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Trust me I didn't have it initially prior to surgery I would spin 2 x a week n it was a struggle 6 weeks post op I slowly returned.... Two days post op I would 5-10 mins on treadmill n slowly increased the time... Then something clicked in me n now a woman who wouldn't dare get up a minute earlier is waking up 2 hrs earlier to workout. I put me first and urs an amazing feeling . So start with 5 mins a day and see where it gets u then increase slowly....slow and steady still wins the race n check lbt I just read post and it motivates me . I joined my fitness pal and I line to see calories in vs calorie burned ...

Who is this person? Is the question I ask myself everyday since starting this journey. I don't obsess over food now I eat because I have to I still enjoy it but do not obsess like I used to. I'm satisfied with a 1/2 c to 1c of food depending on time of day. When I'm stressed it's not the huge bag of monster mix from target or junk I crave anymore I'm happy with a Protein shake/protein bar string cheese if I'm hungry if it's just stress hunger it's Water and I come on this site. I plan my weeks around my workout schedule. I work out 7 days a week spinn 5 days a week and a workout DVD the other 2... I get up at 430/5 am for a 530 am workout time . It boggles my mind. Im upset if I miss a workout instead of mad I have to work out. I just signed up for the mud run a 5k obstacle course in June. Knowing I'll be closer to my goal. 5k to couch app is getting downloaded as I write this!!!I see the caloric IntAke in my food choices and make better choices and don't feel cheated if I don't eat that cupcake. I could care less if I have it. If I want it ill have it but the calories has to be worth it... My laundry basket is filled with work clothes!!! I don't love clothes shopping as much because I know this size is temporary And looking forward to the next size... Giving all my bigger sizes away my closet looks so bare it's beautiful!!! So I buy a few pieces to get through to the next size so I don't look sloppy. Once I get to goal well I might need to build a new closet because I love shopping ... Now I'm thinking of wearing sweats n leggings cause the will look ok when I shrink instead of fit when I expand!!! I dont feel overwhelmed that I have 140 lbs to lose now it's 96 lbs n I reflect and say great job losing do far let's tackle the next group of ten. I focus on changing the middle number on the scale making my way to onederland. This is an amazing feeling. I am so proud of myself cause the band is a tool and I'm putting in the work. Choosing the right foods and working out and seeing the results!!! I have been on some diet since I was 10 years old. Now at 38 I found a lifestyle I can live. I know I'm only 3 months banded but these have been a great 3 months (after post op gas and discomfort passed) n looking forward to the rest of my life living as the improved me because this person was always in me just a little lost. I have changed in so many ways all for the better and I thought I was a happy person before but I am a truly happier healthier focused person now who is this person is my question the answer is it's me the improved me .... I just needed to share and this site has been a great help I know you understand where I'm coming from n where I'm going

Great choice!!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and easy rehab for ur upcoming surgery

Congrats and great job on putting the work in to reach this goal !!!!

Congrats ur on ur way

Name, real or screen~ readysetgo611 Goal weight for October 31st~ 235 Weight on October 1st~ 246.6 Age~ 38 City/State~ brooklyn ny Dietary goal for October~ chew more Exercise goal for October~ finish t25 alpha and start the beta edition Personal goal for October~ stress less at work Date banded~ july 1, 2013 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 46.4 Favorite Halloween Activity dressing up and trick or treating with my nieces and nephew and going to haunted houses

246.7 sept goal exceeded by 2.7 lbs come on october challenge

Congrats!! I'm 3 months out and fell it's the best decision I ever made regarding my health and weight loss.. Congratulations on ur success.

People take change different ur best friend could be scared because it is surgery ... Also she may feel it will change ur relationship with her. But this is about you don't forget that

Good for you!!! I as well am changing physically and mentally . N sometimes those we thought we wanted we know now don't deserve us. There is a reason why they are ur ex !!! Good for you ... High five

Carolinagirl thank I u made my cry in a good way. U have done an amazing job n I can't wait to follow in ur footsteps !!! Everyday is a new great adventure in band land as I make my way to onederland one pound at a time !!!

Yes it is well it was to me as since I'm lactose intolerant n the milk protein in shakes well u guessed it it wasn't pretty but Id do it it all over again loving the results

Remain positive u had the surgery n down 50+ u made a good decision n something fantastic is happening !!! Let that set the tone

Checking in at247.8 made my September goal working towards my October goal

We all get nervous after all it is surgery. Remember to walk sip and get ur protein in. I was banded July 1 returned to work a week and an half after and this is the best healthiest de ion I made. Felt crappy for the first week but that was it. Love the band. Follow ur drs and move a little you will be fine. N this forum is a great place of support even if u just flip through post and read. Best of luck

Love that u can link fit bit to my fitness pal... N I'm waiting for the delivery if my polar pink heart rate monitor

Sad to say I kinda miss Shaun t... Lol

My scale didn't move well it said I gained 0.2 I just kept doing what I was doing n dropped 5 pounds this week so slow steady n focused and we will get there one ounces at a time it all adds up !!!

Thank you all I am proud if my accomplishments it just boggles my mind... I was happy to give those clothes away knowing I will never be that size again. We both started to predict what next summer will be like with our new lives me healthier n thinner and her an amazing single mom. Only good things ahead for us and everyone here

Congratulations and thanks for the motivation !!!

Mixed emotions. Cleaning out my closet down 43 pounds and my close friend who is 7 months pregnant came over. We were going shopping to get her maternity clothes as she is outgrowing her current ones after returning home I had her try on a few of my too big for the new me clothes. What the hell 10 shirts and 10 pants and two dresses later all of which fit a 7 month pregnant that barely fit me before deciding to get the band!!! I don't know if I should laugh or cry. I'm so happy of my success 1/3 of the way to goal but so sad that I was a size of a pregnant woman... Now if I had been pregnant maybe it wouldn't hit me so hard. 6 months ago I was the size of 1.5 people. How crazy is that??? N I didn't realize how big I was just bought bigger clothes... She was complaining about how big she had gotten she used to work out daily n eat clean but is pregnant n baby is hungry and mommy can't train like she used to. Had I been her size due to fact I had a precious baby growing inside of me maybe I wouldn't be so hurt sad disappointed at myself. Just a bag of mixed emotions ... That I was the size of a pregnant lady yet so happy I'm no longer that size and continue to shrink... That's my success story for now although I'm still emotional ....

Mine does the same thing I bought a moderately priced scale and I try to make sure it's in the same spot on floor yes I count the tiles to make sure it's always in the same place lol. I fluctuate about 2-5 lbs so although I weigh everyday ( I know I shouldn't) I only record my Monday morning weight. Since I started preop on Monday n was banded on a Monday I'm afraid to but a $100.00 scale just for the same thing to happen. Sigh.... N once a month at surgeon is not enough for me n I weigh3lbs more on his scale

Epsolm salt is in drug stores near the peroxide usually . Comes I. What looks like a milk container/juice container... Pretty cheap it's an old school remedy but I find it works great also if u get an infection it helps to draw the infection out so it has a few purposes got my date with Shaun t later tonight lol