Tami_819

I've lost 61 lbs, went from a 48DD to currently a 42D. Could probably use a 40 D now though.

Tami checking in at 203.4 this morning! Down 1lb.

Count me in for the next challenge. And just a heads up, i may be a little late checking in on these fridays or maybe i'll be early as we are away 3 of the 5 weekends this month. That should help with the weight loss too! LOL Name, real or screen~ Tami Age~ 38 Weight on April1st~ 204.4 Goal Weight for April 29th~ 198 Exercise Goal for April~ Keep pushing my limits Dietary Goal for April~ portion control...noticed sometimes i have a bit more than i need. OOPS! Personal Goal for April~ look sexy for our 20 year wedding anniversary! Date Banded~ 10-25-10 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 60lbs

Hi, sorry to be checking in late, been a busy week so far. I'm only down to 204.4 so i did not make my goal but i still lost & i got a 1/2 fill last week. We'll see where the next challenge takes me.

Tami checking in today at 205.8. Down a pound! I go in for an appt on Weds. I didn't take a fill last time, i think i'll ask for a little bit of a one this time. Exercising kicked my butt last week. Did some good workouts early in the week & then was pretty much too sore to do much of anything other than walking. Mixed feelings about that cause the workouts were good & i wasn't struggling but man my upper leg muscles burned all week long.

Tami checking in at 206.8 this monday morning!

Tami checking in....207.8...down about a pound. Last week was all size 18s, this week i've got some 16s on! WHOOHOOO. Losing inches works too!

You have some things you cant control but you also have a lot that you can. Put them to work for you. I love the clean out your kitchen approach. Get a fresh start with all the healthy foods you like. Might be a little more difficult living out of two places, but stop at the store on your way home & bring what you like. Pack lunches to work or try to pick healthier options when out & about & you have to grab food on the go. Remember portion sizes!!! No time to exercise, i get that. Give yourself a few extra minutes & start by parking at the bottom of the lot. Yep it sounds lame, but those extra steps will help, just like take the stairs instead of the elevator. Any time your body is moving you are burning calories. Try not to worry about keeping up with others but find your own schedule & what works for you. Maybe the process will be a little slower, but i'm sure you can find a way to make it work for you. Best of luck!

Mattie, it's all small steps! You will get there.

Wish i had the answer. I'm 4 months post op and my port area is still really tender when i work those muscles. I'm sure a little of it is the muscles working & that sort of soreness. I do notice that any type of exercise that places me on my stomach is uncomfortable. Not sure if that will ever change, if not i'll just have to adjust & work around it.

Name, real or screen~ Tami Age~ 38 Weight on February 28th~ 209 Goal Weight for March 31st~ 199 - onederland for my anniversary in April! Exercise Goal for March~ Get through our new INSANITY - just the warm up program cause i heard that's gonna kick my butt! Dietary Goal for March~ Continue to watch my calories & make healthy choices Personal Goal for March~ to be able to tell my oldest "I got through the INSANITY warm-up! Take that!!!!" LOL - my boys have been a great support to me and they are only 11 & 13! Date Banded~ 10/25/10 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~55lbs

Tami checking in this morning at 209....didn't quite make the 208 but i'm awful bloated today & this past weekend. Also bought a pair of jeans & a few bras yesterday both in the next smaller size so it must mean i'm losing inches but probably gained a few in muscles due to the workout change up. I'll take it though! Bring on the next challenge....i want onderland for may anniversary in April! I'm ready!

My exercise routine consist of 25 mins on the elliptical, zumba activities depending on how much time i have and i just added some free weights. I try to get 5 days in during the week. With the zumba, i have DVDs that are 45-60 mins long or a 20 min express workout or just abs or sculpting & toning. I like to keep it all mixed up. In fact, thanks to my oldest one we just ordered INSANITY - i can wait for that cause i know i'm getting my butt kicked big time, but i'm gonna give it a go & see how it does. I've lost 55 lbs since being banded at the end of Oct. I would suggest, keeping your current routine and after surgery adjust as needed to your comfort levels.

You lost me at "he sent me home with my very own stapler remover".....lol Glad to hear you are on the mend.

Hi Tami checking in. I'm at 209.6 for a few days now, but haven't been too active due to spending a lot of time in school gyms this week and weekend for wrestling. Hope to get it moving a little bit more this week. Great work everyone with their losses. Lets keep up the hard work.