11 months before and in progress

[Brandigirl 22]

I was banded October 10, 2013. I am down 61 pounds and have 41 more pounds until I reach my goal weight. I am very happy how far I have come but 41 pounds seems so far away. I don't eat very much but when I do I don't make the best choices. Does any one have any tips/ advice/ suggestions? For instance for Breakfast I drink a Protein Shake but I find myself hungry not long after. But at the same time, I can't eat solid foods that early. And exercise. ... ughhhh.. I can not seem to get motivated to exercise! I know that would make a huge difference. Any suggestions on that? Help! :-) thank you for taking the time to read this.

[Suzamundo 51]

I love the Zombies, Run! app.:-). I can only walk to it so far - but it's so much fun it keep me walking at least an hour a day.:-)

[Brandigirl 22]

Awesome! Thank you! I will check it out.

[Kitt3000 757]

First, let me congratulate you on the 61 pounds lost! Excellent!

What works for me regarding exercise...

Fit bit is a great motivator. Give yourself goals in the amount of steps and stairs you want to do everyday. Work up to that 10 thousand min per day, and then every couple of days, push yourself a little more. In bad weather, I head for the indoor mall, I'm busy looking at everything, and forget I'm exercising. Park your car at the farther point of every parking lot, it becomes a game as to how much you can get in. Dust off that old bike, or treat yourself and spend some lovely evenings touring your neighborhood after work. Turn on some music and dance like no ones watching! Have fun with moving! You will be surprised that pushing yourself just a little harder, may kick start the results you want...

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Your success is inspiring! Congratulations !

[Brandigirl 22]

Thank you so much for the ideas! I have heard a lot about fit bit, I'm going to look into getting one for sure!

[MarieMarie 346]

I try not to sit and relax until I have my 10,000 steps on the fitbit

[alicesandra 98]

That is awesome, congrats!

I have a fitbit as well, unfortunately I'm not allowed to wear it at work so it hasn't been getting much use as of the last month and a half.

[Brandigirl 22]

Thank you for the responses! I didn't even think about not being able to wear the fit bit at work. I'm a surgical tech, so I definitely won't be able to wear it. Hmmmm I wonder if it would fit around my ankle lol

[LynnR 42]

Congrats on the 61 lbs!!! I was banded on Oct 4th, 2013 and I am down 50lbs. I am just like you by not being able to eat breakfast, and choosing foods that aren't the healthiest for me. I don't eat much and I am also not motivated to exercise after working 12 hrs at my job. We need to find a way to motivate each other then!! Keep in touch and let me know how you are doing.

[Brandigirl 22]

Thank you! Yes! We should definitely keep in touch! How much more do you want to lose? Are you close to your goal?

[Kitt3000 757]

I actually clip my fit bit on my shoe, so why not ? If not a fit bit, how about a pedometer?

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

My FitBit One clips to my bra.

[pink dahlia 2,513]

Congratulations on your weight loss so far ! You look great ! As far as ideas, I finally gave up on the A.M. protien shakes. They did'nt keep me full for long, then I would need to eat something, so the protien shakes were just added calories. Instead, I found that if I have a cup of hot tea (I dislike coffee), that opens my band to some foods. I can' t do typical breakfast foods, so I experimented and found some heathy foods that do work or me. Texture made all the difference. Belvita Breakfast Biscuit s, turkey jerkey, cheese stick, trail mix , etc all work for me. Later on my AM break, a cup of Swiss Miss cocoa and a few Wheat Thins w/ pb. As far as exercise, try something you've never done before ! You may find a new healthy hobby ! Bike riding, swimming, rock climbing, Zumba etc ! You dont have to do them permanently, just TRY them !! Good luck !

[LynnR 42]

Thank you! Yes! We should definitely keep in touch! How much more do you want to lose? Are you close to your goal?

I would love to lose 30 more, but will have to see. I am just happy to have lost what I have already. I am off my meds and feeling really good. I guess it also depends on what the doctor says. I have been going in every other month for a fill because I am staying satisfied longer and at the end of 4 weeks, my band still feels tight enough. I need to sit down and make a list of my favorite foods, and just stick with those as long as they don't get stuck. What are some of your favorites that go down good and don't get stuck?