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THis is exactly my thoughts. I will add that if you do start to ween a 10 yr old certain responsiblities it can & will help them grow to be very confident & responsible adults. As long as they understand that inappropriate actions & responses have ramifications.IMO

I find on average I lose only 1 pound per week. Even if I work out or don't work out. I will say some weeks I can be down a little more but than the next week it will be none. So all in all its about 1 pound per week. On the flip side my WHOLE body has changed much more dramatically inch wise & frankly I am more impressed with that vs what the scale says. I LOVE MY BAND!!!!!!!!

Way to go PRIVATE MERRICK!! Love the fact that you did that for YOURSELF!!! :clap2: :devious:devious:deviousSARGE HERE:devious:devious:devious We have less than 24 hours to go I want you all Suited Up & ready to Work HARD CORE Tomorrow! WhoooRahhhhh! Have I missed anyone's names???

WOw Trish- Christina here- Please let us know as soon as you here something. I love the idea someone mentioned about emeailing the photo to your Doctor. Sounds like a smart idea. Let us know Monday how you are PLEASE. In the mean time you'll be in my prayers:0)

Not sure how to calculate either. My scale gives it too me every morning whether I want it or not;0) I think its called a Tantia or something like that. If you need the name just let me know & I will post it for you. It is a great scale but was on the high end.

Way to go girl - You can really tell the difference in the end photos:0)( ahh yeah tha'd be the butt Bob!) Great Job!

:devious :devious :devious SARGE HERE:devious :devious :devious PRIVATE SKINNER & SHORESEXY YOU TWO WIN THE BADGE OF DETERMINATION IN MY BOOK I AM SO DAMN PROUD OF YOU BOTH! :devious :devious :devious WAY TO STAY FOCUSED & SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER THIS THREAD WILL BE LOCKED SO SPRING CAMP CAN BEGIN

You must WALK. Its the best thing for you right now. Hours after surgery I walked 22 laps around the ward. Of course it was very slow & I did rest for a 1/2 hour in between every 7 laps. But walking will move the gas up & out. Its really your best bet. Congrats on your surgery & you will be feeling better in no time. Rest in between walking & drink & sip all day long. P.S. My gas pains subsided after the 14th day. The worse was the left shoulder pain. But you will get throught it:0) Chin up your on your way!!!

:devious :devious :devious LBT SPRING BOOT CAMP RECRUITS :devious :devious :devious Red=Weight Loss in Brackets() Blue=Inches Pink=Body Fat % Privates I'll Succeed Skinner Penni Garside Shoresexy DCMoore Tamiko Catherine LovelyLT Lsasha JanetC Beautifultina JerseyTammy Sheryl SuperDaddy NJChick Puddinpie VegasWildflower GHB1324 Iziksmom Stockymd SamanthaTX Privates please tell me when anyone is missing or if anything listed is ever incorrect . You keep track of your starting weight - I will post your loss/gains. This isn't like other challenges Privates. This one is all about Y*O*U & a permenate change in your everyday life finally once & for all. The reason its 11 weeks is b/c change takes awhile to inplant into our brains. SO I HOPE YOUR CALANDERS ARE OUT & MARKED EVERYDAY YOUR WATER BOTTLES FILLED ALWAYS YOUR COMMITMENT POSTED SOMEWHERE YOUR ROUTINE WRITTEN DOWN YOUR GROCERY SHOPPING DONE SNACKS THROWN O*U*T YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS ON BOARD!!! TELL THEM WHATEVER YOU WANT TRUTH - NON TRUTH JUST MAKE SURE THEY DON'T PLAY A ROLL IN ANY SABBOTAGE.:devious :devious MOST IMPORTANTLY YOUR DESIRE TO WIN!!! :deviousWERE ALMOST THERE:devious REST UP NOW WHILE YOU HAVE THE CHANCE DO NOT - I REPEAT DO NOT BINGE TODAY OR TOMORROW, YOU'LL ONLY FEEL REGRET! :devious :devious :devious

:devious SARGE HERE:devious DON'T BE CONFUSED SUPERDADDY! Private Skinner was simple ralling your butts together & now I AM BACK TO KICK YOU ASSES INTO SHAPE! love the enthusiasm Private JanetC! Private NJChick- the trick is to report once a week on Sunday or Monday- it helps to hold yourself true to your promise as the weeks pass. Remember this is only for you- not anyone else. Everyone- Read/copy & Hang-up the commitment post & truely commit to yourself once & for all. You can do this! Even if its a pound every 2 weeks or 3 you can & will do this! As for measurements the more the better to truely have an accurate count - how ever I do the following areas only. Bust-W/bra on (Always the same bra) Under bust Waist Belly/Gut - include largest area around butt & Gut Right arm around the largest part Right thigh around largest part The following post will include all who have signed & commited thus far - Including any from the rally post Private Skinner did. I highly encourage you all to sit down infront of a mirror before Monday morning & repeat out loud your commitment to yourself. Look yourself directly in the face & swear that you WILL NOT STOP TRYING EVERYDAY> one of the most important parts of this commitment to your health is that when you faulter you start up again that very moment NOT the next day or next week crap!! My Blood is beginning to boil up people I am so ready to start this Party!!!! 48 hrs & Counting!!! :devious :devious :devious :devious :devious :devious

"APPLAUS" "APPLAUS" You are an inspiration!!! I too Bow down to you & pray to have your wisdom some day! You are really really a strong smart & beautiful woman! Congrats to you & your success'

Here is what the Sarge needs by next Monday April 10th or whenever you can sign in : First commit by signing & list your current weight, measurements & body fat (if available) in your post. Once a week on Sunday or Monday Please tell me the following & I will keep track. How much you have lost that week & how many inches(maybe ever two weeks for inches) & also your body fat % if you can get it. My scale show me & it helps motivate me- Its very hard to get it to go down. So right now I am 214 & next Monday I will list my weight again & start from there. Please Please Please Remember to take your measurements, they will tell the real story more than the scale. Also remember the SARGE is all about tough LOVE - I hope no one will take offense to his tatics or foul mouth. On a personal note- being away for the last 3 weeks from my LBT family was tough & you were all missed! Glad to be back & lose weigt together with you all! BOOOOOYAAAAH! Christina

All Are Welcome This is a nonchallenge thread except to yourself. Its a TOTAL COMMITMENT thread to the most important person you have --YOURSELF-- I the undersigned swear once and for all I will finally commit to truely taking care of myself with Water, food & exercise. I will not fail. I will do this. I PROMISE To exercise 3 to 4 times a week. I will get a calendar out & mark it everyday. I will walk or run. I will move my body anyway I can to burn enery. I will better my exercise time every 3 days by adding more minutes. I will eat less & more health than ever before. I will not buy fast foods. I will throw out the junk in my house.(My family can eat healthy with me:0) and or I will prepare my own meals as best as possible ahead of time. I will, I will, I will get all my water in everyday. Even if I have to drink 64oz at bedtime & pee all nite I will get my water in. The first time that happens I am sure I won't forget the following day:0) THIS IS LBT BOOT CAMP PEOPLE THIS IS OUR COMMITMENT If I faulter, I will not stop, but start IMMEDIATELY from that moment on to get back on track. NO EXCUSES. This is my time & I will see this promise through for MYSELF. I will check in on this thread everyday or anyday. I will post as often as needed to keep myself going. I will keep in mind that evertime I succeed at a day it will make the next one even easier. Soon I will be in habit mode & wanting to forever better myself. I will be Stronger! I will be Thinner! I will be Healthier! Most of all I will be so Stinkin PROUD of Myself! Time Commitment = April 10th to June 30, 2006! A FULL 11 1/2 weeks! So sign up below & commit to yourself Whats in a name? A HELL of alot! Signed & Committed I'll Succeed

