Spaness2012

Boobs and arms. I am still not sure what bra size I should be wearing. Very frustrating!

Awesome work....keep it up. I started with about 10 mins here and there. Now it's my "go to" machine at the gym and can easily do 45 mins to an hour. This burns mad calories. It won't take you long to build up to that! God luck!

I agree with the above. I have made conscious changes as well as natural changes due to my band. I too no longer run to McDonalds for breakfast. I was doing that at least 3-4 times a week before. The thought of doing this is no longer appealing to me and the choice becomes so much easier. I plan my meals much more consciously now. I no longer eat dessert every day after dinner (this is what I did all the time). Dessert now is an every now and then occasion and even then I am super picky with what it is (are the calories worth it? is it that good?, etc.). I still cook for my family and eat, for the most part, what they eat. Just in much smaller quantities.

Excellent and how much fun was that? Happy Anniversary!

Excellent!! And how fun is that? Happy Anniversary!

For those ladies who just found out what an NSV is.......for me, it's a much better measure of my efforts than the dreaded scale. I get so excited with the small realizations. Like when a normal size towel fit around me, when I could tie my shoes without being breathless, when I could fit in small chairs I otherwise would have avoided, etc. Make sure you are paying attention to the small stuff. The small stuff really gets you through the hurdles! Yay us!

Great post! A great lesson for us all. Manager you lifestyle and the band will help along the way! Love it.

Today I took the kids to Busch Gardens (here in Tampa) as they are kicking off their summer vacation. I have not been here in about a year. The last time I was here, I no longer could fit in a rollercoaster and was mortified, appalled, and embarrassed. So were my children. This was my rock bottom! TODAY...I not only fit in the coasters....I had plenty of room to spare! We spent all day walking the park with very little effort or exhaustion. I hardly thought about food all day. I never had any anxiety about my knees hurting, my back aching, or my feet swelling up. I was having the time of my life! Last year, all I wanted to do was lose enough weight to fit in a rollercoaster...that's it...a simple request. If I go by this measure of success...I am there! I am a success story!! I still want to lose more weight....and I will set small goals along the way. But today...I am here....I am successful...and my kids think I am a rock star!!

What a great post! Your energy and good attitude are contagious!!

Thanks for sharing...

The week before my period is a doozy! I am like a different person. I am starving, craving junk, cranky, tired, and just plain feeling sorry for myself. It takes everything I have to stay on track. It's brutal. Hang in there!

Incredible! Nice work.

First of all...congrats on your weight loss accomplishments thus far! Thank you for your courage and honesty. It really does help. You will get back to goal.....and when you do...please come back and brag about it. You WILL be entitled to that!

These temptations and voices can be soo convincing! What a great achievement to say no and walk away!

Your doing great! Awareness is half the battle. You can do this...we all can!

Raising my hand in "imperfection"! I bring the effort.....everyday...that's all I require of myself. I also make daily goals..small ones. Like today I am going to drink 64+ oz of water. If that is all I do then it was a successful day. It's hard to get back up after falling sometimes. The difference between being successful and not being successful....is just getting back up. Be kind to yourself sweet lady!

What a great post! Keep up the great work!

I thought I would write down some goals for this week. Just an accountability thing. 1.) Will log my food this week (I sort of got away from that. 2.) Continue exercising (been real good about that) 3.) STAY OFF THE SCALE (me and my scale need a break from each other...I have weighed myself everyday since surgery...everyday....this is no longer serving me...we need a break). My new rule is to get on the scale once a week on a Fri morning! Have a good week everyone!!

I thought I would write down some goals for this week. Just an accountability thing. 1.) Will log my food this week (I sort of got away from that. 2.) Continue exercising (been real good about that) 3.) STAY OFF THE SCALE (me and my scale need a break from each other...I have weighed myself everyday since surgery...everyday....this is no longer serving me...we need a break). My new rule is to get on the scale once a week on a Fri morning! Have a good week everyone!!

I thought I would write down some goals for this week. Just an accountability thing. 1.) Will log my food this week (I sort of got away from that. 2.) Continue exercising (been real good about that) 3.) STAY OFF THE SCALE (me and my scale need a break from each other...I have weighed myself everyday since surgery...everyday....this is no longer serving me...we need a break). My new rule is to get on the scale once a week on a Fri morning! Have a good week everyone!!

Yes Bandster Hell is real. Some of us need several fills before really noticing a difference. This is the time to be diligent in our efforts, learn the process, and make the changes we need to make for long term success. It is not always easy...but necessary to get us to where we want to go.

Reading the struggles and complications others are having just energizes me to follow the rules. It fuels my quest for success. I learn from others what is working and what isn't. It also forces me to be grateful for my process, proud of my achievements, and less harsh with myself. Being 251 was a ticking time bomb. I don't look at my band installation as a slew of potential problems. I view it as the tool that avoided potential problems. It's all in our perception.

Guilt made me fat. Stop feeling guilty and continue the journey. Although I agree that 2 1/2 weeks out is dangerous to your healing process....I also think we have choices every single day. Make better choices. Bandster Hell is very real.....this is the time to be as diligent as possible. Try no to test the limits. We are all learning our process. Good luck to you.

There aren't a lot of things I CANNOT eat. Quite frankly, I am always surprised of what I still CAN eat and in bigger quantity than I anticipated. With that said, I don't test the limits and stay on track, make better choices, etc. Don't get all hung up on the negative. There are some of us that are living well with the band, losing weight, keeping it off, and still enjoying our meals (albeit in smaller quantities). Good luck to you!

Great work! Congrats!! Very inspiring!