WinningLoser

Checking in on week 3 of the HARVEST MOON CHALLENGE! Down 3 1/2 POUNDS to 252 -

Checking in on week 2 of the HARVEST MOON CHALLENGE! Down 3 POUNDS to 255 1/2

Name, real or screen~WinningLoser Age~41 Weight on September 5th (STARTED LATE)~ 258 1/2 Goal Weight for September 29th~ 250 Exercise Goal for September~ Increase Days Per Week Dietary Goal for September~ Less Stuck Episodes Personal Goal for September~ Stop Being SO HARD On Myself! Date Banded~ 6-17-11 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~41

FINAL Monday! Weighing in at 260! Down 2 pounds and met my GOAL!

Monday again! Weighing in at 262! Down 2 pounds!

Monday already! I am THRILLED with my loss this week! Weighing in at 264! Down 4 pounds!

Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyy~ Weighing in at 268! Down 2 pounds!

Name, real or screen~ WinningLoser Age~ 41 Weight on August 1st~ (7-30) 270 Goal Weight for August 29th~ 260 Exercise Goal for August~ Start With A Trainer! Dietary Goal for August~ More Protein Choices! Personal Goal for August~ Do More For ME! Date Banded~ 6-17-11 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 29

Checking in a day late--sorry! My weight for 7/29/11 - 270 POUNDS LOST - 3 Met my goal for the month!

Thanks ladies....the support was so HELPFUL!

Hi, Week 5 POST -OP for me and the 1st week I only saw a ONE pound weight loss. It is also "my time of the month". Has anyone else experienced a small loss when they have their period? Might I catch up next week? My eating has not changed a BIT and I am scheduled for my 1st fill this upcoming Wednesday 7-27! I was plugging along SO WELL so today has been a tad of a disappointment. ENCOURAGEMENT?

Another Friday, this one not as exciting..... My weight for 7/22/11 - 273 POUNDS LOST - 1

Hi Ladies! I am expecting my 1st period since being banded on 6-17 and this has been my PMS week. FUN FUN, LOL! I have had a feeling of fullness much beyond what I have felt for the previous 3 weeks. Is this a part of monthly bloating? Do you feel different when you are pre-menstrual? Just wondering if this might have something to do with it? Thanks in advance for your help!

I only weigh in on Fridays now so I was ready to go as soon as I woke! Today the scale kept fluctuating as to where it was on the bathroom floor , UGH! However, I am going for the middle # I kept getting which was : My weight for 7/15/11 - 274 POUNDS LOST - 5 (or possibly a bit more)

I was banded on 6-17 - tomorrow is one month. I weigh myself every Friday - part of the FREEDOM CHALLENGE. I am petrified to get on the scale each week! I worry ..what if I did not lose? Keep in mind I feel restriction and I am following everything to a "T"! So, logically I know the scale should not remain the same however my prior diet failures that make up my past most likely make me a negative thinker. Just sharing my thoughts..... name='amys0703' timestamp='1310680880' post='1639759'] I want this so badly, I start my pre op diet tomorrow and am scheduled for Surgery August 5, I'm just so afraid of failing at it, I don't want to be one of those people! I'm self pay and it's costing $16,000, I've just failed at so many other diets. I'm really excited it's just my nerves as well, thanks for listening to my rant!!

Yes - agreed! Great links and articles! THANK YOU!

Hi, My son came down with a stomach bug last night, he has vomited a few times and I am very worried about catching it! Moms know it is SO common while tending to our kids needs that we catch it. In fact I almost ALWAYS do! I am newly banded (4 weeks this Friday). Any advice if this may be heading my way?

People say the DUMBEST things, put up an invisible shield, I swear it HELPS!

Ahhhhh ..So this is why????

SAW this today too - your QUICK GIRL!

I feel your pain. It is so tough! I was told we need to wait 30 minutes after we finish eating to drink. I try....but most I have made it so far is 15! quote name='jeff2ang' timestamp='1310148110' post='1637188'] I am having a very hard time with not drinking with my meals, its such a habit for me, eat, take a drink, eat, take a drink, I know its causing my food to go down faster but for some reason I still do it. I need help. Anyone else having this problem?

AGREED! Thanks for the share!

Got up 1st thing and weighed in! My weight for 7/8/11 - 279 POUNDS LOST - 3

These recipes are fabulous! Thanks 4 posting. Question for you though - why is the: DOUBLE CHO-COCOA COVERED BANANA considered High Fat & Calorie) ? If your using whey Protein, 1/2 banana and natural Peanut Butter and skim milk...I would think that is not high fat or calorie? If you have a chance explain....thanks again!

SMILE!!! It will get easier ~ thinking of you!