Sula

'm back. I've been awol and all to my detriment. I haven't weighed in since January and put on 6 pounds. So, time to get serious. I'll be back to catch up with everyone, but it is a clear message that I need to be attentive and come to my support group. Hope you are all doing well.

Hi My band friends, I've been busy and not getting on the net too much. But our journey isn't ever far from my mind. I worked out last week and did something so I'm a bit stoved up. But getting better. My eating has been poor so I'm going to work on that..portions and more veggies..this week. And maybe some crunches. I keep saying I'm going to get another fill. I keep putting it off. I think just a drop might make a difference, but I keep rationalizing it that such and such is coming up and I don't want to have problems..sheesh. What is up with me? :frown: I'm hoping for a road trip to Boise this next weekend with my parents to see my lil brother. He build me a custom fireplace mantel and surround so I'm exicted. Just hope the weather works with me!!

Not too much going on with me. I need to get my self motivated again. Have been doing the self-talk and really have to get going. I'm having breast reduction surgery at the end of March and need to try to lose some more weight. I'm sort of at the same spot I was a year ago...those five pounds dancing on and off me. I'm not giving up. Just not hard after it much lately.

Hi, Just wondering if anyone was still out there from Montana. I go for surgery on the 16th in Mexico. I will need to get aftercare services here in-state and would appreciate any new thoughts or referrals for that. Sula

Tonya...I am thinking you are so tiny...you just don't look at yourself through accurate eyes. You're what, a size 8? That is tiny...isn't size 14 now the norm? I'm 16...on a good day!! I'm working to size 12..that is my goal. Geez, I'm also motivated to liquid diet with you...maybe I can do more days than not..I have a party to attend on the 13th...but maybe I can get a jump start with you. Guess I'd better start with my self talk. And...hope all goes well for you...it sounds icky..getting your esophogus stretched!! eeewwwww

Hello Band friends, How is everyone doing? I'm just stuck in a place of no workouts. I will get back on the program...just not today. I'm TOM and everything is achy...an excuse I know..but so tired and unmotivated since about Friday of last week. I know everyone goes through it...I've had such a push at work for it seems like months that I ran out of juice. But I'm on the upswing. How are the rest of you doing?

Big blizzard this past weekend so I just hunkered down in the house. I don't know what it is about the weather..it can certainly motivate me and it can certainly shut me down. So, I guess I'm hibernating..but still eating..ha!! Did a new workout on Monday...from the 10 minute trainer...whew..and I sore all over. I feel good sore, tho!

Way to go Confused...hitting the bricks. I would love to get out and do that..I love to walk. But too dark in the country..altho the weather has cooperated. It was pretty nice out this morning when I went out to feed horses. But the weather is going to get colder tomorrow with possible snow on Friday.

Tonya, you are the best. I needed to hear your message and yes..lets get er done!! I am truly better off because I would be heavier than ever without my band. I think we will be successful because we are still trying. We did those other folks go? :mad: It is important to me that I come here regularly and seek support..even if I just post to hear myself type! Thanks guys..I appreciate you!

Confused..keep working out. You inspire!! I did my annual third year weigh in and measurements and am not happy. I'm down about four pounds total in the year and the measurements weren't showing any reduction. Just tells me I need to get serious. I know we all struggle but I don't know why it has to be so hard. And then I tell myself, is it really hard or am I resistant to doing the "right things?" Arggg...gotta get this figured out!! And then this morning, I was thinking of that great big long list of January 2007 bandsters and wonder how many of them have made their goals and/or what their struggles have been. Would love to hear from them. That was a big list!

I did go to the Doc and all is well. Some antibiotics and max strength motrin and I'm feeling much better but my typing hasn't improved. Planning on working out in the morning. Suspect I'll be limited but there are somethings I can do. Just pondering on anniversary dates here....what are we thinking for our progress? Comments, etc? I can't remember if mine is the 16th or 17th..drawing a blank...I will track it down...and certainly know I'm not where I thought I'd be but I'm going to take weight and measurements...I'm down bit, and measurements are going to look good, but I did expect after three years to "be there". But it is my own darn fault..gotta work harder.

Good Monday Morn!! How is everyone doing? No workout for me...broke up a dog fight and got a small puncture on Saturday...hand is swollen and sore...no flailing around doing cardio just yet. Trying to decide if I gotta get the ring cut off.

Oh, and I throw my in the washer...I used to do the woolite but I bagged it, and no problems at all.

I vote for the ENELL. I've been all over looking for the right bra and the only one that comes close is the Enell. I ride horses, try to run, etc...and this bra is the bomb for the most part. I never think there is a perfect one...but I can't imagine anything doing what this one does for me. I call it my bullet proof vest...because that is sort of how it is built..but very comfy.

Sporadic me. Worked out three times this week...and then became a slug a bed... I have a dozen reasons...frigid weather..chores to prep for...tired...but I was awake every morning at the right time, I just rolled over. On the positive side...I'm eating properly. I think, tho, that I need to cut back even more. I'm trying to get those veggies in..that is one of my goals... I need to call the doc and get a fill...why do I keep putting it off. How are all you doing? How's the new baby?

Snowy in Montana..whhooo hoooo!! But still have to travel to work. I live about 30 miles out on country roads. Have a great car...Subaru Forester...which is terrific, until the snow drifts.... DH took the big truck with 4WD. He can come get me if I have problems!! Worked out today again...and am not that sore. I did take a diluable aspirin last night....wonder if that worked so well? Have a great day.

Hi everyone, and welcome newcomer!! We are a great group, you're gonna love us!! And I agree...with the band comes better health. I don't make resolutions....but I am going to work hard and lose weight..eat right...exercise!! Has anyone watched the ad's for that Insanity workout? It is so tempting, but I don't think I'm there yet. Tonya..you might be able to do it!!

Question for you all. I got approval for breast reduction from my insurance co...Cigna. I found out, after the fact, that the guy who did my preliminary work, isn't a Cigna provider. The hospital is on my plan, but that doesn't mean the anesthesiologist and others are on it. Any suggestion on how to get the more covered by insurance? I'm not sure there is a plastic surgeon in MT who is on my plan...would that make a difference? I'm planning on talking to the insurance co..but they can't get contacted until Wedesdays....too very busy!! Sheesh...I'd love some feedback.

Hey all..sort of good news...didn't gain anything since before Christmas!! That is a shocker...so maybe something was going right..but I sure felt like my stomach was poochy!! Confused...great goals...I'm inspired. And they seem doable. Way to go. Tonya..you are always a inspiration. I think the inches lost are terrific..even if the scale is hard to give up a few pounds. Geez...you work out like a mad-woman. Juno, you rock. Only 25 pound weight gain..isn't that the desired amount for pregnancy? I don't have any kids, but I thought it was around there. You are certainly doing something right.

That sounds like a pretty neat tool. And good for you for getting going. What are your goals? I did get up and did a cardio interval training DVD...plus a short stint on abs and back. Man, I'm out of shape. But it is a start. Now I gotta work on what I'm eating. And I will.

Whats a Nike sportsband? Sounds like I need to hang out with you winners more...I've got to get after it and that is my plan. I have my goals for exercising and will be setting up my ellipitical this afternoon. I am going to do strength training with bands...all I have at the moment. But I'm ready!! And going to schedule that fill...

I need to recommit myself. I'm going to call my Dr. for another fill and get with it. Too much junk food. And I'm going to get my workout room. Haven't done anything down there for over a year..had a litter of puppies down there last year and then water/pump problems. But it is time, to get the ellipitical up and running. I also bought a denice austin workout DVD....I'm getting ready!

Sunshine, you are an inspiration. I'm struggling...christmas cooking for gifts, my downfall. But not too far over the top. Need to get to working out...that is next on my agenda..get my workout room put back together and get after it.

Where is everyone? I'm plugging away. I gotta get my discipline back after the Thanksgiving holiday. I do have some good news...insurance finally approved the breast reduction..they day after the surgery was scheduled..so I've rescheduled it. I need to call them cuz it is pretty fuzzy on how they worded the approval. Need to pin them down. How is everyone doing?

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