Marchies in June

[OH Juli 15]

Well yesterday I took the kid to a Chinese Buffet, mostly because I didn't want to cook and she loves crab legs. I thought if I was careful I'd be okay.

I did stay away from the obviously deep fried food, egg rolls etc. I ate sushi and green Beans. My choices were good...but the quantity was the issue. Mind you I ate a third of what I would have done pre band, but oi vey! By the time my mind caught up with my actions I was feeling awful and worried about stretching my pouch.

How long before eating right becomes automatic?

[tammyj 15]

I hope everyone is off to a great start for their June Challenges. Sunday is usually my rest day, but since I didn't exercise yesterday I did my 3 mile walk/jog this morning. Sometimes it's a challenge to get started, but once I put my music on and get going I get this adrenaline rush and it feels so good!!!

Welcome Gina!!! We are band sisters! I was banded on the 15th as well!!!

When does eating right become automatic??? Juli, if and when that ever happens will be a miracle. Good restriction helps with the amount of food we can eat, but eating right will always be a struggle for me. I don't like to cook and I'm a junk food junkie. Right now, I am staying in control and I'm very proud of that. As the weather gets warmer there is not a day that goes by that I don't crave a nice thick strawberry shake. Saying "NO" is definitely not automatic and probably never will be. I applaud you for eating just sushi and green beans! :clap2: You made good choices and that is half the battle. Yeah, you probably ate more than you should have, but once you get a fill and get some restriction that problem will be solved too. For someone with no restriction, I think you're doing GREAT!!!

[LoriPA 4]

Hi all,

Sorry I haven't checked in for a while; been busy with a lot of things both life and work-related. I have my second fill appointment coming up tomorrow morning; it probably won't be much if anything at all, since I've been losing quite steadily. I just reached the 70 pound mark (I am a little over being two months post-op, by the way)!

I've also been having some wavering emotions; one time I am ecstatic about this new journey I am on and other times I get anxious about how things will really be once I hit goal weight, if people seem to be reacting differently toward me now--and I am still far from being the size of a supermodel! It just feels weird sometimes...or perhaps I am being irrational.

Yesterday was a blast; I went to the Elizabeth Arden salon inside Macy's to have my hair cut and styled as a nice little treat for myself, then went the arts festival for awhile. Last evening I then hit the hiking trail then relaxed with some friends for a (decaf) coffee klatch for a few hours. I'll probably head back out on the trail again later if it doesn't rain; otherwise, I'll have to do my workout indoors.

And the best part of all...I CAN FIT INTO A SIZE 18!

[laralynn86 0]

Everyone is doing SO awesome. I'm amazed and astounded by everyone. Especially those of you who run or jog. My bra size has definitly (and sadly) decreased, but I still can't find a sports bra that would make anything other than a brisk walk OK. I need to look on-line, Walmart's the only thing we have here, and not really the place to buy something like that I guess.

So I'm sure the problem is not unique to me, but I have this total "all or nothing" mindset that definitely hurts my progress, rather than being helpful. It's not new since the surgery, it's always been my problem. But I know I need to fix so many things - I need to eat more healthy, drink more Water, drink less alcohol, work out more, be better about the money I spend, keep my house cleaner, treat my car better, walk my dog more, spend more time with my family, and be more focused at work. So I decide I'll fix it all. I make rules for myself in every aspect, and when I fail at one, I decide it's hopeless and give up on everything. Logically, I realize I should just pick one thing and focus on it, I can fix the rest later, you know?

So, that's my main goal for June. Focus on a few things, and don't beat myself up for the other things I should be better about. Therefore, I've decided to concentrate on the following:

Water CONSUMPTION - there's no way I'm taking in enough water, and I can actually feel that I'm dehydrated way to often. I will drink (and by drink I mean drink and FINISH, not take a few swallows then leave it lying around somewhere) two of my bottles of water - each bottle is 33.8 ounces.

NO FAST food - I don't eat a lot of it, but chicken McNuggets are my answer to a quick meal, and I'm fooling myself that they're OK. Just because they're chicken by name, does not make them healthy. Also, it's like 2000 degrees where I live (forecast for the next two days is 106) and my treat is a Mister Misty Float from Dairy Queen (if you've never had one, it's kind of like a rootbeer float, but it's vanilla ice cream in a slushie). And it's not I like I get the smallest one they have ... though I will say I never finish the ones I buy anymore. But it's sugar and crap I don't need, and a total waste of calories. So, fast food is gone. This I can do.

WORKING OUT - my goals are small and wimpy, but I've been so bad about the workouts I'm starting smaller. First of all, I will walk at least one block a day. This is such a small thing, but I go so many days now without even this amount of exersize. And if for no other reason, it's mean not to take my dog out at least that much (I pretty much walk to the corner and back with him when he needs to go out, which is just not right). And I will go back to the gym. I will. Here I have to succeed.

Thanks for everyone's support. Oh, and that's my other goal - I'll log on here at least 4 times a week - I won't go two days without logging onto this site. It keeps me focused and keeps my goals in mind, and otherwise I can turn a blind eye to my band and my goals and my reasons for being here in the first place. So I'll remember the support I have hear, and use it as one more tool to help me towards my goals.

[MargAK 0]

Hi everyone! Thanks for everyone's postings, I like reading how everyone is doing. I don't feel like I'm losing as fast as some folks, but I also feel good about where I am. I know I'm eating better and even exercising several times per week, so that's great for me.

