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Well tonight I thought of another one!!! I take a class at night, and it's on the second floor. I will admit I've always taken the elevator because I used to be winded. Well tonight I thought, I in better shape...why not take the stairs. And I did. And I wasn't out of breath!! I have no idea why I waited so long. Maybe just out of habit. I'm going to take the stairs from now on. Let me tell ya, that felt fantastic!!!! Yay.

So when will this change occur??

Alright, Halloween has come and gone. Throw that evil stuff out, or give it away to somewhere, anywhere. We don't need it. Be strong now. Focus on the Protein, the veggies, and fruit!!!

That's awesome! And I have heard you can donate candy to places. I think that's great!!! Keep up the good work. Now I'm getting back on the treadmill!!!

Everything everyone which have replied here is correct. You simply posting on here is your new beginning! We're here for you, at least someone is nearly at any given time. You can do this, you know you can! One important thing, dont look at the big goal, look at the first 10lbs, then the next 10lbs, and so on, and so on. I think making smaller goals make you feel like you've accomplished little goals, then when you hit the big one - BOOM! You did it!!!

I understand where you are coming from. But I must say, I USED to be like that, when I was heavier. Now, I kinda wanna see their reaction. Kinda like, see....I DID IT! kinda thing. You should be very proud of yourself!!! There is no need to be ashamed or nervous. After you get your first positive result, you kinda get addicted to them, and want more!

Any type of Alcohol are empty calories. And beer is carbonated which is a huge no-no as mentioned above. Being banded is life changing.

Is it really that hard for individuals to compliment each other? Why is this??? Just recently, I went out for dinner with my mother in law. I try not to visit that often, mainly because I usually leave upset. She has that effect. So, I hadn't seen her in some time. My weight loss should have been obvious to her. Even if she didn't want to say anything, she could have said how great I looked. But nothing! Later that evening, I saw my brother in law, his reaction wasn't a wow you look good. His reaction was, "what did you do to your hair?!?!" And in a very rude like tone. I was floored! I replied back with, "I change my hair all the time, and yes I look great" and walked away. It still amazes me that people simply cannot compliment when it's due. I'm nearly a size 16! I was pushing over 24 before. That's 4-5 sizes! I lost nearly 55 lbs. Evidently, later they spoke with my husband and asked if I lost weight. They also thought we all did, which we probably have since we are eating healthier. And my hubs said so. But why can't they simply say something nice? Unbelievable. They said nothing. Am I annoyed? yup! Do I care? somewhat. Do I value their opinion anymore? no! I'm just frustrated, because these are supposedly family members who care, but yet are extremely rude. Unbelievable.

Sherlock - you hit the nail on the head. It shouldn't matter if what the reason, we should be nice to each other. When you obviously notice a change in a person, people should compliment them. Society just doesn't seem to do that anymore. Individuals have lost simple manners too. Like when someone sneezes, how many times do you not hear a simple "bless you"?? I am vowing to myself to compliment, use better manners more often. !!!!!!

Yeah, I just don't get my inlaws. My mother in law, has never been supportive of me, in fact she has been cruel. And now all of sudden, she is being nice. Sorry little too late, and I can't trust her. It's sad actually, because she has missed out on seeing her grandkids. At least I know now how not to treat my kid's spouses!!

Yes , I've noticed to that I don't get as winded. It feels good.

I almost forgot. I had a bracelet I couldn't wear anymore, my mom got it from Germany. It fits now!!! Yay! That was an awesome feeling.

That is a very special one indeed. Congrats!!

Yup that's what my doc said. If I'm having a rough spot. He said, start from square one. Cycle back to the beginning. And you know what, I pretty much have been and it does work. Or I go simple all Protein. I want results. As time goes on it has gotten easier.

Praying all is ok !!

Yes I was scared. I almost didn't go through it. And I probably would be near goal now if I didn't chicken out. But I did it. No regrets here! . Good luck. It's worth it!!

Congrats! And welcome to your new life!!!

Congrats and welcome to your new life!!

Lots of people seem like they need recipe idea. I thought, how about a thread for this! Here's mine: Chicken Salad 2 chicken breasts 3-4 stalks of celery Sour cream to taste Mayonnaise to taste Dill weed 1 cook chicken in frying pan with a little water 2 cut/shred fully cooked chicken and place in large mixing bowl 3 wash and finely chop celery 4 for every tablespoon of sour cream, use equal amount of mayo 5 add dill weed, approx 1-2 tablespoon. To taste. 6 chill before serving It's awesome!!

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