Dibaby

Thanks so much! I found out the key is not going home after work. I pick my kid up and have my work out clothes with me. Then we go right there. The best part is they watch her for free and she loves it. So I get a double bonus of a nice break. Then we walk down to Subway and have a nutritious meal. It's working out really well. Just hope it comes all off by Christmas. I finally want some decent Christmas pictures of myself..LOL Thanks again for the support. Yeah I'm gonna have to try and mix it up. I'm thinking of joining one of the free classes they have. Maybe a step arobics class.

Okay here is my perdicament. I have finally decided to take up exercising seriously and I have a membership to our local YMCA which I just love. Okay my problem is at first I was thinking that as long as I was doing cardio I was doing good. I was loving the elliptical machine. So along comes a guy into my life that is big into working out and tells me no no..I need to just do the treadmill and walk and burn the fat. Keep my heart rate at a certain rate..about 119 and don't go over. So thats what I've been doing..and switching working out my arms and legs on the machines..(abs every time ). I dunno I just don't get it I guess. I figured if I was actually increasing my heart rate and running I would be doing better? I have to say I feel a bit intimidated with everyone running around me..like I'm doing something wrong. I just want the best results for the time I have. Any pointers? By the way..the guy is gone now..LOL..men..ppffttt Here is my schedule that I've been doing. Monday..40 minutes treadmill..work out arms/abs...Tuesday off..Wednesday..40 minutes treadmill...work out legs/abs...Thursday off...Friday..40 minutes cardio..work out arms/abs..Saturday .40 minutes tread mill..legs/abs..Sunday 40 minutes treadmill..no machines sounds good?

Thanks so much

Your an inspiration Puddin and I needed that today! You look fabulous! I hope to get a lift one day too

Hi there, Really until you get to a good point with your band *the sweet spot* you can't expect alot of weight loss. So 15 pounds isn't so bad. So glad you got another fill. Of course now you will have to relearn things and understand how your band reacts with you. Every fill for me has been a relearning process. Also from what I can tell, 4 fills is about average for bandsters. So you might even need another one eventually so don't get down and think the band is not working. It's just not to where u need it to be yet. Having a band is a journey, not a race. You will get there if you are determined to work with your band and of course do your part too. Oh and even though its only a 15 pound loss, wouldn't you be at even a higher weight without the band? It's all in how you think about it really. I've NEVER had any diet or weight loss last more than a year. I'm into my fourth year now and it's still gone! You will be a success too..just keep at it! Take care Di

I wouldn't let this stop you. It's just another adjustment you will have to make in your life. There will be many. Although I'm not a perfect bandster and I do drink while eating sometimes, the band still will work. You will find out what works for you. Go get your band

What a great idea!! Nobody understands bandsters like another bandster! Anyways I'm new here but I'll post.. I'm 36..single mom of a 6 year old girl...living in the Chicago area. If anyone is interested send me a pm...I don't bite..just nibble..LOL..

Hi I'm new here. I have been banded for a long time and never have reached my goal. The good thing is that I only gained a little bit and was able to loose it again..plus an additional 10 pounds. I'm looking for the support I need to get to my goal. I'm soo hoping I can do it this time. The great thing about the band is its always there and ready for you to use it. I just have to do my part now. Love my band Di P.S. I love the timeline things. Where do I get them?