visit! Red Robins was a blast! But I esp. loved our quick trip to Estes! Good Memories My friend!

Edited June 28, 2009 by PrtyAntOvrYt
sometimes my spelling sucks!!

[lotzasunshine 2]

Well, put me down as even this week.

I just got home from the Instacare, and I have the H1N1 virus, or Swine Flu. It is not pleasant. I just feel all around crappy. But I have no other medical conditions, so I should get through just fine. Although, it is possible that I have strep too, they are sending my sample for cultures since half of my family has it. Wouldn't it just be great to have both at the same time. I think I got the swine flu because I was pretty much saying poo poo you swine flu. :smile2: Now I kinda feel like this. :thumbup: Oh well, I am going on the meds so I should be feeling somewhat better soon.