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We'll today is a major milestone for me. For the second time in my lifetime I have lost 127 pounds. The first time was when I turned 40, I lost a total of 127 pounds on the Body for Life Program. Today 9 months after my lapband surgery I have lost another 127 pounds. Last time I gained it all back plus another 20. Here is why I know this will never happen to me again.
The first time I lost all the weight, I thought that when I lost the weight I could stop and go back to the way I was before. Big mistake. I have now learned that changing the way you live is for life. Weight management is for life and we need to focus more on the change in lifestyle than just counting the pounds. Last time I learned how to work out very hard, drink lots of Protein Shakes and it worked for awhile until I fell back into my old habits. This time I finally learned to eat properly. Take small bites and to chew my food well and to eat slower. I finally learned to listen to my body when it was full instead of eating so fast I never even really had a chane to taste the food. This time I learned to incorporate exercise into my daily routine rather making it a chore. This time I learned to use food as a fuel for my body and not a solution for any stress I may be feeling.
If I could offer everyone who may be starting on their journey one piece of advice. Focus on the change and not the pounds. If you succeed with the change the pounds will take of themselves. I hope I haven't been too preachy, but I thought the advice could help some of you.

We'll today is a major milestone for me. For the second time in my lifetime I have lost 127 pounds. The first time was when I turned 40, I lost a total of 127 pounds on the Body for Life Program. Today 9 months after my lapband surgery I have lost another 127 pounds. Last time I gained it all back plus another 20. Here is why I know this will never happen to me again.
The first time I lost all the weight, I thought that when I lost the weight I could stop and go back to the way I was before. Big mistake. I have now learned that changing the way you live is for life. Weight management is for life and we need to focus more on the change in lifestyle than just counting the pounds. Last time I learned how to work out very hard, drink lots of Protein Shakes and it worked for awhile until I fell back into my old habits. This time I finally learned to eat properly. Take small bites and to chew my food well and to eat slower. I finally learned to listen to my body when it was full instead of eating so fast I never even really had a chane to taste the food. This time I learned to incorporate exercise into my daily routine rather making it a chore. This time I learned to use food as a fuel for my body and not a solution for any stress I may be feeling.
If I could offer everyone who may be starting on their journey one piece of advice. Focus on the change and not the pounds. If you succeed with the change the pounds will take of themselves. I hope I haven't been too preachy, but I thought the advice could help some of you.

We'll today is a major milestone for me. For the second time in my lifetime I have lost 127 pounds. The first time was when I turned 40, I lost a total of 127 pounds on the Body for Life Program. Today 9 months after my lapband surgery I have lost another 127 pounds. Last time I gained it all back plus another 20. Here is why I know this will never happen to me again.
The first time I lost all the weight, I thought that when I lost the weight I could stop and go back to the way I was before. Big mistake. I have now learned that changing the way you live is for life. Weight management is for life and we need to focus more on the change in lifestyle than just counting the pounds. Last time I learned how to work out very hard, drink lots of Protein Shakes and it worked for awhile until I fell back into my old habits. This time I finally learned to eat properly. Take small bites and to chew my food well and to eat slower. I finally learned to listen to my body when it was full instead of eating so fast I never even really had a chane to taste the food. This time I learned to incorporate exercise into my daily routine rather making it a chore. This time I learned to use food as a fuel for my body and not a solution for any stress I may be feeling.
If I could offer everyone who may be starting on their journey one piece of advice. Focus on the change and not the pounds. If you succeed with the change the pounds will take of themselves. I hope I haven't been too preachy, but I thought the advice could help some of you.

We'll today is a major milestone for me. For the second time in my lifetime I have lost 127 pounds. The first time was when I turned 40, I lost a total of 127 pounds on the Body for Life Program. Today 9 months after my lapband surgery I have lost another 127 pounds. Last time I gained it all back plus another 20. Here is why I know this will never happen to me again.
The first time I lost all the weight, I thought that when I lost the weight I could stop and go back to the way I was before. Big mistake. I have now learned that changing the way you live is for life. Weight management is for life and we need to focus more on the change in lifestyle than just counting the pounds. Last time I learned how to work out very hard, drink lots of Protein Shakes and it worked for awhile until I fell back into my old habits. This time I finally learned to eat properly. Take small bites and to chew my food well and to eat slower. I finally learned to listen to my body when it was full instead of eating so fast I never even really had a chane to taste the food. This time I learned to incorporate exercise into my daily routine rather making it a chore. This time I learned to use food as a fuel for my body and not a solution for any stress I may be feeling.
If I could offer everyone who may be starting on their journey one piece of advice. Focus on the change and not the pounds. If you succeed with the change the pounds will take of themselves. I hope I haven't been too preachy, but I thought the advice could help some of you.

We'll today is a major milestone for me. For the second time in my lifetime I have lost 127 pounds. The first time was when I turned 40, I lost a total of 127 pounds on the Body for Life Program. Today 9 months after my lapband surgery I have lost another 127 pounds. Last time I gained it all back plus another 20. Here is why I know this will never happen to me again.
The first time I lost all the weight, I thought that when I lost the weight I could stop and go back to the way I was before. Big mistake. I have now learned that changing the way you live is for life. Weight management is for life and we need to focus more on the change in lifestyle than just counting the pounds. Last time I learned how to work out very hard, drink lots of Protein Shakes and it worked for awhile until I fell back into my old habits. This time I finally learned to eat properly. Take small bites and to chew my food well and to eat slower. I finally learned to listen to my body when it was full instead of eating so fast I never even really had a chane to taste the food. This time I learned to incorporate exercise into my daily routine rather making it a chore. This time I learned to use food as a fuel for my body and not a solution for any stress I may be feeling.
If I could offer everyone who may be starting on their journey one piece of advice. Focus on the change and not the pounds. If you succeed with the change the pounds will take of themselves. I hope I haven't been too preachy, but I thought the advice could help some of you.

We'll today is a major milestone for me. For the second time in my lifetime I have lost 127 pounds. The first time was when I turned 40, I lost a total of 127 pounds on the Body for Life Program. Today 9 months after my lapband surgery I have lost another 127 pounds. Last time I gained it all back plus another 20. Here is why I know this will never happen to me again.
The first time I lost all the weight, I thought that when I lost the weight I could stop and go back to the way I was before. Big mistake. I have now learned that changing the way you live is for life. Weight management is for life and we need to focus more on the change in lifestyle than just counting the pounds. Last time I learned how to work out very hard, drink lots of Protein Shakes and it worked for awhile until I fell back into my old habits. This time I finally learned to eat properly. Take small bites and to chew my food well and to eat slower. I finally learned to listen to my body when it was full instead of eating so fast I never even really had a chane to taste the food. This time I learned to incorporate exercise into my daily routine rather making it a chore. This time I learned to use food as a fuel for my body and not a solution for any stress I may be feeling.
If I could offer everyone who may be starting on their journey one piece of advice. Focus on the change and not the pounds. If you succeed with the change the pounds will take of themselves. I hope I haven't been too preachy, but I thought the advice could help some of you.

We'll today is a major milestone for me. For the second time in my lifetime I have lost 127 pounds. The first time was when I turned 40, I lost a total of 127 pounds on the Body for Life Program. Today 9 months after my lapband surgery I have lost another 127 pounds. Last time I gained it all back plus another 20. Here is why I know this will never happen to me again.
The first time I lost all the weight, I thought that when I lost the weight I could stop and go back to the way I was before. Big mistake. I have now learned that changing the way you live is for life. Weight management is for life and we need to focus more on the change in lifestyle than just counting the pounds. Last time I learned how to work out very hard, drink lots of Protein Shakes and it worked for awhile until I fell back into my old habits. This time I finally learned to eat properly. Take small bites and to chew my food well and to eat slower. I finally learned to listen to my body when it was full instead of eating so fast I never even really had a chane to taste the food. This time I learned to incorporate exercise into my daily routine rather making it a chore. This time I learned to use food as a fuel for my body and not a solution for any stress I may be feeling.
If I could offer everyone who may be starting on their journey one piece of advice. Focus on the change and not the pounds. If you succeed with the change the pounds will take of themselves. I hope I haven't been too preachy, but I thought the advice could help some of you.

We'll today is a major milestone for me. For the second time in my lifetime I have lost 127 pounds. The first time was when I turned 40, I lost a total of 127 pounds on the Body for Life Program. Today 9 months after my lapband surgery I have lost another 127 pounds. Last time I gained it all back plus another 20. Here is why I know this will never happen to me again.
The first time I lost all the weight, I thought that when I lost the weight I could stop and go back to the way I was before. Big mistake. I have now learned that changing the way you live is for life. Weight management is for life and we need to focus more on the change in lifestyle than just counting the pounds. Last time I learned how to work out very hard, drink lots of Protein Shakes and it worked for awhile until I fell back into my old habits. This time I finally learned to eat properly. Take small bites and to chew my food well and to eat slower. I finally learned to listen to my body when it was full instead of eating so fast I never even really had a chane to taste the food. This time I learned to incorporate exercise into my daily routine rather making it a chore. This time I learned to use food as a fuel for my body and not a solution for any stress I may be feeling.
If I could offer everyone who may be starting on their journey one piece of advice. Focus on the change and not the pounds. If you succeed with the change the pounds will take of themselves. I hope I haven't been too preachy, but I thought the advice could help some of you.

We'll today is a major milestone for me. For the second time in my lifetime I have lost 127 pounds. The first time was when I turned 40, I lost a total of 127 pounds on the Body for Life Program. Today 9 months after my lapband surgery I have lost another 127 pounds. Last time I gained it all back plus another 20. Here is why I know this will never happen to me again.
The first time I lost all the weight, I thought that when I lost the weight I could stop and go back to the way I was before. Big mistake. I have now learned that changing the way you live is for life. Weight management is for life and we need to focus more on the change in lifestyle than just counting the pounds. Last time I learned how to work out very hard, drink lots of Protein Shakes and it worked for awhile until I fell back into my old habits. This time I finally learned to eat properly. Take small bites and to chew my food well and to eat slower. I finally learned to listen to my body when it was full instead of eating so fast I never even really had a chane to taste the food. This time I learned to incorporate exercise into my daily routine rather making it a chore. This time I learned to use food as a fuel for my body and not a solution for any stress I may be feeling.
If I could offer everyone who may be starting on their journey one piece of advice. Focus on the change and not the pounds. If you succeed with the change the pounds will take of themselves. I hope I haven't been too preachy, but I thought the advice could help some of you.

We'll today is a major milestone for me. For the second time in my lifetime I have lost 127 pounds. The first time was when I turned 40, I lost a total of 127 pounds on the Body for Life Program. Today 9 months after my lapband surgery I have lost another 127 pounds. Last time I gained it all back plus another 20. Here is why I know this will never happen to me again.
The first time I lost all the weight, I thought that when I lost the weight I could stop and go back to the way I was before. Big mistake. I have now learned that changing the way you live is for life. Weight management is for life and we need to focus more on the change in lifestyle than just counting the pounds. Last time I learned how to work out very hard, drink lots of Protein Shakes and it worked for awhile until I fell back into my old habits. This time I finally learned to eat properly. Take small bites and to chew my food well and to eat slower. I finally learned to listen to my body when it was full instead of eating so fast I never even really had a chane to taste the food. This time I learned to incorporate exercise into my daily routine rather making it a chore. This time I learned to use food as a fuel for my body and not a solution for any stress I may be feeling.
If I could offer everyone who may be starting on their journey one piece of advice. Focus on the change and not the pounds. If you succeed with the change the pounds will take of themselves. I hope I haven't been too preachy, but I thought the advice could help some of you.

Hello Everyone. I thought it might be a good time to post a before and after picture of my journey so far. I started my 3 week liquid diet on May 23, 2013, had my surgery on May 12, 2013. My starting weight was 360 pounds and as of today I am down to 263 pounds. For anyone who is struggling it can be done. I still have another 63 pounds to go before I hit my goal of 200 pounds. I know I have many challenges ahead but I now have the confidence to meet them head on. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my journey so far.

Hello Everyone. I thought it might be a good time to post a before and after picture of my journey so far. I started my 3 week liquid diet on May 23, 2013, had my surgery on May 12, 2013. My starting weight was 360 pounds and as of today I am down to 263 pounds. For anyone who is struggling it can be done. I still have another 63 pounds to go before I hit my goal of 200 pounds. I know I have many challenges ahead but I now have the confidence to meet them head on. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my journey so far.

Hello Everyone. I thought it might be a good time to post a before and after picture of my journey so far. I started my 3 week liquid diet on May 23, 2013, had my surgery on May 12, 2013. My starting weight was 360 pounds and as of today I am down to 263 pounds. For anyone who is struggling it can be done. I still have another 63 pounds to go before I hit my goal of 200 pounds. I know I have many challenges ahead but I now have the confidence to meet them head on. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my journey so far.

Hello Everyone. I thought it might be a good time to post a before and after picture of my journey so far. I started my 3 week liquid diet on May 23, 2013, had my surgery on May 12, 2013. My starting weight was 360 pounds and as of today I am down to 263 pounds. For anyone who is struggling it can be done. I still have another 63 pounds to go before I hit my goal of 200 pounds. I know I have many challenges ahead but I now have the confidence to meet them head on. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my journey so far.

Hello Everyone. I thought it might be a good time to post a before and after picture of my journey so far. I started my 3 week liquid diet on May 23, 2013, had my surgery on May 12, 2013. My starting weight was 360 pounds and as of today I am down to 263 pounds. For anyone who is struggling it can be done. I still have another 63 pounds to go before I hit my goal of 200 pounds. I know I have many challenges ahead but I now have the confidence to meet them head on. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my journey so far.

Hello Everyone. I thought it might be a good time to post a before and after picture of my journey so far. I started my 3 week liquid diet on May 23, 2013, had my surgery on May 12, 2013. My starting weight was 360 pounds and as of today I am down to 263 pounds. For anyone who is struggling it can be done. I still have another 63 pounds to go before I hit my goal of 200 pounds. I know I have many challenges ahead but I now have the confidence to meet them head on. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my journey so far.

Hello Everyone. I thought it might be a good time to post a before and after picture of my journey so far. I started my 3 week liquid diet on May 23, 2013, had my surgery on May 12, 2013. My starting weight was 360 pounds and as of today I am down to 263 pounds. For anyone who is struggling it can be done. I still have another 63 pounds to go before I hit my goal of 200 pounds. I know I have many challenges ahead but I now have the confidence to meet them head on. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my journey so far.

Hello Everyone. I thought it might be a good time to post a before and after picture of my journey so far. I started my 3 week liquid diet on May 23, 2013, had my surgery on May 12, 2013. My starting weight was 360 pounds and as of today I am down to 263 pounds. For anyone who is struggling it can be done. I still have another 63 pounds to go before I hit my goal of 200 pounds. I know I have many challenges ahead but I now have the confidence to meet them head on. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my journey so far.

Hello Everyone. I thought it might be a good time to post a before and after picture of my journey so far. I started my 3 week liquid diet on May 23, 2013, had my surgery on May 12, 2013. My starting weight was 360 pounds and as of today I am down to 263 pounds. For anyone who is struggling it can be done. I still have another 63 pounds to go before I hit my goal of 200 pounds. I know I have many challenges ahead but I now have the confidence to meet them head on. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my journey so far.

Hang in there. The first 3 or 4 days are the hardest. After that your body will go in a state of ketosis which will make most of the physical hunger pains go away. You will crave food still but find something to do when they come. Every time I got hungry I went for a walk. I did a lot of walking. The best part of the liquid diet is that if you can complete it without cheating, you will appreciate food much more than in the past. It will make it easy for you to go to small portions after your surgery, because you will appreciate the taste and textures of food which you probable didn't before. It will make small bites and lots of chews a lot easier when you think back to what it was like with no food just liquid. Good luck, you can do it.

Hello Everyone. I thought it might be a good time to post a before and after picture of my journey so far. I started my 3 week liquid diet on May 23, 2013, had my surgery on May 12, 2013. My starting weight was 360 pounds and as of today I am down to 263 pounds. For anyone who is struggling it can be done. I still have another 63 pounds to go before I hit my goal of 200 pounds. I know I have many challenges ahead but I now have the confidence to meet them head on. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my journey so far.

Hello Everyone. I thought it might be a good time to post a before and after picture of my journey so far. I started my 3 week liquid diet on May 23, 2013, had my surgery on May 12, 2013. My starting weight was 360 pounds and as of today I am down to 263 pounds. For anyone who is struggling it can be done. I still have another 63 pounds to go before I hit my goal of 200 pounds. I know I have many challenges ahead but I now have the confidence to meet them head on. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my journey so far.

Hang in there. The first 3 or 4 days are the hardest. After that your body will go in a state of ketosis which will make most of the physical hunger pains go away. You will crave food still but find something to do when they come. Every time I got hungry I went for a walk. I did a lot of walking. The best part of the liquid diet is that if you can complete it without cheating, you will appreciate food much more than in the past. It will make it easy for you to go to small portions after your surgery, because you will appreciate the taste and textures of food which you probable didn't before. It will make small bites and lots of chews a lot easier when you think back to what it was like with no food just liquid. Good luck, you can do it.

Hello Everyone. I thought it might be a good time to post a before and after picture of my journey so far. I started my 3 week liquid diet on May 23, 2013, had my surgery on May 12, 2013. My starting weight was 360 pounds and as of today I am down to 263 pounds. For anyone who is struggling it can be done. I still have another 63 pounds to go before I hit my goal of 200 pounds. I know I have many challenges ahead but I now have the confidence to meet them head on. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my journey so far.

Wednesdays are my weigh-in days. I weigh myself and take measurements. This week I was up a little over a pound. My measurements are the same, so I guess that's good. Why am I not surprised??? The FREAKING HALLOWEEN candy has been calling my name since last Thursday!!! And I've been answering. Like a moth to a flame. The band didn't fail me this week. I failed it. Eating crap (and a lot of it) has changed the numbers on the scale and now I am mad at myself for being so weak! Tomorrow is my first fill and it couldn't come at a better time! I fell off the damn horse, but I'm on my way back in the saddle. I WILL be successful. I WILL not fail my band. But holy sh*t this feeling sucks!