dani_nyc

Name, real or screen~ Danielle Goal weight for July 31st~ 195 Weight on July 1st~ 205 Age ~ 32 City/State~staten island, ny Dietary goal for July~ eat more veggies Exercise goal for July~ intensify an workouts Personal goal for July~ eat healthier Date banded~ 2/8/2013 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 73lbs Favorite Independence Day Activity~ sleep lol

It was submitted on Monday and approved by Wednesday. I Had my surgery 2 weeks later! The whole process took 6 months because of the 6 months nutritional counseling. If you need to do that.. UTILiZE IT! I was so mentally prepared once i got banded and I believe that is the reason for my fast success!

I was manic.. OMG I cried at everything and Snapped at everything else.. It will pass

I have it as well and was approved the first time with my requirements.

Haha too funny!!

Yes lol class of 98

The question should be would you rather a tough month of your life or having a tough time due to obesity for the rest of your life? When in doubt.. Change perspective!

I grew up there .. No place like home!!!

I hardly lost anything before surgery.. And water weight kills us women! The shrink of liver is just the fat intake in your food.. Not weightloss fat! Don't worry just stick to your diet!

Do you use a food tracker? Like myfitnesspal... If not a big suggestion would be to sign up now!

Little Falls on the weekends!

I loveeeee that feature!

Thank you.. My new motto is "Drives Dedication Determination Desire Discipline" A clean diet really works well!

For women, we have hard time with the lower abdomen region. When you do your cardio.. Do an interval cardio setting 2-3x a week. That will help a lot with the muscles, fat, and skin in that region. It's hard but start off doing 10 mins and working your way up. Elliptical and precor are great for it because you can raise the resistance. Treadmill raise the incline. Elipitcal takes alot of pressure off the knees and ankles, so that may help you. I had 4 abdominal surgeries in 3 years due to renal cancer. So I feel your pain! You will be surprised how the muscles will work back. Just takes dedication and time.

Although I don't do the sauna.. B-52 is right.. Since I started doing real cardio 5x a week, my skin is toning up wonderfully in the abdominal and leg region.

Gone since feb.. So excited! 1/2 way to my goal!

I really only have an issue with leaner pieces of pork and sometimes egg whites.

I was banded feb 8th, 2013.. Down 60 from my pre-op which started jan 28, 2013 And this morning as in my morning weigh in But anyway thanks everyone !

Down to 218! I think that's 2lbs!

So excited!!!! Now I must go shopping!!!

I'm from Staten Island too! Which part?