Labor Day Wt loss Challenge- Sept. 7th

[sue in ne 1]

Hi All, I went back to Basics with the diet . Am down to 238#! :tongue_smilie: been waffling over the same few pounds for 2 months !!

[kaninag 35]

Hi All, I went back to Basics with the diet . Am down to 238#! :tongue_smilie: been waffling over the same few pounds for 2 months !!

Whatcha been doin? Im curious I need a little change I think.

[crzytchr 3]

I added myself to the challenge. I am hoping this will give me a kick in the butt!!!:tongue_smilie:

[kaninag 35]

I added myself to the challenge. I am hoping this will give me a kick in the butt!!!:thumbup:

YAY!!!!:thumbup::thumbup:

[truediva 1]

Whatcha been doin? Im curious I need a little change I think.

I went back to the basics as well. I did the 5 day pouch test, it's designed to get you back in touch with feeling the band restriction, instead of eating around the band. I'm back on track now. I basically drink Protein Shakes in the morning and have a pizza "muffin" for lunch, for dinner I usually make something I know I really like, that's also low carb, like seafood casserole. (it's keeps me on track)

[Mom2six 0]

I am jumping in a little late. I just got my second fill last week and still not too much restriction so mostly doing this on will power still. I get another fill in 3 weeks so hopefully, that will be the one for me and the weight will come off easier and faster. I need this motivation! Thanks guys.

[sue in ne 1]

Kaninag, What I meant about back to basics was checking portions again. Remember when you first started on regular foods? It was 1/2-1 cup of food for the entire meal, and maybe 1 snack, esp. if short on Protein. I realized I was extending my evening meal expecting to feel full - I wasn't getting the sensation of full- only too full; "Just a taste" became a regular snack. I was trying to see how much I could get away with - so stopped. It was 'head hunger'. Am now eating about 850-1000 calories and 70-85 g of protein/day. i do use cottage cheese with 1 serving each of fruit and veg /day and lots of Water. With exercise, it really is making a difference. I expect to increase the calories after a bit, when my exercise increases again.:shades_smile:At 236 this morning!

[kaninag 35]

Kaninag, What I meant about back to basics was checking portions again. Remember when you first started on regular foods? It was 1/2-1 cup of food for the entire meal, and maybe 1 snack, esp. if short on Protein. I realized I was extending my evening meal expecting to feel full - I wasn't getting the sensation of full- only too full; "Just a taste" became a regular snack. I was trying to see how much I could get away with - so stopped. It was 'head hunger'. Am now eating about 850-1000 calories and 70-85 g of protein/day. i do use cottage cheese with 1 serving each of fruit and veg /day and lots of Water. With exercise, it really is making a difference. I expect to increase the calories after a bit, when my exercise increases again.:shades_smile:At 236 this morning!

Sue thanks for sharing. I need to get back to basics as well and really start monitoring my calorie intake again. I used to do if for every meal but have really been slacking off lately. Thanks!!!

[JASON R 0]

Sue thanks for sharing. I need to get back to basics as well and really start monitoring my calorie intake again. I used to do if for every meal but have really been slacking off lately. Thanks!!!

i will make sure you watch what you eat between july 9th to july 13th. not to much sea food for you..lol

by the way im down two more pounds!

[kaninag 35]

Yeah, I'll be on vacation during those days so I'll be off!!!! LOL

[Sistergrl25 1]

I'm in! Sept 25th will be my 1 yr bandiversary. So I'd like to get as close to my goal of 170 lbs as possible. :sneaky: I'm currently 253 as of this morning (down 106 from my highest of 359.) I'm going for -25 by labor day!!! :wink:

[JASON R 0]

alright one more pound down loving the scales right now.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=rwVUJeAdlsJ5cGLczQnr7ow&hl=en

[janesays 2]

c'mon guys! together we've already lost almost 100 pounds!!!

[Ewiedbingcott 9]

Ok, I've added my name to the list. My goal is modest, but I seem to be losing so slow. Oh well, better than going up. I was reading prior posts -- it's encouraging

[kaninag 35]

c'mon guys! together we've already lost almost 100 pounds!!!

WOOT WOOT!!!!:tongue::party: