JDUB0414

Hi All, I haven't been on here communicating with you all for the past 4 to 5 months. Most of this is due to the fact that I've been at a plateau for that long. It started when we moved out of our old home to my mother-in-laws, while our new house was being built. Because of this, we ate out EVERDAY. Well I've been in my new home for 2 and a half months and cant get off this bad road. I know that I'm doing everything wrong. I havent been eating right, not taking Vitamins, and not exercising like I used to. I need some help and motivation. Thanks.

jack and kimberly, thanks for the advice. Im gonna start by cooking tonight. we"ll see

Congrats Sugar...your an inspiration

Jacole, don't worry I'm right there with you. I have been out of commission for the past 2 months almost and feel like crap. I know I should've lost more by now, but can't shake these 5 pounds. I know it's because I'm not doing right. The other bandsters are right, accountability I think will help. I'm gonna start Monday. Good luck to you.

jdub-03/20-10/04-43lbs

Thought it would be a great idea for us to have a running weight loss to date journal. It would be great to only have the weight loss since surgery. I'll start with mine. JDUB0414-3/19/08- 20 POUNDS SUEANGEL-3/21/08- 21 POUNDS NEWHOPE4ME-3/07/08- 20 POUNDS HOPEINAPRIL-3/25/08- 10 POUNDS BAMAFEVER-3/4/08 47 POUNDS NYCM00 3/24/08 12 POUNDS HARLEYGIRL 3/18/08 24 POUNDS

I am an emotional eater too. What makes me weird is that I cant eat when I'm mad, but it seems like when I'm over it, I have to eat. I also "crave" alot. I dont know what that's about. When I see others eating I just want something because I see them eating. I need help as well. I'm sure this is why I've only lost 41 pound in 4 and a half months. I'm in the process of moving into another house. We have been living with my mother in law in my husbands old small bedroom for 3 months and because I am stressed and so eager to go, and the fact that they eat everything known to man, I get the feeling this is why I've not been doing so well. I'm gonna look into the therapy thing first thing Monday morning.

Congrats on your surgery. I hope your recovery is easy and fast.

In my case, all of the above I too have been affected by. Some things I can do now: I can wear a belt, I can run after my son without getting tired really quick, I can run up and down stairs without my knees hurting. It all gets better by the day.

Jen I'm gonna try that one. I've been drinking low carb chocolate slim fast. 20 grams of protein, very low carb grams. At Sam's club you can get 20 for about $15. or 4 at your local grocery store for $6.

Congrats on your approval.

Hi Skinny, I am 4 and a half months out. Between my 1st and 3rd fill, I had the same problem. When it happend to me, I count calories like crazy, just to make sure I wasnt going over. I did on a lot of days because I felt I needed food, but on those days I worked out extra. Dont worry it will pass. What are you eating?

I was told that too. I was already thinking about loc'ing my hair again anyway, so I decided to go ahead and do it now. I did notice that it loc'd alot faster than before, so maybe the shedding helped me in this case.

I too didn't tell a lot of people. Even now 4 months later on my husband, mother, sisters, and 3 close friends know. I tell people I count calories. I don't need anyone to judge. So to keep my attitude in check, I just won't tell anyone. I have thought about telling some who are having the same problem with weight loss, but even those I will second guess.

southerngirl, good for you. I know dealing with these stupid insurance companies can make you loose your mind

My name is JoVonda, JW for short...hince jdub. Anywho, I am a 27 year old High School Spanish teacher. I love teaching. I have a 2 year old son is running me right now. I have a very loving husband who I've been married to for 4 years on 7/31. I've been looking for a support group like this for a long time. I'm so glad one has been started. My progress with weightloss has slowed all the way down. I have restriction and plan on getting another fill on Thursday. My goal is to loos 100 by 3/19 which is my bandaversary.

Ok, I thought I would never do this so here it goes.

I have lost 41 lbs and I was banded 3/20

Hi Shamrocks, I'm back. Looks like everyone has been doing so well. I've moved and was without a computer for almost 2 months. On top of working summer school and taking classes myself this summer. I've lost some, but not as much as I should've. I have restriction, but are making bad food choices. I will be back on track soon. Anywho, it's late so I will update you all tomorrow.

Hi All, I havent been faithful in logging or wearing the bugg lately. But when I do wear it, my numbers are still higher then they used to be, but not as high as 6000 calories per day. I have been making it a point to wear in on Sunday's when I'm not nearly as active as during the week and the numbers show. So I dont think there's anything wrong with it. I haven't weighed myself in a long while, trying to stay off the scale. I will weigh this weekend and let you know what it says.

Hey everyone. Still the same thing happend last week. I actually gained 3 pounds. As far as the calories burned, I cant help it. This is without actually trying to work out. This is just based on movement I do while at work or throughout the day. I'm scared to go to the gym at this point. I was thinking I would start on a high protein low carb diet, maybe that will increase my calories some. What do you think?