I started a thread, but thought I'd put this out here too: has anyone heard of this "myalli" fat blocker drug, that will be available over-the-counter in a few weeks? I'm not convinced it would be good for me, since I've already cut calories, but wondering if people had any thoughts. You can check out their website at myalli.com.

Thanks! Marg :myscared:

[OH Juli 15]

Hi gang. Happy Monday.

I'm going to jump up and down and scream for a minute. I've lost 60!!!! That's since the first of the year and I'm so thrilled! I'm at minus 37 since banding and that's about 12 pounds a month!

Woo FREAKING Hoo!

Please indulge me as I post my scale goals!

250. Getting below that is next. When I lost big wieght once before that's where I stopped. I've not weighed less than 250 in 12 years or more.

230 will be when I have only have 100 pounds to go.

221.5 will be 50% lost

213 will be 100lbs gone!

199 will be ONEderland!

Excuse my gittyness. It's just that I actually believe I'll see those numbers and that's very new. Sure I've hoped and planned, but I would give up. I feel like I'm just getting started, not about ready to give up, like I would in the past.

Thanks for listening!

Juli

[Hazelbunny 0]

Everyone is doing SO awesome. I'm amazed and astounded by everyone. Especially those of you who run or jog. My bra size has definitly (and sadly) decreased, but I still can't find a sports bra that would make anything other than a brisk walk OK.

I wear the Enell sports bra - Enell Sports Bra - Welcome

I have very large breasts (although shrinking quickly) and they don't move an inch in this bra. It is the only bra I have ever found that makes working out comfortable.

[LLSibley 1]

OH Juli- setting those smaller goals will probably make them easier to obtain than just saying when I get to 199 I'll be in onderland. This way you have lots of celebrations which will keep you going instead of one big one.

I hope everyone had a good weekend. I did. Went camping with family and extended family and really think I did well with eating and all. I stuck with meat, veggies, and fruit. This bunch of people think you have to have fried potatoes of somesort with every meal. I think I ate 2 or 3 french fries and that was it. I know I didn't get enough Protein in although I did take my powder with me. I probably was short 20 to 20 grams per day. It's easy to get the Water in because it's hot and I drag a water bottle where ever I go. I did have some alcohol which I know is empty calories but this was just one weekend. I did PB and slime several times but I think it was eating too fast. I do know raw carrots are definatelly a no no for me. I tried them twice and pb-ed each time. Too bad something healthy does that. One thing, I was excited this morning when my scales showed no gain.

My goals for June are to loose 10lbs, walk everyday, avoid bad food choices, drink, and protein. June 29 starts my long month of traveling beginning with camping another week. I'll need to really work my b*** off this month to get all that done.

[kuebel_j 0]

Thanks for starting the June thread. I love seeing how other March

bandsters are doing. I get my first fill in one week. I am a little nervous but looking forward to the results.

[thickchickTEXAS 0]

Happy Monday!

I had alot of sushi on Friday and Saturday along with some drinks from the bar!

I didnt know how I would react to the sushi I didnt rather well beside the seaweed I could swallow it! Yuck! I couldnt even tell what kind of Sushi i ate but it was great!!!!!!!!!!!

ok I'm going to weigh myself sometime this week

Wish me luck!!!

[cindy11670 0]

Hi all you marchies, I haven't been here it a long time it sounds like you are all doing great. ThickchickTexas I am right there w/ u on the goals u made for your self. What does everyone eat daily. I am bored, need

some new ideas.

started pre-op diet march 1st weighed 267

had surgery on march 15th

have had 2 fills go in for 3rd one June 11th (maybe)

to date weigh 226

[carol1951 0]

Has anyone heard of the magazine wls life styles or has anyone read the book eating well after weight loss surgery, by Patti Levine. Just wonder if the were any good.

Carol

[LoriPA 4]

I had my appointment today, but didn't get a fill. I didn't need it! I was absolutely shocked by how much I had lost since my last visit (in early May)...17 POUNDS! I am scheduled now to go back in September, but I am to call in the meantime if I don't feel any restriction and/or I am at a standstill as far as weight loss goes for a specific period of time.

I also have to "step up" on the protein; otherwise, they say I am doing great. I guess the next step is to now go shopping for those 18's...LOL!

[demsvmejm 5]

Sounds like everyone is doing good. Remember we all will have different experiences with this band and that includes the amount of weight we lose and how fast/slow we lose it.

I sometimes get frustrated when the scale doesn't move for a week, but remind myself to keep my eye on the prize and I'll get there.

Had Dr. appt today. Dr. kinda dismissed my shoulder pain, said it was probably gas or I'm using my weights wrong.

I know those are not the reasons for my pain. He told me to see my Primary care physician which I see on Fri.

No fill, don't need one. Lost another 6 lbs since 5/8/07. Scheduled to see him again in 6 wks.

My size 18 shorts and 1x tops are way too big for the summer, went to the local "goodwill" type store and a few garage sales and put together a small wardrobe I can actually fit into a few size large tops!

(I'm not cheap, just thrifty and consider it "recycling"!!)

Everyone have a greet evening!

[momlambert 77]

WOW! You guys are all doing AWESOME work with your weight loss, exercising, Water, Protein, etc., etc. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MARCHIES!