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I'm excited that I didn't gain any while out of town. I had 2 bites of desert items and tried to stick with Protein first rule. today I had Protein shake 25 g 2 sticks big beef Jerky Junior bacon cheeseburger (ate half bun and 3/4 of burger) started off eating too fast and felt a little stuck 3 onion rings 1 hershey minature 1 glass red wine (rough day at work) chicken lasagna (not enough chicken in it so only maybe had 4 small chunks) Might need another protein shake to get more in tonight

Zannie I see a difference too. Your face is slimmer and agree with Babygirl, your eyes are more noticable. You're doing great. Babygirl you look fabulous too. I can tell a difference. You just glow.

I definitly need to do this because by the time I finish working, Im pooped out. I just wrapped up work at 9 and be at it since 8 this morning. i'm not going to meet my goal, since i've yet to exercise:think

Welcome Carole! I'll be honest, I'm not as good as the other ladies with exercising. They have to kick me in the butt. I break my exercise up and I know I don't push myself like I should. My walking is more like a stroll and I only last a few minutes on the eliptical. How or how do I get motivated. I'm so dog tired from work. This software conversion is killing me. I am going to relax this weekend at a scrapbookign retreat and maybe treat myself to a massage, and pedicure. today a co-worker at work said I looked great that I lost a lot of weight. It felt good. Keep up the great work ladies.

Zannie, How was the fill? Meatballs sound yummy. I have a hard time swallowing them. today I had Spark energy drink w/ 1 tsp fibersure, MSM powder, L-glutamine powder Protein shake 24g Taco salad 1 cup 1 lemon bar chopped beef sandwich (ate 1 bun :0( Protein Shake 24g Water (including shakes & Energy drink) 54oz Still struggle wiht this too tomorrow i'm out of town for the weekend so might not checkin

thanks for all the info on Protein, I'm going to look at the WLS supplies and will probably order the variety pack. I'm been drinking either EAS or Atkins drink. I'm goimg to look up the

Hey Ladies, HAPPY 4th. I slept in (felt so good) and havn't had anything yet. I think I'll make some tuna and eat with triscuits.

Congrats to all who have accepted the challenge this month. I'm in the challenge. Intermediate 20 days I got home yesterday and I finally broke my plataeu. Yea, even though it felt like I ate all weekend, it's finally passed. Feeling a lot better. I think it may have been vacation and being more active, not sitting behind a desk for 10 hours. I like the new idea about positive thinking. today was a great day. I'm starting to feel more confident and even sexy sometimes. I really need y'all to keep me accountable to >60 grams of Protein. I'm loosing too much hair. What kind of shakes do you drink?

I went shopping today too, and bought some size XL tops. Yea no more 1x out of the Womens and in the misses. I even bought smaller panties. Ladies keep up the good work. I'm going to work harder with exercising in July. I really want to be in 10's by Christmas. I'm out of town and been eating out for every meal. I'm ready for some home cooking.

Yum, I like hummus too. I like the food accountability too. Here's my day Protein shake 2 slice of turkey pastramie 1 string cheese chek mix, hotfries, pringles, sunflower seeds (junk food, traveling so was bored and ate0) 1 taco bell taco 2 chickn mcnuggets 8oz milk 2 Fiber wafers 30 oz Water I really need to up my protein and exercise. I'm been taking the stairs at work, so getting a little. Bobybugg is calling my name.

Babygrl, I know what you mean abou the popcorn. You did great. sometimes I grab and handful and that's all I get. AMC sells goldfish crackers, so i'll buy those and eat half the bag. My son eats 2 bags of microwave popcorn everynight. We went to see Fantatastic 4. It was at the movie grill where you order dinner too. I ordered the kids chicknr tenders and ate both. 4 french fries and chips/hotsauce. I was so full, it hurt to stand up. We walked around the mall some afterwards, but it was uncomfortable. I don't know why I'm been eating more than I should. Aunt Flo is next week, maybe that's the deal. We're going out of town next week so I hope I'll stay on track. I weigh myself everyday. I know I probably shouldn't but I think it helps me to try harder the next day, if I see it go up.

Trvelgirl, So funny you mention the bodybugg. I was just reading posts on it. This was the first time I looked up there website to see what it does, and then I started wanting it bad. I'm like you thinking I'll obsess over it. I was trying to think of a reason to reward myself with it, but it is so expensive. I didn't know about the actitrainer. I'll look at that too. I just hate spending so much, but this sounds so much more simplier than fitday. I did that for a month, then quit logging it all. I'm on computers all day at work and sometimes, when I come home, I don't even want to get on it again. That's one thing I wonder if I do purchase something like bodybugg, if I will take the time every night to upload the data. I'm glad I'm not the only one with port pain. I feel a lot better.

This sounds so interesting. My dr. has always told me calorie in must be less than calorie out and this device lets you know just that. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge.

Great job Babygrl on those size 16. You're athletic abilities are amazing. YOu have a drive unlike others and help to inspire us. Periods-I'm on the pill and have regular periods. I'm always been 28 days clockwork. Travelgrl-keep on trucking, you can do it, babygirl is right. what an awesome tool we have. I saw the scale go up 2 lbs too for a week. I went back to journaling my food and noticed eating way too many cal. After making some adjustments I'm down 1lb. We'll all get to our goals. Question-Do any of you have pain in your port if you eat too much?

I have reached the point where I have to really be attentive to what I put in my mouth to see the scale move. I don't necessarily mind the 2 lb week goal, as I do better with food right now than exercise. I definitely see the point of others that our workout goals depend on our ability to drive ourselves to complete. My Dr. said the same weight loss for me 1 1/2 to 2 pounds but I find it harder now to loose that. I have to stick real close to 800 cal a day. Maybe this can be added. Instead of a # goal have food goals. I don't know maybe I'm just complicating things more. I really did like the water goal though because it helped me to try harder

Congrats Zannie for hitting your mark on bandiversary.

Hello Ladies, I think I have good restriction now after fill 2. I haven't had a full blown PB yet but have serveral times felt that stuck feeling and some slime. Not enough to vomit. I also noticed if I swallow too fast I get painful hiccups. I've even swallowed too quick with yogurt. I haven't lost any in 3 weeks since fill, though so I know I need to pick up the exercise and Water routine. I painted my son's room and this morning was sore from climbing my little step ladder up/down. Also had a sore butt and arms. I also noticed my hair is coming out in more strands than ususal. I was bad all week not drinking my Protein. I usually eat chicken or some kind of meat and yogurt, but not enough, I guess. I really wish I was down 50 by now. I'm also been eating more junk food. chips hotsauce, ice cream. I need to get with it. I do feel a lot better though. I've noticed I can sit in a booth table without my belly rubbing against. I also put on a pair of shorts the other day, I havent worn in 4 years. Felt great! I think you all are doing great. You really inspire me to work harder 6 Days exercise level 1

I love the amethyst idea.

Hello ya. Okay, feel behind last month with work issues. I'm been putting in 15 hr days, and am exhausted. Been trying to read some of the posts in the emails. I've been working in another office and came back to my home office and serveral people said whoa, you look great. You've lost weight. Felt really good. Some size 18's I bough a month ago are falling off now. I was able to put on some 16's and it felt sooo good. My hubby calls me baggy butt. Yea! I've never had a butt, just belly, but glad to hear he notices. Y'all are doing great. i'm joining at the level 1.

You two are doin great with Water and exercise. Keep it up! It's motivation for me. Still doing well with H20, exercise I'm parking farther and that's about it still. I've been eating more too! Gained 3 lbs. I scheduled my next fill 5/24. I really hope that helps, TTYL

Hey y'all. Work has been so busy that I haven't had time for the computer when I get home. I just am mentally exhausted. Babygrl great advice on the Water jugs. I'll try that. I guess I do better with H20 if I count my Protein drink and energy drink. I make those both with water. Thank you for your encouragement. You're doing great. Keep up the great work everyone. May challenge 3 days 64oz 0 day exercise.

I'm new to the thread, but would like to join. I know I'm late, but hope to still make the 20 & 20. I really need some help with both. haven't exercised once, since banded and after readin your threads, I feel like I'm wasting prime time of loosing by not using my band to the fullest. It's been 2 years since exercising and I need some motivation bad. I still struggle with getting in 64oz each day I only average around 42oz. Still feel good with progress, but I do need to speed things up for summer.

I take a centrium chewable multivitamin and those calcium chews. My nutritionist wanted me to drink 1/% milk in between meals, but I don't.

add me to list banded 2/16 I'm doing fine with band. Haven't lost in 2 weeks even after fill. I wonder if they missed the port.. Not really eat much less than pre-fill, but still a lot less than preband.

I just had my fill a week ago. I was on liquids 24 hours than 3 days mushies. Today, I've felt like my throat has something stuck in it. And a little chest pain (like after surgery golf ball). I think I may have over eaten today. I only lost a 1lb though and hoped to loose 5 this week. Oh well still making progress.