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Well, I walked 3.69 miles. I am taking a break from the bike tonight but might try some light free weights for the first time since surgery. This puts my total at 104.7 for the month!

I'm relatively new in the process, as I was sleeved on August 5th. I think this is the ultimate tool for weight loss, but I can't say that it is a "cure all." At the end of the day, successful weight loss and (more importantly) maintenance is all on the individual. As poster above me stated, you can lose all the weight, but if you get into bad habits (constant grazing; terrible food/drink decisions, etc.), you will gain it back.
The sleeve is an outstanding tool, but like any other tool, you have to use it correctly for it to work. You can have all the tools in the world, but those tools won't build a house by themselves. I guess what I'm trying to say is that ultimate success or failure does not lie w/ the sleeve, it lies with you.

I'm relatively new in the process, as I was sleeved on August 5th. I think this is the ultimate tool for weight loss, but I can't say that it is a "cure all." At the end of the day, successful weight loss and (more importantly) maintenance is all on the individual. As poster above me stated, you can lose all the weight, but if you get into bad habits (constant grazing; terrible food/drink decisions, etc.), you will gain it back.
The sleeve is an outstanding tool, but like any other tool, you have to use it correctly for it to work. You can have all the tools in the world, but those tools won't build a house by themselves. I guess what I'm trying to say is that ultimate success or failure does not lie w/ the sleeve, it lies with you.

82.5 miles. Work and life and trying to get in the way this week, but I'm going to hit 100.

82.5 miles. Work and life and trying to get in the way this week, but I'm going to hit 100.

82.5 miles. Work and life and trying to get in the way this week, but I'm going to hit 100.

3.66 miles today; total of 73.79 miles.

Congrats lsu... keep drinking that water! And don't be kind to Auburn this weekend. I'd love to see y'all lay about 50 on them (if my wife saw this she'd be upset).

It seems I may be slowly coming out of my stall. I have increased my Water and Protein intake as well as changed a couple other eating habits and I have actually been loosing 1 pound each day for the last 3 days. I will take it! I am now back down to my lowest weight. Time to keep kicking it in gear! Have a great day everyone and drink that water!

I weigh daily as well, but it's more out of habit. The real test for me are my clothes. I'm 6 weeks post-op and I have cut my wardrobe drastically!

I'm a little over 70 miles today. If I can keep up my average of 3.5 miles a day, I've got this thing nailed. Y'all are keeping me motivated (note the y'all... yes, I'm from the south)!

I'm a little over 70 miles today. If I can keep up my average of 3.5 miles a day, I've got this thing nailed. Y'all are keeping me motivated (note the y'all... yes, I'm from the south)!

Hey I'm new but I'm up to 7.5 miles toward my goal of 50 by sept 30th MY surgery date!

As of this morning, I have

1) lost over 150 pounds since I began this weight loss journey,
2) lost over 50% of my "excess weight" (above my goal), and
3) reached under 300 pounds for the first time in over 20 years (since my oldest child was conceived)! Yay me!!! Woo hoo!!!

Hang in there LSU. Went through the same thing a few weeks ago (and I'm sure it will happen again). Very frustrating, but the good news is I have lost about 12 pounds in the past week and a half since the stall!
As far as the 100 mile challenge goes, I'm at 66.28 miles. I'm going to be cutting it close, but I'll get there!

Hang in there LSU. Went through the same thing a few weeks ago (and I'm sure it will happen again). Very frustrating, but the good news is I have lost about 12 pounds in the past week and a half since the stall!
As far as the 100 mile challenge goes, I'm at 66.28 miles. I'm going to be cutting it close, but I'll get there!

I took my very first Zumba class tonight. Yup, I am as uncoordinated as I thought.. Lol good to know these things for sure. But. I did the 45 minutes all the way through and didn't have to rest. I'll take it!!!

Rode 10 minutes this morning for another 2.5 miles. Total now stands at 54.1 miles. I am still fighting this stall. It is getting frustrating but not stopping me.

Will, I can't speak to the job issue because I don't have enough facts. However, weight wise, it's clear you're anything but a failure! Your loss thus far is amazing. Hang in there and just breathe.

Just a quick note. Was done may 1st, lost my 90 lbs as of this morning. Celebrated by buying new jeans size 16 down from 24-26. Good day for me!

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Your going to do awesome. Best of luck on your journey!

What an awesome story. I completely understand where you're coming from re: weekends. It's something I really have to focus on to make sure I don't lose it all (or should I say gain?). Congrats on the article and the journey. It truly is an inspiration.

I did 5.19 miles today, and my total is 55.87 miles. I need to average 3 miles a day until September 30th, and I'll hit the century mark.

I did 5.19 miles today, and my total is 55.87 miles. I need to average 3 miles a day until September 30th, and I'll hit the century mark.