:devious SARGE :devious REPORTING IN FROM R&R Well Color Me Silly People! Way To Rally The Troups Private Skinner Now>>>> If You Lazy Good For Nothins Will Report In To The New Post Under Support We Can Rock Off Those Fat Butts & Get Down To Business! Fall In & Move It! IF YOU LOOKING FOR AN EASY WAY OUT THIS ISN'T FOR YOU! Move It!!!! You Call That Fast?? MY 83 YR OLD GRANDMA MOVES FASTER THAN YOU PRIVATE!! You Too Slow Private!!!!! Make It Burn Make It Hurt Whoooraaaah!!! :devious:devious:devious:devious:devious:devious

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:deviousSARGE HERE:devious JOB WELL DONE SOLIDERS I AM PROUD OF EACH & EVERYONE OF YOU:clap2: BUT I CAN SEE FROM THOSE WIGGLY THIGHS & GUTS THAT WE STILL HAVE ALOT TO ACCOMPLISH SO SPRING BOOTCAMP WILL BE OFFICIALLY STARTING APRIL 3RD AT 6AM SEE YOU ALL THERE OH & BY THE WAY WIPE OFF THOSE SMILES:D CAUSE SPRING BOOTCAMP IS GONNA :devious:deviousMAKE YOU CRY MOMMA!:devious :devious WHOOOAHHHHHH!!!

I am so so sorry- but WOW you sound so strong & determined!!! I remember when you were banded b/c you & I are so close in our anniversary dates. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers! I hope the new band is exactly what you need & lasts forever!!!

GRADUATION DAY :update: LBT privates: brackets = negative RED=pounds BLUE=inches PINK=BF% I'll succeed. (8) (6 3/4") (.5%) ...........CatherineD The Best of ME................. CPCarol Lsasha (12) ............................. Aimze Dylansmom...................... Moonietunes Big Paul........................... Absousa Duckie .............................Jack NJchick ............................Maggie63 (4) Desi80 (3) .............................. Cheri (2) Victoriana (6) ......................... Tommy O (10) (2) Justbeingme..................... Jammin & Losin (6) Wendiss............................ Zoe Scottygyrl......................... Mermaid Shanna............................. Weight Shaker (2.5) LaMadam (1) ........................... Bostonfatgirl Penni60 (5) (6) ............................. Bondgirl Fee................................... Double Trouble (4) ShellyJ.............................. Vtobon (2.0) SuperDaddy....................... Jessiebear (20) (25) "Withtheband".................... It's me-Debbydo Corinne:preggers: 9 w/baby .............. Marebear (10) Crete................................. Lins12 (7.5) FireCallie ............................. Rpaniagua77 (even) FunnyDuddies 5 ...................... BigEthel 1 Teresa 5 ...............................Newgirl Txblue Eyedqt ........................ Shoresexy (5) (6.5) Please let me know if any of the stats are wrong or if anyone is missing. Also I plan on doing updates on every Sunday/Monday from now on b/c that is the official start to every week at BootCamp

Hi all !!! Whew! We made it to the end didn't we!! I know that Sarge was scary at times but it is "WAR" I am very pleased to report a 2 pound loss this last week!:clap2: :clap2: Plus I haven't taken my measurments for about 3 weeks & WOW I am down a total of 6 3/4" !!!! :clap2: HORRAY!!!:clap2: I was wondering why my jeans are almost falling off of me:0) Great job everyone! TO EVERYONE! Thank you all for taking this hard core approach to our individual weight loss journeys! We all hung in tough & everyone of us I beleive regained a bit of power these past 10 weeks. So from the bottom of my heart I thank you- b/c it was "you" that kept me going every week! see you at spring training! I AM LEAVING TOMORROW FOR 2 WEEKS TAKE CARE ALL!

