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Becky, I said it before and I will say it again, you're doing a fabulous job with your workouts! I'm not sure that I could be as diligent as you if I were in the same circumstances..... Val, I will be eager to hear the results of your next weigh in. I have been at a plateau now for two solid weeks, and it's extremely frustrating. I won't be able to get another fill until the week after next, but if you tell me that your latest fill helped you break through your plateau, that will at least give me some hope! I got a 90 minute hike in today. Have a great night everyone! Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 27/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

OMG! When I woke up this morning it seemed like every muscle in my body was screaming in pain. Not bad pain -- good pain-- but still pain nonetheless. It took me a while to get myself motivated to do another workout, but I finally manged to get my cardio in for today. The good news is that the cardio workout relieved all of the pain -- Yeah!!! Enjoy the rest of your day everyone! Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 26/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Well, for the first time ever I got three workouts in today -- 1 hour of weightlifting with the trainer (arms/upper body today), a 30 minute abdominals class, and then a 1 hour Yoga class. I have a feeling that I am going to sleep really well tonight............ Have a great night everyone! Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 25/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Hi Becky, Wow! It has been a very challenging several days for you. I am sorry to hear about your Mom breaking her hip. I hope she is resting comfortably and will be out of the hospital soon. I am sending good wishes her way for a speedy recovery. You are doing wonderfully with your workouts -- especially considering all that has been going on in the past week. Keep up the good work:smile::frown::smile:! Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 22/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Hi, I love this thread. It gives me lots of ideas for new music to download too! Here are some of my favorite workout tunes: Air Forces Ones -- Nelly Angel -- Shaggy Are You Gonna Be My Girl -- Jet Atomic Dog -- George Clinton Blue Monday -- New Order Brick House -- The Commodores Can't Touch This -- MC Hammer Car Wash -- Christina Aguilera, et al. Celebrity Skin -- Hole Cowboy -- Kid Rock Dance Hall Days -- Wang Chung Dancing with Myself -- Billy Idol Disco Inferno -- 50 Cent Don't You Forget About Me -- Simple Minds Feeling Alright -- Joe Cocker Funky Cold Medina -- Tone Loc Get Ready For This -- Get the Party Started -- Pink Gonna Make you Sweat -- C+C Music Factory Heart of Glass -- Blondie Hot In Herre -- Nelly I'm A Believer -- Smash Mouth I'm Too Sexy -- Right Said Fred I Like The Way You Move -- Outkast Ice Ice Baby -- Ice T In da Club -- 50 Cent In the Summertime -- Shaggy Jive Talkin' -- Bee Gees Jungle Love -- The Time Lady Marmelade -- Christina Aguilera, et al. A Little Less Conversation -- Elvis Presley Little Miss Can't Be Wrong -- Spin Doctors Long Cool Woman -- The Hollies Luv Me Luv Me -- Shaggy Me and Bobby McGee -- Janis Joplin My Lovin -- En Vogue My Sharona -- The Knack Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps -- Lila Downs Play That Funky Music -- Wild Cherry Praise You -- Fatboy Slim Pump Up The Volume -- Colourbox Push It -- Salt-N-Pepa Rapture -- Blondie Rebel Rebel -- David Bowie Rich Girl -- Gwen Stefani Right Place, Wrong Time -- Dr. John shake Ya Tailfeather -- Murphy Lee, Nelly, et al. She Drives Me Crazy -- Fine Young Canibals Should I Stay or Should I Go -- The Clash Somewhere Over The Rainbow -- Israel Kamakawiwo Ole' Stayin Alive -- Bee Gees (Teddybears Remix) Takin' Care of Business -- BTO Temperature -- Sean Paul Unbelievable -- EMF Vogue -- Madonna Walk This Way -- Run DMC What I Got -- Sublime What I Like About You -- The Romantics Whatta Man -- Salt-N-Peppa White Wedding -- Billy Idol Wicked Game -- Chris Isaak Word Up -- Cameo You Should Be Dancing -- Bee Gees/ Jason Bentley, Philip Steir Remix You Spin Me Round -- Dead Or Alive Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 22/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Pizzicato, Good luck -- I hope you hear some good news soon! Glad to hear the fill is going well. Suddenly in the past few days, I can feel that I have lost restriction, and now there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that it's time for a fill. I am SO glad that I have one scheduled in a few weeks -- I only wish I could get it done sooner! This plateau is getting to be quite frustrating for me at this point. That said, I am trying to keep a positive attitude about the whole thing because I know it's pretty common and just part of the whole process........ Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 22/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Judi, You look great! I was wondering what the costume was all about as well -- now you have solved the mystery. At the rate you're going, you will be able to wear that costume this July 4! Congrats! Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 22/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Good evening everyone! Two workouts today, my usual one hour of cardio in the morning and then one hour of weight training (legs/lower body) this evening. Have a great night! Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 22/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Good Morning All! I got my cardio in this morning and for the first time in days I didn't get rained on. That was nice..... Have a great day everyone! Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 20/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Whosyadaddy, that is so cool! Great photo too!!! Pizzicato, did you get your fill today? How did it go? Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 19/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Not to beat a dead horse, but........... I didn't see Wasa as having a "burr in her saddle" either. Wasa just happens to be a very knowledgeable lady who states her opinions forcefully sometimes. Once you get to know her Willy, I suspect you will begin to like her, even if you don't always agree. Lest we should get on our "high horse" about the superiority of US Medical care however, we should consider recent studies such as the following that shows the US as ranking dead last among industrialized nations in preventable deaths (see link below): US Ranks Worst In Preventable Deaths Among 19 Industrialized Nations And no, I am not on anyone's payroll. I am just one of the many who has had a very successful and positive experience with surgery abroad. Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 19/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Hi Val and Becky, Thank you so much for the encouragement! I am so glad that I found this board and you awesome "Crazy Ates," as I can always count on this wonderful group to keep me motivated and positive!!! Val, it really does feel great!!! Becky, thanks to your advice I just tried on a pair of slacks that I have been using as a benchmark lately and yes, they are looser. Thank you for reminding me to do this -- it made me feel much better. Thanks for nice compliment about my endurance -- it is starting to build up again for sure. Up until a few years ago when my weight got really out of control, I was an avid hiker and I have spent countless hours on trails in various remote places on this planet. A typical hike for me would be anywhere from 6 to 8 hours, and would usually involve steep hills and/or mountains. My point in mentioning this is to say that I am sure my body has a certain amount of residual conditioning from all of my many years of being out on the trails. I would therefore definitely recommend a slower and more gradual start for anyone who has never hiked on a regular basis. Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 19/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Hi Everyone, Hope you're having a great Sunday!!! Went out hiking for three hours today -- I had a really great time again. I am really getting mad about the scale though -- even with all of this working out, the scale has not moved in 9 days :biggrin:. I am at my first plateau since I got my band, and I don't like this at all ! Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 19/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Becky, Congrats on the new treadmill! You sound very excited -- good for you!!! I am glad that you are feeling motivated -- I feel that same way. This is a great group to be a part of!!! I went hiking for two hours back to my new favorite beach again today. I got caught in a tropical downpour and returned home completely drenched, but it was still a lot of fun! Have a great night everyone! Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 18/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Candle, WOW!!! You look wonderful!!! Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 17/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Hi Kelly, Thank you so much for posting this very encouraging message -- and congratulations on your incredible weight loss!!! As a matter of fact, I am at a slight plateau right now and it is frustrating. For me it has only been 6 days -- I hope this doesn't go on for a whole month, but if it does, I will be reading and re-reading your message often! How did you lose 105 pounds so quickly? What are you doing for exercise? Do you have any special diet tips to share? Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 17/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Val -- good idea, and thanks for the suggestion :tt1:! I am definitely switching over to pilates and yoga moves for abs. In fact, I just returned from a yoga class at the gym and the ab exercises did not aggravate my port area at all. I got two more workouts in today, my usual one hour of cardio this morning, and a one hour yoga class at the gym this evening. Have a great night everyone! Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 17/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Salsa, thank you for the lovely message. You are such a sweet person -- and I am really glad you post here!:smile: Thank you for reminding me that I do need to take in a few extra calories with all of the working out I have been doing lately. That is an excellent point and I often tend to forget that. Becky, LOL regarding your comment about Pasta. According to my Italian relatives, that is not just an opinion -- that is an absolute fact! Thanks to both of you for the encouragement!!! Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 15/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Salsa, I agree with Becky, be careful. I am beginning to wonder if crunches are good for we Bandsters anyhow. After I did one hundred of them during a training session last week, I had port pain too. Now I am doing different exercises for abs, like leg raises. Pizzicato, good luck with your upcoming interviews. I think you are smart to hold out for a job that will offer a raise commensurate with the increased living expenses you will have in California, and also an offer that will include moving expenses. I got two workouts in today -- one hour of cardio and one hour of weight lifting. Have a great night everyone! Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 15/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

LOL Guys!!!! This is a great thread, but reading it makes me realize that compared to everyone else, I am eating like a horse!!!!! I just scheduled another fill........ Becky, I love reading your posts. You are a woman with a lot of wisdom and you have a great way of expressing yourself! Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 13/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Val, You look gorgeous! Congrats!!! Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 13/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Good morning! Becky, that class you are taking sounds fabulous -- and what a bargain too! I got a nice cardio workout in this morning. Have a great day everyone! Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 13/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Thanks Dave! BTW, I think I have driven over that bridge that you walk on -- is it close to the Tampa airport? I just returned from the gym. Tonight was weight lifting with the trainer. I was a bit fatigued from all of the hiking I did over the weekend, but once I got started I caught a second wind and ended up having a decent workout. Becky, tonight was the first night of your exercise class -- right? How did it go? Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 12/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Thanks Salsa -- well put! Steve, I think bread is a "no no" for many banded people because they are unable to eat it. Thus far, I consider myself very lucky that I can consume any food I want, including bread, Pasta, rice, etc. I believe in a low carb diet, but not a "no carb" diet. Therefore, I do have small portions of bread, potatoes, rice and pasta a few times a week. Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 11/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Well, I had so much fun on my hike yesterday, that I decided to find another hike to another beach and do it again today. This time I left earlier and I went out for 2.5 hours. It will probably be next weekend before I can find the time to do this sort of thing again, but it was a lot of fun! Have a great Sunday evening everyone! Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge 11/30 Exercise Sessions Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico