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:devious SARGE HERE:devious I need to make sure that Private Garside & Janet C results are correct. I believe I may have their totals messed up. Sorry. Private Dancer- Even if you have a zero week or gain, keep in mind that posting it will allow all of us to support you Private Skinner- what was you week? Private LovelyLT- Chin Up solider! Your holding your own- I know you'll be smiling next week.Keep going. Private Supperdad- Keep you eyes on that goal Solider!!

:devious SARGE HERE:devious GREAT WEEK SOLIDERS FIRST & FOREMOST A HUGE BOOOYAHHH TO PRIVATE JAMMIN & LOSIN FOR HER 100 PD LOSS:clap2: WERE ALL PROUD OF YOU NOW THAT WE ALL HAVE A LITTLE MOMENTUM GOING I SUGGEST...NO.. I REQUEST..NO I WANT! I DEMAND! ONE DAY THIS WEEK WHERE YOU DOUBLE UP ON YOUR EXERCISE! THATS RIGHT DOUBLE UP ON AT LEAST ONE THING. IF YOU DO SETS ON YOUR ARMS ..LATER THAT DAY DO THEM AGAIN. IF YOU WALK ..LATER THAT DAY DO IT AGAIN. YOU WON'T DIE...I PROMISE! LET'S SEE WHO IS UP TO THE SARGE'S CHALLENGE! I KNOW ALL OF YOU HAVE IT IN YOU SURPRIZE YOURSELF THIS WEEK YOU'LL BE AMAZED BY THE WAY- THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN SKIP ANOTHER DAY:devious:devious:devious :update: WEEK 3 Red=Weight Loss in Brackets() Blue=Inches Pink=Body Fat % Privates I'll Succeed (2) (1.%) ........... KeeKahari (4.5) Teresita (3)................................. Maggie63 (MIA) Penni(bandless) :boxing: ............................. JudyH (MIA) Garside (2) .......................... Xann77 (2) Shoresexy (7)(1.5") ................ LapbandFan (7) DCMoore (5) ............................ Jammin & Losin (4) Tamiko (MIA) ........................... Banded4Life (2) CatherineinWA (3) ................... Wiggygiggy (3) LovelyLT (0) ............................ StockyMD (2) 1.% Lsasha (3) .......................... Vegaswildflower (6) JanetC (5) (9") ............................ Iziksmom (4.5) Beautifultina (0) ....................... GHB1324 (MIA) JerseyTammy (4) ...................... Doc 2 Sheryl (11) ................................ Puddinpie (2.5) SuperDaddy (3.5) ..................... NJChick (0) SamanthaTX (3) ....................... Jane (.5) SueNY (R&R) ........................... DoubleTrouble (3) Dancer (0) .............................. Tellymelly (3) (.6%) EmileeKaye (5) ............................ Privates please tell me when anyone is missing or if anything listed is ever incorrect . Just IM me or post it . Thank you for all your help!

Two things I would like to add. Rule#1- As we all already know- you must eat to lose. Keeping your metablism working all day long helps to burn calories. Rule#2- step away from the stuffed olives. They are so loaded with salt its incredible. (they are my downfall also) So that one pd you speak of could so easily be water weight. If you gained 4 or more I would worry but all bandster go & down. Its normal.

Well- Looks like loads of us had a really great rally week!! Even those who stayed the status quo. I had a good week also. I lost 3.5 of those nasty 4 pounds from the previous week. It was all about eating less & doing more (as usual) ;0) PLEASE TO THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVEN'T CHANGED THEIR SIGNATURE LINES, TRY & DO it this week . Its better that we all are on the same page;0) That would be LapbandFan & Shoresexy both WITH HUGE LOSSES This WEEK!! WELL DONE Comrads. Ladies Take a look at my dates. You are just now starting week 4.- Which is 5/1. At the end of week 4 (next Monday/Tuesday) place you weight loss for that week next to 5/1.

Amazing...Was your grandma named Carin also??? Sounds like we shared the same relative..except she didn't make me diet that much just always greeted me with "wow your really fat". I understand your pain. My girlfriends & I are very careful about the words we chose when talking to their kids who are over weight. We talk about being active & having fun & trying fruits & vegs first & choicing tasty healthy snacks. Its a tough line to walk. We also talk about how kind, smart or considerate they are vs. pretty or cute. I hope were instilling better values in them than our Grandparents tried to do, even if it was out of love.

:devious PRIVATE SHORESEXY:devious WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT YOU ACHIEVED THIS WEEK! A BIG BOOOOOYAHHHH TO YOU!!! What ever you do keep that momentum going! Extremely Well Done Private!!! :devious :devious :devious

IN Michigan I would average out the price to be $2.83 today. Here is a super website to find the cheapest gas prices near where you live or work. My closest station was actually the cheapest for me at $2.74. http://autos.msn.com/everyday/GasStations.aspx?station=448649&lat=42.48992&long=-83.14659&ico=111&m=1&l=1&zip=48067#map OMG- I looked again today & they went up a whole .10 Again!

You are official signed & commited Private EmileeKaye Please read the first post w/the commitment page to yourself if you haven't already. Get a calendar out to mark your progress, throw away the junk food, plan exercise in at least 3 times a week & start getting all your water in & away you go!!;0). GLad to have you. We weight in Sundays & Mondays but it seem that most are now weighing in later around Tuesays & wednesday. It seems to be working. I will post again shortly so good luck!

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: BRAVO GIRL BRAVO!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I just love when that happens! Good for her! What a great support you are to one another Job Well Done to you Both!

Just an FYI Typically gas can last up to 2 weeks post-op & sometimes shoulder pain from gas (left shoulder pain) ins't noticed until a week post-op. So you still should keep up the walking as much has possible. Heating pads can alievate as well.

I sometimes too wish I could lose more & faster than 1 pound a week. But just last thursday as I sat at my support group I was reminded that I made the correct desicion for me. Because I was the only one there w/the band the rest were all GB & their hair was well..... one was wearing a wig & all the other ladies young & old had such horribly thin hair. I am so happy that I do not. I know that is very vain but I guess I am vain or I wouldn't have cared about losing weight in the first place.

Walk, walk walk- I mean walk till you can't walk anymore & than rest & than walk again. even if its around the room or around the yard. Walk & fart your little "butt" off;0)

To seek your answers simply look above for your solutions. They were in your head the whole time;0) I say this with love & all the support possible. * Not drinking all your Water is just that- not doing it. * No Protein Drink taste great, but you can add a few drops of vanilla extract to add to the flavor to the powdered ones or some fruit. * Watch out for shellfish - double check the fat content. Plain white fish is best or salmon. * Low carb bread- no - no bread is what you should do. * Any other carbs besides the fruit & vegs you should avoid * Not doing your exercises, try & work them in - wake up earlier go to bed later or ask to change up your schedual if possible at work. All this is easier said than done but the cool think is once you do it you will see results! YOU CAN DO IT!!

(hijack) Remember I had just had the surgery. His comment was out of concern with my lack of exercise & to much sitting. Quite frankly I was glad for the wake up call. Like I said the truth can hurt. I certainly would never report someone for telling me the truth about my health. He is a wonderful doctor that just isn't the "warm & fuzzy " type that some people prefer. I like the hard core in your face docs that don't sugar coat anything. Thanks for your concern but I was fine after about the first minute it sunk in. :0) MiaHalliwell - I am so happy the lines of comunication are more open than before. Its a great thing that the 2 of you are going to take this journey together. That way you can both support one another & eat healthier together. I too love LBT & have been here for hmmm I think its about 2 years now. I spend less time now than back than. The reason is I actually feel better after losing weight & have more activites to do now:0) Best of luck to you & your sweet supportive hubby!

Ok Ladies- I went to my lapband support group last night. The subject was about relaxation & meditation through yoga. Very cool stuff. Mainly stuff I didn't know about before. The main thing rolled up into a ball was "Change your habits, if you want to have a different outcome" This is so huge if you really break it down. I know we all already know this but I mean take a moment & just sit & think about the sentence. HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMM(taking the moment) Now when you go to eat today - do something different that affects you in a positive healthy way. You'll be gald ya did- I promise! I am starting right now:D :hungry:

OMG!! Youlook TREMENDOUS!! How I would have loved to see the before pictures but totally understand about not liking to take them. Job VERY well done!!

I am so glad to hear someone else say this too. I started at 18 and even though I am (.5) short of losing 40 pds I still have a tight fit in some 16 & the 14 well ....it looks like I am at least 15 pds away from fitting into them. So I am not crazy??%$$##$ Horray!.... Or am I??:grouphug:

You have alot on your plate"literally" . All I can add is that I will be praying for you & I hope you stick with what ever the doctors feel is best for you. Its your health that should be your one & only concern right now. I know about not having finance & wondering what will happen, I pray that the doctors & insurance co. will work with you instead of against you. Best of Luck- truely!

CRAP - I have been eating crap- BUT NOT After I GET OFF this computer- Its healthy & correct from here on out( till I fall off & get back on it again;0)) Watch it Soliders(you know who you all are) I am watching You!:devious:devious:devious

:devious:devious:devious SARGE HERE:devious:devious:devious NOW THATS COMMITMENT SOLIDER! :deviousI'm proud of you!:devious TAKE NO PRISONERS YOU ARE WINNING ALREADY FIGHT THOSE ROUTINES CHANGE THEM UP YOUR IN CONTROL Y*O*U

WHOOORAHHHHH!:devious:devious:devious SuperDad- great Job with that loss!

WELL SAID PRIVATE SUPER & TELLY! :devious SARGE HERE:devious Prayers are great...BUT w/Actions are better! Now worship your body like the Temple God intended it to be! He helps those who help themselevs. (:deviousthat means everyone get off your butts & change your routines:devious) Stand up infront of the mirror & say out loud "There is no amount of struggle I can not handle with Jesus' love." I am talking to each & everyone of you! We all could have done better last week like SuperDaddy said. ANd last night well lets say I screwed up & fell short of being a good solider to God & myself & am now paying for it just like Lapbandfan. But today RIGHT NOW it can all change. That was part of the commitment page!! Remember - that if you fall off you need to start from that very moment AGAIN...Not the next day or week. So our moments of defeat will be brief & passing! I AM PUMPED UP & READY TO FIGHT WE WILL ALL DO IT THIS WEEK MAKE SMART DECISIONS GET ANGRY MOTIVATE YOUR MIND YOUR BODY WILL WANT TO FALL IN LINE!

I didn't take the time to read all the responses. BUT I truely think he has a good point. If being on the computer is for business thats a whole nother story. But for support I personally think more than one hour a day is over kill.IMO I told my lapband doctor when I first was banded about this board & he told me straight out " If you spent that time on a treadmill instead of a computer you probably wouldn't have such a weight problem." Ouch! The truth hurts sometimes. I thought it was harsh but than again he was right.

Will do Private. Think about protein shakes at night when you crave something sweet. Write everything down! I know this is a weak spot for you & also for me. BUT NO MORE!! This writting everything down could very well be your ticket to control! I believe in you & will pray for you as I do every night! Love you Girlie! Hope Mom is getting stronger.