HI there- I am a total closet bandster. Only my mom & sister know plus 2 friends(my sis & one friend are out of state) I didn't tell the rest of my family nor any other friends. I simply stat I am watching what I eat(which I am ) & that I started getting into an exercise routine(which I did) the weight loss is very slow w/the band. So the explainations fit perfectly. People have just recently said I look like I lost weight- I tell them 1/2 of what i have really lost everytime. SO I say I have lost 16 pounds & they say "yeah" you can tell but actually I am down 32 somedays 35. I plan on eventually telling everyone I lost 50 pounds when really it will have been 100;0) No one has ever expected anything. I did just recently start dating a guy- he did finally ask me about my port scar. I said I had a growth removed & it has scar tissue under it. He seemed passified but I think if hes around for a few more mnths I will tell him the truth. For now there is no reason for him to know.

Hi Jessie, Sorry you not feeling 100% I can totally relate. I have been fighting either a cold or sore throat or congestion for the last 2 1/2weeks since my burn. I can't wait to take a vacation (next week) & finally get healthy again. Good job on the zero gain its hard not to gain when your not up to snuff;0)

I so remember when you were banded! Its a great goal that you have achieved. Congratulations & I hope that at my 1 yr I too can be just like you:0)

THIS SUCKS!!! Wow Sweetie I am so sorry your going through this & also that you've been so frustrated with the process has a whole. I will be praying for you this week & hoping it falls back into place rightttttttt-NOW! There did you feel it move??? I hope so! I have heard of slips moving back & staying put for good after being restiched. I just hate to see you going through the "what If process". I think what Penni said is great. We never know what the future holds ever. So we just deal w/the here & now. Hopefully it can be fixed & maybe it will never slip again, I hate to see you lose it. What ever happens I pray your happy w/the results. I am behind you as we all are:0)

LAST WEEK :update: LBT privates: brackets = negative RED=pounds BLUE=inches PINK=BF% I'll succeed. (6) (3") (.5%) ..................... CatherineD The Best of ME................. CPCarol Lsasha (12) ............................. Aimze Dylansmom...................... Moonietunes Big Paul........................... Absousa Duckie .............................Jack NJchick ............................Maggie63 (4) Desi80 (3) .............................. Cheri (2) Victoriana (6) ......................... Tommy O (10) (2) Justbeingme..................... Jammin & Losin (6) Wendiss............................ Zoe Scottygyrl......................... Mermaid Shanna............................. Weight Shaker (2.5) LaMadam (1) ........................... Bostonfatgirl Penni60 (5) (6) ............................. Bondgirl Fee................................... Double Trouble (4) ShellyJ.............................. Vtobon (2.0) SuperDaddy....................... Jessiebear (20) (25) "Withtheband".................... It's me-Debbydo Corinne:preggers: 9 w/baby .............. Marebear (9) Crete................................. Lins12 (7.5) FireCallie ............................. Rpaniagua77 (even) FunnyDuddies 5 ...................... BigEthel 1 Teresa 5 ...............................Newgirl Txblue Eyedqt ........................ Shoresexy (6) (4.5) Please let me know if any of the stats are wrong or if anyone is missing. Also I plan on doing updates on every Sunday/Monday from now on b/c that is the official start to every week at BootCamp __________________

So glad your feeling better & only a 2 pd difference- That is great news! I know when I am ill or not able to move around the weight really comes on very fast! Good for you! Jen- Way to go girlie!!! Your inch loss is very impressive! Sarge would be P*R*O*U*D! Lsasha & Marebear- Another week & more pounds gone! Great Job! Teresa- You so took the words right out of my mouth!! Thats what this is all about - isn't it? Making a total lifestyle change- once & for all Lets really all go for it theses last few days!!! I am going to be extrabusy cause I leave out of town next week but the one thing I can do for SURE is drink water & watch what I place in my mouth!!! LET'S ROCK !!!:clap2: