My Day has come !

[susieq321 31]

I have 200 + plus bottles of wine in my basement.. so yes I drink wine. I find that with less weight I get loopy much faster.

Soda and carbonated beverages. I drink some fountain soda.. it tends to have a lot less carbonation. I didn't touch pop for about 2-3 years, I tried it once when I was filled and it physically hurt so then I stopped drinking it quickly.

If you can cut out the soda you are better off.. most people I know have issues with soda once they are filled to any tightness. Keep in mind one stat I saw on TV recently was showing a medium fountain drink with 26 tablespoons of sugar!!! I know there is diet soda but that is just as bad for so many other reasons. If you can stop drinking sodas you are much better off. I know people who have reached goal and never stopped drinking soda but most of us have stopped drinking it at least through the weight loss phase.

Remember the more you have to lose the faster you lose and never ever compare yourself to anyone else. You are unique and you will lose it all in your own unique way.

[Astrotoes 0]

Wish I was in your Basement:faint: !!!!

[susieq321 31]

lol... so do a lot of friends... I just really really like wine... I actually kinda stopped buying and started drinking some because when I find something I like I just buy a case or two and then wait and drink it with friends... but now I am thinking it is getting a little insane.

[Astrotoes 0]

I'm a red wine fan myself,love australian shiraz and French Bordeaux.....Optifast just doesn't compare!

[Yasmina 0]

I hear you, that sounds good

[neenagh 0]

I have to agree with u girls. I can lose weight fine, its KEEPING IT OFF that i cant manage. Its so great to hear from heather that it really works. for myself, i wont believe it til i see it!!!hehehe

[Yasmina 0]

I hear you, When I think of Mandi with 100lbs lost, I am amazed . I want that soooooo bad

[argon 3]

*cough* 99.

You'll do it, Yasmina. If I can... sheesh. Back several months ago, I was so happy when I passed the 30lb lost mark, cause I've never been able to lose more or stay on something long enough to get past that.

[Yasmina 0]

is'nt it amazing ! I just can't seem to think that I can lose my 100lbs, But I an soooo ready to try ! One week from today !

[Astrotoes 0]

Hi Argon,your weight loss is amazing,how often do you exercise? I'm just trying to imagine how dedicated you and the other veterns on this site are in order to get the success you are getting. I keep wondering about my own comitment level.....and how often I've give up in the past and if the band in some way gives you stronger motivation to keep with it. Regardless great job:clap2:

[Tres Chic 0]

Suzieq - your story is inspirational, as are your results. It's great to read a cross section of stories; some people at the half way mark, others just beginning their journey. I'm getting very excited.

[bandiva 0]

Yasmina-You will be able to do it too! It's almost your turn to get the band, and before you know it you will be down 30, then 50 and so on. You and I have similar stats, so we can do it together! I guess the biggest thing is patience, and of course I have to work on patience! I want patience, but I want it right now!

Bye for now!

Victoria.

[susieq321 31]

I honestly believe anyone can do it... it is work and it is dedication and a changing of habits but anyone can do it and the more determined you are the better off you are.

Take your inspiration where you find it and do it in your own way and you have done a perfect job!!!

[Yasmina 0]

Thanks guys for all the encourging words. A week from today, I will be wineing that I am in pain, but I will be starting my journey. I am feeling a little nervious now. I can still turn back , but I know I will never be able to do this with out the band. So the count down begins.

I have a problem, It is my friends 's husband's birthday today and we are going out for dinner. She does not know about and will not know. She is larger then me but disaprovies of even going to weight watchers.

What Can I eat , because I know there will not be yogurt and Jello on the menu ?

I thought maybe I would eat yogurt at home and have a saladwith dressing on the side ( weight watcher style ) I am trying to stick to the low carb theme. I have a little bit of a cold so I thought I would play that up to cover for the lack of eating ! If she was not I good friend I would stay home !

Any advice

[bandiva 0]

All of a sudden I can feel a stomach ache coming on...maybe it hurts so bad that you should just have some soup!